Friday, October 17, 2025

Crompton and Dassault leaders discuss how digital twins, AI and data-driven planning are transforming manufacturing into a sustainable, resilient ecosystem where efficiency and responsibility move together, making technology the backbone of India's supply chain transformation. Â read more...

India sets â¹3 lakh crore defence manufacturing target by 2029: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday that the government expects to achieve an annual target of manufacturing military hardware worth â¹3 lakh crore in India and â¹50,000 crore in exports by 2029 as part of the big push to self-reliance in the defence sector. Â read more...

How CJ Darcl is reimagining smart logistics

Nikhil Agarwal, President of CJ Darcl Logistics, tells ET Manufacturing how AI-led warehousing, multimodal integration, and alternate-fuel fleets are driving quicker, seamless, and sustainable logistics for the future. Â read more...

Ola enters â¹1 lakh crore energy storage market with launch of Ola Shakti

The firm expects its annual Gigafactory consumption for the BESS market to scale up to 5 GWh in the next few years, surpassing its automotive segment consumption. Â read more...

Rolls-Royce expands partnership with Bharat Forge to manufacture fan blades for Pearl 10X engines

The new contract builds on the existing partnership under which Bharat Forge has been supplying parts for the Pearl 700 programme since 2020. Â read more...

ZF enters Indian railway sector with first gearbox manufacturing order

The Coimbatore-made gearboxes will support high-speed performance of the Vande Bharat trains Â read more...

Shyam Metalics eyes â¹40,000 crore revenue under 'Vision 2031' plan

The company plans to invest â¹10,000 crore, largely through internal accruals, to expand capacity, enhance product value, and strengthen backward integration. Â read more...

Tata Steel signs contract with AWIPL for operation and maintenance of Air Separation Unit

The unit is currently under stabilisation and is scheduled to be handed over to AWIPL next month, the company said in a statement. Â read more...

Manufacturing company sees growth opportunities for UK business in India

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Whirlpool to invest $300 mn in Ohio plants

The investment will go to the world's largest washing machine plant, as well as another that produces dryers. About 80% of appliances Whirlpool sells in the U.S. are made domestically. Â read more...

Boeing commercial aircraft deliveries grow in Q3, but still trail Airbus

Additionally, the European Commission approved the plane manufacturer's planned acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems, on the condition that the company sells the fuselage supplier's overseas assets. Â read more...

NMDC Steel becomes India's first to receive BIS certification for pipeline-grade hot-rolled steel

The certification establishes NMDC Steel as the first Indian producer licensed to manufacture steel products conforming to the IS 18384:2023 standard Â read more...

Celcius Logistics, Switch Mobility partner to launch India's largest electric reefer fleet

The agreement, involving an investment of â¹100 crore, marks India's largest bulk order and first large-scale deployment of eLCV-based refrigerated trucks Â read more...

US mid-Atlantic manufacturing contracts in October; price measures increase

This suggests inflation could rise further. New orders increased, but shipments declined. Businesses have depleted pre-tariff inventories. The impact of import duties on prices is a key concern for economists. Â read more...

Cement makers' Q2 earnings likely peaked; price dip and higher costs may cap gains

India's cement makers likely saw peak earnings in Q2, supported by volume growth and acquisitions. Â read more...

Blue Dart opens largest integrated ground hub in Haryana

The 50,558 sqm facility combines automation, sustainability, and multimodal connectivity to streamline India's express logistics network Â read more...

RHI Magnesita commissions India's first Robotic Caster System at JSW Vijayanagar

Automation milestone enhances safety, efficiency, and quality in steel casting operations, setting a new benchmark for India's steel industry. Â read more...

Six ARCs show interest in DLI Logistics' â¹923-cr debt

A promoter proposed a settlement of â¹590 crore against outstanding dues. Lenders have invited binding bids on a cash basis. Â read more...

Zetwerk expands BIS-compliant manufacturing for electrical appliances in India

The company's BIS-ready portfolio includes a wide range of products, from consumer appliances such as vacuum cleaners, trimmers and electric toothbrushes to industrial assemblies used in renewable energy and power infrastructure. Â read more...

Apple vows to keep its bet on China amid trade tensions

Despite ongoing trade frictions, Apple plans continued investment in China, strengthening ties with local suppliers and maintaining iPhone production, even as it expands manufacturing in India. Â read more...

TACC gets â¹1,230 crore funding from SBI for Dewas lithium-ion materials project

The project, with a capacity of 20,000 metric tonnes per annum (MTPA), is aimed at establishing domestic production capability for graphite anodes. Â read more...

CP Plus to make 90 lakh CCTV IP cameras in 3 yrs using L&T SCT-designed chip

The system-on-computers chipset developed by L&T Semiconductor Technologies (LTSCT) support high-resolution imaging of up to eight megapixels ensuring superior image clarity for critical surveillance applications, the fabless chip company said. Â read more...

Blue Energy Motors launches electric heavy-duty truck with battery swapping technology

The truck was unveiled by Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis at the company's 10,000-capacity manufacturing facility in Pune. Â read more...

Indian Air Force to receive first Tejas Mk-1A fighter jet

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is set to receive its first Tejas Mk-1A fighter jet on Thursday, marking a major milestone in India's indigenous defence manufacturing programme. Â read more...