ABB India Reports Record Q2 Orders, 8% Rise in PAT; Declares ₹90 Special Dividend
ABB India has reported a strong financial performance for the second quarter of calendar year 2026 (April–June), posting record order inflows, double-digit revenue growth, and an 8% increase in profit after tax (PAT). The company’s Board has also approved a special dividend of ₹90 per equity share, reflecting proceeds from the Robotics business divestment.
The company recorded...
IEEMA Hosts Inaugural Edition of ElectraNorth 2026 in New Delhi
New Delhi, July 30, 2026: The Indian Electrical and Electronics Manufacturers' Association (IEEMA) today hosted the inaugural edition of ElectraNorth 2026, the Northern Region's flagship conclave for the power and electrical equipment industry, in New Delhi. The platform brought together policymakers, utilities, manufacturers, technology providers and financiers to deliberate on investment priorities, the regional capex outlook, emerging demand engines and...
Building Safer Sites: The Role of AI in Construction Safety
The article by Kamarajan M, Head of Education, British Safety Council – India explores how artificial intelligence is transforming construction safety by enabling real-time hazard detection, predictive risk assessment, AI-powered wearables, IoT-enabled monitoring, and immersive VR-based safety training.
Safety on construction sites is one of India's most critical areas of concern. A recent ILO study has pointed out that the country...
Taiwan Excellence Showcases AI-Powered Solutions for Smart Manufacturing at Automation Expo 2026
As India advances its smart manufacturing ambitions, Taiwan is strengthening its role as a technology partner by bringing one of its largest industrial technology showcases to the country. At Automation Expo 2026, Taiwan Excellence, an initiative of Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA), presented AI-powered industrial solutions designed to support India's next phase of manufacturing growth.
The Taiwan Excellence...
Delta Electronics proposes AI, Energy Validation Centre in Tamil Nadu
Delta Electronics India has announced plans to strengthen its presence in Tamil Nadu with a proposed expansion of its manufacturing operations and the establishment of a new state-of-the-art testing and validation centre focused on AI, renewable energy, and smart infrastructure.
A delegation led by Benjamin Lin, President, Delta Electronics India, and Niranjan Nayak, Managing Director, met with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister...
MedTech sector welcomes UK–India CETA, seeks import safeguards
The Association of Indian Medical Device Industry (AiMeD) has welcomed the India–UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), describing it as a significant opportunity to boost India's medical device exports while calling for stringent safeguards to prevent third-country manufacturers from exploiting the agreement through the UK.
Rajiv Nath, Forum Coordinator, AiMeD, said the trade pact has the potential to strengthen India's medical device...
Harnessing Data to Empower People, Jobs and Everything in Between
From factory floors to home healthcare, OMRON aims to turn high-quality, on-site data into practical solutions that support workers, strengthen industries and improve everyday life globally.
For more than 250 years since the first Industrial Revolution, manufacturing has been shaped by persistent imbalances—between regions, industries, and roles. Industry 4.0 has made progress, but high costs, uncertain ROI, and legacy constraints still...
Taiwan Excellence Pavilion to feature 22 brands at Automation Expo 2026, Mumbai
At Automation Expo 2026, the Taiwan Excellence Pavilion will feature 22 award-winning brands showcasing AI edge computing, robotics, smart automation, and industrial electronics to advance India’s manufacturing transformation.
As India's manufacturing sector accelerates its shift towards smart factories and sustainable production, Taiwan Excellence is bringing some of Taiwan's most advanced industrial technologies to Automation Expo 2026, offering Indian manufacturers...
Nuvoco Vistas inaugurates Limla Cement Plant in Surat
Nuvoco Vistas Corp. Ltd., a leading building material company, inaugurated its Limla Cement Plant (LCP) in Surat, Gujarat, one of the key manufacturing facilities of Vadraj Cement Limited (VCL). This inauguration marks a defining milestone in Nuvoco’s strategic acquisition and revival of VCL and strengthening the Company’s expansion into the Western India market.
The Company completed the acquisition of Vadraj Cement Limited (VCL),...
Made in India, Made for the World: India's Wind Power Converter Manufacturing Reaches New Scale
India's wind sector is crossing a meaningful manufacturing milestone. For years, much of the critical equipment inside turbines—especially converters that stabilize wind's variable output for the grid—has been imported. This dependency left Indian wind projects exposed to shipping delays, customs bottlenecks, and currency fluctuations. Local manufacturing changes that equation: shorter lead times, a more resilient supply chain,...
Mastercam Announces Strategic Acquisition of Mastercam India
Mastercam, a leading CAD/CAM software provider and part of the Sandvik Group, today announced the successful completion of the acquisition of Mastercam India, a trusted and long-standing Mastercam channel partner.
With the acquisition finalized, Mastercam India now operates as part of the global Mastercam organization. Customers will continue working with the same local team they know and trust, now supported by the full strength...
Vimag Labs Secures Patent for its Magnet-Free Motor Platform
Fifth patent granted to the Accel-backed deep-tech company, protecting the core architecture of its Virtual Magnet Synchronous Motor (VMSM) — a rare-earth-free, software-controlled electric motor platform
Vimag Labs, a Bengaluru-based deep-technology company, has been granted its fifth patent in India. The patent, titled "A Robust Rotating Transformer Excited Synchronous Motor and Its Control," covers the foundational motor architecture of the company’s proprietary...
Phillips Machine Tools Launches Haas UMC Masters Club
First-of-its-kind loyalty and knowledge community recognizes UMC owners with preferential benefits, expert access, and peer-driven growth
Phillips Machine Tools Asia, the region's premier distributor of Haas CNC machine tools announced the launch of the Haas UMC Masters Club — an exclusive membership community designed for customers who have invested in Haas 5-Axis Universal Machining Center (UMC) Series machines through Phillips Machine Tools Asia.
The...
Schmersal Global Capability Center Expands Operations in India with new Facility at Pune
Schmersal Group announced the expansion of its operations in India with the inauguration of a new, state-of-the-art office facility panning within 25,000 sq feet campus along with the opening of Product Experience Center (Marketing
Gallery) in Wing A, Office no 603, AP4 Tech Park, Sr No 1344, Wagholi, Besides Grant Road, Pune-Nagar Road, Pune, 412207.
Schmersal also launched...
ABB Innovation Center brings together 1,000+ innovators from 37 countries
Held over five days in ABB AIC Bengaluru, the sixth edition of ABB Accelerator showcased how collaboration between the finest minds can accelerate the development of products and solutions while strengthening the future-ready talent needed to power industrial transformation. This comes at a time when enterprises are leveraging technologies to sharpen their focus on making the world safer, more productive,...
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