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Bosch Home Comfort Group Completes Acquisition of Johnson Controls Air Conditioning Business

Bosch Home Comfort Group has completed its acquisition of Johnson Controls’ residential and light commercial HVAC business, including the Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air Conditioning joint venture. The company described the deal as the largest acquisition in the history of its Home Comfort division. Following the integration, Bosch Home Comfort Group has expanded its global manufacturing footprint […]

ZF Begins Local Production of Electric Park Brake System for EV Platform in India

ZF Group, a manufacturer of automotive components, has commenced local production of its Electric Park Brake (EPB) system in India. The system is being supplied to a domestic passenger vehicle manufacturer for use in a newly launched electric vehicle platform. Several thousand units are expected to be delivered over the coming years. This is the […]

EPIC Foundation and Fraunhofer Form Strategic Partnership to Advance Microelectronics in India

EPIC Foundation, a think tank focused on hardware innovation, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Fraunhofer Group for Microelectronics (VµE) to strengthen research and development in India’s electronics and semiconductor sectors. The collaboration aims to foster joint innovation between Indian and German institutions, with a focus on microelectronics technologies including sensors, MEMS, opto-electronics, […]

Schaeffler India Invites Applications for 2025 Social Innovation Fellowship

Schaeffler India has announced the fourth edition of its Social Innovator Fellowship Program, which will provide financial and mentorship support to ten young innovators developing scalable solutions to environmental and social challenges. Each selected fellow will receive a grant of INR 175,000 and take part in a 24-week hybrid mentorship program delivered in collaboration with […]

Knorr-Bremse Launches AI Centre in Chennai for Digital Transformation

Knorr-Bremse, a manufacturer of rail and automotive components, has established a global artificial intelligence (AI) centre in Chennai, India, as part of its broader digital transformation strategy. The facility is scheduled to begin operations in August 2025 and is expected to employ around 70 specialists during its initial phase. The Chennai team will focus on […]

Uno Minda Completes e‑Drives Acquisition from Friwo Vietnam

Uno Minda Limited, a supplier automotive components and systems, has completed the acquisition of the e‑Drives business assets in Vietnam from Friwo Vietnam Company Limited. The transaction was executed via its wholly owned step‑down subsidiary, Minda Industries Vietnam Company Limited, and finalized on 22 July 2025. This deal marks part of Uno Minda’s broader international expansion […]

Henkel India Opens Warehouse in Pune to Support Automotive JIT and Prototyping

Henkel Adhesive Technologies India, a manufacturer of adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings segments, has opened a new automotive warehouse in Chakan, Pune, to support Just-in-Time (JIT) delivery and advanced prototyping needs of automotive manufacturers. Located in one of India’s major automotive hubs, the facility is intended to improve supply chain integration and supplier collaboration. The warehouse […]

Siemens Limited and Tata STRIVE Dual VET Program Benefits 120,000 Trainees Across 279 ITIs

Siemens Limited and Tata STRIVE have jointly implemented a Dual Vocational Education and Training (VET) program that has reached over 120,000 beneficiaries in 279 Government Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) over the past eight years. The initiative, based on the German vocational training model, aims to better align ITI training with industry requirements. The program enhances […]

Tata Electronics and Bosch Partner on Semiconductor Manufacturing

Tata Electronics and Robert Bosch GmbH have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate in electronics and semiconductor manufacturing. The partnership focuses on chip production and packaging at Tata Electronics’ planned assembly and test facility in Assam, as well as its foundry in Gujarat. The agreement also includes joint projects within Electronic Manufacturing Services […]