Posts by Wesley Joseph

Emmvee Adds 2 GWp Solar Module Capacity with New Plant in Bengaluru

Emmvee has inaugurated a new photovoltaic module manufacturing facility in Sulibele, near Bengaluru International Airport. The new unit adds approximately 2.0 gigawatts peak (GWp) to the company’s existing production capacity, bringing its total module manufacturing capacity to about 6.6 GWp. The company’s solar cell production capacity remains at 2.5 GWp. The facility spans roughly 400,000 […]

ZF to Supply Electric Axles for Intercity Buses in India

ZF’s Commercial Vehicle Solutions division has secured a multi-year order to supply several thousand units of its AxTrax 2 electric axle to a manufacturer in India. The electric axles will be integrated into a new fleet of zero-emission intercity buses. The AxTrax 2 system replaces the engine, transmission, and traditional axle, delivering 210 kW of […]

Indian Auto Component Industry Faces New US Tariffs Amid Supply Chain Shifts

The Indian auto component manufacturing sector is adjusting to a series of tariffs imposed by the United States, with up to 25% duties affecting a broad range of products, according to a report by Motilal Oswal. These developments are prompting Indian exporters to reevaluate their pricing strategies and assess the long-term impact on global supply […]

India and Italy Explore Joint Defence Manufacturing Opportunities

India and Italy have agreed to deepen cooperation in defence manufacturing, with a focus on technology and armament production. This was discussed during the 11th India-Italy Joint Defence Committee meeting held in Rome from April 14–15, 2025. Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh co-chaired the meeting with Luisa Riccardi, Secretary General of Defence, Italy. The discussions […]

WS Audiology Opens Production and Commercial Facility in Bengaluru

WS Audiology has opened a new commercial and production facility in Bengaluru, expanding its operational footprint in India. The Bengaluru hub currently employs over 200 professionals across production, sales, marketing, and operations, and is intended to support growing demand for hearing care products and services in the country. The company has existing offices in Delhi […]

Garuda Aerospace Secures USD 12 Million to Expand Drone Manufacturing and R&D

Garuda Aerospace has raised approximately INR 1 billion in a series B funding round led by Venture Catalysts. The company stated that the investment will support the scaling of its drone production capabilities and the development of an R&D and testing centre focused on advanced defence drone systems. According to Garuda Aerospace, the funding was […]

Nureca Technologies Receives US FDA Registration for Punjab Manufacturing Facility

Nureca Technologies Private Limited, the manufacturing arm of Nureca Limited, has completed its annual registration with the United States Food and Drug Administration (US FDA). The company’s facility in Mohali, Punjab is authorized to manufacture and export designated medical devices to the United States. The US FDA registration covers several devices produced at the Mohali […]

Mercedes-Benz India Reaches 200,000 Units in Local Production

Mercedes-Benz India has reached a production milestone with the rollout of its 200,000th locally manufactured vehicle from its facility in Chakan, Pune. The milestone vehicle was an EQS SUV. The company has recorded an accelerated pace in output, manufacturing the most recent 50,000 vehicles in just over two years. The Chakan facility began operations in […]

Axiro Semiconductor Opens New Chip Design Centre in Bengaluru with USD 36 Million Investment

Axiro Semiconductor Pvt Ltd has launched a new fabless semiconductor design facility in Whitefield, Bengaluru. The centre is focused on developing integrated circuit (IC) designs for applications in 5G, 6G, defence, satellite communications, and industrial IoT. The announcement follows a USD 36 million investment by CG Power and Industrial Solutions Ltd, part of the Murugappa […]