Author: kaushal dighavkar

Havells India Limited, a leading name in the Fast-Moving Electrical Goods (FMEG) and consumer durables sector, has announced the elevation of Preemita Singh to the position of President & Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). This leadership move is part of the company’s strategic focus on strengthening its human capital and driving organizational transformation through progressive HR practices. With over 25 years of experience across Indian and global markets, Preemita brings deep expertise in leadership development, organizational design, digital transformation, and cultural integration. She previously served as Executive Vice President and CHRO at Havells, where she played a pivotal role in…

VinFast Auto Ltd., Vietnam’s leading electric vehicle manufacturer, has officially inaugurated its first EV manufacturing facility in India at the SIPCOT Industrial Park in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu. This marks a significant step in VinFast’s global expansion and reinforces India’s position as a growing hub for electric mobility. The state-of-the-art facility is part of a ₹16,000 crore (approximately USD 2 billion) investment deal signed with the Tamil Nadu government in January 2024. Spread across 408 acres, the plant will focus on the production of premium electric SUVs, starting with the VF 6 and VF 7 models. The initial phase targets an…

BorgWarner has secured two significant turbocharger business wins for a major global original equipment manufacturer’s (OEM) next-generation vehicles in Europe and North America. The company will supply its proven wastegate gasoline turbocharger for 1.0-liter engines used in next-generation compact and light commercial combustion and hybrid vehicles in Europe. Production is scheduled to begin in August 2027. Additionally, BorgWarner has also been awarded a high-performance turbocharger program for a 3.0-liter gasoline hybrid application in North America. Production will start in September 2028. “This award underscores our ability to win in highly contested markets by offering reliable, cost-effective solutions and long-term supply…

Spray Engineering Devices Ltd. (SEDL), a leading Indian clean-tech engineering company specializing in thermal heat recovery and biomass valorisation, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Republic of Burundi to set up a modern, 1000 TCD (tonnes crushed per day) sugarcane processing plant in the East African nation. Under the terms of the MoU, SEDL will bring its proprietary energy-efficient sugar processing and water-saving technologies to Burundi and the region. This includes assistance in providing high-yielding sugarcane varieties, hands-on training for local farmers in modern harvesting practices, and knowledge-sharing on sustainable agriculture. Mr. Vivek Verma, Managing Director, SEDL…

Mahindra Construction Equipment Division (MCE), a part of the Mahindra Group, today launched its advanced CEV-V range of machines that are set to redefine standards in their respective categories, offering advanced features, more comfort, higher productivity, and performance while ensuring compliance with the latest industry norms. Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Venkat Srinivas, Business Head – Truck and Bus & Construction Equipment, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., said, “Our consistent efforts to introduce cutting-edge products and technologies, coupled with emphasis on local manufacturing, exemplify Mahindra’s strong commitment to the Make in India initiative. The introduction of the new CEV-V range of…

Highest Ever International Business Two-Wheeler Sales TVS Motor Company recorded monthly sales of 456,350 units in July 2025 with a growth of 29% as against 354,140 units in the month of July 2024. Two-Wheeler Total two-wheelers registered a growth of 29% with sales increasing from 339,676 units in July 2024 to 438,790 units in July 2025. Domestic two-wheeler registered growth of 21% with sales increasing from 254,250 units in July 2024 to 308,720 units in July 2025. Motorcycle registered a growth of 25% with sales increasing from 161,074 units in July 2024 to 201,494 units in July 2025. Scooter registered a…

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (M&M Ltd.), one of India’s leading automotive companies, today announced that its overall auto sales for the month of July 2025 stood at 83,691 vehicles, a growth of 26%, including exports. In the Utility Vehicles segment, Mahindra sold 49,871 vehicles in the domestic market, a growth of 20% and overall, 50,835 vehicles, including exports. The domestic sales for Commercial Vehicles stood at 21,571. According to Nalinikanth Gollagunta, CEO, Automotive Division, M&M Ltd., “In July, we achieved SUV sales of 49,871 units, a growth of 20%, and total vehicle sales of 83,691 units, a 26% growth compared…

Phillips Machine Tools has announced the promotion of Nikhil Modi to Vice President – Strategic Marketing, marking a significant milestone in his nearly decade-long journey with the company. Modi joined Phillips Machine Tools in 2015 as an Assistant Marketing Manager, quickly rising through the ranks to Marketing Manager in 2019 and later Global Product Marketing Manager. In his most recent role, he was already leading the firm’s global marketing efforts. His elevation reflects Phillips’ expanded strategic focus across India, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and other key international markets. The new designation aligns with the company’s evolving vision and marketing…

iCreate (International Centre for Entrepreneurship and Technology), India’s leading deep tech startup incubator, successfully concluded the first cohort of ProtoQuik Launchpad – a 30-day technology refinement and prototype acceleration initiative designed to help robotics innovations navigate critical stages of development. ProtoQuik is iCreate’s flagship technology refinement programme aimed at helping early-stage deep-tech startups overcome the “valley of death” – the critical phase where 90% of startups fail due to lack of product-market fit, prototyping support, or strategic guidance. The programme delivers comprehensive enablement through expert mentorship, component sourcing support, milestone planning, and real-world use-case validation. The programme received over 100…

By Srinivas Shekar, CEO and Co-Founder, Pantherun Technologies Drones may look like machines built of steel and circuitry, but at their core, especially in national defence, they embody trust. Trust in their performance, their protection of data, and their readiness in critical moments. Today, drones have quietly become part of India’s strategic backbone. They fly across borders, gather intelligence, and in some cases, make life-or-death decisions. But as their role expands, so does a growing discomfort not with the machines themselves, but with where they come from and what’s inside them. A Quiet Risk Hidden in the Circuitry Recent assessments…