Balkrishna Tyres (BKT), a tyre manufacturer with a strong focus on exports, has continued to scale up its manufacturing footprint and international presence. The company’s Bhuj facility, spanning approximately 3.5 million square feet, exports around 80% of its production, generating close to USD 1 billion annually. The facility currently employs around 5,000 workers. Pre-engineered building […]
Craftsman Automation has initiated commercial production at its new manufacturing facility in Kothavadi, Coimbatore, as of April 19, 2025. The plant is situated on a 48-acre site and is intended to support the company’s automotive powertrain, aluminium products, and industrial and engineering segments. The company had allocated approximately INR 2.09 billion for the development of […]
Senior India Private Limited has inaugurated a new manufacturing facility as part of its ongoing expansion in India. The plant inauguration was attended by Mike Sheppard, Divisional CEO of Senior plc. Senior India, a wholly owned subsidiary of UK-based Senior plc, operates in the automotive and aerospace manufacturing sector. Established in 1993 under the name […]
Swaraj Engines Limited has approved an expansion of its engine manufacturing capacity from 195,000 units to 240,000 units per year. The investment for this project is estimated at INR 2.2 billion (approximately USD 26.4 million) and will be funded through internal cash generation and surplus funds. The expansion will take place at the company’s existing […]
Gabriel India Limited has announced plans to enter the European bicycle sector, focusing on supplying suspension forks and shock absorbers for city, cargo, SUV, and mountain bikes. The company intends to target original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and bicycle retailers across Europe. The move marks an expansion of Gabriel India’s manufacturing operations, which already serve motorcycle, […]
FPT Industrial has inaugurated a new technical centre in Chakan, Pune, focused on customer support and technical services related to its powertrain manufacturing operations. The facility is expected to enhance service capabilities for the company’s product lines, which include engines, transmissions, and axles used across agriculture, construction, marine, and power generation sectors. The inauguration event […]
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 […]
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 […]
Kongsberg Automotive has inaugurated a new manufacturing facility in Faridabad, Haryana, relocating operations from its previous plant within the same region. The new site spans approximately 6,947 square meters, an increase from the earlier facility’s 5,946 square meters. The plant manufactures Drive Control Systems products, including cable gear shifters, steering columns, shift-by-wire shifters, and shift […]
SEG Automotive has inaugurated a semi-automated high voltage (HV) stator production line at its manufacturing facility in Hosur, Tamil Nadu. The new line is designed to operate without manual intervention and is intended to enhance the precision and efficiency of stator production. The development represents a shift toward increased automation in the company’s manufacturing process. […]
