Dellner India is partnering with Alstom to supply automatic couplers and semi-permanent couplers for new trains being developed for Chennai Metro Rail Limited’s (CMRL) Phase 2 expansion. The components will be used in trains that form part of the metro’s extended network. Alstom was awarded a contract in November 2022 valued at approximately EUR 98 […]
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 […]
India and France have signed an Inter-Governmental Agreement (IGA) for the procurement of 26 Rafale aircraft for the Indian Navy, including 22 single-seater and four twin-seater variants. The agreement also covers training, simulators, associated equipment, weapons, performance-based logistics, and additional equipment for the Indian Air Force’s existing Rafale fleet. As part of the agreement, a […]
Renault has inaugurated a new design centre near Chennai as part of its plans to increase local design and manufacturing capabilities in India. The Renault Design Centre Chennai (RDCC), located at Mahindra World City about 55 km south of Chennai, is part of the company’s strategy to roll out five new vehicle models in the […]
Mahindra Aerostructures has signed a contract with Airbus to manufacture complete fuselage assemblies for the H130 light helicopter. The first delivery under this agreement is scheduled for the first quarter of 2027. The production will take place at Mahindra Aerostructures’ facility in India. The H130 is a single-engine helicopter used in civil aviation sectors including […]
Fives is progressing with the construction of a new service center in Sambalpur, Odisha, aimed at enhancing its manufacturing and operational capabilities in the region. Recent developments include the completion of the foundation and advancement of the structural framework. The facility is designed to incorporate equipment and infrastructure to support manufacturing operations. The company has […]
Valeo has inaugurated new manufacturing and assembly lines at its facility in Pune to support the production of components for electric vehicles. The expansion focuses on producing a 3-in-1 Combo unit, which integrates an On-Board Charger, a DC-DC Converter, and a Power Distribution Unit into a single module. The facility incorporates automation and smart manufacturing […]
Saint-Gobain has inaugurated a new plaster manufacturing facility in Jhagadia, India. The plant, developed by Saint-Gobain Formula and Saint-Gobain India Pvt Ltd’s Gyproc Business, will expand the company’s product portfolio in the region. The facility will manufacture Formula-branded industrial plasters and Gyproc-branded building plasters, complementing its existing plasterboard operations in India. The company aims to […]
Alstom has expanded its rail manufacturing and engineering operations in India, with six manufacturing facilities and five engineering centres employing 12,500 people. The company has delivered nearly 500 WAG-12B electric locomotives as part of a EUR 3.5-billion contract with Indian Railways, with over 85 per cent of components sourced locally. The company’s India operations account […]
Dassault Aviation is evaluating the establishment of an assembly line in India to produce the Rafale F5 variant, according to CEO Eric Trappier in a report by L’USINENOUVELLE. The company anticipates potential orders from the Indian government, aligning with localization requirements under the Make in India initiative. The Rafale F5 is expected to feature enhanced […]