MANUFACTURING Airfloa Eyes ₹315 Cr Income In FY26 Driven By Strong Order Pipeline

Airfloa Rail Technology Ltd, a Chennai-based engineering solutions provider, is expected to close FY26 with a topline of over ₹315 crore, reflecting a growth of nearly 64% year-on-year, supported by strong order inflows and execution across railway, defence, renewable energy and emerging segments. Strong order visibility The company continues to build momentum across railway and […]

CW Bureau · Apr 9, 2026

MANUFACTURING Strong FY26 Lifts India Steel To New High, But Global Risks Cloud Horizon

India’s steel industry enters the new fiscal on a strong footing, with demand visibility remaining robust despite global volatility and cost pressures. Backed by sustained infrastructure spending, urbanisation, and policy support, the sector is expected to maintain its growth trajectory, even as it navigates challenges around energy security and input costs. This positive outlook follows […]

CW Bureau · Apr 9, 2026

MANUFACTURING From Screen To Steel: Ranveer Singh Becomes Face Of Jindal Stainless

Jindal Stainless, India’s leading stainless steel manufacturer, has announced Ranveer Singh, one of India’s most celebrated actors and cultural icons, as its first-ever brand ambassador and nationwide celebrity endorser. Strategic brand move The association marks a significant step in the company’s efforts to expand brand visibility and strengthen its connect with consumers. Known for his […]

CW Bureau · Apr 8, 2026

MANUFACTURING Tata Steel India Registers Best-Ever Annual Crude Steel Output In FY26

Tata Steel India, one of the country’s largest integrated steel producers, has achieved its best-ever annual crude steel production of 23.48 million tonnes (provisional and unaudited) for FY26. Production was up 8% year-on-year, primarily aided by the ramp-up at Kalinganagar, partly offset by the shutdown of the ‘G’ blast furnace at Jamshedpur for relining. In […]

CW Bureau · Apr 7, 2026

MANUFACTURING Jindal Steel Bets On Coal Gasification To Boost Low-Carbon Steelmaking

Jindal Steel, one of India’s foremost integrated steel producers, has pioneered the use of swadeshi coal through advanced coal gasification, strengthening India’s energy security while enabling a transition towards low-carbon steel production. Global first in gasification-based DRI The company achieved a global milestone by establishing India’s first coal gasification-based Direct Reduced Iron (DRI) plant, utilising […]

CW Bureau · Apr 6, 2026

MANUFACTURING From Steel Plants To Warship: SAIL’s Role In INS Taragiri Commissioning

Steel Authority of India Ltd (SAIL), a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise, has played a key role in the commissioning of INS Taragiri, the fourth ship of the Nilgiri-class (Project 17A) stealth frigates. The warship was inducted into the Indian Navy on April 3, 2026, marking a significant step in strengthening India’s maritime defence architecture. […]

CW Bureau · Apr 5, 2026

MANUFACTURING Hindustan Zinc Logs Record Mining Output, Zinc Production Inches Up

Hindustan Zinc Ltd, a Vedanta Group company and the world’s largest integrated zinc producer, reported its highest-ever mined metal production of 1,114 kt in FY26. The growth was driven by higher ore production and improved grades, reflecting strong mining efficiencies. Refined zinc output rises The company posted refined zinc production of 851 kt, marking a […]

CW Bureau · Apr 3, 2026

MANUFACTURING SAIL Posts Record FY26 Performance With Highest-Ever Sales & Production

Steel Authority of India Ltd (SAIL), India’s largest steelmaking public sector enterprise, has delivered its best-ever performance in FY 2025–26, setting new benchmarks across both sales and production. Sales cross 20 MT mark, up 11.5% y-o-y Strengthening its brand presence and expanding customer reach, SAIL recorded its highest-ever sales of 20.14 million tonnes (MT), marking […]

CW Bureau · Apr 3, 2026

MANUFACTURING Design And Quality To Power India’s ECMS-Led Electronics Growth: IESA

Ashok Chandak, president of India Electronics and Semiconductor Association (IESA), has emphasised the critical role of design competency and quality excellence in scaling India’s Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) vision. ECMS signals shift from policy intent to execution Chandak noted that the success of the ECMS scheme marks a decisive shift in India’s electronics manufacturing […]

CW Bureau · Apr 3, 2026

MANUFACTURING West Asia Crisis: Govt Grants Duty Exemption On Petrochemicals

In response to the ongoing geopolitical tensions in West Asia and the resulting disruptions in global supply chains, the Union government has announced a full customs duty exemption on select critical petrochemical products until June 30, 2026. The move is aimed at ensuring uninterrupted availability of key industrial inputs while cushioning domestic industries from rising […]

CW Bureau · Apr 2, 2026

MANUFACTURING Boardroom Churn Gathers Pace As India Inc Sheds ‘April Fool’s Day’ Tag

April may traditionally be associated with April Fools’ Day, but in corporate India, it is increasingly becoming a marker of serious boardroom shifts and strategic resets. As the new financial year begins, companies across sectors are rolling out leadership changes that signal far more than routine reshuffles From automobiles and aviation and banking to manufacturing […]

CW Bureau · Apr 1, 2026

MANUFACTURING BEL Reports 16% Rise In Revenue; Order Book Swells To ₹74,000 Cr

Navratna defence PSU Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) reported a turnover of around ₹26,750 crore for FY26, compared to ₹23,024 crore in the previous financial year, registering a growth of 16.2%. The company’s export performance remained robust, with overseas sales of approximately $141.9 million during FY26, up from $106.17 million in FY25, reflecting a growth of […]

CW Bureau · Apr 1, 2026