Posts by Wesley Joseph

Thales and Garuda Aerospace to Collaborate on Drone Technology Development

Thales and Garuda Aerospace have formalized a partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to support the development of India’s drone ecosystem. The collaboration, starting in August 2024, will focus on creating technological solutions for safe drone operations and expanding drone-based applications. Thales will contribute its expertise in unmanned traffic management (UTM) systems, UAV detection […]

India’s GSAT-20 Satellite to Be Launched by SpaceX

The GSAT-20 communications satellite, developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), is set to launch aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket on November 19, 2024. The launch will take place at Cape Canaveral, Florida, marking the first commercial collaboration between the two organizations. Weighing 4,700 kilograms, GSAT-20 is designed to enhance India’s communication network. The […]

Kirloskar Ferrous Industries Begins Operations at New Oxygen Plant in Karnataka

Kirloskar Ferrous Industries Limited has announced the commencement of operations at its new oxygen plant located in Bevinahalli Village, Koppal district, Karnataka. The facility, designed with a production capacity of 3,000 Nm³ per hour using VPSA (Vacuum Pressure Swing Adsorption) technology, became operational on November 15, 2024. The oxygen produced at the plant will be […]

AptarGroup Expands Manufacturing with New Facility in Taloja

AptarGroup has inaugurated a new pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Taloja, near Mumbai. The facility will support the production of devices such as pressurized metered dose inhaler (pMDI) valves, breath-actuated devices, and single-dose nasal sprays. Spanning an additional 4,400 square meters, the Taloja plant is located adjacent to the company’s existing facility, which became operational in […]

OIL India and GPS Renewables to Establish Eight Compressed Biogas Plants in India

OIL India Ltd (OIL) and GPS Renewables (GPSR) have entered into a 50-50 joint venture to develop eight Compressed Biogas (CBG) plants across India. The partnership will oversee the complete lifecycle of these plants under a Design, Build, Finance, Own, Operate, and Transfer (DBFOOT) model. The initiative aligns with increasing interest in CBG as a […]

RSB Group Aims for ₹10,000 Crore Revenue Mark Ahead of IPO Plans

RSB Group, an Indian automotive component manufacturer, has outlined ambitious growth plans as it celebrates its 50th anniversary. The company aims to achieve ₹10,000 crore in revenue within the next three to four years, supported by a recent partnership with Bain Capital and a planned initial public offering (IPO). Founded in 1974 with an investment […]

Lubrizol and Polyhose Sign Agreement to Develop Medical Tubing Facility in Tamil Nadu

Lubrizol and Polyhose have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a medical tubing manufacturing site in Tamil Nadu, aiming to increase local production capacity for neurovascular and cardiovascular tubing used in medical procedures such as balloon catheterization. The facility will utilize Lubrizol’s medical-grade thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) and other thermoplastic polymers, which are known […]

Vandana Aircraft Services Nears Full Operational Readiness at Neemrana Facility

Vandana Aircraft Services Pvt Ltd has announced that its 60,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Neemrana is approaching full operational status. The facility, outfitted with advanced machinery, is designed for the production of plastic, metal, and composite parts for the aircraft interiors market. According to an update from the company, the new plant will manufacture a variety […]

India and Russia Sign Agreement for Development of Pantsir Air Defense System

India’s Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) and Russia’s Rosoboronexport (ROE) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on November 8, 2024, to cooperate on developing advanced variants of the Pantsir air defense system. The MoU was signed during the fifth meeting of the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission (IRIGC) subgroup held in Goa, reflecting an ongoing defense collaboration between […]

Fire Incident at IndianOil Mathura Refinery Leaves Eight Injured

A fire broke out at IndianOil’s Mathura Refinery around 7:00 p.m. on November 12, 2024, during the restart of the Crude Distillation Unit after a scheduled maintenance shutdown. The fire was swiftly contained, and refinery operations have not been affected, according to a company press release. The incident resulted in burn injuries to eight personnel. […]