The foundation stone for four manufacturing units was laid today by Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister for Railways, Electronics, IT and Information & Broadcasting, at the Electronics Manufacturing Cluster in Divitipally, Mahabubnagar Dsitrict, Telangana. The Electronics Manufacturing Cluster in Divitipally was set up under the EMC-2.0 Scheme by the Telangana Government to promote electronics manufacturing in the state.

As part of the event, Amara Raja laid the foundation stone for its upcoming Giga Factory-1, while Altmin laid the foundation stone for its first LFP-CAM Giga Factory, Lohum held the groundbreaking ceremony for its battery recycling and critical minerals refining and Scell Energy held the groundbreaking ceremony for its cell casing manufacturing.

The Honourable Minister of Information Technology, Electronics, Industries, and Commerce, Legislative Affairs in the Telangana Government, D Sridhar Babu, the Honourable Member of Parliament from Mahbubnagar Constituency, Aruna D K, and the Legislative Assembly Member, Y Srinivas Reddy, graced the occasion. Jayadev Galla, the Chairman and Managing Director of Amara Raja Energy and Mobility Ltd, was also in attendance, as were senior state government officials and business executives.

In 2022, ARACT and the Telangana Government signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish the Amara Raja Giga Corridor, wherein the business will establish facilities for the production of lithium cells and battery packs with capacities of up to 16 GWh and 5GWh, respectively, for both the Indian and foreign markets. The project is anticipated to significantly contribute to the socioeconomic growth of the area once it is operational, providing 4,500 direct jobs and a comparable number of indirect jobs in the state.

"The battery technology is as essential for India’s economy as steel and chemical, and It is heartening to see Amara Raja taking a lead in this space. The Union government is committed to the all-round growth of the sector and Divitipally region and will contribute further through modernisation of railway station and establishing allied infrastructure. The Centre has committed over INR 50 billion for State’s railway development,” said the Union Minister.

"Telangana is committed to be the Industrial hub and has been a leader in adopting sustainability. The state government is committed to extending support to manufacturing initiatives such as these, and we look forward to Giga Factory’s inauguration,” said the State Minister.

Galla said, "The Foundation Stone laying ceremony is a big step forward for our Company and the Group. We are grateful to the Government of India under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and to the Hon’ble Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw for being proactive and pro-industry. We are also thankful to the Telangana Government under the leadership of Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and State Minister D Sridhar Babu for their tremendous support and encouragement in this endeavour. As we step forward, we are looking to be amongst the first companies in India to present an indigenously manufactured Lithium-Ion cell to the nation.”

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Maruti Suzuki India, the country’s largest passenger vehicle manufacturer, has further expanded its capacity with its new manufacturing facility at IMT Kharkhoda, Haryana, going on stream.

The facility was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Prime Minister of Japan, Sanae Takaichi, via video conferencing. The site represents an investment of INR 350 billion and is expected to create 21,000 jobs. Once the facility reaches its capacity of one million units per annum, it will be among the largest vehicle manufacturing sites globally.

Toshihiro Suzuki, Representative Director & President, Suzuki Motor Corporation, said, “It is a great honour for Suzuki group today as its most advanced car manufacturing facility at Kharkhoda, Haryana has been inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi and Sanae Takaichi. From current capacity of half a million units, the plant will be further scaled to one million units, making it one of the largest car plants in the world. It is a testament to the success of India-Japan partnership and ‘Make in India’ initiative. With favourable policy environment under PM Modi’s leadership, Suzuki is accelerating investments, employment, exports and technologies towards Viksit Bharat journey.”

“Over the years, India’s importance has grown significantly within the Suzuki Group. Suzuki’s first Battery Electric Vehicle, the e VITARA, is manufactured exclusively at Maruti Suzuki’s Gujarat plant, for exports to 100 countries globally. Thanks to exports of Made in India cars, Suzuki has become the largest car importer in Japan, one of the most demanding automobile markets. This shift is a strong reflection of how ‘Make in India, Make for the World’ is unfolding in practice, demonstrating growing global trust in India’s quality, capability, and advancement in manufacturing,” added Suzuki.

The Kharkhoda facility operates as a ‘Suzuki Smart Factory,’ utilising digital technologies to monitor operations and Industry 5.0 practices, such as the use of collaborative robots (COBOTS).

Interestingly, 100 percent of the facility’s electricity is sourced through renewable methods, including an installed solar capacity of 20 MWp, which is planned to reach 70 MWp by 2030. The site also includes a biogas plant and a Battery Energy Storage System.

The plant functions as a zero liquid discharge facility, with water requirements met through recycling and rainwater harvesting.

Furthermore, an in-plant railway siding will be established to manage vehicle transportation.

The company is also conducting community development projects in 10 nearby villages and continues to operate Japan-India Institutes for Manufacturing (JIMs) to develop a skilled workforce. Maruti Suzuki currently operates manufacturing plants in Gurugram, Manesar, Hansalpur, and now Kharkhoda, with a target capacity of 2.9 million units by the FY2026-27.

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Hindustan Zinc has expanded its Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) license to include Hindustan Zinc Die-Casting Alloy 5 (HZDA 5). The company now holds BIS certification for both HZDA 3 and HZDA 5, which are used in sectors including automotive, engineering and infrastructure.

The BIS certification confirms that products meet standards for quality, safety and reliability. This development is intended to provide customers with assurance regarding product consistency and performance.

Arun Misra, CEO & Whole Time Director, Hindustan Zinc, said, “The extension of our BIS license scope to include HZDA 5 is an important step in strengthening customer confidence in our certified product portfolio. For us, certification is not only about meeting standards, but also about assuring customers of dependable quality and long-term value. As industries increasingly look for high-performance and responsibly produced metals, Hindustan Zinc remains committed to delivering products that customers can trust.”

The company manages quality through processes including raw material sourcing, production, and testing. It uses systems such as the Laboratory Information Management System and Agile Quality Circle to monitor production. In addition to BIS, the company maintains certifications such as REACH and LBMA.

Hindustan Zinc produces zinc, lead, silver and alloys, including low-carbon offerings. The company also manages customer engagement through its digital platform, Vedanta Metal Bazaar.

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European auto major Stellantis has installed a blanking press at its Warren Stamping Plant in Michigan to increase in-house production capacity. This development supports the manufacturing of components for Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram vehicles in North America.

The Warren Stamping Plant and the Sterling Stamping Plant supply components – including hoods, doors and liftgates – to assembly plants in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. These operations contribute to the volume growth targets established in the FaSTLAne 2030 strategy.

Ed Daniels Jr., Vice-President of North America injection and stamping operations, Stellantis, said, “When people think about vehicle manufacturing, they usually picture the assembly line. But stamping is where that work begins. Sterling and Warren give our North America operations the scale, speed and flexibility needed to deliver precision parts on time, support key vehicle programs and help drive sustainable, profitable growth. As Stellantis executes its USD 13 billion U.S. investment plans, these plants and the people behind them are critical to strengthening our manufacturing foundation and keeping assembly operations moving.”

The new press at the Warren facility is expected to produce between 4.5 million and 6 million parts annually for the Ram 1500, Wrangler, Gladiator and Grand Cherokee.

Curtis Booth, Vice-President and Plant Manager, Warren Stamping Plant, Stellantis, added, “The new press has the capacity to produce between 4.5 million and 6 million parts annually for vehicles, including the Ram 1500 and three Jeep models – the Wrangler, Gladiator and Grand Cherokee. Together, the Hellcat line and the new blanking press give WSP the ability to both prepare and form critical vehicle components within a highly integrated manufacturing operation.”

Quality control is maintained using the Automated Body Inspection System, which validates geometry and precision during production.

Greg ‘Butch’ Bauer, Vice-President and plant manager, Sterling Stamping Plant, Stellantis, said, “Our workforce is what makes an operation like this possible. There’s a level of ownership and pride across every shift that ensures we’re delivering the same quality and performance at all times.”

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Chennai-headquartered two-wheeler and three-wheeler major TVS Motor Company has reached a new production milestone with the rollout of the one-millionth TVS iQube electric scooter from its manufacturing facility in Hosur.

This achievement, reached six years after the model's 2020 launch, highlights the adoption of electric two-wheelers in the Indian market.

The company said that the iQube community has achieved significant metrics since the model’s introduction, including covering 14.94 billion kilometres, 522,969 tonnes of CO2 saved, which translates to nearly plantation of 20.9 million trees.

The iQube portfolio has expanded since 2020 to include various battery capacities, range options and connectivity features. TVS Motor Co has supported this growth through a service and sales network consisting of more than 3,300 touchpoints across 3,000 cities.

Sudarshan Venu, Chairman, TVS Motor Company, said, “The rollout of one million TVS iQubes reflects the scale at which electric mobility is becoming part of everyday life in India. The milestone is built on years of investment in engineering, innovation and manufacturing capabilities that have enabled us to build world-class electric mobility solutions designed and manufactured in India for the world.”

The company credits this milestone to its focus on in-house R&D and manufacturing, noting that the iQube serves as a central element of its strategy to support India's transition to sustainable, self-reliant mobility.

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