The third edition of ICAT focused on new powertrain technologies with a special focus on BSVI emissions norms, alternative fuels and electromobility. Story by: Gunjan D Bidani & Sukhpreet Singh The recently concluded 2-day convention organised in New Delhi by the International Centre for Automotive Technology (ICAT), revolved around the future of new powertrain technologies. Coming in at a time[Read More…]
Leading Indian tyre manufacturer JK Tyre & Industries Ltd unveiled their state-of-the-art ‘global technology centre’—Raghupati Singhania Centre of Excellence (RPSCOE) at Mysore, to reemphasize their commitment for innovation and excellence. HD Kumaraswamy, Chief Minister of Karnataka inaugurated the global research and technology centre with Dr. Raghupati Singhania, Chairman and Managing Director, JK Tyre & Industries Ltd. Also present were Jitendra[Read More…]
Escorts Ltd, India’s leading engineering conglomerate and Tadano Group, Japan’s biggest and world’s leading mobile crane manufacturer, announced their joint venture to manufacture rough terrain cranes and truck mounted cranes. The joint venture will strengthen Escorts technology leadership and market presence in the material handling equipment space. The JV will leverage the cost effective frugal Indian engineering excellence of Escorts[Read More…]
Ducati India recently launched 3 all new Scrambler 1100 models: Scrambler 1100, Special and Sport here in India at a price of Rs 10.91 lakh, Rs 11.12 lakh and Rs 11.42 lakh (Ex-Showroom India) respectively. The Ducati Scrambler 1100 draws its inspiration from the iconic ’70s model while remaining faithful to the “Land of Joy” spirit. Larger than the other[Read More…]
BMW India has announced the opening of Krishna Automobiles, its first integrated dealership facility for BMW, MINI and BMW Motorrad in Chandigarh. The new Krishna Automobiles facility is located at 125 Industrial Area, Phase 1, Chandigarh and the dealership is headed by Satchit Passi, Dealer Principal, Krishna Automobiles. Krishna Automobiles represents BMW India with another sales and service outlet in[Read More…]
JBM Auto Ltd have shown total 25.38% increase in net profit to Rs. 20.33 crore in Q1 FY19 as compared to Rs. 16.21 crore in the same period last year. Sales including other operating income stood at Rs. 419.42 crore compared to Rs. 376.49 crore in Q1 of FY18, an increase of 11.40%. The sales from tooling business registered a[Read More…]
boodmo, India’s fastest growing online marketplace for automobile spare parts, has recently launched a sorting hub in Jaipur. This is the second such hub established by the company, following the launch of its maiden hub in Delhi in November 2017. The newly launched hub is spread over a 2,500 square feet area and has a capacity of dispatching more than[Read More…]
International Automotive Components (IAC), a leading global supplier of automotive components and lightweight vehicle solutions, has enhanced its manufacturing and engineering capabilities in the Indian market with the inauguration of its new state-of-the-art plant in Manesar. The new 5,574-square-meter (60,000-square-foot) Manesar plant consolidates two older operations in near proximity into one manufacturing location. The company invested more than $2.0 million[Read More…]
Technology company Continental celebrated its tenth year producing systems and component for safe, clean and intelligent mobility locally in India. All together Continental has been serving the Indian market for almost 50 years. On this occasion, the international automotive supplier, tire manufacturer, and industrial partner announced its plan to invest on a high three-digit crore rupees level within the next[Read More…]
Tamil Nadu Technology Development and Promotion Centre of Confederation of Indian Industry organised a conference on Next Generation Forging Technologies in Chennai recently. S Shakthi Kumar, Conference Chairman spoke about the importance of forging industry in the development of the Indian economy. He addressed a wide range of challenges, including a higher complexity of castings, more stringent requirements regarding eco-efficiency,[Read More…]
