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JK Tyre launches India's largest tyre at IMME 2014

Standing at 12 feet high and weighing 3.7 tonnes, VEM 045 is specifically built for India's biggest rigid dump-truck having nominal payload capacity of 240 tonnes

BHEL commissions India's first phase shifting transformer in Telangana

This transformer will be utilised to control and improve the power flow between 400 kV & 220 kV network in either direction by providing phase shift as per the system requirement

ABB bags Rs 334 crore contracts in Bihar and West Bengal

The company to supply substations to boost supply of electricity in these two eastern states

AkzoNobel inks global supply pact with Daimler

The contract covers the supply and support of AkzoNobel's Sikkens brand to Daimler's dealership network including Mercedes-Benz, Smart, and Mercedes-Benz CV

Rane Holdings increases stake in SasMos

By raising its stake from 26% to 45% in SasMos, a supplier of wiring harness for defence and aerospace industries, Rane Holding expects to enhance its position in these two sectors

Jindal Steel abandons coal-to-liquid project in Odisha

The company was planning to set up a Rs 60,000 crore CTL plant to convert coal into petroleum products

Govt plans to import technology to boost investment in renewable energy

While about $ 6.1 billion has been invested in renewable energy in India, China has received investments worth about $ 56.3 billion during the year 2013-14

Alstom T&D bags Rs 56 cr contract from Ceylon Electricity Board

With this deal, Alstom will introduce the first energy management system to Sri Lankan national grid

Japan's Nihon Nohyaku acquires 74% stake in Hyderabad Chemical

Hyderabad Chemical, the manufacturer of pesticides, is a part of Shroff Group of Companies

Gamesa expands nacelle facility for wind turbines in Chennai

The expanded nacelle facility will pave the way for introduction of the G114-2.0 MW turbine into the market over the course of 2015 to meet the growing demand from the wind energy sector

Amtek Auto to acquire three component makers in Europe and SE Asia

The acquiring companies have six state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities across Europe and South East Asia, which have a combined sale in excess of Rs 2000 crores

E&P companies spend $7-bn in next gen oil & gas technologies

North America's booming oil and gas market was the runaway leader, driven by unmet needs in tight oil/shale gas and heavy oil, according to Lux Research

Optimum agrochemicals usage key to raise India's food yield: Rajesh Aggarwal

If India wants to keep food security intact in the next two decades, promoting optimum use of crop protection solutions is of utmost importance

Astral Poly Technik buy 76% stake in adhesive maker Resinova for Rs 213 cr

The acquisition of Resinova will synergise with Astral's existing pipes and fittings businesses by deepening and widening its product offerings

VA Tech Wabag bags Rs 100-cr sewage treatment order in Philippines

Wabag has already executed three projects in Philippines at Bagbag, Tatalon and Don Imelda and is currently executing two large projects at Illugin and Putatan

Volkswagen opens competency centre in Pune

The centre will cater to the global operations of all the brands of Volkswagen Group

Govt to frame National Food Processing Policy

The policy to become a mechanism for development of entire food processing sector in India

Govt abolishes licensing for ammonium nitrate fuel oil

Removal of licensing requirements is expected to help mine owners, who had to obtain multiple licences for making ANFO, used for blasting purpose in mines

Apar Industries to set up specialty oils plant in UAE

The plant will have facilities to store, blend and process a wide range of speciality oils and lubricants for the power, cosmetics, industrial and automotive verticals

Toray to supply carbon fibre for Boeing 777X aircraft

Japanese company's carbon fibre Torayca prepreg will be used in the making of main wings of the 777X aircraft, which is currently being developed by Boeing as a successor to the existing 777