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ISSUE - APRIL 2025
India's Supply Chain Reimagined: ET Edge SCM Fest 2025 to Showcase Vision, Velocity, and Value
New Delhi, June2025:
In an era defined by global turbulence and transformative opportunity, India’ssupply chain sector is undergoing significant shifts. Leading this evolution isthe 12th edition of the ET Edge Supply Chain Management Fest, scheduled to takeplace on June 26 and 27 in New Delhi. More than just a conference, SCM Fest2025 is a platform for dial READ MORE..... ***** Supreme Industries and Orbia Building and Infrastructure Business announce partnership
The Supreme Industries Ltd. (Supreme) and theBuilding and Infrastructure (Wavin) business of Orbia Advance Corporation S.A.B.de CV (BMV: Orbia) have announced the intention to enter into a long-termpartnership agreement. Under the agreement, Supreme will acquire Orbia Wavin’spipes and fittings business in India and will have exclusive access to OrbiaWavin’s leading water management technolog READ MORE.....***** Welspun Corp ranks among top 10 steel companies globally in S&P Global’s CSA rankings Welspun Corp Limited is now ranked amongst thetop 10 companies in the Steel sector in S&P Global Corporate SustainabilityAssessment. Welspun Corp Ltd. is ranked 6 th among steel companies globallyas per S&P Global CSA. The Company achieved a total ESG score of 72 across allkey parameters, a 6.0 per cent increase from its previous score of 68.
The S&P Global READ MORE.....***** SWREL achieves a breakthrough in Wind EPC
Announces three new Solar/Hybrid Projects.
Total orders valued at ~ INR 1,470-crore.
Received first Wind EPCorder through a hybrid project in Rajasthan where the company will be executingBoP/BoS for a total of ~127 MW AC of Solar/Wind combined.
Achieved L1 for a 200 MWAC/260 MWp DC solar project in Gujarat from a leading PSU developer.
Rece READ MORE.....***** SWELECT secures orders over 150MW of solar modules ***** NMDC’s output jumps 18 per cent in February
India’slargest iron ore miner, NMDC reported 4.62 million tonnes of production and3.98 million tonnes of sales for February 2025. This production output hasachieved an 18 per cent growth over February 2024 and emerged as the highestever February month production in company history.
NMDC’scumulative volumes up to February 2025 stood at 40.49 million tonnes inproduction and 40.20 READ MORE.....***** KPIL bags new orders worth INR 621-cr
Kalpataru ProjectsInternational Ltd. (KPIL), one of the largest specialized EPC companies, hasbagged new orders worth INR 621-crores. The orders are in theBuildings and Factories (B&F) business and in the Railway business in India.Speaking on the new orders, Manish Mohnot, Managing Directorand Chief Executive Officer, KPIL, said, “These orders wins will help us tofurther strengthen our o READ MORE.....***** K2 Infragen Ltd bags 67.61 MWp Solar Project in Gujarat K2 Infragen Limited has secured asolar EPC project (with supply of BOS material) contract of 67.61 Mega Watt DCin Gujarat. This mega solar project is a part of 450 MWp project beingdeveloped by Coal India Limited in Khavda, Gujarat. K2 Infragen gets thiscontract from KPI Green Energy Limited.
The scheduled completion is set forJune/July 2025, and the company expects to complete READ MORE.....***** HFL signs MoU with global manufacturer for supply of industrial components
Happy Forgings Limited (HFL), one of India’s largest engineering-ledmanufacturers of complex, safety-critical, heavy-forged and high-precisionmachined components, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with aglobal manufacturer and supplier of industrial equipment and constructionmachinery. This MoU sets the main terms and principles for a binding long-termsupply contract, which will READ MORE.....***** DBL commences commercial production of its new Grinding Unit in Assam
Dalmia Bharat Limited (DBL)has successfully commenced commercial production of its 2.4 MTPA increasedCement Grinding Capacity at Lanka, Assam. With this, the total cementmanufacturing capacity of the Group stands at 8.0 million tonnes (MnT) inNorth-East and, overall, 49 million tonnes per annum pan-India.
The new unit is part of thecompany’s planned investment of INR 3,642-cr, w READ MORE.....***** Ecofy secures US$ 12.5-mn from IFU
Ecofy Finance Pvt. Ltd. (Ecofy),India’s green-transition-focused NBFC, has secured a US$ 12.5-million long-termloan facility from the Investment Fund for Developing Countries (IFU), adevelopment finance institution owned by the Government of Denmark. Ecofy aimsto address the critical last-mile climate finance gap in India's consumer,transportation, and small business sectors.
W READ MORE.....***** Brookfield announces sale of 1.6 GW of Renewable Assets in India to Gentari
Brookfield Asset Management, a leading globalalternative asset manager headquartered in New York, and its affiliates(Brookfield) have announced the sale of 1.6 GW portfolio of solar and windassets in India to Gentari Renewables India (Gentari), structured in twophases. The first phase, comprising the sale of 1.0 GW of operating assets, iscomplete. This marks Brookfield’s first full cycle por READ MORE.....***** AETL secures major order for ERS supply and service
AdvaitEnergy Transitions Limited (formerly Advait Infratech Limited) has announcedthat it has secured a significant order for the supply and service of an ERSfrom Parbati Koldam Transmission Company Limited. This contract involvesdelivering ERS solutions for 2 X 400 kV Single Circuit (S/c) Parbati–KoldamTransmission Line and 400 kV Double Circuit (D/c) Koldam–Ludhiana TransmissionLine. READ MORE.....***** AETL, CBC forge strategic alliances to accelerate clean energy and carbon market integration
AdvaitEnergy Transitions Ltd. (AETL) has joined forces with the CleanTech BusinessClub (CBC) and its strategic ventures – Go For Hydrogen Africa (GFHA), andCleanvestree Africa – to spearhead global initiatives in CleanTech, powertransmission, and carbon market integration. Aspart of this collaboration, Advait will take the lead in structuring the CBC CarbonExchange Hub, an innovative platfor READ MORE.....***** ndia reaches historic milestone in RE capacity growth in 2024-25
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy hasreached a historic milestone in the Renewable Energy sector in the financialyear 2024-25, with the country adding an unprecedented 25 GW of renewableenergy capacity, which is about 35 per cent more than last year’s growth of18.57 GW.
India's solar energy sector led the renewableenergy growth, with capacity growth up from READ MORE..... ***** CCEA approves construction of four-lane greenfield and brownfield Highway in Bihar
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA),chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the constructionof 120.10 km long greenfield and brownfield corridor with four-lane accesscontrol of Patna-Ara-Sasaram Highway. The project will be developed on Hybrid AnnuityMode (HAM) with a total capital expenditure of INR 3,712.40-crore.
At present, traffic between READ MORE.....***** Lok Sabha passes Oil Sector (Regulation and Development) Amendment Bill
The Lok Sabha, in its recent sitting during theBudget session, passed the Oil Sector (Regulation and Development) (Amendment) Bill,2024. The bill aims to reform the legal framework to meet current needs andmarket demand and make the sector more attractive to investors with the aim offurther increasing the exploration and production of oil and natural gas. TheBill will play an important role READ MORE.....*****
A Marvel in Mini A closer look at Tata Hitachi’s mighty MiniExcavator – ZAXIS 38U.
In the active world of construction andinfrastructure development, precision, efficiency, and versatility areparamount. The ZAXIS 38U, Tata Hitachi’s latest marvel in mini excavators, is designedto redefine compactness while delivering uncompromising performance acrossvarious applications.
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The HX30AZ fromHyundai is compact, powerful, and thoroughly prepared for tough jobs.
The HX30AZ isHyundai’s latest addition to the HX-A series in the 3-ton category, offering aperfect balance of power and versatility. This Mini Excavator is ideal forshaping landscapes, digging trenches, and handling municipal projects withprecision and efficiency. READ MORE..... ***** Delivering cutting-edge solutions for a sustainable future Bobcat compact excavators are engineered to deliverexceptional performance while minimizing downtime and operational costs.
Bobcat compact excavators are built with the evolvingneeds of customers in mind. Whether it is the demand for increased versatility,efficiency, or sustainability, Bobcat compact excavators are engineered todeliver exceptional performance while READ MORE.....***** Talk ‘bout a revolution
With its VidyutSeries, Aquarius Engineers is powering India's sustainable construction revolution.
In agroundbreaking move towards sustainable construction, Aquarius Engineers, aleader in the Indian concrete machinery industry, has recently launched theVidyut Series. This state-of-the-art range of electric truck mounted boom pumpsand concrete pumps is designed to READ MORE..... ***** Engineering the Impossible
SCHWING’s Boom Pumps are not just machines; theyare enablers of progress.
In the world of concrete placement, efficiency,precision, and reliability are non-negotiable. As infrastructure projects scalenew heights, both literally and figuratively, the demand for robust andintelligent concreting solutions continues to rise.
SCHWING, a global leader in con READ MORE.....***** A game changer Prefabricated steel construction istransforming India's infrastructure landscape, and Kirby India is at theforefront of this transformation.
As rapid urbanization andinfrastructure expansion continue, the need for faster, cost-effective, andsustainable building methods has become imperative. Prefabrication, onceconsidered a niche market, is now emerging as a game- READ MORE.....***** Cutting-edge solutions that enhance construction speed, precision, and efficiency
By staying ahead of industry trends and technologicaladvancements, Vollert India will continue to shape the future of efficient andsustainable construction, writes KrishanMohan Sharma.
In 2025, we plan to expand our automation solutions,introduce AI-driven predictive maintenance for precast plants, and enhancesustainability measures.
READ MORE.....***** Aesthetically pleasing and functional This Pre-Engineered Building System by WillusInfrastructure Pvt. Ltd. in Nepal is the perfect example of any industrialbuilding which meets major architectural requirements.
ClientName : LaxmiMotors:
Architect: SkylineArchitects
EndUser : HyundaiMotors
PEB Vendor : WillusI READ MORE.....***** A journey of Evolution and Expansion Kishor Patil unveils the soaringHVAC systems market in India.
Technologyinnovations emerge as beacons of hope, particularly in automation and smartsystems, which optimize processes and reducing dependence on manual labour.
Kishor Patil,
HVAC andTransport,
India and SAARCCountry Leader,
TraneTechnol READ MORE..... ***** Godrej ramps up AC portfolio Invests on premium range of Smart Acs.
Forays into commercial AC segment with CassetteACs and Tower Acs.
The Appliances Business of Godrej & Boyce,part of the Godrej Enterprises Group, recently unveiled its new AC portfolio, spanningmultiple capacities, tonnages, energy ratings, and technologies. Buoyed by its2X growth in the category this year and READ MORE.....***** A partner in city-building
India’s rapid urbanization is both a sign of economicgrowth and a catalyst for infrastructural challenges. Among the most pressingof these is the worsening shortage of parking spaces in our cities. With risingcar ownership and limited land availability, urban spaces are beingoverwhelmed.
Local municipal bodies are struggling to regulateon-street parking, resulting READ MORE..... ***** Setting a new benchmark in concrete block production TheMPM1070 from Columbia Machine India is the ultimate block-making innovation.
Theconstruction industry is evolving rapidly, and with the increasing demand forhigh-quality, durable, and cost-effective building materials, innovation inmanufacturing technology has become more crucial than ever. Columbia MachineIndia has always been at the forefront of providing cutting-edge solut READ MORE.....***** Get Smart! Smart Automation in Roadbuilding: Moreprecise asphalt reclamation and paving – connected, automated, and fullyintegrated.
Smart Automation in Roadbuilding standsfor precise asphalt reclamation and paving along paths defined by digitalterrain models. The data is made available via an open interface, automaticallychecked for practicability, transferred to the machines via wireless READ MORE.....*****
AUTOTRASPORTI PORRO EXPANDS FLEET WITH TADANO AC 7.450-1 AND AC 4.080-1 CONFIRMED AT BAUMA 2025
During bauma 2025 in Munich, Italian lifting and transport companyAutotrasporti Porro confirmed its confidence in Tadano and for two new all-terraincranes: the powerful AC 7.450-1 and the versatile AC 4.080-1. With this move,the Erba-based company is further expanding its lifting capabilities to serve abroad range of applications – from heavy industry to infrastructure projects. READ MORE..... ***** In a class of its own
Tadano launches new 1250 tonne capacitylattice boom crawler crane – the redefined CC 78-1250-1.
Tadano has introduced the CC 78.1250-1,the next generation of a 1250-tonne capacity lattice boom crawler crane in itslineup. Building on the proven performance of its predecessor, the CC 68.1250-1,this newest model incorporates significant advancements in performance, sa READ MORE.....***** Keeping it modest Indian Mining and Construction Equipment industryfaces modest growth amidst financial constraints, price pressures: ICRA.
The Indian Mining and Construction Equipment(MCE) industry experienced muted volume growth of 3.0 per cent Y-o-Y in 11months of FY2025. This is a notable deceleration compared to the 26 per centgrowth rates in both FY2024 and FY2023, notes a recent rep READ MORE.....***** Made in India, for India
SANY introduces India’s first, locally manufacturedHybrid Power 100T Mining Dump Truck – SKT130S.
SANY recently unveiled India’s first hybrid off-highway100-tonne mining dump truck – SKT130S. The truck was manufactured locally atits factory in Pune.
Engineered to deliver exceptional power,efficiency, and operator safety, the SKT130S is equipped with ah READ MORE.....***** Metso launches three next-gen Nordberg HPe Series cone crushers
Metso is introducing three next-generation conecrushers – HP600e, HP800e, and HP900e – to its Nordberg® HPe series™. The unitsmaintain the trusted HPe features while extending the series to larger crushingcapacities for both, aggregates production and high-demand mining applications.
“Efficiency is the key to meeting the industry'sneeds. With the robust new HPe units, we can of READ MORE.....***** Ammann India expands operations
Inaugurates new state-of-the-art manufacturing facilityin Gujarat; Introduces new portfolio with German-engineered Track Pavers.
Ammann, a global leader in road constructionequipment, has announced the inauguration of its latest state-of-the-artmanufacturing facility dedicated to the production of track pavers. Further toacquiring ABG pavers last year, Ammann has n READ MORE.....***** Ashok Leyland inaugurates new bus manufacturing plant near Vijayawada, AP
Ashok Leyland recently inaugurated its new busmanufacturing facility near Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh. The plant wasinaugurated by Shri Nara Lokesh, Hon’ble Minister of Information Technology, Electronicsand Communications and Human Resource Development, Government of AndhraPradesh.
As part of the ceremony, Ashok Leyland and theHinduja Group also handed over the key READ MORE.....***** Tata Motors drives India’s green future with country’s first Hydrogen Truck Trials Sixteen trucks to drive across key freight corridors, paving the way for a net-zero emissions future.
In a landmark development towards India’s vision of achieving net-zero emissions by 2070, Tata Motors has launched the first-ever trials of hydrogen-powered heavy-duty trucks. This historic trial, which marks a significant step towards sustainable long distance cargo transportat READ MORE.....***** BEML secures Metro Rail order from BMRCL BEML Limited has been awarded an additionalorder of over INR 405-crore by Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited(BMRCL). This order includes supplying seven additional metro trains (42 cars)for the Bangalore Metro Rail Project Phase 2 (Reach 6), bringing the totalnumber of trainsets under the contract from 53 (318 cars) to 60 (360 cars).
Designed and developed entirely by BEML READ MORE.....***** Metso unveils game-changing Sustainable Flowsheet Explorer
Rising demand for strategic minerals and metals,depleting ore deposits, and stricter environmental regulations call forinnovative system-level thinking in minerals processing. In response, Metso islaunching the Sustainable Flowsheet Explorer (SFX) enabling the assessment,simulation, and comparison of technological alternatives on circuit and fullflowsheets within minutes instead of weeks. READ MORE.....***** HPCL and Tata Motors launch Genuine DEF for enhanced CV performance
Hindustan Petroleum CorporationLtd. (HPCL) and Tata Motors have partnered to introduce their co-brandedGenuine Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF). This high-quality DEF solution, produced inBIS-approved facilities that meet the highest industry standards, is being madeavailable via HPCL’s extensive retail network of 23,000 fuel stations acrossthe country, ensuring ready availability and easy access READ MORE.....***** VE Commercial Vehicles sells 12,094 units in March 2025
VECommercial Vehicles Ltd., a Volvo Group and Eicher Motors joint venture,recorded sales of 12,094 units in March 2025 as compared to 11,242 units in March2024, a growth of 7.6 per cent. This includes 11,852 units of Eicher brand and 242units of Volvo brand.
Eicherbranded trucks and buses have recorded sales of 11,852 units in March 2025 ascompared to 10,986 units in March 2024 READ MORE.....***** Switch considers potential ceasing of UK manufacturing operations
Will double-down on India EV market.
In wake of continuing general economicuncertainty faced in both the UK and Europe, and slower than expectedtransition to EVs in public transport, the Board of Directors of SwitchMobility Limited UK (Switch UK) have approved commencement of consultation processwith the employees which could potentially lead to cessation of itsmanufacturing and READ MORE.....***** Tata Motors navigate headwinds to record high sales figures
Tata Motors Limited sales in thedomestic and international market for Q4 FY2024-25 stood at 252,642 units,compared to 265,090 units during Q4 FY 2023-24. Domestic sales of MH&ICV inMarch 2025 was 20,474 units vs 19,976 units in March 2024; In Q4 FY25, it was51,551 units, compared to 50,643 units in Q4 FY24.
Domestic and International salesfor MH&ICV in March 2025 was 21, READ MORE.....***** JK Tyre inaugurates new Truck Wheels centre in Gandhidham, Gujarat
JK Tyre & Industries Ltd. hasinaugurated a new JK Truck Wheels Centre in Gandhidham, Gujarat. Operated by AadinathTyres, the facility was inaugurated by Anshuman Singhania, Managing Director,JK Tyre & Industries Ltd.
With Gujarat being a major hubconnecting key industrial and trade corridors, the JK Truck Wheels centre isstrategically located at Gandhidham which is well READ MORE.....***** Eicher inaugurates the first dealership for Eicher Pro X small trucks in Mumbai
Eicher Trucks & Buses, a business unit of VECommercial Vehicles Ltd. (VECV), inaugurated its first exclusive dealership forthe newly launched Eicher Pro X range. This state-of-the-art AV Motors’ dealershipfacility, located in Bhindarpada, Thane, near Mumbai is designed to offerbest-in-class customer experience, leveraging advanced technology to enhanceevery aspect of the vehicle-buying a READ MORE.....***** BEML Ltd. and Dragflow S.R.L., Italy forge partnership to strengthen indigenous dredging solutions BEML Limited has signed a Memorandum ofUnderstanding (MoU) with Dragflow S.R.L. Italy, to collaborate on the design, development,testing, commissioning, supply, and after-sales service of Amphibious CutterSuction Dredgers. This strategic alliance aims to deliver cost-effective, reliable,and locally manufactured de-silting solutions for riverine and inland waterways,as well as other marine dr READ MORE.....***** Metso launches sustainable copper sulphide concentrates leaching process Metso has launched its efficient Cu POXleaching process to address the needs of the copper extraction industry. As orecompositions change due to depletion of deposits and increasing environmentaland efficiency demands, this cutting-edge solution not only maximizes copperrecovery but also reduces environmental impact.
The Metso Cu POX process is a provenhydrometall READ MORE.....***** KCEI rolls out its 20,000th excavator
Kobelco ConstructionEquipment India (KCEI), a subsidiary of Japan-based Kobelco ConstructionMachinery Co., has reached a significant production milestone by rolling out its20,000 th excavator at its manufacturing plant in Sri City, AndhraPradesh. This facility serves both domestic and international markets,reinforcing India’s role as a key production centre for Kobelco.
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