Sumitomo Drive Technologies has opened a newly relocated and expanded Cyclo Centre in Pune, strengthening local capabilities in India while supporting closer coordination with Europe and the Europe, Middle East, India and Africa (EMEIA) region. The expansion is aimed at addressing rising demand for local assembly, service, and shorter lead times in the Indian market. […]
Sansera Engineering Limited will form a joint venture with Japan-based Nichidai Corporation to manufacture precision forged and machined automotive components in India. The proposed joint venture will focus on aluminium and steel components used in differential assemblies, compressors, driveline systems and other advanced automotive applications, with sales targeted at both domestic and overseas markets. The […]
Minamida Co., Ltd, a Japan-headquartered manufacturer of cold-forged and precision-machined automotive components, plans to establish a new automotive components manufacturing facility in India through its subsidiary, Minamida India Pvt. Ltd. This will expand the group’s production footprint beyond Japan, Thailand and Mexico. The proposed facility will be located at the Tumakuru Machine Tool Park in […]
River Mobility Private Limited rolled out the Yamaha EC-06 electric scooter at its manufacturing facility in Hoskote, Karnataka, marking the first production outcome of its collaboration with Yamaha. The rollout positions the Hoskote plant as a contract manufacturing base for Yamaha’s first global electric scooter programme and adds to Karnataka’s growing electric mobility manufacturing footprint. […]
Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. has announced a series of senior management changes across its Africa, Middle East, India, Europe and Oceania (AMIEO) region, expanding the responsibilities of Thierry Sabbagh to include India operations with effect from 1 January 2026. The changes are intended to strengthen execution of the company’s ‘Re:Nissan’ transformation plan and improve operational […]
Maruti Suzuki India Limited approved the acquisition of land at Khoraj Industrial Estate in Gujarat to support a planned expansion of its vehicle production capacity. The proposed capacity addition is up to 1 million units. The company said the period within which the additional capacity will be installed will be finalised and approved by the […]
Yamato Holdings Co. Ltd. has opened its NH8 (Sidhrawali) Logistics Center in Haryana, marking the company’s largest logistics facility outside Japan. The facility began operations on 8 January 2026 and is intended to support rising logistics requirements from manufacturers expanding production in India. Yamato Logistics India Pvt. Ltd., a subsidiary of Japan’s Yamato Holdings, operates […]
PPAP Automotive Limited has entered into a settlement agreement to sell its entire 50 percent equity stake in PPAP Tokai India Rubber Private Limited to its joint venture partner Tokai Kogyo Co. Ltd. The agreement was executed on 7 January 2026, with the transaction expected to be completed by 28 February 2026. The company said […]
Mitsubishi Chemical Group is evaluating the establishment of a new manufacturing facility in India to produce methyl methacrylate (MMA), a core acrylic material used across automotive, industrial and consumer applications. The company is aiming to conclude a decision on the proposed investment by March 2027, with potential commercial production targeted around 2030, as it reviews […]
India Yamaha Motor (IYM) Pvt. Ltd. has announced the appointment of Hajime Aota as the new Chairman of Yamaha Motor India Group, effective 1 January 2026. The appointment comes alongside a wide-ranging set of organisational reforms approved at the global level by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd., aimed at strengthening strategy, digital transformation, manufacturing efficiency, and […]
