AUTO Pricol Sees Earnings Pressure Amid Rising Commodity, Logistics Costs

Pricol Ltd, a leading automotive technology and precision-engineered components manufacturer, will continue with its planned investments, technology development and capacity expansion despite mounting geopolitical and commodity-related pressures impacting the automotive sector globally. The Coimbatore-based firm will remain focused on its medium- and long-term growth strategy and will not scale back critical capital expenditure or research […]

CW Bureau · May 19, 2026

MANUFACTURING TII Lines Up ₹650-Cr Capex For FY27 Across Core Operations, Subsidiaries

Engineering and manufacturing major Tube Investments of India Ltd (TII) said it plans to invest between ₹300 crore and ₹350 crore in its core businesses during the current financial year, while an additional ₹300 crore is expected to be deployed into subsidiaries, including its electric vehicle and medical businesses. Managing Director Mukesh Ahuja said the […]

CW Bureau · May 19, 2026

AUTO Maruti Suzuki Accelerates Capacity Expansion To Clear Huge Backlog

India’s largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki is shifting gears on capacity creation as it looks to tackle supply-side constraints that capped growth in FY25-26, even as underlying demand remained robust. According to the company’s management, a sharp ramp-up in production capacity is now underway to address a large order backlog and sustain momentum across segments. Backlog […]

CW Bureau · May 5, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Riddhi Siddhi Gluco Biols Buys Cargill India’s Davangere Corn Milling Unit

Riddhi Siddhi Gluco Biols Ltd (RSGBL), a leading player in the starch and starch derivatives segment, has acquired the corn wet milling division of Cargill India Pvt Ltd along with associated corn silos and integrated assets at Davangere, Karnataka. The acquisition will increase RSGBL’s total milling capacity to 9.55 lakh tonnes per annum (TPA) from […]

CW Bureau · May 4, 2026

MANUFACTURING UltraTech Cement Turns Largest Outside China With 200 MTPA Output

UltraTech Cement Ltd, the cement flagship of the Aditya Birla Group, is all set to surpass over 200 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) of installed cement manufacturing capacity in India, with the commissioning of three new cement grinding units with a cumulative capacity of 8.7 MTPA. With this, UltraTech will become the world’s largest cement […]

CW Bureau · Apr 18, 2026

INFRASTRUCTURE Indian Railways Sanctions Nearly 100 Projects Worth ₹1,53,000 Cr In FY26

Indian Railways is undertaking a transformative expansion under the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan, with a strong focus on last-mile connectivity and inclusive growth across underserved regions. In FY26, the national transporter has sanctioned 100 railway projects spanning new lines, doubling, multitracking and related infrastructure, reinforcing its commitment to building a high-capacity, future-ready network. […]

CW Bureau · Apr 12, 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

INFRASTRUCTURE Coal India To Invest ₹3,300 Cr In New Coking Coal Washeries To Up Quality

Coal India Ltd (CIL) plans to set up eight new coking coal washeries at an estimated capital outlay of ₹3,300 crore to enhance the quality of its output and reduce import dependence. The washeries, with a combined capacity of 21.5 million tonnes per year (MTY), are expected to be operational by FY30, augmenting the company’s […]

CW Bureau · Mar 27, 2026

AUTO SUVs, CNG, Exports: Inside Maruti Suzuki’s Next Growth Blueprint

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd’s (MSIL) latest investment push underlines a clear strategic thesis.  India’s passenger vehicle market is entering a multi-year growth phase and scale, product diversity and cost leadership will define the winners. By combining capacity expansion, SUV portfolio strengthening coupled with CNG dominance, MSIL is preparing the ground for the leader’s game. Now, […]

Sajan C Kumar · Mar 25, 2026

MANUFACTURING Jindal Stainless Commences 1.2 MTPA Indonesian SMS facility

Leading stainless-steel manufacturer Jindal Stainless Ltd has commissioned a 1.2 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) stainless steel melt shop (SMS) in Indonesia, developed through its joint venture, ahead of schedule. This development comes less than two years after the company announced a 40% expansion in its melting capacity. With this, the company’s total melting capacity […]

CW Bureau · Mar 24, 2026

MANUFACTURING Godawari Power To Invest ₹7,000-Cr In Chhatisgarh Steel Plant Expansion

The board of Godawari Power & Ispat Ltd (GPIL) has approved a proposal to expand production capacity at its integrated steel plant in Raipur district by one million tonnes per annum (MTPA), entailing an investment of ₹7,000 crore. Post expansion, the company’s total installed capacity is set to increase to 1.5 MTPA, enabling it to […]

CW Bureau · Mar 24, 2026

MANUFACTURING Jindal Steel Completes 12-MTPA Expansion At Angul Complex

Jindal Steel has completed its six million tonnes per annum (MTPA) expansion at its Angul Integrated Steel Complex in Odisha with the commissioning of the third Basic Oxygen Furnace (BOF-3) of 3 MTPA. With this, the plant’s total crude steel capacity has doubled to 12 MTPA, positioning it among India’s largest single-location integrated steel complexes. […]

CW Bureau · Mar 24, 2026