Himachal Futuristic Communications Limited (HFCL), a private sector telecom company, has launched a new defence equipment manufacturing facility in Hosur, Tamil Nadu, designed to enhance domestic production of critical defense technologies. The facility is equipped to manufacture up to 5,000 Thermal Weapon Sights, 250,000 Electronic Fuzes, and 1,000 units each of High Capacity Radio Relay […]
Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV), a subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG, has received the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) Platinum certification for its Oragadam manufacturing plant near Chennai. The certification, awarded under the IGBC Green Factory Building Version 2 standards, recognizes the facility’s adherence to advanced sustainability practices. This makes the Oragadam plant the first […]
Ola Cell Technologies Pvt Ltd (OCTPL), a subsidiary of Ola Electric Mobility Ltd, has announced plans to invest ₹2,200 crore in the fiscal year 2025 to expand its lithium-ion cell manufacturing capacity at its Krishnagiri facility in Tamil Nadu. This follows an initial investment of ₹1,200 crore as of September 2024, which established a manufacturing […]
iMerit, a company specializing in AI data solutions, has launched an Automotive AI Center of Excellence in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. The new facility marks iMerit’s 12th location and aims to strengthen its presence in the AI and automotive sectors. The company has already hired more than 220 employees at the center and plans to double […]
DuPont, in partnership with CHIME Performance Polymers Private Limited, has established a facility for DuPont™ MOLYKOTE® anti-friction coatings in Sriperumbudur, Chennai, a region known for its automotive parts manufacturing sector. The facility aims to support both customer trials and regular production of anti-friction coatings. The new unit is equipped with advanced pre-processing and testing technologies, […]
Hutchinson, a company specializing in vibration control, fluid management, and sealing technologies, has commenced operations at a 150,000-square-foot facility within the ESR Oragadam Industrial and Logistics Park in Tamil Nadu. The facility is expected to support Hutchinson’s activities in the automotive and aerospace sectors, aligning with its engineering focus. According to a statement from ESR […]
Sun Industries India has announced plans to expand its manufacturing capacity by 50% at its greenfield facility. The company conducted a Bhoomi Pooja ceremony on December 5, 2025, to mark the beginning of the expansion project. The expanded facility is expected to be operational by May 2025, enhancing the company’s ability to manufacture pressed metal […]
Tata Power has inaugurated a solar cell and module manufacturing facility in Tamil Nadu with a production capacity of 4.3 GW. The plant, established with an investment of ₹4,300 crore ($508 million), spans 317 acres and is dedicated to serving India’s domestic solar market. According to Praveer Sinha, CEO of Tata Power, the plant’s production […]
Delta Electronics India and ThunderPlus have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions tailored for the Indian market. Under the agreement, Delta will supply high-efficiency 4kW rectifier modules manufactured at its Krishnagiri facility. These modules will be integrated into ThunderPlus’ fast chargers for two- and three-wheel EVs. The […]
Komatsu India has dispatched its first HD465-7R off-highway dump truck from its manufacturing facility in Oragadam, Tamil Nadu, to an overseas market. The milestone marks the production and export of this model from the company’s facility. The HD465-7R, designed for off-highway operations, is intended to enhance productivity in industrial applications. According to an update, the […]
