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By Chaitanya Chopra, Director, BENZ Packaging In today’s fast-evolving industrial landscape, packaging is no longer just about protection—it’sbecoming smarter, faster, and more strategic. At BENZ Packaging, we see packaging as apowerful interface—between product and consumer, brand and logistics, sustainability andperformance. Smart Packaging: Beyond the BoxSmart packaging technologies—such as sensor-enabled, moisture-sensitive, and QR-codedmaterials—are transforming how industries manage freshness, compliance, and engagement.In food, pharma, and exports, packaging is emerging as a tool of traceability and trust, not justtransport. Why Automation is Non-NegotiableAs the demand for consistency, speed, and safety rises, automation is shifting from a luxury to anecessity. At BENZ Packaging, our…
As a responsible lender, the company’s aim is to deliver personalized customer experiences and respond to regulatory requirements with speed, accuracy, and governance at scale Poonawalla Fincorp Limited (PFL), a Cyrus Poonawalla Group-promoted NBFC focused on Consumer and MSME lending, today announced the deployment of AI-powered solutions in its marketing and compliance functions, reshaping the way it engages with customers digitally and responds to regulatory requirements with greater agility. As part of its marketing transformation, PFL is developing a suite of AI-powered solutions to build a robust and scalable data-driven ecosystem, redefining customer engagement and marketing strategies. These solutions aim…
WITT presents its revolutionary ULTRAVENT series – innovative millibar valves for precise pressure control from 5 to 500 mbar. These highly versatile valves reliably regulate both negative and positive pressure and ensure maximum control and safety in systems, vessels and production processes. ULTRAVENT: high-precision pressure control in the millibar range ULTRAVENT valves are true all-rounders. They function as safety relief valves, control valves, vacuum breakers, overflow valves, pressure relief valves, tank breather valves, venting valves and even as an alternative to bursting discs. As a purely mechanical solution, the spring-loaded components are particularly uncomplicated and at the same time highly…
JK Lakshmi Cement Ltd., a leading cement manufacturer in India, has announced a partnership with SwitchLabs Automobiles to deploy Electric Vehicles (EVs) into its logistics operations. These EVs will operate between the JK Puram Plant in Sirohi, Rajasthan, and the Kalol Grinding Unit in Kalol, Gujarat. This initiative highlights the company’s commitment to environmental stewardship and operational innovation. Building on the success of an earlier pilot project that demonstrated significant reductions in carbon emissions without compromising efficiency, JK Lakshmi Cement is scaling up its adoption of EVs. The integration of clean mobility solutions into its supply chain reflects a proactive…
RVAI Global, a new venture in the AI Services space and a next-generation AI services firm, today announced its official launch with a mission to empower global enterprises in becoming AI-led organisations. The company aims to simplify the AI journey for businesses through cutting-edge solutions, deep-tech capabilities, and a customer-first approach. Founded by Vijay Sivaram, part of the founding team at Quess Corp, and Rohit Himatsingka, formerly with Essar’s Black Box, RVAI Global is poised to address the dynamic technology landscape by delivering practical, scalable, and future-ready AI solutions. “It is estimated that 92% of enterprises intend to increase their…
The facelift version clocks the range of 150 Km on single chargeZELIO E Mobility, one of India’s fastest-growing electric two-wheeler brands, has announced the upcoming launch of the facelift model of its popular Legender scooter. With a refreshed design, new color options, and enhanced features, the new Legender is poised to strengthen ZELIO’s leadership in the low-speed e-scooter category. Scheduled for a July 2025 launch, the Legender facelift is an intelligent fusion of performance, affordability, and style—tailored for India’s evolving urban mobility needs. The Legender is powered by an efficient 60/72V BLDC motor and consumes just 1.5 units of electricity…
In a rapidly evolving industrial landscape, where smart technologies are redefining every layer of manufacturing, Tata Elxsi is at the forefront of engineering transformation. In an exclusive conversation with Efficient Manufacturing, Kaushik Pal, Head of Systems Integration Services at Tata Elxsi, shares how the company is driving innovation through its Centres of Excellence in AI, IoT, and Extended Reality. From predictive safety systems and immersive design validation to scalable test automation and green energy solutions, Tata Elxsi is blending cognitive intelligence with real-world engineering to build the factories of tomorrow: intelligent, interconnected, and sustainable.
KIL Sales grew by 7.7% year over year for quarter ended March 31, 2025 Kennametal India Limited (KIL) reported its third quarter FY25 results (ended March 31, 2025), with a 7.7% growth in sales over the same quarter last year. The Company also announced an Interim dividend of ₹ 40/- per share for FY25 supported by strong cash flows as against ₹ 30/- per share for FY24. Sales were ₹ 2896 Mn, 7.7% higher as compared to ₹ 2688 Mn in the same quarter last fiscal year. Profit Before Tax (PBT) was ₹ 328 Mn, lower than ₹ 517 Mn in…
This strategic move reinforces ProcMart’s commitment to sustainable innovation, operational excellence, and customer-centric expansion across the B2B ecosystem ProcMart, one of India’s leading B2B marketplaces for indirect procurement, has announced the elevation of Sachin Jain to Co-Founder. This development underlines the company’s continued focus on strengthening leadership as it accelerates its journey toward building a future-ready, tech-enabled, and sustainable supply chain ecosystem. Sachin joined ProcMart in March 2024 as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Chief Strategy Officer (CSO). In just over a year, he has co-partnered with Founder & CEO Anish Popli in driving business growth, enabling new enterprise additions,…
Launches AI-powered side-by-side refrigerators with eye-catching aesthetics Home appliances are no longer just about functionality; they are now an extension of style and smart living. Consumer preferences are also shifting towards more premium products, with higher capacities, that offer technology-driven features for added convenience. Aligning with this, the Appliances business of Godrej & Boyce, part of the Godrej Enterprises Group has launched AI-powered Eon Velvet Side-by-Side Refrigerators that offers a seamless blend of aesthetics and technology. Powered by AI, this 600L large capacity refrigerator automatically optimises cooling and energy consumption by sensing food load and usage like door openings, ensuring…
