India Yamaha Motor (IYM) Pvt Ltd has achieved a significant milestone in its manufacturing journey with the completion of 10 years of operations at its Chennai Factory. Reinforcing its role as a critical production base for both domestic and global markets, the company also celebrated the roll-out of its five millionth two-wheeler from this state-of-the-art facility—an Aerox 155 Version S that marked the milestone.
 Over the past decade, the Chennai plant has become a cornerstone of Yamaha’s global operations to serve both Indian customers and export markets. It currently manufactures Yamaha’s hybrid scooter range including the RayZR 125 Fi and Fascino 125 Fi, along with the performance-oriented Aerox 155 Version S. From an export standpoint, the facility also produces the FZ series, the Saluto range, and the Alpha scooter—reinforcing the factory’s role in delivering Yamaha's trusted quality to diverse global markets. More than 30% of the factory’s total output is exported, reflecting its manufacturing strength and global relevance.
Speaking on the occasion, Itaru Otani, Chairman, Yamaha Motor India Group of Companies, said, “The Chennai factory holds strategic importance in Yamaha’s global manufacturing network. It exemplifies our unwavering focus on people, processes, and products—driven by skilled employees, synchronized operations, and a strong commitment to global quality standards. As one of Yamaha’s most modern manufacturing facilities worldwide, it has supported India’s mobility aspirations while reinforcing its role as a trusted exporter to global markets. As we celebrate the roll-out of the 5 millionth two-wheeler, I extend my deepest appreciation to our dedicated employees, vendor partners and passionate customers who have made this journey possible. We will continue to progress, and Chennai factory will keep playing a major role in addressing the evolving customer demands in Indian and overseas markets.”
Spread across 177 acres, the Chennai factory operates with a unique integrated model—109 acres dedicated to IYM and 68 acres to co-located vendor partners—enabling seamless synchronization under a unified ‘One Factory’ concept. This approach has enhanced manufacturing efficiency, speed, and supply chain integration, making the facility one of Yamaha’s most advanced in the world.
Over the last decade, the Chennai manufacturing facility has been consistently upgraded to support Yamaha's evolving premium product strategy—producing high value-added motorcycles and scooters with small to midrange engine displacements. With India’s stringent emission regulations, Yamaha Motor Company Ltd. identified an opportunity to position this plant as a global export hub, delivering products that meet the highest standards of performance and compliance. Today, the factory supports Yamaha’s portfolio across segments—ranging from premium models for Indian customers to those tailored for markets in Europe, Latin America, ASEAN, and beyond. With its focus on quality, digital systems, and sustainable technologies, the facility is well-prepared for the future of smart and eco-friendly manufacturing.
Demonstrating Yamaha’s long-standing commitment to sustainability, the plant houses an installed solar power capacity of 4450 kW, significantly reducing its carbon footprint and supporting green manufacturing practices. The facility incorporates state-of-the-art infrastructure and advanced technologies for zero-water discharge and recycle/reuse of wastewater. It is also designed for maximum use of sunlight, and the buildings are compatible with solar power system installation. All common utilities are centrally located to minimize distribution loss and ensure centralized management, making it a model of sustainable industrial planning.
As Yamaha celebrates this dual milestone, the Chennai plant stands as a testament to the brand’s long-term commitment to make-in-India as a strong manufacturing and development hub of world-class two-wheelers. This achievement marks a significant step forward in strengthening Yamaha’s motorcycle business in Indian market with the unwavering support and loyal partnership of our enthusiastic customers who continue to inspire us at every step to push the limits of innovation and performance offering unique and enriching experiences worldwide.

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Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, has achieved another milestone with the grant of its first product development patent for a lead- and tin-free bismuth-aluminium alloy. This innovation offers a sustainable, high-machinability solution designed to address the global phaseout of hazardous elements like lead and tin in industrial applications.

The alloy, developed by Vedanta Aluminium’s in-house R&D team, replaces lead and tin with bismuth. The company states that the alloy meets global environmental standards while delivering machinability and mechanical strength.

The alloy is engineered for components across the automotive, electronics and textile sectors where machining operations are central to production. Applications include automotive parts such as hydraulic manifolds and drive shafts and electronic components like mobile phone housings.

The innovation was driven by customer demand for sustainable alternatives to traditional machinable alloys (like AA6262 and AA6020) that contain restricted elements. These alloys are currently under regulatory scrutiny.

Lab trials of the new alloy demonstrated performance metrics compared to conventional grades:

• Strength and Durability: 8 percent higher tensile strength, 21 percent higher yield strength and 17 percent greater hardness.
• Machinability: Smaller, easily breakable chip formation enhances cutting efficiency and reduces operational time.
• Tool Life and Surface Finish: Up to 30 percent smoother surface finish and extended tool lifespan.

Rajiv Kumar, CEO, Vedanta Aluminium, said, “Innovation and sustainability are at the heart of Vedanta Aluminium’s R&D efforts, driving us to create solutions that advance our environmental goals while delivering world-class breakthrough products. This patent validates our efforts at pushing the boundaries of material science, while embedding sustainability into every stage of our value chain. The bismuth-aluminium alloy represents the future of responsible manufacturing.”

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Mumbai-headquartered engineering major Greaves Cotton has reported its financial results for Q2 FY2026 with revenue of INR 8.15 billion, up 16 percent YoY, as compared to INR 7.05 billion last year.

The profit after tax grew by 140 percent YoY to INR 6.32 million, as against a loss of INR 14.33 million, showing improved profitability across its businesses.

The company reported that its Engineering Business grew 31 percent YoY in Q2 FY2026 and 30 percent YoY in H1 FY2026.  The Automotive business grew by 48 percent YoY, driven by demand for Euro V+ compliant diesel engines from its European automotive OEM partnership.

Parag Satpute, MD and Group CEO, Greaves Cotton, said, “Greaves Cotton’s performance in Q2 FY2026 reflects the continued strength, agility and resilience of our business portfolio. Our core Engineering business has achieved strong growth. This has been driven by our customer-centric approach of developing products in close partnership with our customers, improved profitability, & is supported by efficiency enhancements that have strengthened our margins. We remain steadfast in our focus on disciplined execution, operational excellence and prudent capital allocation to drive sustainable value creation. Greaves continues to make a meaningful impact across Genset Solutions, Automotive and Industrial sectors through its diverse engineering portfolio, positioning us as a reliable partner in the application engineering space.”

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Hyundai Motor Group and Nvidia are deepening their collaboration to accelerate innovation in autonomous vehicles (AVs), smart factories and robotics with a new AI factory, powered by Nvidia Blackwell AI infrastructure. This partnership shifts focus from strategic software adoption to the co-development of core physical AI technologies.

The two companies plan to enable integrated AI model training, validation and deployment using 50,000 Nvidia Blackwell GPUs. In support of the Korean government’s initiative to build a national physical AI cluster, the collaboration involves an approximately USD 3 billion investment to advance the physical AI landscape in Korea. Key efforts include establishing Hyundai Motor Group’s Physical AI Application Center, the Nvidia AI Technology Center and physical AI data centres in the region.

A Memorandum of Understanding was signed on 31^st October between the Ministry of Science and ICT of the Republic of Korea, Hyundai Motor Group and Nvidia to formalise this collaboration.

Bae Kyung-hoon, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Science and ICT of the Republic of Korea, said, "For Korea to leap forward as a leading nation in AI, the advancement of physical AI is essential – a key initiative championed by the Ministry of Science and ICT. This inaugural step in public-private collaboration to foster physical AI is therefore incredibly significant. Korea has a strong foundation in manufacturing. By combining Korea's rich manufacturing data with Nvidia’s cutting-edge AI infrastructure, we expect to build a Win-Win model through collaboration with domestic companies, thereby accelerating innovative AI transformation (AX) in manufacturing across industries."

Euisun Chung, Executive Chair, Hyundai Motor Group, said, “As we enter a new era of AI-powered mobility and smart factory, deepening our collaboration with Nvidia marks a pivotal step forward. Together, we are not only building advanced technologies but also laying the foundation for a robust AI ecosystem in Korea – one that fosters innovation, nurtures talent and positions us at the forefront of global AI leadership.”

Jensen Huang, Founder and CEO, Nvidia, said, "AI will revolutionise every facet of every industry. In transportation alone – from vehicle design and manufacturing to robotics and autonomous driving — Nvidia’s AI and computing platforms are transforming how the world moves. Together with Hyundai Motor Group — Korea’s industrial powerhouse and one of the world’s top mobility solutions providers— we’re building intelligent cars and factories that will shape the future of the multitrillion-dollar mobility industry."

Hyundai Motor Group will use the Nvidia Blackwell-based AI factory to deploy infrastructure that powers innovation across in-vehicle AI, autonomous driving, factory automation and robotics. The group is leveraging three Nvidia AI compute platforms:

• Nvidia DGX platform for large-scale AI model training.
• Nvidia Omniverse and Nvidia Cosmos for creating digital twins of manufacturing environments and testing AV software.
• Nvidia Drive AGX Thor as the AI compute for real-time intelligence in vehicles and robots.

The company will use the Omniverse Enterprise platform to develop factory digital twins to accelerate robot integration, optimise production and enable predictive maintenance. Inside vehicles, Nvidia DRIVE AGX Thor will provide compute power for advanced driver-assistance, next-generation safety features and in-vehicle AI experiences.

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American automaker Ford has confirmed plans to manufacture next-generation engines at its Chennai plant in India. This decision builds on a letter of intent signed in September 2024 and was formalised with the Government of Tamil Nadu through a memorandum of understanding (MoU). The plan complements Ford’s existing engine manufacturing operations in India, which also produces and exports engines.

The Chennai plant is set to have a planned capacity of 235,000 engines annually, with production expected to begin in 2029. The project is expected to create more than 600 jobs, plus indirect jobs across the industry, with an initial expected investment of INR  32.5 billion. Site preparation and investment will commence later this year.

Jeff Marentic, President – International Markets Group, Ford Motor Company, said, “We are pleased to advance our plans and confirm the Chennai plant’s vital role in Ford’s manufacturing network. We are thankful to the government of Tamil Nadu for its continued support as we advance these plans. This decision reinforces our commitment to leveraging India's manufacturing prowess for future products.”

Dr. TRB Rajaa, Honourable Industries Minister, Government of Tamil Nadu, said: “Ford’s decision to commence manufacturing in Chennai will further energize the resurgent automotive sector of Tamil Nadu and speaks volumes about the State's robust manufacturing ecosystem, highly skilled workforce, and excellent investor facilitation under the leadership of our Hon'ble Chief Minister, Thiru. M. K. Stalin. This is not just the start of manufacturing at the existing Ford facility, it is the State taking yet another step towards the future of the automotive industry with the production of next-gen engines. We remain committed to supporting Ford's operations here.”

The engine lineup planned will feature technology, with specific details about the engine type and export markets to be shared closer to the start of production. Ford currently employs approximately 12,000 individuals in its Global Business Operations in Tamil Nadu.

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