Manufacturing

PLI schemes worth Rs 10,738cr for solar PV & white goods approved | Industry News Today Let’s take a quick look at the headlines: 📰 PLI schemes worth Rs 10,738 crore for solar PV and white goods approved The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the Production Linked Incentive Scheme for high-efficiency solar PV modules and LED and air conditioners with a budgetary outlay of Rs. 10,738 crore. 📰 Ashok...

PLI schemes worth Rs 10,738cr for solar PV & white goods approved | Industry News Today Ashok Leyland, through its subsidiary Switch Mobility Ltd – the U.K. based EV producer of buses and vans, announced its global expansion plans into India and its plan to create two subsidiary companies. The first, Switch Mobility Automotive Ltd, is being formed to carry on the EV strategy in India, which forms part of...

India plans 1,200 km e-highway on Delhi-Mumbai Expressway for electric vehicles The Indian government plans to construct a separate e-highway on the 1,300-kilometre-long Delhi-Mumbai Expressway where trucks and buses can run at a speed of 120 kilometres per hour. Replying to a query during Question Hour in Lok Sabha, Road Transport and Highway Minister Nitin Gadkari said, "We are trying to build 'e-highway' on the 1,300-km highway between Delhi and Mumbai."...

Freudenberg facilitates clean drinking water for over 500 students in Bangalore On March 22nd, the International World Water Day, Freudenberg celebrates availability of clean drinking water by donating an “Aqua Tower” to the school students and people living in the surrounding areas of Parikrma Humanity Foundation located at Sahakarnagar in Bangalore through the Planet Water Project 24 initiative. As in India, less than 50 percent of the population have access to...

IIT-BHU develops clean hydrogen fuel for electric vehicles Vehicles powered by clean energy can eliminate air pollution and also reduce transportation costs. It will also reduce the country’s dependence on crude oil imports. Researchers at the IIT-Banaras Hindu University (BHU) led by Dr. Rajesh Kumar Upadhyay have developed a prototype for easy and safe use of hydrogen fuel. This prototype can be installed in an electric vehicle and integrated with a...

Special bulletin on electrical and power sector on mojo4industry Headlines • Govt committed to promoting renewable energy, especially in MSME Sector: Gadkari • Govt announced stricter basic customs duty on solar modules and solar cells • Tata Power denies having talks with Tesla to set up EV charging infra • Powergrid acquires Ramgarh New Transmission Ltd

How will Haryana’s 75% job quota impact? Special report on mojo4industry Haryana Governor has recently approved the Haryana State Employment of Local Candidates Bill, 2020 providing 75% reservation in the private sector to job seekers from the state. According to the bill, only 10 per cent of the recruitment by a company needs to be from the district in which it is located – the rest of the quota can...

Why 3D Printing is Important? Tech Talk with Imaginarium India | on mojo4industry Today, we are sitting on the edge of the Fourth Industrial Revolution where information technology merges with manufacturing resulting in digital manufacturing. 3D printing technology has become an essential part of this transformation. Dr Guruprasad Rao, Director and Mentor of Leadership Team at Imaginarium India explains about how 3D printing is poised to transform Indian manufacturing. To...

In Making: Ola’s 2-wheeler factory in Tamil Nadu | Special Report on mojo4industry Watch how Ola is racing ahead to build the world’s largest two-wheeler factory on a 500-acre site. Ola’s mega-factory for two-wheelers is being built at record-breaking speed in Tamil Nadu, with an estimated more than 10 million man-hours. The company plans to operationalise its Phase 1 in the coming months and roll out the Ola electric scooter...

ABB launches next-generation cobots | product launch on mojo4industry ABB has expanded its collaborative robot portfolio with the launch of new GoFa and SWIFTI cobot families. GoFa and SWIFTI are engineered to help businesses automate processes to assist workers with tasks including material handling, machine tending, component assembly and packaging in manufacturing, medical laboratories, logistics hubs and warehouses, workshops, and small production facilities. Watch the video to know more.

Special Report: Inside Sonam Wangchuk’s Solar-Heated Tent for Indian Army | mojo4industry Sonam Wangchuk, the engineer, innovator and education reformer who inspired the Bollywood movie '3 Idiots', has developed a solar-powered tent for Indian Army. The tent could accommodate 10 jawans and sustain even under sub-zero temperatures such as minus 14 degrees Celcius and will help Indian soldiers stay warm in high-altitude climes like Galwan Valley. Watch the video to...

Budget 2021 - Top Hits & Misses | budget review on mojo4industry To put India back on a recovery path, Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government has taken an inclusive approach and the Union Budget 2021 is focussed more towards healthcare, infrastructure and rural development. mojo4industry presents the hits and misses of the Union Budget with a perspective on the infrastructure, electric vehicle and real estate industries. Participants: • Ravichandran Purushothaman, President, Danfoss • Rajib...

Budget 2021 expectations I pre-budget report on mojo4industry Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is all set to present the Union Budget 2021-22 on 1 February which promises to be 'Like Never Before' as the Modi government looks to give a further boost to Indian economy. Here’s what Industry experts expect from Union Budget. Speakers • Mr. Dinesh Aggarwal, Joint MD, Panasonic Life Solutions India • Mr. Rajiv Nath, Forum Coordinator, Association of Indian Medical...

Is India’s manufacturing sector back on track? Big industry story on mojo4industry After a prolonged slowdown, the manufacturing sector is gradually recovering. But can we say that the worst is over and India’s manufacturing sector is back on track? In this edition of Big Industry Story, industry stalwarts from OMRON Automation, Cosmo Films, Atlas Copco, and Robinsons Global Logistics Solutions shared their perspective on the recent performance of manufacturing sector in...

Weekly News Summary: A roundup of stories making headlines in industry this week | mojo4industry.com Industrial News Bulletin - 16th January 2021 Hello, you are watching mojo4industry – India's 1st mobile journalism platform for industry. In this weekly wrap-up, we are going to take you through some of the latest developments in Indian industry. Let’s take a quick look at the key headlines. • Tesla makes entry in to Indian market • Maharashtra commits to...