Nestle India builds safer AI-led supply chains | Foxconn to invest ₹15K cr in TN | Himadri eyes growth via battery materials, speciality chemicals
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ETManufacturing Newsletter | Tuesday, October 14, 2025

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How Nestle India is building safer, smarter supply chains with AI, data and driver care
In an exclusive interview with ETManufacturing, Nestl India's Head of Supply Chain, Varun Gupta, explains how the company is redefining road safety as a core business value rather than a compliance requirement. By leveraging AI-enabled dashcams, GPS tracking, and real-time analytics, Nestl has ...  read more...
Foxconn commits ₹15,000 crore investment in Tamil Nadu
The new investment will help create 14,000 jobs in the state, said Industries Minister TRB Rajaa on X.  read more...
Himadri bets on battery materials and speciality chemicals to drive next growth phase
In an exclusive conversation with ET Manufacturing, Anurag Choudhary, CMD & CEO, Himadri Speciality Chemical, discusses how innovative battery materials and strategic diversification bets are putting India at the forefront of the global e-mobility revolution.  read more...
Suunil Dabral appointed Senior Vice President and Regional Head Asia-Pacific, Korber Supply Chain
The move complements Suunil's more than a decade-long track record in the Indian supply chain industry and strategic market development.  read more...
Smartphones may contribute over ₹3 lakh cr in taxes during PLI years
At the start of the smartphone PLI scheme in April 2020, GST on mobile phones was increased to 18% from 12%. During the FY21-FY25 period of the scheme, the industry has contributed over an estimated ₹2.45 lakh crore of GST, of which around ₹81,800 crore is an incremental GST contribution.  read more...
Russia suspected in JLR cyber attack
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Beer industry flags 13-crore shortage of 500 ml cans, urges import relaxations
The beer industry in India faces a 12-13 crore unit deficit in 500 ml cans, risking ₹1,300 crore in government revenue. Suppliers cannot meet demand due to new BIS certification requirements, prompting the Brewers Association to seek a delay in regulations to avoid supply disruptions.  read more...
Steel demand poised to rise 9% in 2025 and 2026
This surge is fueled by all sectors using steel. Globally, demand is expected to be flat this year. However, India's production is already growing.  read more...
ACME to set up 1.2 MT per year sponge iron plant using green hydrogen
The company has already secured a significant off-take agreement. Further customer discussions are underway for the remaining output.  read more...
Nupur Extrusion to inaugurate manufacturing facility in Haryana next month
Developed with an investment of ₹20-25 crore, the facility is designed to manufacture 5,000 to 6,000 tonnes of extrusion products annually starting from the next financial year, the company said in a statement.  read more...
NCLT okays Allcargo's restructuring plan to split domestic, international operations
Under the scheme, Allcargo's international supply chain arm will demerge into Allcargo Global, while domestic logistics units will consolidate under Allcargo Logistics.  read more...
Tata AutoComp to showcase rail propulsion and lightweight solutions at IREE 2025
The company sees these solutions as key to improving passenger comfort, reducing maintenance needs, and enhancing energy efficiency.  read more...
India-EU FTA talks make headway amid steel, auto differences
The EU seeks lower duties on automobiles, medical devices, wines, spirits, meat and poultry, and calls for a stronger IP regime. India, on the other hand, wants easier access for its exports such as ready-made garments, pharmaceuticals, steel, petroleum products and electrical machinery.  read more...
L&T wins large grid infrastructure orders in Middle East
The contracts include the construction of a 400kV UAE-Oman substation and multiple substation projects across the region.  read more...
Samsung expects best profit since 2022, as AI boom squeezes commodity chip supply
The world's leading memory chipmaker estimated an operating profit of 12.1 trillion won ($8.5 billion) for the July-September period, up 32% from a year earlier and well above a 10.1 trillion won LSEG SmartEstimate. That would mark its best quarterly profit in 13 quarters.  read more...
In rare move, Dutch government takes control of China-owned chipmaker Nexperia
The Dutch government will not take ownership of Nexperia, but it will now have the power to reverse or block management decisions it considers harmful. The company's regular production is continuing.  read more...
Contract handset makers may lose out on incentives for outsourcing
However, if production has increased from the existing capacity after outsourcing, benefits will be given to firms if they meet the targets.  read more...
Hitachi deepens Google Cloud alliance to deploy AI in energy, rail and manufacturing
The initiative seeks to bring AI directly to frontline operations using Google Cloud's Gemini and Gemini Enterprise technologies.  read more...
Honeywell expects record business jet deliveries over next decade
Honeywell forecasts a record 8,500 new business jet deliveries worth $283 billion over the next decade, signaling sustained demand for private air travel.  read more...
Supply chain woes may cost global airlines over $11 billion in 2025: IATA
These bottlenecks are forcing airlines to keep older, less efficient planes in service, significantly increasing operational costs for fuel, maintenance, and leasing.  read more...
DRL, Zydus recall drugs in US over manufacturing issues: USFDA
Dr Reddy's is recalling muscle relaxant injections over stability testing failures, while Zydus Lifesciences is recalling antiviral medication for failing impurity specifications. Both recalls are classified as Class II by the USFDA.  read more...
Beer industry seeks import relaxation due to can shortage
This scarcity, exacerbated by upcoming BIS certification, threatens to impact growth and government revenue. Key domestic suppliers have reached capacity, prompting the industry to seek short-term regulatory relaxation for overseas supplies.  read more...
India to remain key global wind power export hub through 2030
For the first time, large-scale supply contracts have been awarded to Chinese manufacturers in India and several other countries.  read more...
India unveils $77 billion hydro plan as China builds upstream dam
The Brahmaputra River, which rises in Tibet, China, and flows through India and Bangladesh, holds significant hydro potential in its Indian stretch, particularly in Arunachal Pradesh on the China border. Â