west bengal

Websol Energy to Expand Manufacturing Capacity of Solar Cells and Modules

Websol Energy System Limited has approved a phased expansion of its solar manufacturing capacity involving a total of 4 GW of solar cells and 4 GW of solar modules through a wholly owned subsidiary. The project is expected to require an investment of about INR 30 billion. The company currently operates a 600 MW solar […]

GRSE and CEMS Launch Maritime Skill Training Programme in Kolkata

The Centre of Excellence in Maritime and Shipbuilding (CEMS) has opened an extension centre at Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd. (GRSE) in Kolkata as part of GRSE’s Corporate Social Responsibility initiative. The facility, located at GRSE’s Technical Training Centre in Taratala, will conduct a specialised skill development programme aimed at training young professionals for […]

Sulzer Supplies Falling Film Reboilers to Haldia Petrochemicals’ Phenol Plant

Sulzer has delivered two EvapCare-F falling film reboilers to Haldia Petrochemicals for its new phenol production facility in West Bengal, India. The equipment is intended to support production processes at the facility by enabling efficient evaporation for temperature-sensitive products. The EvapCare-F reboilers incorporate a two-stage liquid distribution system designed to maintain uniform flow across tubes. […]

Ceratizit Breaks Ground for New Manufacturing Facilities in Bengaluru and Kolkata

Ceratizit India has broken ground for the construction of new production facilities in Uluberia, Kolkata, and Bommasandra, Bengaluru. The projects are part of a broader multi-phase capacity expansion aimed at developing India as a central manufacturing and export hub for the group, with a focus on sectors including aerospace, medical, semiconductor, and energy. The existing […]

GRSE Delivers Third Sandhayak-Class Survey Vessel ‘Ikshak’ to Indian Navy

Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd has delivered the Survey Vessel (Large) Ikshak to the Indian Navy on 14 August 2025. The vessel is the third in a series of four Sandhayak-class ships being constructed by GRSE. The previous ships in the series, INS Sandhayak and INS Nirdeshak, were delivered in December 2023 and […]

Calderys Inaugurates New Synthetic Powder Production Line at Steel Casting Fluxes Plant in Durgapur

Calderys, a provider of industrial solutions, has inaugurated a new synthetic‑powder production line at its Steel Casting Fluxes plant in Durgapur, West Bengal, on 1 August 2025. The new line features upgraded mixing technology and enhanced packaging systems, aimed at boosting efficiency, minimizing process variability, and reinforcing safety compliance. The facility incorporates advanced safety and emissions‑control […]

UNIROX Sets Up Automated Bicycle Manufacturing Unit in Kharagpur

UNIROX Bikes has launched a new bicycle manufacturing facility in Kharagpur, West Bengal, with an initial production capacity of 400,000 units annually. The facility is expected to scale up to a full capacity of 1 million units per year in the future. The plant features automation systems including a PLC-controlled powder coating line, a conveyorised […]

Monolithisch India Expands Manufacturing Capacity to 156,000 TPA

Monolithisch India, a manufacturer of refractory materials for induction furnaces, has expanded its installed production capacity from 132,000 TPA to 156,000 TPA, effective 15 July 2025. This 18 percent increase is part of a phased growth strategy to meet rising demand in the iron and steel sector. The company plans to further scale capacity to 215,000 TPA by 15 […]

Titagarh Rail Systems Leases 40 Acres in West Bengal to Boost Train Manufacturing

Titagarh Rail Systems has signed a 99‑year lease for approximately 40 acres in Mouza Kotrung and Mouza Bhadrakali, Uttarpara, West Bengal—adjacent to its existing 34‑acre manufacturing complex—at a cost of INR 1,266.3 million. The newly acquired land will enable the company to ramp up production of metro coaches, Vande Bharat trainsets, and specialised rolling stock for […]

Sotefin Bharat Inaugurates Parking Equipment Manufacturing Unit in West Bengal

Sotefin Bharat, the Indian subsidiary of the Swiss automated parking systems company Sotefin SA, has inaugurated a new manufacturing plant in Bagnan, Howrah district, West Bengal. The facility represents an investment of approximately INR 400 million and is expected to create more than 100 jobs once fully operational. The plant is designed to support the […]