Author: kaushal dighavkar

Collaboration enables GHCL to automate ESG checks, improve transparency and build a future-ready supply chain GHCL Limited, India’s leading chemical company, has partnered with AuthBridge, India’s largest authentication and compliance solutions provider, to strengthen supplier ESG compliance and build a more transparent, responsible, and resilient supply chain. GHCL has consistently championed sustainability, innovation and ethical business practices. Its diverse supplier base, ranging from raw material vendors to machinery providers, packaging and logistics partners, and service contractors, makes ESG compliance both a strategic imperative and operationally challenging. Through this collaboration, AuthBridge aims to enhance GHCL’s ESG audit and compliance capabilities through…

BorgWarner is strengthening its collaboration with Great Wall Motor in the area of electrified propulsion. Building on two previously announced dual inverter programs, BorgWarner has secured two additional projects with this OEM, with mass production expected in 2026. “BorgWarner’s technical expertise in electrification and dual inverter products has earned Great Wall Motor’s continued confidence,” said Dr Stefan Demmerle, Vice President of BorgWarner Inc. and President and General Manager, PowerDrive Systems. “The extension of this collaboration not only reflects recognition of our products and technologies, but also underscores our strong commitment to supporting our customers’ new energy strategies. We will…

In an exclusive conversation with Efficient Manufacturing magazine, S Sunil Kumar, Country President, Henkel Adhesive Technologies India, discusses how Henkel is aligning its innovation and sustainability strategies with India’s growing semiconductor ambitions. He sheds light on the company’s expanding local manufacturing capabilities, cutting-edge application centre in Chennai, and its role in supporting the nation’s vision for a self-reliant and eco-conscious semiconductor ecosystem. Q. How are recent government policies like the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM), PLI incentives, and the “Make in India” initiative shaping the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem? India’s semiconductor ambitions are gaining significant momentum, propelled by robust government initiatives such…

Achieves human-level performance and 5× better cost efficiency, redefining the future of AI-led contact centres SquadStack.ai, a pioneer in AI-powered sales and CX execution, has achieved a major industry milestone by becoming World’s first Voice AI company to pass the Turing Test, a globally recognised benchmark for determining whether a machine can exhibit human-like intelligence. This achievement marks a significant step forward in the evolution of enterprise automation, reinforcing SquadStack.ai’s position as a leader in advanced conversational AI. It validates that the company’s Voice AI agents can now engage in conversations virtually indistinguishable from humans, matching or exceeding human-level fluency…

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…

Kennametal India Limited will participate in the Cable and Wire Fair 2025, to be held from 4–6 November at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. The company will showcase its engineered wear solutions and tungsten carbide tooling technologies developed for the wire and cable industry, with applications spanning construction, mining, packaging, machinery and aerospace sectors. Kennametal will display a comprehensive product line tailored to meet the rigorous demands of drawing and forming processes for the wire and cable industry. These include steel mill rolls, wire drawing pellets, bar drawing pellets, tube drawing pellets and pressure dies. Each of these products is designed…

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…