Shimadzu Corporation has announced plans to expand its operations in India with the establishment of a new manufacturing subsidiary, Shimadzu Manufacturing India Private Limited (SMI), in Bengaluru, Karnataka. The plant is expected to be completed and operational by the spring of 2027. Additionally, the company will integrate its existing sales subsidiaries in the country to […]
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. has announced plans to begin operations at a dedicated electric motorcycle production plant in India by 2028. The facility will produce a range of electric two-wheelers using commonized modules to enhance efficiency and reduce costs. The initiative is part of Honda’s broader strategy to expand its electric vehicle (EV) lineup and […]
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav met with senior executives of Toyota Motor Corporation in Tokyo to discuss potential investment opportunities in the state. The meeting included Toshiyuki Nakahara, Department General Manager of Administration and Support for India and the Middle East, and Masahiro Nogi, Project General Manager. Discussions focused on Toyota’s operations in India […]
Fujifilm Holdings has announced plans to invest ¥100 billion (approximately $640.5 million) by March 2027 to expand its global production capacity for semiconductor materials. The investment, which doubles the company’s spending over the past three years, is aimed at addressing rising demand fueled by new semiconductor fabrication plants in the United States, Japan, and South […]
Shimadzu Corporation has announced plans to establish a new manufacturing facility in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. The plant, to be operated by Shimadzu Manufacturing India Private Limited (SMI), is scheduled to begin operations in spring 2027. The facility will occupy a 40,000-square-meter site with a 5,500-square-meter building and will initially employ 50 people in its first […]
Brother Machine Tools has officially inaugurated its manufacturing facility in Tumakuru, Karnataka, marking a significant step in its operations within the Indian market. According to a company announcement, the plant is designed to enhance production capacity and improve supply chain efficiency, enabling faster delivery of products to customers in India. The facility, located within the […]
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., Honda Motor Co., Ltd., and Mitsubishi Motors Corporation have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to explore the possibility of Mitsubishi Motors joining discussions on a proposed business integration between Nissan and Honda. The agreement follows a prior MOU signed by Nissan and Honda on August 1, which outlined plans to […]
Next Bharat Ventures, a Suzuki Motor Corporation subsidiary, hosted the “Next Billion Forum” in Gujarat’s GIFT City, emphasizing strategies to bolster India’s manufacturing sector and integrate rural and informal economies into national growth objectives. The event also marked the launch of applications for the second cohort of the Next Bharat Residency Program, aimed at nurturing […]
Musashi Auto Parts India Pvt. Ltd. (MAP-ID), a subsidiary of Japan-based Musashi Seimitsu Industry Co., Ltd., has commenced mass production of e-axles for electric two-wheelers at its Bengaluru facility, according to a report by Autocar Professional. This marks a significant step in the company’s diversification into electric vehicle (EV) components, targeting India’s rapidly growing EV […]
The Uttar Pradesh government has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Japan’s Yamanashi Prefecture to collaborate in vocational education and industrial cooperation. The agreement was formalized during a meeting held in Lucknow on Monday. The MoUs were exchanged between Uttar Pradesh’s Chief Secretary, Manoj Kumar Singh, and Junichi Ishidera, the Director General of the […]
