Integral Coach Factory (ICF), Chennai, has completed testing of a hydrogen-powered train coach, referred to as a “Driving Power Car.” The trial was conducted at the ICF facility and was confirmed by the Railway Minister of India on 25 July 2025. The initiative is part of Indian Railways’ efforts to adopt alternative fuel technologies for […]
Himile Molds (India) has inaugurated a new facility in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, to expand its tyre mold servicing operations. The site, which opened on 21 July 2025, will initially focus on servicing molds, with plans to transition into a full-scale manufacturing unit. According to the company, the Chennai plant will cater to major tyre manufacturers […]
Inbound Aerospace, an IIT Madras–incubated startup, has secured funding from Speciale Invest to develop reusable spaceplanes for microgravity manufacturing, scientific research, and defence applications. The company is building recoverable spacecraft designed for low-Earth orbit (LEO) missions that can return to Earth via conventional runway landings. These spaceplanes are designed to remain in orbit for extended […]
RENK Group AG, a supplier of drive solutions for military and civil applications, has inaugurated a new production facility in Shoolagiri, Tamil Nadu, as part of its strategy to expand local manufacturing capabilities for the defence and industrial sectors. The facility is intended to serve domestic projects and support global demand through exports, aligning with […]
Sumitomo Corporation, a Japan-based trading and investment company, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Osaka Prefectural Government, the Osaka Business Development Agency, and Mahindra Industrial Park Chennai Ltd. (MIPC) to assist Osaka-based companies looking to establish operations in India. The partnership aims to provide consultation services, facilitate site visits in Tamil Nadu, and […]
Master Linque Automation (India) Private Limited has inaugurated a new tooling facility in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, on July 18, 2025. The new unit is intended to expand the company’s in-house machining and tooling capabilities while reducing reliance on external vendors. According to the company, the facility will support advanced manufacturing processes for automation projects across […]
SEG Automotive has completed the rapid development of a high voltage electric motor prototype at its Hosur facility in Tamil Nadu, India. Developed in just three months, the prototype has passed all mandatory validation tests and fulfilled customer performance specifications. The achievement highlights the growing role of SEG Automotive’s Indian engineering operations in the company’s […]
CEAT Limited will invest approximately INR 4.5 billion to expand production capacity at its manufacturing facility in Kannanthangal, Sriperumbudur Taluk, Tamil Nadu, near Chennai. The expansion aims to increase the company’s Passenger Car Utility Vehicle (PCUV) tyre output by around 35 percent over current levels. The Chennai plant currently produces about 7 million tyres annually […]
Brakes India, a manufacturer of auto components, has commenced construction of a new integrated rubber and hose manufacturing facility at Thervoy Kandigai in Tamil Nadu. The plant will consolidate raw rubber hose production and hose assembly at a single location, with the goal of increasing monthly output and streamlining operations. Once operational, the facility is […]
Rosti has announced an expansion of its under-construction injection moulding facility in Chennai, India, increasing the planned manufacturing space by 7,500 square metres. The expansion was approved before the original facility’s completion and is part of the company’s broader capacity growth strategy in Asia. Once operational, the Chennai facility will house 45 injection moulding machines […]
