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Advanced Microdevices Commissions 3000 kCi Gamma Irradiation Facility in India

Advanced Microdevices Pvt. Ltd. (mdi) has commissioned a gamma irradiation facility with a capacity of 3000 kiloCurie (kCi) earlier this year. The facility is intended to support the sterilization of the company’s sterilizing-grade filters and single-use systems. According to the company, the facility has been validated by the Board of Radiation & Isotope Technology (BRIT) […]

Maruti Suzuki Plans to Enhance Production Flexibility

Maruti Suzuki is working to enhance production flexibility across its facilities in Gujarat and Haryana. The company commenced commercial production at its new Kharkhoda Phase-I facility in March 2025. The plant has an annual capacity of 250,000 units. “We are making our plants more flexible so that more lines can manufacture more models. And we […]

India–UK Trade Pact Paves Way for Manufacturing and Engineering Growth

The recently signed India–UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) marks a transformative moment in bilateral relations, particularly for the manufacturing and engineering sectors. Projected to boost annual bilateral trade by GBP 25.5 billion (USD 34 billion) by 2040, this FTA is the UK’s most comprehensive post-Brexit deal. It aims to double or even triple current trade […]

Tenneco Appoints Arvind Chandra as CEO for India Operations

Tenneco has appointed Arvind Chandra as the new Chief Executive Officer of its India operations. Chandra will oversee Tenneco India’s divisions, including Clean Air, Monroe Ride Solutions, Champion Ignition, and Powertrain businesses. This move comes as the company seeks to further strengthen its presence in the Indian market, which continues to be a key area […]

Saint-Gobain PCR India Expands Production Capacity at Halol Facility

Saint-Gobain Performance Ceramics & Refractories (PCR) India has expanded its manufacturing capabilities with the launch of a new DVC production line at its Halol facility. The company also inaugurated a new X-ray fluorescence (XRF) Centre in Bangalore aimed at improving the speed and accuracy of raw material and product analysis. According to the company, the […]

Festo India Commences Supplies From New Krishnagiri Facility

Festo India has commenced supplies against customer orders from its new manufacturing facility in Bairamangalam. Krishnagiri District, Tamil Nadu from May 5, 2025. The company has informed its existing customers to create a new vendor code for the new Krishnagiri faclility. The first phase of the new facility is expected to be formally opened by […]

Stellantis India Reorganises Leadership Ahead of Leapmotor Launch

Stellantis India, a multinational automotive manufacturer, has announced changes in its senior leadership structure as part of efforts to prepare for the launch of Leapmotor and to strengthen the Jeep and Citroën brands in the Indian market. The reorganisation aims to support the company’s operational focus across sales, partnerships, and mobility services. Kumar Priyesh has […]

Magellan Aerospace Expanding Tumkur Manufacturing Capacity for P&W Canada Program

Magellan Aerospace Corporation has signed long-term agreements with Pratt & Whitney Canada involving both contract extensions and new manufacturing program awards. Under the agreements, Magellan will supply complex machined components from its facility in the KIADB Industrial Area, Tumkur, Karnataka, through 2034. To support the increased scope of work, Magellan will invest in a new […]

India, Japan Discuss Defence Industry Collaboration in Tank and Aero Engines

India and Japan are exploring expanded defence industry collaboration, with a focus on potential joint work in tank engines, aero engines, and emerging technologies. This was discussed during a bilateral meeting between Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Japanese Defence Minister Gen Nakatani in New Delhi on May 5, 2025. Singh highlighted the Indian defence sector’s […]