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Volvo India announces Innovation Award 2021 Tech Mahindra was conferred with the 2021 Volvo India Innovation Award for their innovative Energy and Fleet Management solutions for Indian market. The Award, adjudged by an eminent jury, was presented at the Volvo India Innovation Summit held in Bengaluru on 10th November. Zypp Electric also conferred with the Volvo India Innovation Award under the SME category for their last mile connectivity solutions that...

EtherCAT Technology Group returns to SPS 2021 in Nuremberg After SPS in Nuremberg had to take a break last year due to the pandemic, the EtherCAT Technology Group (ETG) is even more pleased to be back at the event in 2021 with its own booth.  SPS, one of the largest and best-known automation trade fairs in the world, is back. As in previous years, the ETG will again rely on the...

USA becomes 101st member country of International Solar Alliance In a big boost to accelerate global adoption of solar energy, John Kerry U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate announced at the UNFCCC COP26 today that the United States of America (USA) has joined the International Solar Alliance (ISA) as a member country. U.S becomes the 101st country to sign the framework agreement of the ISA to catalyse global energy transition through...

U.S based Amneal Pharma acquires India's Punishka Healthcare for Rs 700 Cr Amneal Pharmaceuticals today announced it has acquired Puniska Healthcare Pvt. Ltd. for $93 million (approximately Rs. 700 crore). “This acquisition is a pivotal step that meaningfully enhances our injectables capabilities for the U.S. market and enables international expansion, including in India, as we look to become a leading player in the global injectables market,” said Chirag and Chintu Patel,...

UltraTech commits to cut CO2 emissions by 25% by 2030 UltraTech Cement Limited, the largest manufacturer of grey cement, white cement and ready-mix concrete in India, announced its commitment to the GCCA 2050 Cement and Concrete Industry Roadmap for Net Zero Concrete.  This commitment to produce carbon neutral concrete by 2050 is a collective commitment of the world’s leading cement and concrete companies to fully contribute to building the sustainable world of...

Inox Wind bags order of 150 MW from NTPC Inox Wind has bagged an order for a 150 MW wind power project from NTPC Renewable Energy Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of NTPC Limited. The Project will be executed on a turnkey basis at Dayapar site, Kutch District in Gujarat and is scheduled to be commissioned by April 2023.  Commenting on the occasion Kailash Tarachandani, CEO of Inox Wind, said, “We...

OMRON Invests in Taiwan’s Collaborative Robot Company Techman Robot OMRON Corporation announced the signing of an agreement for a capital investment in Techman Robot, Inc. – a Taiwanese major collaborative robot brand that work with people at manufacturing sites. OMRON will hold a stake of approximately 10% in Techman. The investment is expected to be completed by December 2021. In recent years, the need for automation to mitigate labor shortages in...

Hitachi Energy powers Pakal Dul Hydel Project in J&K Originating from an elevation of more than 16,404 feet (ft), Marusudar is the biggest tributary of the Chenab river. Covered with glaciers, it falls north to south into a fan-shaped catchment in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), passing through a mountainous terrain full of steep slopes, high cliffs, and sharp bends. On its course, it gathers enough velocity to generate clean power for...

Godrej & Boyce introduces E-Switch Technology for general purpose motors Godrej & Boyce, the flagship company of the Godrej Group, announced that its business Godrej Lawkim Motors, launched the electronic switch (E-Switch) technology for its range of general-purpose motors. According to the company, this will replace the erstwhile centrifugal switch technology to enable a seamless switch over of start windings in its single-phase motors thereby significantly improving the motor’s reliability. It...

Smart Lighting for Smart Cities Smart lighting is becoming integral part of today’s cities. When we talk about smart cities, smart lighting can act as the first step towards realising a smart city's true potential. Modernization and development of infrastructure to transform cities into smart cities, along with increased demand for intelligent solutions for street lighting systems, are driving the growth of smart lighting market. Here, subject-matter experts discuss why smart...

HANNOVER MESSE 2022 to focus on digitalization & sustainability Digitalization and sustainability – these are the key topics at HANNOVER MESSE 2022. The world's leading trade show for industrial technology thus promotes more climate protection in business and industry and clearly illustrates how digitalization, automation and regenerative energies can collectively contribute. After the long pandemic-induced break, HANNOVER MESSE runs in April 2022 as a face-to-face event. “We are facing the greatest...

Ivanti extends Neurons Platform to help customers further improve network security, automate compliance, and maximize productivity Ivanti, the provider of the Ivanti Neurons automation platform that discovers, manages, secures, and services IT assets from cloud to edge, announced three new integrated solutions: Ivanti Neurons for Secure Access, Ivanti Neurons for Project Portfolio Management (PPM), and Ivanti Neurons for Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC). With these releases, Ivanti continues to deliver...

Panasonic Life Solutions India, one of the largest manufacturers of electrical construction materials (ECM) in the country, unveils their latest range of premium switchgear, an advanced range of protection devices for quality-conscious Indian consumers. The new UNO Plus range consists of Miniature Circuit Breaker (MCB), Residual Current Operated Circuit Breaker (RCCB), and Distribution Boards (DB). The range is backed with the highest ever 7-year warranty, being offered for the...

HPL Electric & Power bags Rs 178.9 Cr order for Smart Meters HPL Power & Electric Ltd bags an order of Rs. 178.9 crores from a private utility of a state in Eastern India. “This further strengthens HPL Electric & Power Ltd.’s leadership position in the smart meter manufacturing sector across Indian Markets. At a time when reports of power shortages are making headlines, smart meters will definitely reduce distribution...

Macquarie Asset Management’s ex VP, Pratik Adatia joins ZipLoan as CFO ZipLoan, an RBI-registered FinTech leader in India, has announced the appointment of Mr. Pratik Adatia as Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Adatia will be a notable addition to the company’s ongoing advancement in the FinTech market. He will be leading the Finance (fund raise, treasury, co-lending and FPA), Legal & Compliance verticals at the organization. Mr. Adatia brings in over 20...