MANUFACTURING Welspun Corp Secures Huge Order Of ₹4,000 Cr For HFIW Pipe In US

Welspun Tubular LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Welspun Corp Ltd in the US, has secured its largest-ever order by volume, length and value for the supply of High-Frequency Induction Welded (HFIW) pipes, valued at approximately $412.5 million (₹4,000 crore). The pipes will be manufactured at the company’s newly upgraded HFIW mill in Little Rock, […]

CW Bureau · Sep 25, 2026

MANUFACTURING Apollo Micro Systems Receives CCI Clearance For Premier Explosives Buy

Apollo Micro Systems Ltd (AMS), an Indian defence electronics and systems company, said the Competition Commission of India (CCI) has held that its acquisition of Premier Explosives Ltd does not constitute a combination under the Competition Act, 2002. The CCI has therefore concluded that the transaction does not require its approval. AMS had voluntarily filed […]

CW Bureau · Sep 24, 2026

MANUFACTURING How Samsung Chennai Plant Is Creating Jobs In Sriperumbudur

The growth of Sriperumbudur as a major manufacturing hub is creating opportunities well beyond factory floors, with local small businesses benefiting from the expanding workforce, residential communities and demand for everyday goods and services around the industrial corridor. From tea shops, grocery and hardware stores to drinking-water suppliers, mechanics and local transport operators, entrepreneurs across […]

CW Bureau · Sep 23, 2026

MANUFACTURING Oswal Pumps Wins ₹273-Cr Contract For 46.7-MW Rooftop Solar Project

Oswal Pumps Ltd, a vertically integrated solar pump manufacturer, has secured a ₹273.19 crore order from Telangana Renewable Energy Development Corporation Ltd (TGREDCO) for a 46.7 MW rooftop solar project covering 9,937 government schools across Telangana. Project to cover 33 districts Under the order, Oswal Pumps will design, supply, install and commission on-grid solar rooftop […]

CW Bureau · Sep 23, 2026

MANUFACTURING AKAI India Launches New 5-Star Semi-Automatic Washing Machines

Japanese consumer electronics brand AKAI India has launched a new range of semi-automatic washing machines under the positioning ‘The Spa for Your Clothes’, targeting Indian households with a focus on durability, lower running costs and fabric care. Range spans 7 kg to 14 kg The new line-up covers capacities ranging from 7 kg to 14 […]

CW Bureau · Sep 23, 2026

MANUFACTURING Danfoss India Unveils iC7 Drive To Cut Industrial Energy Waste In Big Way

Danfoss India has unveiled its next-generation iC7 Ultra Low Harmonics Drive, targeting energy efficiency, power quality and decarbonisation across India’s rapidly expanding industrial sector. The technology was premiered at SEMICON India 2026 and the 25th CII Energy Efficiency Summit, as India seeks to strengthen its position as a global hub for high-tech manufacturing. Drive targets […]

CW Bureau · Sep 23, 2026

MANUFACTURING Borosil Renewables Revises Capacity Expansion Cost And Timeline

Borosil Renewables Ltd has raised the estimated cost of its 600 TPD production capacity expansion at Bharuch, Gujarat, to ₹1,100 crore from the earlier ₹950 crore, while pushing the commissioning timeline to the end of March 2027 from December 2026. The expansion involves setting up two furnaces of 300 TPD each. The project was originally […]

CW Bureau · Sep 22, 2026

MANUFACTURING Motherson Set To Acquire 50% Stake In Rotary Connectors For ₹500 Cr

Samvardhana Motherson Adsys Tech Ltd (SMAST) has agreed to acquire a 50.1% stake in Rotary Connectors Pvt Ltd (RCPL) from its existing shareholders for a cash consideration of ₹500 crore. The transaction is expected to be completed by the fourth quarter of FY27. The equity value will be determined based on enterprise value plus net […]

CW Bureau · Sep 21, 2026

MANUFACTURING Garment Mantra Lifestyle Bags $1.1 Mn Order From Zaara Overseas

Garment Mantra Lifestyle Ltd, a Tiruppur-based apparel manufacturer and wholesaler, has received an international export order worth $1.081 million (₹10.37 crore) from Zaara Overseas F.Z.E. The order covers the export of polyester printed fabrics and cotton embroidery made-up dress materials. It is scheduled to be executed by January 20, 2027. Order strengthens export pipeline The […]

CW Bureau · Sep 21, 2026

MANUFACTURING Chicago Pneumatic Launches New Compressor For Drilling Applications

Chicago Pneumatic India has launched the CPS 950-300 portable air compressor, targeting growing demand from waterwell, mining and solar foundation drilling applications. The new compressor delivers 950 cfm at 300 psig and is designed to help contractors address deeper drilling requirements, improve productivity and control operating costs. Deeper drilling drives equipment demand Drilling contractors are […]

CW Bureau · Sep 20, 2026

MANUFACTURING SEMICON India 2026 Puts Spotlight On Building Semicon Ecosystem

SEMICON India 2026, the fifth edition of India’s flagship semiconductor conference, concluded at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi, with a sharper focus on building an end-to-end semiconductor ecosystem spanning chip design, fabrication, packaging, equipment, materials, research and talent. Held from September 17–19 under the theme “Silicon to Systems: Building the Ecosystem,” the event brought together more than […]

CW Bureau · Sep 20, 2026

MANUFACTURING Cochin Shipyard Lays Keel For First Next-Gen Missile Vessel For Navy

The keel laying ceremony of the first ship under the Indian Navy’s Next Generation Missile Vessel (NGMV) project was held at Cochin Shipyard Ltd (CSL) in Kochi on September 18, 2026, marking a key milestone in the construction programme. Vice Admiral Sanjay Sadhu, Controller of Warship Production & Acquisition, was the chief guest at the […]

CW Bureau · Sep 19, 2026