ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel (AM/NS) India has initiated the production of its patented Zinc-Aluminium-Magnesium-coated steel product, Optigal, in India as part of its broader expansion efforts. This development comes amid a ₹60,000 crore investment in the first phase of expansion at the company’s Hazira facility. The product, which was previously available only in global markets, debuted […]
The Ministry of Heavy Industries has launched the second phase of its “Enhancement of Competitiveness in the Indian Capital Goods Sector” scheme, with a financial outlay of ₹1,207 crore. The scheme includes ₹975 crore in budgetary support from the government and ₹232 crore in contributions from the industry. Key objectives of the initiative include fostering […]
Caterpillar Inc. has opened a new office in the Whitefield suburb of Bangalore (Bengaluru), Karnataka, to enhance its digital capabilities. The office will primarily support Cat Digital, its technology division focused on leveraging data and digital infrastructure to optimize heavy machinery performance. The new facility includes collaborative workspaces, an Employee Experience Centre, and a lab […]
Jupiter Tatravagonka has commissioned a production line for manufacturing railway wheels and axles at its facility in Odisha, India, as part of an integrated railway components plant. The equipment will be supplied by ANDRITZ and its subsidiary Schuler, providing a turnkey solution for the venture. The plant is expected to be operational by 2027. This […]
Flint Group, a global supplier to the printing and packaging industry, has announced the opening of a new manufacturing facility in Savli, Vadodara, Gujarat, to enhance its production of water-based and energy-curable inks for the Paper & Board and Narrow Web industries. The facility spans 9,000 square meters and is part of the company’s efforts […]
Tata Steel has operationalized an all-women shift at its Noamundi Iron Mine, marking a development in workforce diversification in the mining sector. The shift includes women employees handling all mining activities, such as operating heavy earth-moving machinery (HEMM) and performing supervisory roles. The move is part of Tata Steel’s “Women@Mines” and “Tejaswini” initiatives, which aim […]
India and Sweden marked a milestone in their joint efforts toward environmental sustainability at the second India-Sweden Sustainability Day, held in Mumbai on December 13, 2024. The event, organized by Team Sweden in India, brought together representatives from government institutions, corporations, and academia to discuss strategies for industrial decarbonization and sustainable practices. The initiative is […]
A new compressed biogas (CBG) plant has been inaugurated in Batala, Punjab, aiming to process 100 tons of pressmud daily to produce 5.6 tons of biogas. The plant, developed by MEPL BioEnergy LLP in collaboration with CEID Consultants and Engineering Pvt. Ltd., represents a ₹35 crore investment and covers 10 acres of land. The facility […]
Udupi-Cochin Shipyard Limited (UCSL), a subsidiary of Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), launched the first of six 3,800-deadweight ton (DWT) general cargo vessels being constructed for Norway-based shipping company Wilson ASA. The vessel, measuring 89.43 meters in length and 13.2 meters in breadth with a draft of 4.2 meters, is designed by Conoship International of the […]
Gensol Engineering Ltd. has been awarded a contract to develop a 22 MW ground-mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) project for a steel products company in Punjab. The project is valued at ₹88 crore and is scheduled for completion within six months. The initiative will feature bi-facial solar modules, selected to optimize energy generation and ensure long-term […]
