MANUFACTURING Shiva Cement Set To Commercialise 2.4 Million Tonnes Of Dolomite Yearly

Shiva Cement Ltd, a subsidiary of JSW Cement Ltd, has received modified Environmental Clearance and Consent to Operate for its Khatkurbahal (North) Block limestone and dolomite mines in Odisha, enabling it to commercially mine and sell dolomite. The approval enables Shiva Cement to commercially undertake mining and sale of dolomite from the block. Dolomite mining […]

CW Bureau · Jul 28, 2026

MANUFACTURING Sigma Wins ₹1,013-Cr Export Order For Advanced 155Mm Artillery Shells

Sigma Advanced Systems Ltd (Sigma) has secured a $104.9 million (about ₹1,013 crore) export order from a North American customer for the manufacture and supply of 147,000 units of 155mm base bleed artillery shell bodies, marking a significant milestone in the company’s journey up the global defence manufacturing value chain. The order, one of the […]

CW Bureau · Jul 27, 2026

MANUFACTURING Zen Technologies Unveils India’s First Man-Portable Anti-Drone System

Defence technology company Zen Technologies Ltd has unveiled India’s first indigenous high-altitude Man-Portable Anti-Drone System (MPADS), designed to protect troops operating in mountainous and remote terrains against the growing threat of hostile drones. The company chose Kargil Vijay Diwas to launch the new system, saying it honours the courage and sacrifice of the Indian Armed […]

CW Bureau · Jul 26, 2026

MANUFACTURING ZENO Launches ₹8,599 Smartphone, Fast-Charging Power Banks In India

Smartphone maker itel has expanded its ZENO portfolio with the launch of the ZENO 100 Pro smartphone alongside two new power banks, as the company seeks to strengthen its presence in India’s highly competitive entry-level smartphone market by offering bundled value propositions. The company has positioned the ZENO 100 Pro as one of the most […]

CW Bureau · Jul 24, 2026

MANUFACTURING KONE Expands Bengaluru Hub To Tap Karnataka Real Estate, GCC Demand

KONE Elevator India has expanded its Bengaluru Branch and South Regional Office in Hebbal, reinforcing its focus on Karnataka as demand for smart vertical mobility solutions rises alongside the state’s booming residential, commercial and Global Capability Centre (GCC) developments. The expanded facility will serve as KONE’s operational hub for Karnataka while also functioning as the […]

CW Bureau · Jul 24, 2026

MANUFACTURING Sanathan Textiles ₹595-Cr Technical Textiles Expansion Ready To Hum

The doubling of textiles yarn production capacity of Sanathan Textiles Ltd has entered the final phase at its Silvassa facility. As per the plan, the manufacturing capacity will double to 18,000 tonnes per annum (TPA) from 9,000 MTPA at an investment of ₹595-crore. Expansion nearing completion Civil works have been completed and the required plant […]

CW Bureau · Jul 23, 2026

MANUFACTURING India Cements Slapped With ₹18.95 Cr Demand Over Mining Clearance Issue

India Cements Ltd, now part of  UltraTech Cement of Aditya Birla Group, has received demand notices aggregating ₹18.95 crore from the District Collector, Tirunelveli, seeking compensation for alleged environmental clearance violations related to eight limestone mining leases in Tamil Nadu, the company informed the stock exchanges. The company said it received the demand notices on […]

CW Bureau · Jul 22, 2026

MANUFACTURING N.A.N. GreenMet To Invest ₹1,250 Cr In Integrated Rare Earth Magnet Plant

N.A.N. GreenMet Pvt Ltd, the critical minerals and advanced manufacturing platform founded by Navin Agarwal, Vice Chairman of Vedanta, has announced the launch of N.A.N. MagneTech Pvt. Ltd. to establish India’s first fully integrated high-performance Neodymium-Iron-Boron (NdFeB) rare earth magnet manufacturing facility. The company will invest around ₹1,250 crore in the first phase of the […]

CW Bureau · Jul 22, 2026

MANUFACTURING Cement Makers To Feel Heat Of West Asia Conflict Despite Demand Growth

Rising input costs triggered by the ongoing West Asia conflict are expected to reduce the operating margins of Indian cement manufacturers by ₹50-75 per tonne this fiscal, even as steady domestic demand and healthy cash flows keep the sector’s credit profile stable, according to Crisil Ratings. A Crisil analysis of 18 cement companies, representing nearly […]

CW Bureau · Jul 22, 2026

MANUFACTURING Bharat Forge, Flying Whales Partner To Build Heavy-Lift Airships In India

Bharat Forge Ltd has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Flying Whales, a French-Canadian pioneer in heavy-lift airship technology, to jointly develop, manufacture and deploy advanced airships for India’s defence and strategic operational requirements. The agreement, signed at the Farnborough International Airshow 2026, marks a significant step towards establishing an indigenous airship ecosystem in […]

CW Bureau · Jul 22, 2026

MANUFACTURING Ramco Cements Eyes Volume Growth, Margin Recovery And Lower Debt

Ramco Cements will focus on ramping up newly commissioned capacities while  expanding its distribution network and strengthening its balance sheet in FY27 as the company prepares to capitalise on an expected recovery in cement demand. In his message to shareholders in the company’s Annual Report 2025-26, Ramco Cements Managing Director P R Venketrama Raja outlined […]

CW Bureau · Jul 21, 2026

MANUFACTURING Godrej Agrovet Opens Integrated Oil Palm Hub Of ₹300 Cr In Telangana

Godrej Agrovet Ltd has inaugurated India’s first integrated oil palm complex in Khammam, Telangana, marking a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to boost domestic edible oil production and reduce dependence on imports. The facility, developed with a cumulative investment of ₹300 crore, integrates the entire oil palm value chain, from seed production and genetics […]

CW Bureau · Jul 20, 2026