Indian Railways has wrapped its Mozambique locomotive order with the final batch arriving: two 3,300 HP diesel-electric units built at Banaras Locomotive Works. The completion marks a 10-locomotive export and highlights the “Make in India, Make for the World” push, positioning Indian manufacturing as increasingly capable in global rail tech. The locomotives are built for comfort and efficiency.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will visit India from April 19 to 21, with shipbuilding—especially LNG tankers—at the center of talks under Make in India. The effort focuses on technology transfer and scaling up production, while collaboration may also expand into semiconductors, civil nuclear energy, and defense manufacturing to deepen the countries’ strategic partnership.
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Eveready Industries India has inaugurated India’s only operating alkaline battery facility in Jammu’s Samba, backed by an investment of about INR 200 crore. The plant is designed for peak output of around 360 million alkaline batteries annually, aims to cut import dependence, and plans over 500 direct and indirect jobs. It also features 1 MW rooftop solar, rainwater harvesting, and a zero-discharge design.
Maruti Suzuki’s first EV will rely on an imported BYD Blade battery pack, a clear break from localisation goals. The automaker cites safety, performance, speed of development, and regulatory complexity as key drivers. The decision underlines how technology readiness, geopolitics, and cost pressures are reshaping India’s EV race and supplier strategies.
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