Author: Anushka Vani

Otter Controls India, a joint venture with the UK-based Otter Controls Limited, today inaugurated its state-of-the-art 4th manufacturing facility in the Chakan-Pune region. The new Manufacturing Facility represents a significant commitment to Indian manufacturing, backed by a total investment of $4.5 million, and was inaugurated by the Chief Guest, Mr. Avnish Malhotra, India Lead – Future Mobility Department for Business & Trade, Head of British Trade Office-Pune. The new facility is set to significantly scale up the company’s operations, increasing its total production capacity by 75% and generating 1000 new jobs in the Chakan-Pune industrial hub. Strategic Investment and Commitment…

Cumulative investments now stand at ₹554 crores (USD 67 million), strengthening India’s position in advanced automotive electronics manufacturing, driving job creation, and reinforcing the Government of India’s “Make in India, for the World” vision Inaugurated by CEO Christian Sobottka, the expansion increases capacity by over 50%, enabling annual production of four million car audio components,1.4 million infotainment units and 0.8 million telematics unit by 2027 HARMAN, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and a global leader in connected automotive technologies, today announced a fresh investment of ₹345 crores (USD 42 million) to expand its automotive electronics manufacturing facility…

Unveils India’s first Electric Corridor from Mumbai–Pune Blue Energy Motors (BEM), India’s leading green truck manufacturer, has launched its electric heavy-duty truck equipped with battery swapping technology. The Hon’ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Shri Devendra Fadnavis, unveiled the truck at BEM, 10,000 capacity state-of-the-art Chakan facility in Pune. The CM also inaugurated India’s first electric corridor from Mumbai–Pune. This corridor is the first step in the plan to electrify all major national highway corridors over the next three years. It marks a significant milestone in building a cleaner, more efficient freight ecosystem and advancing India’s Net Zero Goal. Keeping in mind the strong…

Recognizing excellence in innovative mobility solutions that empower communities and promote road safetySafety Research Foundation (SRF) has received jury’s special commendation for their Project ‘BRACE’ in the category of ‘Road Safety Innovation and excellence’ Organizations across India recognized for using mobility to empower communities and enhance road safety, winners share Rs 40 Lakh in Prize Money Bridgestone India today announced the winners of the 5th Edition of its Mobility Social Impact Awards (MSIA) 2025 in Pune celebrating organizations that have leveraged mobility as a force for social good at a ceremony attended by industry leaders and social change-makers. Safety Research Foundation…

The new Walter replaceable head drill Drion·tec® E-Peak D5150  With the Drion·tec® E-Peak D5150, Walter is introducing a new replaceable head drill that, according to the company claim (“The Peak of Productivity”), represents the “peak of productivity” when drilling from solid. According to Walter, the D5150 enables enormously high Feed rates and metal removal rates, which significantly reduces the cost per hole. Pilot drilling is not required – and the replaceable head (DS50) can be exchanged directly in the machine without screws. Both of these features reduce machining and set-up times. The drill body of the D5150 has reinforced radial contact points…

Intelligent power management company Eaton today announced the launch of its new Global Supply Chain Center of Excellence (GSC CoE) and integrated manufacturing facility in Pune. This will further strengthen its global supply chain and integrated manufacturing capabilities reinforcing India’s role as a strategic hub for growth. The state-of-the-art facility, spread across 1.5 lakh square feet at Baner, was inaugurated by Rogerio Branco, executive vice president, chief supply chain and operations officer, Eaton; Sreekumar Panicker, vice president and head, Global Supply Chain Center of Excellence, India, Eaton; and Pradeep Kumar SK, country head and managing director, India, Eaton; along with key members from Eaton. The new…

Haber, an India-based startup pioneering industrial automation, inaugurated its new AI Green Chemistry Lab in Pune today to accelerate innovation in sustainable and environmentally responsible industrial chemistry. The facility was inaugurated by Dr. Raghunath Anant Mashelkar, Padma Vibhushan awardee and former Director General of CSIR. It is an advanced facility that expands on the company’s pioneering work in AI-driven chemistry development. At the core of the facility is an integrated pilot plant, enabling the replication of large-scale manufacturing processes in a controlled environment. This capability empowers Haber’s scientists to test, validate, and refine formulations prior to market launch, thereby mitigating risks and enhancing scale-up efficiency…

Introducing new top-end variants – Bolero B8 and Bolero Neo N11 Ex-Showroom Price: New Bolero ₹ 7.99 – 9.69 Lakh New Bolero Neo ₹ 8.49 – 9.99 Lakh New Bolero New Bolero Rio Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., India’s leading SUV manufacturer, today introduced the New Bolero range. The price for the new Bolero starts at ₹ 7.99 Lakh (ex-showroom), and the newly introduced top-end B8 variant is priced at ₹ 9.69 Lakh (ex-showroom). The new Bolero Neo starts at ₹ 8.49 Lakh (ex-showroom), with the new top-end variant N11 at ₹ 9.99 Lakh (ex-showroom). With this launch, the Bolero range…

Solution helps businesses with ultra-high purity standards maintain the integrity of their manufacturing processes and reliably create high-quality end-products Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) today announced the introduction of its 13MM Pressure Sensor, a new pressure sensor designed for cleanroom environments. The sensor supports manufacturing in high-purity industries, such as semiconductor production, where minimizing contaminants and defects and maximizing yield are essential. “Quality is everything in the semiconductor space,” said Carmen Becker, president of Honeywell Sensing Solutions. “As the industry continues to grow and advance, there is an increased need for wafer fabrication technologies that can operate effectively without introducing impurities into the process. By…

Arteria Technologies Private Limited has announced the appointment of Khurshid Alam as its new President & Business Head. In this role, Khurshid will lead the company’s strategic direction, drive business growth, and strengthen client relationships. With extensive experience in leadership and business management, Khurshid brings proven expertise in scaling operations and driving organizational success. His appointment reflects Arteria Technologies’ commitment to building a strong leadership team and accelerating business growth. Arteria is an illustrious product development company and a Founder Member of SAP Co-Innovation Labs. The company focuses on helping customers digitize and automate end-to-end supply chain networks through its…