Author: em@pi-india
In a significant leadership transition, TVS Motor Company has announced the promotion of its Managing Director, Sudarshan Venu, to the role of Chairman and Managing Director, effective August 25, 2025. This decision was unanimously approved by the company’s Board of Directors, acknowledging Venu’s exemplary contributions to the company’s sustained growth and strategic development during his tenure. Sudarshan Venu expressed his gratitude, stating, “I am very thankful to the Board for giving me this singular opportunity. I am really honoured and excited for the future and look forward to their continued support. TVS has been built on our Chairman Emeritus’s commitment…
In an era where the architecture and construction industry are rapidly embracing customisation, sustainability, and smart technologies, Schon Doorways has emerged as a leading force redefining aluminium fenestration manufacturing in India. In this exclusive conversation, Mr. Ajay Balakrishna, Founder & CEO of Schon Doorways, shares with Kaushal Dighavkar how the company’s fully integrated in-house manufacturing ecosystem not only accelerates product development cycles but also reduces reliance on imports and third-party vendors. He delves into the company’s adaptive strategies for design complexity, circular aluminium practices, real-time data transparency, and skill development, while offering a forward-looking vision of smart manufacturing poised to…
In partnership with Earthwatch Institute India, the initiative brings together conservation, education, and community action in Talegaon, Pimpri Chinchwad, near Pune, and Pulicat, near Chennai, reflecting the company’s commitment to transforming people’s lives On the occasion of World Environment Day, Mitsubishi Electric India, a recognized world leader in the manufacturing, marketing, and sales of electrical and electronic equipment, has launched a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative in collaboration with Earthwatch Institute India. Focused on conserving waterbodies and the biodiversity surrounding them, the project is being implemented in the regions of Talegaon Dabhade, Pimpri Chinchwad, near Pune, and Pulicat, near Chennai. …
Indian businesses scored well on safety this year, receiving a highly prized accolade for their work in health, safety, and wellbeing. British Safety Council recognised 443 Indian companies as winners of its prestigious annual International Safety Awards for 2025, at a gala celebratory dinner yesterday at Hotel JW Marriott at Sahar in Mumbai. Of the winners, 117 Indian organisations were awarded a Distinction, 199 organisations were awarded a Merit, and 127 organisations achieved a Pass. The winners span numerous sectors with significant representation from the construction, manufacturing, oil, gas, mining, and power and utility sectors. Now in their 67th year, the International…
In this exclusive interview, Nirmal Singh, CEO of Wheebox, an ETS Company, shares how the company is revolutionising skill assessment and employability in India through AI-driven solutions and industry-academia collaboration. Q. What are the most striking employability trends highlighted in the India Skills Report 2025, especially within sectors like manufacturing, healthcare, and AI? The India Skills Report 2025 underscores a transformative shift in employability across key sectors, notably manufacturing, healthcare, and artificial intelligence (AI). Manufacturing is experiencing a resurgence, driven by automation and robotics, which have spurred demand for skilled professionals in areas such as robotics engineering and automation technology.…
Waaree Solar Americas Inc., the wholly owned U.S. subsidiary of Waaree Energies Limited, India’s largest solar PV module manufacturer, has announced the signing of a significant 586 MW solar module supply agreement with a leading U.S.-based independent power producer. Valued at USD 176 million (approx. INR 1500 crore), this landmark project represents a major milestone as Waaree continues to expand its strong presence in the US solar market. The modules will be manufactured at Waaree’s state-of-the-art facility in Brookshire, Texas, and are scheduled for delivery during FY 2026–27 across four projects. These modules will leverage several domestically produced components, aligning…
Euro Panel Products Ltd, the parent company behind EUROBOND – one of the leading Aluminium Composite Panel Brands in India, has announced its half-yearly and year-to-date financial results for the half-year ended on 31st March, 2025. The company has recorded a significant increase of PAT (Profit after Tax) by 26% to INR 18 Crore in the FY 24-25 ending on March 31 driven by business optimisations, revealed in an exchange filing. This development of the net profit has been driven by Euro Panel Products Limited’s backward integration with a state-of-the-art, India’s most advanced continuous “3Coat 2Bake” coating line — a…
Innovation meets implementation – robotics and smart manufacturing for next-gen manufacturing Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers’ Association (IMTMA) is all set to organize the 8th edition of its flagship mega event, Symposium on Automation & Robotics (Conference and Exhibition) on 4 – 5 June 2025 at Auto Cluster Exhibition Center, Pune. Themed “Trends and Insights for Tomorrow: Shaping the Future”, the symposium would shed light on the trends in automation and robotics. Mr. Anand Deodhar, Group Chief Information Officer, Force Motors Ltd., will be the chief guest. Mr. Yuki Kita, Chief Executive Officer, Fanuc India, and Dr. Asim Tewari, Professor (HAG),…
The fifth manufacturing facility will produce conventional and hybrid powertrain components Schaeffler India Limited, a leading motion technology company, has announced the inauguration of its fifth manufacturing facility in Shoolagiri, Tamil Nadu, India. Dedicated to producing powertrain and chassis components and futuristic technologies, the facility at Shoolagiri marks a significant milestone in the company’s expansion strategy. The inauguration ceremony was graced by Mr. Georg F. W Schaeffler, Chairman of the Supervisory Board and Family Shareholder, Schaeffler AG; Ms. Eranti Sumithasri, Chairperson of the Board of Directors, Schaeffler India Limited; Matthias Zink, CEO Powertrain & Chassis, Schaeffler AG, and Mr. Dharmesh…
Suzlon Group, India’s No.1 Wind Energy Solutions provider, announced its fourth quarter (Q4 FY25) and annual audited results for the financial year 2024-25 (FY25). Girish Tanti, Vice Chairman, Suzlon Group, said, “FY25’s performance sets the stage for Suzlon’s next phase of strategic evolution and market leadership. Achieving our highest profitability in a decade, strong cash reserves, and a record order book are the direct outcomes of our disciplined business transformation and sharp operational focus. India has also crossed a significant milestone by surpassing 50 GW of installed wind power capacity – a journey in which Suzlon has played a leading…
