Business Filings

Happy Forgings Takes the IPO Route

Happy Forgings Takes the IPO Route

Happy Forgings made its debut on the Indian bourses on December 27, 2023. Deven Lad looks at the strategy behind opting for the IP route. Happy Forgings Ltd. is a case study for aspiring entrepreneurs. A forged components manufacturing company, it created a buzz late last year when it got a nod for its Initial Public Offering (IPO). The company[Read More…]

by February 25, 2024 Business Filings
A New Spark

A New Spark

A new identity – Niterra India PVT. LTD. has brought in a new spark at the erstwhile NGK Spark Plugs (India). Ashish Bhatia looks at what has changed and what remains unchanged. The erstwhile NGK Spark Plugs (India) Pvt. Ltd. stood out with its contribution prior to the OEMs transitioning from BSIV to BSVI emission norms. It’s spark plug played[Read More…]

by May 22, 2023 Business Filings
Drive Technologies For Evs

Drive Technologies For Evs

MoEVing is backing Sona Comstar with its forte in big data. Ashish Bhatia with inputs from Deepti Thore looks at the collaborative effort on emobility. Big data has been identified as an enabler for EV components design. To further it’s EV aspirations, Sona BLW Precision Forgings Ltd. (Sona Comstar) has found a partner in MoEVing. The two have signed a[Read More…]

by August 8, 2022 Business Filings
Bridging Capability Gaps

Bridging Capability Gaps

Sona Comstar continues to sign on strategic partners and bridge capability gaps. Ashish Bhatia with Deepti Thore looks at the equation to offer sustainable and cost-effective emobility solutions. Sona Comstar, a supplier of vital automotive systems and components to automotive OEMs is also a big supplier of the burgeoning emobility segment. The company, naturally, has been on the hunt for[Read More…]

by June 14, 2022 Business Filings
MicronAir For Fuel Cell Stacks

MicronAir For Fuel Cell Stacks

Fuel cell vehicles are just as dependent on air filters to function efficiently. Prateek Pardeshi looks at the Freudenberg MicronAir ® filter in a Hydrogen fuel cell stack deployed on a bus. Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) are getting stiff competition from Fuel Cell Hydrogen and Electric Vehicles. The technology is making remarkable progress, riding on efficiency and reliability. For an[Read More…]

by June 13, 2022 Business Filings
Electric Conversion Kits

Electric Conversion Kits

Retrofitting conventional vehicles with EV conversion kits is fast catching up. Prateek Pardeshi looks at among the first such RTO approved kit by GoGoA1. The acquisition costs of EVs continue to be a deterrent for buyers. Battery costs have cooled down but yet to make a strong case for EV manufacturers. The wait for economies of scale and breaking even[Read More…]

Hauling Trailer Systems For 18-Wheelers

Hauling Trailer Systems For 18-Wheelers

BPW Trailer Systems introduces the hauling trailer system for 18-wheelers. Prateek Pardeshi correlates the next-generation solution to the revival of the trailer segment. BPW Trailer Systems India Pvt. Ltd. (BPW) has been making the right noises with its hauling trailer systems for 18-wheelers. The company has leveraged expertise in the trailer systems like the two-axle suspension, and Electronic Braking System[Read More…]

by October 9, 2021 Business Filings
Women for manufacturing

Women for manufacturing

Continental’s “Women for Manufacturing,” initiative is aimed at empowering and supporting women to take up a career in manufacturing through various skill development programs. Deemed to be historically stereotyped as unsuitable for women, and said to have over the years resulted in an under-representation of women in this field, as per the Continental study, a lack of awareness, the sheer[Read More…]

by July 5, 2021 Business Filings, Newscast
Switch Mobility unveils strategic priorities and management team to achieve urban e-mobility leadership

Switch Mobility unveils strategic priorities and management team to achieve urban e-mobility leadership

Switch Mobility Ltd. (“Switch” or “the company”), the new electrified commercial vehicles group backed by the Hinduja Group, today announces its formal launch by combining the electric commercial vehicle operations of Ashok Leyland and the former Optare company to secure a leading global position in net zero carbon buses and light commercial vehicles. A new leadership team has been appointed[Read More…]

by July 2, 2021 Business Filings, Newscast
12 Birla Carbon sites receive Safety Performance Awards from  International Carbon Black Association

12 Birla Carbon sites receive Safety Performance Awards from International Carbon Black Association

Press Release | Gold level recognition to all the 12 sites Includes ten manufacturing sites and two R&D centers Eight sites recognized for the third consecutive year   Marietta, USA – June 14, 2021: The International Carbon Black Association (ICBA) awarded certificates of recognition to 12 Birla Carbon sites for achieving a level of safety performance above the industry average,[Read More…]