Author: kaushal dighavkar

Schneider Electric, the global leader in digital transformation of energy management and automation, has announced the appointment of Mr. Amit Sharma as Vice President – Power Products and Digital Energy, Greater India Zone. He succeeds Mr. Nikhil Pathak, who has superannuated after an illustrious ~ 15-year career with Schneider Electric, during which he played a pivotal role in driving growth and transformation across multiple businesses. This leadership transition underscores Schneider Electric’s strategic focus on building continuity and nurturing talent within the organization. By empowering leaders to take on expanded mandates, the company fosters a culture where talent is developed and…

Euro Panel Products Ltd., the parent company of Eurobond, proudly announces its official entry into the European market through the launch of Eurobond Europe, which will serve as the brand’s exclusive distributor in the region. Established in 2002, Eurobond is one of India’s leading manufacturers of Aluminium Composite Panels (ACP) and other façade cladding & signage panels. Over the past two decades, the company has built a strong international presence, exporting to more than 20 countries and setting industry benchmarks in quality, design, and innovation. With a state-of-the-art facility in India’s Gujarat, Eurobond has an installed annual production capacity of…

Unveils Upcoming 1.2 GW Giga Factory Next-Gen HJT Panels, BESS, and PV Inverters at REI 2025; Targets Developer and Government Segments for Future Growth On the opening day of the Renewable Energy India (REI) 2025 Expo, Loom Solar, one of India’s fastest-growing solar solutions manufacturing companies, unveiled its latest range of advanced solar and energy storage technologies, reinforcing its strong contribution to India’s clean energy sector. The company showcased an extensive portfolio that included TOPCon and HJT solar modules up to 730 Wp (ALMM and BIS approved), Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) ranging from 1 kWh to 5 MWh, and Made-in-India PV inverters available in both on-grid and…

Wipro Limited, a leading AI-powered technology services and consulting company, has signed a multi-year strategic agreement with HanesBrands Inc., a global leader in iconic apparel brands. Leveraging the Wipro IntelligenceTM WINGS platform, Wipro expects to transform HanesBrands’ IT infrastructure and cybersecurity operations with an AI-first approach. This engagement marks a significant milestone in HanesBrands’ strategic IT 2.0 transformation initiative, which moves the company to a unified, AI-led managed services model. As part of this first-of-its-kind engagement, Wipro will leverage the WINGS Operations AI platform under Wipro IntelligenceTM – a unified suite of AI-powered platforms, solutions and transformative offerings – to…

… by Gaurav Singal, CEO, Eastman IMPEX Executive summary Choosing between locally sourced and imported materials for formwork and construction components is rarely a purely technical decision. Tariffs, duties and trade policy change the economics, lead times and risk profiles of materials such as plywood, steel props, aluminum formwork, scaffold components and specialised engineered connectors. This article examines how tariffs influence material selection, the trade-offs between cost and certainty, and a practical decision framework procurement teams can use to make smarter choices on projects of varying scale and complexity. Why tariffs matter in construction procurement Tariffs raise the landed cost…

… by Darshil Shah, Founder and Director, TreadBinary, a TechCon Textile manufacturing has always been a story of progress. Every step in technology has changed the way the industry works, from handlooms to power looms and from traditional dyeing to digital printing. We now stand at another turning point, where smart automation is reshaping how fabrics are designed, produced, and delivered. It is expected that the automation market in the textile industry will grow by USD 664 million between 2025 and 2029. This forecast shows that smart automation, driven by sensors, robotics, and artificial intelligence, is entering factories at scale.…

Strengthening India’s Aerospace Ecosystem Through Strategic Partnership Tata Advanced Systems Limited, one of India’s leading private sector aerospace and defense solutions provider, in partnership with Safran Aircraft Engines, a world-leading commercial and military aircraft engine manufacturer, inaugurated their cutting-edge manufacturing facility at the Tata Centre of Excellence for Aero Engines in Adibatla, Hyderabad. The facility will produce complex rotating parts for the CFM LEAP engine, including cutting-edge machining and special processes under one roof. The ceremony was held in the presence of Shri D. Sridhar Babu, Honourable Minister for Information Technology, Electronics & Communications, Industries & Commerce, and Legislative Affairs, Government of…

Kennametal will participate in the 11th edition of the International Mining, Equipment & Minerals Exhibition (IME 2025), scheduled from October 30 to November 2 at the Science City Exhibition Ground in Kolkata. The company will present its line-up of advanced tooling and wear protection solutions designed to improve productivity, safety and equipment life in mining operations. Kennametal will display a comprehensive range of earth cutting tools, blocks and systems engineered to perform in demanding conditions. Built with proprietary tungsten carbide grades, these solutions deliver reliable performance, extended wear life and improved ease of maintenance, in a wide range of cutting…

… by Saugat Sindhu, Global Head – Advisory Services, Cybersecurity & Risk Services, Wipro October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and this year, one emerging frontier demands urgent attention: Agentic AI. India’s digital economy is booming — from UPI payments to Aadhaar-enabled services, from smart manufacturing to AI-powered governance. But as artificial intelligence evolves from passive large language models (LLMs) into autonomous, decision-making agents, the cyber threat landscape is shifting dramatically. These agentic AI systems can plan, reason, and act independently — interacting with other agents, adapting to changing environments, and making decisions without direct human intervention. While this autonomy can supercharge productivity, it also opens…

Friedrichshafen, Germany. At its regular meeting on Wednesday, the Supervisory Board of ZF Friedrichshafen AG made decisions on personnel matters and the future organization of the company. Andreas Moser, previously head of the ZF Industrial Technology division, was appointed to the Board of Management for the Commercial Vehicle Solutions and Industrial Technology Divisions and the India Region, effective November 1, 2025. Sebastian Schmitt has been appointed head of the Electrified Powertrain Technology (E) division, in which ZF has bundled its conventional, hybrid and electric passenger-car drivetrain technologies. He currently heads the Electrified Powertrain Systems product line. CEO Mathias Miedreich remains…