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Hical Technologies to commission new Hosur facility for precision machining and special processes by Q1 2027

Hical Technologies will commission a new aerospace manufacturing facility in Hosur, Tamil Nadu to expand capacity in precision machining, fabrication and special processes, with production expected to be ready by the first quarter of 2027. The company is headquartered in Electronic City, Bengaluru, and the Hosur site is located around 40 minutes from its headquarters. […]

Menon Bearings advances multi-division capacity expansion as nine-month revenue and profit rise in FY26

Menon Bearings Limited reported higher consolidated revenue and profit for the nine months ended FY26 while progressing capacity expansion across its bi-metal, braking systems and aluminium die-casting operations, as part of its plan to support new orders and scale recently developed products. Consolidated revenue from operations for the nine months ended FY26 increased to INR […]

Zen Technologies Limited receives INR 4.04 billion defence orders for counter-drone systems and simulators

Zen Technologies Limited has received orders worth INR 4.04 billion from the Ministry of Defence, Government of India, for the supply of counter-drone systems and training-related equipment. The contracts are to be executed within one year. According to the company’s filing with the stock exchanges, the aggregate order value includes INR 3.32 billion for the […]

BHEL begins supply of underslung traction transformers for Vande Bharat sleeper train project

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has commenced the supply of semi-high-speed underslung traction transformers for the Vande Bharat sleeper train project, marking the start of deliveries of a key propulsion component for the upcoming sleeper variant of the Vande Bharat trainsets. The supplies are being made for trainsets being executed by a BHEL-led consortium with […]

NBC Bearings enters drone technology segment with stake acquisition in Ahamani India

NBC Bearings announced its entry into the advanced drone technology segment through the acquisition of a minority stake in Ahamani EV Technology India Private Limited, expanding its presence beyond traditional motion solutions into emerging aerial technology applications. The company has acquired a 30 percent equity stake in Ahamani India for an undisclosed amount, marking a […]

IIT Madras develops ramjet-assisted artillery shell to extend gun ranges by up to 50 percent

Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has developed a ramjet-assisted artillery shell that can extend the firing range of existing 155 millimetre gun systems by nearly 50 percent without reducing lethality. The technology integrates a ramjet engine into a standard artillery shell, enabling sustained propulsion after the projectile exits the gun barrel. The new […]

Copeland completes first phase of INR 5 billion expansion at Atit facility to localise scroll compressor manufacturing

Copeland has completed the first phase of its INR 5 billion investment at its Atit manufacturing facility near Pune in Maharashtra, India, expanding its domestic production capabilities for scroll hermetic compressors. The expansion marks the start of local manufacturing of scroll compressors at the site and is intended to strengthen supply chain localisation and manufacturing […]

Mercedes-Benz localises Maybach GLS production in India, expands portfolio with EQS SUV

Mercedes-Benz has strengthened its manufacturing footprint in India by commencing local assembly of the Mercedes-Maybach GLS Celebration Edition at its Chakan plant near Pune, signalling a deeper commitment to localisation as it sharpens its focus on high-value and ultra-luxury segments. The localisation move coincides with the launch of the all-electric EQS SUV range, reflecting a […]

Krishna Defence executes joint venture agreement with VABO Composites to set up composites unit in India

Krishna Defence and Allied Industries Limited has executed a joint venture agreement with Netherlands-based VABO Composites B.V. to form a new joint venture company in India focused on manufacturing composite solutions for the defence and maritime sectors. The agreement follows an earlier memorandum of understanding announced in July 2024. The joint venture entity will be […]