MANUFACTURING FACILITIES
River Mobility plans Rs 1,000 crore investment in new EV manufacturing facility
River Mobility is planning a Rs 1,000 crore facility in Telangana to manufacture 5 lakh vehicles annually. They are discussing land options with Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh. The CEO announced $68 million funding from investors like Yamaha and Toyota. Rs 250 crore is invested in Bengaluru R&D. First retail outlet will open in Hyderabad.
Railways to build 10,000 non-AC coaches over next two fiscal years
The Indian Railways announced it will manufacture 10,000 non-AC coaches over the next two fiscal years to enhance facilities for common railway passengers. The overall count of non-AC coaches will be increased by 22% in this period, the Northern Railway confirmed in a statement.
Foxconn’s Bharat FIH is facing turbulence due to top-level exits
Foxconn group company Bharat FIH is in a rough spot, with three of its independent directors having exited its board in the past three months. Interglobe Aviation chairman Venkataramani Sumantran, Sify Technologies cofounder Ramaraj R and former IT and telecom secretary Aruna Sundararajan have resigned. Sources cited the company’s lack of direction as the main reason for the resignations.
Bharat FIH plans factory reset on board, order woes
Foxconn group's Bharat FIH is facing challenges as it loses key directors and considers closing its Sri City facility due to reduced orders from Xiaomi, its main client. The company's dependence on Xiaomi has led to a decline, with industry watchers noting a lack of diversification. Bharat FIH struggles to pivot to other sectors and compete with PLI benefits offered to competitors like Dixon.
Warning letter: USFDA pulls up Sun Pharma for manufacturing issues at Dadra facility
"Your firm failed to clean, maintain, and, as appropriate for the nature of the drug, sanitise and/or sterilise equipment and utensils at appropriate intervals to prevent malfunctions or contamination that would alter the safety, identity, strength, quality, or purity of the drug product beyond the official or other established requirements," the USFDA said.
Rafale’s India operations get a strategic push; Dassault establishes maintenance facility near Jewar Airport
Dassault Aviation is advancing plans to establish a Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facility near Jewar International Airport for India’s Mirage 2000 and Rafale fighters. This move supports India's aspiration to locally manufacture the latest Rafale versions under the "Make in India" initiative. Engine maker Safran SA also intends to set up an MRO facility for Rafale engines in Hyderabad, aiming for operations by 2025 and potential local production of M-88 engines. These developments are crucial as India seeks to bolster its defense capabilities amidst regional security challenges, including from China's expanding military presence.
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Karnataka losing out in manufacturing race; CXO churn in startups
New-age companies are choosing to set up manufacturing facilities in neighboring states like Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu, bypassing Karnataka. More on this in today's ETtech Morning Dispatch.
Asian Paints doubles production capacity at Mysuru plant for Rs 1,3o5 crore investment
Asian Paints is investing heavily to expand production capacity at various plants. The company is doubling capacity at the Mysuru plant and increasing capacities at Ankleshwar, Kasna, and Khandala. Additionally, a new water-based manufacturing facility in Madhya Pradesh is underway. CRISIL Ratings forecasts a significant growth in the organized paints sector. Aditya Birla Group's new brand, Birla Opus, targets to secure the position of the second-largest player in the market.
Bajaj Auto inaugurates its first overseas manufacturing facility in Brazil
Bajaj Auto opened a new manufacturing plant in Brazil to produce Dominar models and expand its global presence with partners like KTM AG and Triumph, targeting the growing Latin American two-wheeler market.
Vraj Iron and Steel IPO opens. Should you subscribe to this issue?
Considering the Vraj Iron and Steel IPO, investors can explore the opportunity to invest in a company with manufacturing plants in Chhattisgarh, focusing on Sponge Iron production and various steel products. The IPO presents a chance to be part of a well-established firm with growth prospects and strategic manufacturing facilities.
TVS Electronics adds electronics manufacturing services at Karnataka plant
TVS Electronics added an Electronics Manufacturing Services capability at its Tumakuru facility in Karnataka, offering PCB assembly, product testing, box building, and supply chain solutions. The Chief Business Officer, Sathya Doraisamy, highlighted the commitment to enhancing manufacturing capabilities and strengthening the Make-in-India initiative. Shares settled 2.11% lower at Rs 330 apiece on the Bombay Stock Exchange.
A look inside Corning’s plans for Tamil Nadu facility
Gorilla glass maker Corning, a key supplier of Apple, will begin production out of its Tamil Nadu facility in the second half of 2025, vice president and general manager David Velasquez told ET in an exclusive interaction. Velasquez was speaking ahead of the company's ground-breaking ceremony for India's first cover glass finishing facility near Chennai on Tuesday.
Jashvik Capital buys into Futura Surgicare
Jashvik Capital, an India-based private equity firm, has acquired a minority stake in Futura Surgicare, a Bangalore-based medical products, consumables, and devices player, founded by A.D. Setty in 1994. Futura Surgicare is a leading Indian manufacturer of wound closure and surgical consumables and devices, with a manufacturing facility in Bangalore and a wide market presence in India and globally.
Beauty secrets: Inside India's booming beauty industry that relies on hundreds of contract manufacturers
Nishit Dedhia, the MD and cofounder of Kain Cosmeceuticals, is leading a tour of his cosmetics manufacturing facility in Khopoli, Maharashtra. The facility produces a variety of beauty products for the growing direct-to-consumer market in India.
Escorts Kubota withdraws plan to set up new unit at Ghiloth in Rajasthan
Farm equipment and construction equipment firm, Escorts Kubota Ltd on Wednesday said it has withdrawn its plan to set up a new manufacturing plant at Ghiloth in Rajasthan due to failure to meet all the key requirements for a large-scale project. The company, which has lined up an investment of up to Rs 4,500 crore over the next three to four years to set up a new manufacturing plant, said it continues to explore alternate options with other states, including Rajasthan.
Vivo set to open ₹3,000-cr India facility in July
Chinese smartphone maker Vivo is set to inaugurate one of India's largest mobile phone manufacturing facilities next month, with an annual capacity of 120 million devices. The facility is being set up with an investment of over ₹3,000 crore.
Zoho applies for semiconductor manufacturing facility in India
Software company Zoho, aiming to tap into India's aspirations to become a global semiconductor player, has applied with a partner to set up a semiconductor manufacturing facility in India. Co-founder Sridhar Vembu confirmed the move, citing a stringent evaluation process. The initiative aligns with India's semiconductor manufacturing incentive plan.
ISRO Chairman inaugurates HAL facilities, rocket manufacturing capacity gets a boost
ISRO Chairman S Somanath inaugurated state-of-the-art propellant tank production and CNC machining facilities at Hindustan Aeronautics Limited's Aerospace Division, enhancing rocket manufacturing capacity. These facilities will enable HAL to meet ISRO's growing demand for six LVM3 rocket launches per year, up from the current capacity of two. Somanath emphasized HAL's potential in future missions, while HAL's Chairman C B Ananthakrishnan highlighted the collaboration's role in accelerating human spaceflight missions and Next-Generation Launch Vehicles. The new facilities will produce high-performance fuel tanks and precision components critical for LVM3 rockets.
Maruti Suzuki to invest Rs 450 crore over the next 3 years on renewable energy initiatives
Maruti Suzuki India plans to invest Rs450 crore in renewable energy initiatives like solar power and biogas over the next three years. The company has commenced production at its biogas plant at its Manesar facility by harnessing food waste and Napier grass resources.
India's electric car incentives limited to new investments: Officials
The Indian government's scheme to promote local production of electric cars will offer incentives only to automakers investing in new manufacturing facilities in the country, officials have revealed. Foreign firms, including those already operating in India, can apply for benefits under the Scheme for Manufacturing of Electric Cars (SMEC) but with no retrospective approval for previous investments.
BPL’s PCB unit in Bengaluru starts commercial production
BPL commissions a modern PCB manufacturing facility in Doddaballapur, Bangalore, with an investment of Rs 20 crore, revolutionizing the Indian PCB landscape.
Timken India shares jump 8% after Rs 1,800 crore block deal
On Tuesday, Timken India, a bearings manufacturer, saw a significant surge of 7.5% to reach a high of Rs 4,250 on the BSE, attributed to a substantial block deal valued at approximately Rs 1,800 crore, involving the exchange of 6.65% of equity shares.
Foreign promoters likely to sell 6.6% stake in Timken India
BofA Securities India’ term sheet revealed that the floor price has been fixed at Rs 3,550 apiece — a 10.2% discount to Monday's closing price of Rs 3,956. The sale at the floor price could fetch the parent company around Rs 1,775 crore or $213 million.
JSW Cement to invest Rs 3,000 crore to set up new cement manufacturing unit in Rajasthan
JSW Cement, a part of the $24.25-billion JSW Group, plans to invest Rs 3,000 crore in a new cement manufacturing facility in Rajasthan's Nagaur district. It will be funded by a mix of debt and equity. The facility will have clinkerization, grinding units, an 18 MW waste heat recovery-based power generation system. It is expected to create over 1,000 job opportunities.
JSW Cement to invest Rs 3,000 cr to set up manufacturing facility in Nagaur, Rajasthan
JSW Cement plans to invest around Rs 3,000 crore to establish a cement manufacturing facility in the Nagaur district of Rajasthan. The greenfield facility will include a clinkerization unit and a grinding unit, with an 18 MW waste heat recovery-based power generation system. The investment is expected to create over 1,000 job opportunities and includes a 7-km overland belt conveyor for transporting limestone from mines to the plant.
US FDA inspects Vishakhapatnam facility of Solara Active Pharma
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) completes inspection of Solara Active Pharma Sciences' API manufacturing facility in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, with no observations. Solara confirms compliance with FDA standards. The facility, dedicated to Ibuprofen API production, marks Solara's second successful FDA inspection. The company aims for global market expansion with FDA-approved facilities.
Expecting good response from many companies on EV policy: DPIIT Secy
India expects positive responses from automobile companies on its electric-vehicle policy to attract global players like Tesla through tariff tweaks. The government aims to encourage manufacturers to establish bases in India without incurring costs. Duty concessions and investment commitments are key incentives for setting up manufacturing units. Companies can import CBUs at reduced customs duty.
L&T arm opens new manufacturing facility in Saudi Arabia
Larsen & Toubro's subsidiary, L&T Valves Ltd, inaugurates a new manufacturing facility in Saudi Arabia, strategically located in Al Jubail. The move aims to bolster local production capabilities and align with Saudi Vision 2030. The facility will cater to the increasing demand in the Middle East and Africa, strengthening collaboration with Saudi Arabia
Yuzhan Technology lease out warehosuing space in Chennai after rise in exports of Apple iPhones in India
Yuzhan Technology, part of Taiwan’s Foxconn Group, leases 550,000 sq. ft. of warehousing space at ESR Industrial Park in Chennai for Apple iPhone exports. The facility supports Foxconn's scaling operations due to growing demand for Apple products manufactured in India, optimizing supply chain logistics for expanding export activity.
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