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Manufacturing Today
The factory meets the doorstep
How e-commerce is rewriting the rules of manufacturing, supply chains, and last-mile delivery—and what it means for the industry.
6 min |
April 2026
Manufacturing Today
Built for the Shop Floor: Mobil ™ on Innovation, Service, and the Road Ahead
At International Machine Tools Exhibition (IMTOF) 2025 in Chennai, Manufacturing Today caught up with Vasanth Thangavelu, General Manager - Brand Marketing South AP, ExxonMobil Lubricants Pvt. Ltd to talk about what Mobil™ brought to the show, what the industry is asking for, and why the machine shop segment is seeing renewed strategic focus.
5 min |
April 2026
Manufacturing Today
The battery imperative
India's EV transition is shifting upstream, with growing focus on domestic battery, component and materials manufacturing to build a resilient and globally competitive electric mobility ecosystem.
7 min |
April 2026
Manufacturing Today
From global to regional: SKF's blueprint for resilient manufacturing
In conversation with Karl-Robin Landholm of SKF, discussing how the company is redesigning its manufacturing and supply chain ecosystem to remain resilient, competitive and future-ready.
6 min |
April 2026
Manufacturing Today
Digital transformation meets sustainability
The 6th Annual Smart Factory Summit, organised by Manufacturing Today, explored how manufacturers can navigate digital transformation and sustainability, highlighting AI adoption, resilient operations, and the need to integrate technology, sustainability, and talent to build future-ready smart factories.
8 min |
April 2026
Manufacturing Today
SEW-EURODRIVE puts down roots in Chennai
SEW-EURODRIVE's new 21,350-sqm Chennai facility brings digitisation-ready assembly, green infrastructure, and enhanced service capacity closer to India's growing industrial base.
1 min |
April 2026
Manufacturing Today
Tembo Classic signs NDA with PSU to explore defence collaboration
It aligns with the Government of India's evolving requirements and supports the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative.
1 min |
April 2026
Manufacturing Today
The Electric Renaissance of an Indian Icon
Ajinkya Firodia outlines Kinetic's EV strategy, focusing on robotics, localisation and system integration to shape future-ready manufacturing and global ambitions.
10+ min |
April 2026
Manufacturing Today
The Intelligent Shopfloor
Manufacturers are evolving factory automation into intelligent, connected ecosystems that enable real-time decisions and accelerate the shift toward autonomous, future-ready factories.
6 min |
April 2026
Manufacturing Today
Ace Designers secures patent for automated chuck changer, Powers Next-Gen VTL Innovation
Ace Designers' patented automated chuck changing mechanism cuts VTL part loading/unloading time to 30 seconds from existing time of 3 to 5 minutes, enabling parallel operations, reducing idle time, and significantly improving machining productivity and efficiency.
1 min |
April 2026
Manufacturing Today
Procurement reset 2026
Indian procurement is evolving from price-led buying to smarter, risk-adjusted, ESG-aligned and digitally enabled sourcing - where the real competitive edge lies in supply chains that never go silent.
6 min |
March 2026
Manufacturing Today
Engineering India's harvest future
A deep dive into CNH Industrial's Pune powerhouse, where agricultural productivity converges with precision mechanisation.
6 min |
March 2026
Manufacturing Today
... beyond the cliché
From symbolic representation to measurable impact across shopfloors, supply chains and leadership corridors.
10+ min |
March 2026
Manufacturing Today
From engineering vision to global scale
From precision machining to global aerospace leadership, Raghu Vamsi Aerospace is redefining India's advanced manufacturing trajectory.
10+ min |
March 2026
Manufacturing Today
Essar Group's Jatinder Mehra leaves behind a defining steel legacy
Former Essar, SAIL and RINL leader leaves lasting impact on India's integrated steel manufacturing ecosystem.
1 min |
March 2026
Manufacturing Today
Driving Efficiency & Sustainability Through Advanced Power Transmission Systems
In today’s industrial landscape, efficiency and sustainability are no longer optional; they're essential.
1 min |
March 2026
Manufacturing Today
Designing the control plane for connected mobility
Tata Communications MOVE is building a global digital fabric that powers software-defined vehicles, secure connectivity and scalable mobility orchestration across markets.
3 min |
March 2026
Manufacturing Today
Data meets cyber risk
Rising Al-driven cyber threats and persistent attacks on industrial environments are pushing manufacturers to strengthen OT security, secure supply chains, and adopt continuous, data-led defence strategies to protect operations.
7 min |
March 2026
Manufacturing Today
Kaynes Semicon adopts Synopsys simulation to strengthen OSAT operations
Integration of advanced multiphysics tools to drive reliability and faster semiconductor packaging.
1 min |
March 2026
Manufacturing Today
India's semiconductor moment is its boldest economic bet
India is making a high-stakes strategic push through ISM 2.0 to evolve from a semiconductor market into a globally competitive manufacturing hub by focusing on mature nodes, ATMP scale-up, ecosystem depth, and execution discipline amid shifting geopolitics.
7 min |
March 2026
Manufacturing Today
BEL and SASMOS take a crucial defence step
With defence indigenisation in focus, BEL and SASMOS join hands to drive innovation.
1 min |
March 2026
Manufacturing Today
Budget 2026-27: Emphasis on Indian manufacturing, MSMEs and clean mobility
Since we went to press just before the FM took the stage, we are showcasing the industry's wishlist here. For the full post-budget breakdown and reactions, head over to our website.
10+ min |
February 2026
Manufacturing Today
India's indigenisation test
India's aerospace and defence indigenisation drive has moved beyond assembly towards deeper capability building, but persistent gaps in propulsion, certification, scale and execution will determine whether it delivers true strategic autonomy.
6 min |
February 2026
Manufacturing Today
Metaverse in Motion
India's manufacturers are leveraging AR/VR-powered industrial metaverse solutions, integrated with digital twins and IIoT, to accelerate workforce training, enhance maintenance efficiency, and scale enterprise-wide operational impact.
6 min |
February 2026
Manufacturing Today
MIC Electronics to deploy PIS across Salem Division
The total project value is Rs 56.43 lakh, encompassing equipment supply, installation, commissioning, and maintenance support.
1 min |
February 2026
Manufacturing Today
Hindustan Zinc launches 'Zinc Moolya' for real-time pricing
The addition of 'Zinc Moolya' enhances VMB's capabilities by providing landed prices linked to the London Metal Exchange.
1 min |
February 2026
Manufacturing Today
Adani, Embraer to assemble commercial aircraft in India
Embraer also anticipates a demand for at least 500 aircraft in the 80- to 146-seat category in India over the next two decades.
1 min |
February 2026
Manufacturing Today
Machining by Data
India's machining industry is shifting from intuition-led practices to data-driven precision, using real-time machine data and Al to improve quality, productivity, and competitiveness.
7 min |
February 2026
Manufacturing Today
China+1 strategy: Decoupling myth or diversification reality
Are global manufacturers truly leaving China, or simply hedging their bets?
7 min |
February 2026
Manufacturing Today
From India's first crane to TIL 2.0: An 80-year legacy re-engineered
At 80, TIL Limited enters a new phase under Gainwell Group, blending engineering legacy with digital innovation to reemerge as a future-ready material handling solutions provider.
8 min |