Xiaomi Supplier Opens 1st India Manufacturing Plant in Noida – Make in India
The local manufacturing plant is ready and will be in production within the third quarter of this year and aims to generate 6,000 jobs in three years, Xiaomi said.
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TCS to Implement RBI’s Information and Management System for 310 Crore
The RBI had invited of expression of interest (EOI) in July 2018 for identification of solution provider for implementation of CIMS by overhauling the data warehouse (DW) of the apex bank.
Govt Pursuing Efforts to Set Up Second Airport in Major Cities
Airports Authority of India (AAI) Chairman Guruprasad Mohapatra said second aerodromes are required in major Indian cities, considering the way the aviation sector is growing.
N-zone: Fuelling Change at Kudankulam Nuclear Plant
If things pan out as planned, the units will be operating on the advanced fuel variant from 2021, reliable sources in Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) told Express. The new nuclear fuel is called TVS-2M, developed by Russia’s TVEL Fuel Company, a subsidiary of Rosatom State Atomic Energy Corporation, which happens to be the technical consultant and main equipment supplier for the KKNPP.
Solar Power Helps OFB Cut Electricity Cost by Around 70 per cent in 3 Years
The Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) cut its cost of electricity consumption from Rs 463.22 lakh during 2015-16 to Rs 163.78 lakh during 2018-19, using solar power generated from grid-connected PV projects installed at its various units.
Mahindra’s New Electric Vehicle Plant in Chakan Goes on Stream
Mahindra & Mahindra, which is bullish on growth at its electric mobility arm, Mahindra Electric, and is also readying to launch its eKUV100 SUV in early 2020, has broken ground on a new EV powertrain plant in Chakan.
MSME Park to be Built in Aligarh’s Defense Corridor
A total 47 hectares of land has been taken under acquisition near Khair road in Andala Village of Aligarh district of Uttar Pradesh for the defence industrial corridor. Of which, 10% will be dedicated for the establishment of MSME park.
Arunachal to Expedite Greenfield Airport Project at Hollongi
The decades-old dream of having an airport in the State capital could be realized through a consistent effort by Khandu and his Team Arunachal members who significantly reduced the relief and rehabilitation cost and also finalised the permanent site and convinced the Centre for sanctioning the dream project.
Delhi’s Second Airport Likely to Begin Operations by June End: Report
Reducing the load at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport, Hindon will serve as the ‘second’ airport. The airforce station is located close to Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh.
Yamaha Opens First India Unit to Make Musical Instruments in Chennai- Make In India
The first phase involved an investment of ₹380 crore. It is currently producing portable keyboards. This would be followed by acoustic guitars and pro-audio speakers.