The rubber industry is a crucial yet often overlooked ecosystem with automotive SMEs playing a vital role, writes Upendra Kasbekar. Vinod Rubber Products, an SME into manufacturing rubber Gascades, is a testament to how innovation and entrepreneurial vision can transform a legacy business. The rubber industry is one of the most crucial yet often overlooked ecosystems in India. While many[Read More…]
The nineteenth batch of the MPower Programme brought together 35 transport entrepreneurs at the premiere institute IIM-Ahmedabad. They left with key takeaways to improve commercial transportation, writes Ashish Bhatia. The Indian transport industry, particularly the commercial vehicle sector, is evolving rapidly with technological advancements and financial structuring. Mahindra MPower, an initiative designed to empower youth transport entrepreneurs, is at the[Read More…]
New Swan Group drives innovation, unveiling advanced oil seals and EV axles at Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025, writes Richa Tyagi. The year 2025 marks a significant milestone for New Swan Group, a company that has been at the forefront of the auto components industry since its inception in 1985. Over the past four decades, New Swan has become a[Read More…]
Gestamp, which specialises in the design, development, and production of highly engineered metal components, is spearheading innovation with a sharp focus on safety, light weighting, and sustainability, writes Ashish Bhatia. Gestamp, a leading global automotive technology company specialising in the design, development, and production of highly engineered metal components, is spearheading innovation with a sharp focus on safety, light weighting,[Read More…]
CNH India starts TREM V engine production at its Greater Noida plant, boosting localisation, innovation, and sustainability, writes Richa Tyagi. In a significant stride towards innovation and localisation, CNH India commenced manufacturing of its advanced 2.8L TREM V engine (F28) engine at the new Greater Noida plant. This state-of-the-art facility, inaugurated in July 2024 by Gerrit Marx, CEO and Narinder[Read More…]
At the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025, Michael Pachmann, Senior VP of Sales, Marketing, and Technology at Padmini VNA Mechatronics Limited, shared the latest powertrain developments with Richa Tyagi. Q. What is new at Padmini VNA Mechatronics? A. As you can see, our logo and outfit have changed as we focus on the future of power mobility. Green, the[Read More…]
Brakes India continues to focus on safety, efficiency, and sustainability. Their innovations are setting new benchmarks for uptime and total cost of ownership, writes Ashish Bhatia from his conversation with Sriram Viji, Managing Director, Brakes India. Q. Over the years, Brakes India has been at the forefront of delivering breakthrough solutions across various segments. You’ve championed the use of sustainable[Read More…]
HORIBA India Sets New Milestone in Green Mobility with Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engine Test Bed HORIBA India, a subsidiary of the Kyoto-based HORIBA Ltd., has inaugurated India’s first-ever Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engine (H2-ICE) Test Bed Facility at its technical center in Chakan, Pune. This landmark initiative marks HORIBA’s entry into the promising hydrogen energy sector, furthering the company’s commitment to[Read More…]
Minda Corporation Limited has been awarded the prestigious National Award for the Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities 2024 under the category “Best Employer for Persons with Disabilities.” The Hon’ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, presented the award to Ms. Sarika Minda, Chairperson of Spark Minda Foundation, at a ceremony held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. Speaking at the event,[Read More…]
Mahindra University has taken a significant step towards shaping future-ready talent by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus, a global leader in aeronautics and space. This partnership aims to drive innovation, research, and education in aerospace and digital technologies, leveraging the strengths of both organizations. The collaboration will focus on curriculum development, advanced research, and training in cutting-edge[Read More…]
