AI drives resilience, precision & growth | UST to bridge global chipmakers to Indian OSATs | Ansys backs simulation-led sustainability goals
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ETManufacturing Newsletter | Wednesday, October 1, 2025

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AI is a critical enabler for resilience, precision, & growth
Sathish highlighted that manufacturers face unprecedented change driven by geopolitics, shifting customer expectations, and mass customization. To stay compet..  read more...
UST to bridge global chipmakers to Indian OSATs
The company plans to bridge these global players to India's OSAT ecosystem through its partnership with Kaynes Semicon, beginning with the ₹3,300 crore Sanand facility  read more...
Simulation-led design to ensure India's alignment with sustainability goals: Ansys' Padmesh Mandloi
AI-driven simulation is cutting prototyping, saving resources, and boosting sustainability. Padmesh Mandloi of Ansys explains how it helps Indian manufacturers accelerate innovation and advance net-zero 2070 goals.  read more...
SBL Energy eyes new growth frontiers in mining, cement, and hydropower
The company is strengthening its industrial and defence footprint, blending innovation, sustainability, and fresh investment to fuel expansion  read more...
Taiwan says 'will not agree' to making 50% of its chips in US
Taiwan is struggling to finalise a tariff deal with Washington, after President Donald Trump's administration imposed a temporary 20 percent levy that has alarmed the island's manufacturers.  read more...
Aerospace components manufacturer Aequs looks to raise ₹720 crore via IPO
The company manufactures most of its aero-structure and aero-engine products in units located in the Belagavi Manufacturing Cluster in Karnataka, and counts Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier, Collins Aerospace, Spirit Aerosystems Inc, Safran, GKN Aerospace, among its key clients.  read more...
Trtzschler boosts product development with CIM database cloud
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Tata Steel Nederland and Dutch government agree on initial plan for cleaner steelmaking and environmental improvements
Tata Steel has signed a preliminary agreement a Joint Letter of Intent (JLoI) with the Dutch national government and the Province of North Holland. This marks the first step in a broader effort to reduce carbon emissions and improve the living environment around its IJmuiden facility. The ag...  read more...
Alstom partners with PORR to boost rail efficiency and safety on Line 354 in Poland
International mobility solutions provider Alstom has entered into an agreement with construction firm PORR to undertake signalling and traffic management system upgrades along a key railway segment in western Poland. The initiative is focused on eliminating a longstanding bottleneck in Oborniki Wiel...  read more...
Mehru Electrical partners with Hyosung Group to co-develop GIS Instrument Transformer Technology in India
Mehru Electrical and Mechanical Engineers Pvt Ltd, a key subsidiary of Quality Power Electrical Equipments Ltd (QPEEL), has signed a strategic technology co-development agreement with Hyosung T&D India Private Limited, the Indian arm of South Korea's Hyosung Heavy Industries Corporation. The co...  read more...
US to begin furniture, wood import tariffs on Oct 14
An executive order from President Donald Trump installs a 25% tariff on couch, sofa, chair and kitchen cabinet imports and a 10% duty on timber and lumber.  read more...
Amgen to expand US drug production with $650 mn investment
The California-based firm said it will create 750 jobs and support advanced technology upgrades throughout the Juncos, Puerto Rico, facility.  read more...
India-EFTA trade pact aims $100 billion investment, 1 million direct jobs from Oct 1
India inaugurated the India-EFTA Desk following the Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement. This desk facilitates EFTA investments in key sectors. The agreement, effective October 1, commits 100 billion dollars in investments and one million jobs over 15 years.  read more...
India-Sweden Innovation Day: Pioneering sustainable development and partnerships ahead of COP 30
The 12th India-Sweden Innovation Day underscored a shared vision for sustainable development, emphasizing collaboration in clean energy, AI, and green manufacturing. The event deepened partnerships, notably featuring the India-Sweden Industry Transition Partnership for decarbonizing sectors like ste...  read more...
IIT Delhi-led research team develops AI tool to design smart HVAC filters, improve indoor air quality
This machine learning model, trained on diverse global data, forecasts a filter's cleaning effectiveness and airflow efficiency. Tested with industrial data, it promises smarter filter designs for healthier indoor environments and lower energy costs.  read more...
India's factory output likely to remain weak in September after tepid August growth: India Ratings
A sharp contraction in non-durable consumer goods signals weak consumption, despite support from mining, electricity, and strong infrastructure growth. This moderation raises concerns about overall economic momentum.  read more...
Govt extends export benefits under RoDTEP scheme till Mar 2026
This scheme refunds non-creditable taxes and duties to exporters, including those in SEZs and EOUs, enhancing the competitiveness of Indian goods. The extension offers vital policy continuity, especially amidst challenging global trade conditions.  read more...
Iron ore futures fall on weak China data, but log quarterly gains
Steelmaking ingredients also saw declines. Coking coal and coke prices dropped. Steel benchmarks on the Shanghai Futures Exchange decreased. China's manufacturing sector contracted for six months. New export orders showed some improvement.  read more...
Optiemus forms JV with Ordinary Theory to make, sell enterprise hardware, industrial solutions
The JV will focus on creating smart enterprise hardware solutions spanning payments, retail, logistics, and artificial intelligence (AI). Optiemus will leverage its production facilities in India to deliver robust, high-quality devices.  read more...
Jindal Steel commissions 3 MTPA oxygen furnace at Angul facility
The steelmaker aims to raise the steelmaking capacity of Angul to 12 MTPA within the current financial year.  read more...
Man Industries shares sink 16% after Sebi bans firm, top executives for 2 years
SEBI barred Man Industries and three top executives from the securities market for two years over alleged fund diversion, likely triggering selling pressure on September 30.  read more...
Japan's central bank survey shows improved outlook for manufacturers
The quarterly survey, called the "tankan," showed the outlook among major manufacturers, the key so-called diffusion index, rose 1 point to plus 14 from the findings in June.  read more...
China's factory activity contracts for 6th straight month as trade tensions weigh on economy
"The September PMI reads from China offered a picture that looked less like a coherent growth engine and more like a car with one cylinder firing while another misfires," Stephen Innes of SPI Asset Management said.  read more...