SOL India Private Limited, a manufacturer of medical, industrial, pure and specialty gases, has inaugurated a new air separation plant at the SIPCOT Industrial Park in Ranipet, Tamil Nadu, with an investment of INR 1.75 billion. The facility was inaugurated on 4 June 2025 via video conference. Construction of the plant began in July 2023. The […]
Agile Robots SE, a producer of robots that integrate artificial intelligence, has inaugurated a new robotic parts manufacturing plant at the Irungattukottai SIPCOT Industrial Park in Kanchipuram District, Tamil Nadu. The plant involves an investment of INR 3 billion and was officially inaugurated on June 4 via video conference. The plant will produce robotic machine […]
ZF Group, a manufacturer of mobility systems, has inaugurated a new manufacturing plant in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, with an investment of EUR 20 million (approximately INR 1.92 billion). The facility will produce axles and transmissions for the construction and railway sectors, supporting both domestic and export markets. The new plant spans 10,000 square meters and […]
Visteon, a manufacturer of auto components, has initiated in-house manufacturing of high-resolution analog and digital cameras, along with display backlight units (BLUs), at its facility in Chennai, India. The company has invested USD 10 million in this new production line, which is designed to support the development of cockpit electronics and driver assistance systems. The […]
Schaeffler India Limited, a manufacturer of auto components, has inaugurated its fifth manufacturing facility in Shoolagiri, Tamil Nadu, aimed at expanding its capacity for producing powertrain and chassis components. Built within a land plot of 108,000 square metres, the facility covers 16,500 square metres, and is expected to reach full ramp-up by the fourth quarter […]
Southern Alloy Foundries Private Limited, a manufacturer of iron castings, has inaugurated a new manufacturing facility in Tamil Nadu. The event marked an expansion of the company’s production infrastructure, aimed at supporting increased operational capacity and technology upgrades. According to the company, the new greenfield facility has been designed to incorporate advanced technology and enable […]
Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV), a subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG, has announced the delivery of its 200,000th BharatBenz truck manufactured at its Oragadam facility near Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The plant serves as the company’s headquarters and includes production, research and development, and testing operations. Spread over 400 acres (160 hectares), the Oragadam facility produces […]
Agnikul Cosmos, a Chennai-based spacetech startup, has conducted a successful test of an electric motor-driven semi-cryogenic rocket engine. The engine was throttled to different levels of thrust by varying the speed of the electric motor. The test marks a development milestone for the company as it prepares for clustered engine firings. The semi-cryogenic engine, named […]
Belrise Industries Ltd, a manufacturer of auto components, plans to set up three new manufacturing facilities in India as part of its expansion into the electric vehicle (EV) segment. Two plants in Chennai will focus on producing metal components, while a third facility in Pune will manufacture hub motors and chargers. The Pune unit is […]
ZF Wind Power has commissioned a 13.2 MW gearbox and powertrain test rig at its facility in Coimbatore. According to the company, this infrastructure enables real-time simulation of field conditions and torque reversal cycles, with dynamic testing capabilities supporting extreme validation up to 20 MNm. The new test rig is designed to validate gearboxes and […]
