The Indian Railways’ factory in Dahod, Gujarat, has dispatched the first of a planned series of 9000 horsepower (HP) electric freight locomotives, developed in collaboration with Siemens. The rollout follows the award of a contract to Siemens for the design, engineering, manufacturing, and maintenance of 1,200 such locomotives. The locomotive was flagged off by Prime […]
Jyoti CNC Automation Limited, a CNC machine tool manufacturer, recorded orders worth INR 16.94 billion from the aerospace and defence sector in FY25. This is 39 percent of its total order book of INR 43.46 billion. In Q4 of FY25, the company recorded an order intake of INR 5.30 billion, of which aerospace and defence […]
Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. (HMSI) plans to build a fourth production line at its Vithalapur plant in Gujarat, with operations scheduled to begin in 2027. The new line will have an annual production capacity of 650,000 units, increasing the total capacity of the fourth plant to 2.61 million units. The company will […]
NTF Group, a manufacturer of engineering plastic and composite components for the automotive industry, has commissioned a new plant in Sanand, Gujarat, with a walkthrough conducted in the presence of senior executives from Suzuki Motor Gujarat (SMG). The visit included SMG Managing Director Hayasaka and Plant Head A.K. Singh, who were accompanied by members of […]
Siemens Energy India Limited, a technology and services provider for the energy sector, has renewed its Long-Term Maintenance Contract (LTMC) for three 4000F gas turbines at Torrent Power’s SUGEN Mega Power Plant in Akhakhol, near Surat, Gujarat. Additionally, a new LTMC has been signed covering the plant’s steam turbines and generators. The SUGEN facility, commissioned […]
Fujifilm Corporation has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Tata Electronics Private Limited to collaborate on the development of a semiconductor materials ecosystem in India. This partnership aims to support Tata Electronics’ efforts in constructing India’s first semiconductor front-end and large-scale semiconductor back-end manufacturing plants. The collaboration will see Fujifilm providing semiconductor materials tailored […]
Rollepaal Pipe Extrusion Technology B.V. has commenced construction of a new manufacturing facility in Ahmedabad, India, aiming to double its existing production capacity. The groundbreaking ceremony took place on April 30, 2025. The expansion is part of Rollepaal’s broader strategy to enhance its presence in India and neighboring markets. The facility will focus on manufacturing […]
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 […]
The National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) has awarded a contract for the construction of six Maintenance cum Technology Centres in Gujarat, as part of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail Project. The contract is valued at INR 3.85 billion, excluding GST. These centres are intended to support the operational and maintenance needs of the […]
Trutzschler India Private Limited has inaugurated a new textile machinery manufacturing facility in Sanand GIDC. The plant covers 36,000 square meters and represents a significant investment in infrastructure, machinery, and processes to align with Trutzschler’s global production strategy. According to the company, the facility includes high-speed laser cutting machines from Trumpf, CNC press brake systems […]
