Author: Anushka Vani

SKF India has appointed Cilvina Pereira as the new Head of Marketing and Communication for its Automotive Business, effective November 2025. This strategic move aligns with the company’s recent restructuring, which saw its industrial and automotive divisions transition into two independent entities. In her new role, Pereira will drive marketing and communication initiatives with a strong focus on the rapidly evolving mobility landscape, particularly within the electric vehicle and two-wheeler sectors—key growth areas for the organisation. With over 15 years of professional experience, Pereira has held significant responsibilities across several leading global brands, contributing to high-impact marketing and communication strategies…

New Parting blades and Toolholders complete the Walter Groov·tec™ program Walter AG is completing its Groov·tec™ GD grooving tool range with new offering, making it universally applicable for all applications in grooving/parting-off, groove turning and Copy turning. Reinforced G5041 and neutral G5042 Parting blades are new to the range. Both variants are available with or without integrated Precision cooling. The range is complemented by the G5111 axial grooving system and Walter Capto™ turning holders (C3-C6) for the G5011 Groov·tec™ GD grooving system for radial grooving. Walter now offers users a particularly flexible solution for radial and axial machining: in all…

Evermore has been manufacturing high-quality precision machine components in China for over two decades, for sectors such as automotive or medical technology. Thanks to precision cylindrical grinding machines from STUDER, the company has been able to significantly increase manufacturing efficiency and product quality. Wearing his work jacket with the dynamic Evermore logo, operations specialist Chen stands in a modern machine hall in the north of the Chinese metropolis Jiaxing and attentively watches the control panel of an S31 cylindrical grinding machine. Along with many other machines, it hums industriously in the meticulously organized hall with its green floor and yellow…

Novo Nordisk India and Emcure Pharma today announced a strategic partnership to launch Poviztra®, semaglutide injection 2.4 mg, in India. The collaboration will strengthen the distribution and marketing of semaglutide for weight loss, particularly through pharmacies and in regions beyond those currently served by Novo Nordisk India. Wegovy® (semaglutide injection 2.4 mg) was launched in India in June 2025. It is indicated as an adjunct to a reduced calorie diet and increased physical activity for chronic weight management and reduction in the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events in individu- als with overweight or obesity.1 In clinical trials, 1 in 3 participants…

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…