Machine Tool

INDEX Machine Tools opens Integrated Technology Center in Aerospace Park, Bengaluru

INDEX Machine Tools India Pvt. Ltd., a subsidiary of INDEX-Werke GmbH, a German manufacturer of CNC turning machines, opened a new branch with an integrated Technology Center in the Aerospace Park in Bengaluru on 27 February 2026, expanding its presence in the Indian market. The facility includes office space for sales, technology, application, customer service […]

Sund Birsta India Inaugurates Pune Workshop for Localised Steel Equipment Servicing

Sund Birsta India Private Limited has inaugurated a new workshop facility in Pune to support localised servicing of steel coil handling and binding equipment. The expansion marks the company’s transition from a sales-focused presence established in 2024 to a sales and service-oriented unit aimed at supporting domestic steel producers with engineering, spare parts, and refurbishment […]

Advanced Manufacturing Systems Mission Takes Shape at Government Stakeholder Consultation

The Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India (OPSA) and the Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) co-organised a stakeholder consultation on 23 February 2026 at the Central Manufacturing Technology Institute (CMTI) in Bengaluru to deliberate on the modalities of a proposed Advanced Manufacturing Systems Mission. The government said the consultation sought […]

Jyoti CNC Automation Reports 41 Percent Order Book from Aerospace and Defense; Developing Nano-Precision Technologies

Jyoti CNC Automation Limited reported that 41 percent of its consolidated order book of INR 45.85 billion is from the aerospace and defense segment, reflecting sustained demand across domestic and global markets. The company is also developing nano-precision technologies aimed at supporting equipment used in semiconductor chip manufacturing, with commercial launch expected within two years. […]

Isgec Heavy Engineering Approves INR 2.18 Billion Additional Investment for Machine Building Division Expansion

Isgec Heavy Engineering Limited reported higher quarterly earnings and a rise in its order book, while its board approved an additional investment to expand capacity in the Machine Building division. The investment forms part of a phased expansion programme aimed at increasing manufacturing capacity for presses and industrial machinery. The board approved a further investment […]

CMTI Inaugurates Three Testing Facilities and Transfers High Speed Ball Screw Technology to Jyoti CNC

Central Manufacturing Technology Institute (CMTI) inaugurated three new testing and certification facilities at its Bengaluru campus on 12 February 2026 during a visit by Kamran Rizvi, Secretary, Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI), Government of India. The facilities have been established under the Capital Goods Scheme of MHI and are intended to support advanced manufacturing and […]

Starlinger opens PP tape extrusion lines manufacturing facility in Ahmedabad

STP Machinery India Pvt. Ltd., the Indian subsidiary of Austrian machine manufacturer Starlinger, has commenced operations at its newly built manufacturing facility in Ahmedabad, marking the start of local production of polypropylene (PP) tape extrusion lines for the Indian market. The inauguration took place on 2 February 2026. The new facility represents Starlinger’s expansion of […]

Machine Tool Division drives growth as LMW shifts focus to machining centres amid textile slowdown

LMW Limited reported stronger momentum in its Machine Tool Division during the third quarter of FY26, with capacity utilisation at around 75 percent, even as its core textile machinery business remained under pressure. The company said demand for machining centres, particularly for electronics and precision manufacturing applications, is emerging as a key growth driver and […]

Cummins inaugurates India Machining Centre of Excellence to support global manufacturing

Cummins Inc. inaugurated its India Machining Centre of Excellence (COE) on 22 January 2026, marking a milestone in the company’s six-decade manufacturing presence in the country. The facility is designed to support both Indian operations and selected global markets, reinforcing India’s role within Cummins’ international manufacturing footprint. The India Machining Centre of Excellence at Cummins’ […]