India and Japan are exploring expanded defence industry collaboration, with a focus on potential joint work in tank engines, aero engines, and emerging technologies. This was discussed during a bilateral meeting between Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Japanese Defence Minister Gen Nakatani in New Delhi on May 5, 2025. Singh highlighted the Indian defence sector’s […]
Japan has approached India regarding participation in the joint development of a next-generation fighter jet currently underway with the United Kingdom, Italy, and other countries, according to a report by Kyodo News. The move is aimed at reducing the substantial costs associated with the project and expanding international collaboration. The development plan, known as the […]
Sojitz Corporation has invested in IOC GPS Renewables Pvt. Ltd. (IGRPL), a special purpose company formed by GPS Renewables Private Limited and Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. The investment marks Sojitz’s entry into the biomethane production and sales business in India. IGRPL plans to develop 30 biomethane plants by FY2026–FY2027 with a targeted annual production capacity […]
Andritz Metals has secured a contract from ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India) to supply an Acid Regeneration Plant (ARP) at the company’s Khopoli facility in Raigad, Maharashtra. The plant will utilize Andritz Ruthner Spray Roaster Technology, which is designed to recover hydrochloric acid from pickling processes in steel manufacturing. The ARP is intended to […]
Osamu Suzuki, former Chairman of Suzuki Motor Corporation and former Director and Honorary Chairman of Maruti Suzuki India Limited, was posthumously awarded the Padma Vibhushan by the President of India on 28 April 2025. The award recognises his contribution to the development of India’s automotive manufacturing sector over a span of more than four decades. […]
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (M&M) announced the acquisition of a 58.96% stake in SML Isuzu Ltd. (SML) for a total cash consideration of approximately USD 66.6 million. The acquisition involves purchasing 43.96% equity from Sumitomo Corporation and 15% equity from Isuzu Motors Ltd. at INR 650 per share. M&M will also make an open offer […]
Sysmex Corporation has commenced full-scale operations at its new manufacturing base in Sanand II Industrial Estate, Gujarat, India, in April 2025. The facility is producing both diagnostic reagents and instruments, beginning with the XQ™-Series Automated Hematology Analyzer (XQ-320), intended for the Indian market. The facility covers a site area of 18,100 square meters with a […]
Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM), in collaboration with Camdir Toyota and the Department of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, has launched its 68th Toyota Technical Education Program (T-TEP) at Government Industrial Training Institute (ITI) Roing in Arunachal Pradesh. The facility includes a newly remodelled workshop and modern classrooms aimed at training students in automotive service technologies. The […]
Suzuki Motor Corporation and Maruti Suzuki India Limited have announced plans to establish the Osamu Suzuki Centre of Excellence (OSCOE) in India. The initiative aims to promote Japanese manufacturing practices across a broader range of industries and is proposed to be set up in the states of Gujarat and Haryana. According to the companies, the […]
Daifuku Intralogistics India, a subsidiary of Japan-based Daifuku Co., Ltd., has launched a new manufacturing facility in Hyderabad with an investment of approximately INR 2.27 billion. The plant is expected to support the company’s operations in sectors such as e-commerce, retail, automotive, and pharmaceuticals. The facility will create over 100 skilled jobs in its initial […]
