Automotive

ASK Automotive Partners with Kyushu Yanagawa Seiki for Two-Wheeler Alloy Wheel Manufacturing

ASK Automotive Limited has signed a Technical Assistance and License Agreement with Japan-based Kyushu Yanagawa Seiki Co., Ltd. (KYSK) for the production of high-pressure die-cast alloy wheels for two-wheelers. Under the agreement, KYSK will provide technical expertise and knowledge sharing to support manufacturing. The alloy wheels produced through this collaboration will be supplied to an […]

Ford Motor Company Expands Technological Operations in India with New Bengaluru Office

Ford Motor Company has inaugurated a technology-focused office at Manyata Tech Park, Bengaluru, as part of its strategy to enhance digital capabilities in India. This new facility complements Ford’s existing Global Capability Center (GCC) in Chennai, which currently employs approximately 12,000 individuals. The Bengaluru office, an extension of the Chennai GCC, has a seating capacity […]

Royal Enfield Expands Operations with New Facilities in India and Abroad

Royal Enfield has inaugurated a 50,000-square-foot spare parts warehouse in Bhiwandi, Thane, Maharashtra, to enhance the availability of genuine spare parts, oil, and lubricants across western and central India. The facility will house over 3,500 stock-keeping units and serve more than 310 channel partners, aiming to reduce transit times for customers in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya […]

JSW MG Motor India Adopts New Manufacturing Process to Reduce Carbon Emissions

JSW MG Motor India has implemented a new Green Pretreatment line in its Halol manufacturing facility, incorporating an ambient temperature phosphate process developed by PPG Asian Paints. The change is expected to reduce carbon emissions by approximately 1,800 tons annually. The new pretreatment process operates at 38°C, compared to the conventional 42-50°C, lowering fuel consumption […]

Four Star Industries Opens New Manufacturing Facility in Pune

Four Star Industries has inaugurated a new facility for the production of differential shaft pinions in Chakan Phase II, Pune, India. The facility incorporates automated manufacturing processes, automated plating systems, and advanced inspection and testing technology. The company stated that the expansion includes the introduction of new products and segments to enhance its customer base. […]

Mahindra South Africa and IDC to Assess Vehicle Assembly Feasibility

Mahindra South Africa has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with South Africa’s Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) to conduct a feasibility study on establishing a Completely Knocked Down (CKD) vehicle assembly facility in the country. The study will evaluate factors such as automotive industry incentives, export potential, supply chain infrastructure, workforce development, and logistics, including […]

Maruti Suzuki Starts Commercial Production at Haryana Plant

Maruti Suzuki India Limited has commenced commercial production at its Kharkhoda facility in Haryana, with an initial annual capacity of 250,000 units dedicated to manufacturing the compact SUV Brezza. This addition increases the company’s total annual production capacity, including its subsidiary Suzuki Motor Gujarat Private Limited, to 2.6 million units. The Kharkhoda plant, established with […]

Gabriel India Secures Rights for TracTive Suspension Technology in India

Gabriel India Ltd has signed a Technical Assistance Agreement with Netherlands-based TracTive Suspension BV (TracTive) to manufacture, sell, and distribute TracTive’s proprietary suspension adjustment technologies in India. The agreement, signed on February 21, 2025, grants Gabriel India exclusive rights to these technologies within the country. Under the agreement, TracTive will provide technical expertise, knowledge transfer, […]

Hyundai KEFICO Begins Construction of New Manufacturing Plant in India

Hyundai KEFICO has started construction on a new manufacturing facility in India, with mass production expected to begin in 2026. The plant is being built in the Electronic Manufacturing Cluster in Pillaipakkam, Kanchipuram, Chennai. A groundbreaking ceremony was held on February 10 to mark the commencement of the project. The event was attended by Jung […]

SKF India Appoints Nrithika Sridharan as Head of Strategy & Marketing

SKF India Limited has announced the appointment of Nrithika Sridharan as Head of Strategy & Marketing, effective February 19, 2025. The appointment was approved by the Board of Directors through a circular resolution following the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. Sridharan has over 15 years of experience in corporate strategy, growth initiatives, and […]