CEAT Specialty conducts COVID vaccination drive for its customers, employees

CEAT’s supply chain team has worked tirelessly to ensure that tyres reach the customers in the shortest possible time. Mumbai: CEAT Specialty conducted a two day COVID-19 vaccination camp at its Ambernath plant to inoculate its employees and customers. The camp saw an enthusiastic participation and a total of 305 people were inoculated. Amit Tolani,… Continue reading CEAT Specialty conducts COVID vaccination drive for its customers, employees

Organisations align hiring to scale up for operational roles amid pandemic: Survey

As essential business activities were prioritised during the pandemic, organisations aligned their hiring to scale up for the operational roles. Notwithstanding the COVID-19 pandemic, organisations aligned their hiring to scale up for the operational roles, and sectors like healthcare, e-commerce and financial services led the recruitment activity in January-March 2021, a survey said on Thursday.… Continue reading Organisations align hiring to scale up for operational roles amid pandemic: Survey

Continental India launches initiative to boost women workforce participation

Through the women for manufacturing programme, the company aims to create a sustainable ecosystem of skilled women force, creating more opportunities within the industry. Mumbai: Technology company Continental India on Thursday said it has launched an initiative to boost women workforce participation in manufacturing, in association with Centrum Foundation through various skill development programmes. As… Continue reading Continental India launches initiative to boost women workforce participation

Italy aims to generate over 1 billion euro investments for gigafactory, sources say

Rome’s plan is to set up a large public-private partnership (PPP) scheme with a stake held by Stellantis even though other options are also being considered, one of the sources said. By Stephen Jewkes, Giuseppe Fonte and Giulio Piovaccari New Delhi: Italy aims to spur total investments of more than one billion euros ($1.22 billion)… Continue reading Italy aims to generate over 1 billion euro investments for gigafactory, sources say

Centre approves allotment of 5 MHz spectrum in 700 MHz frequency band to Railways

With this spectrum, the Railways has envisaged to provide LTE (Long Term Evolution) based Mobile Train Radio Communication on its route. The estimated investment in the project is more than Rs 25,000 crore. The project will be completed in the next 5 years. New Delhi : The Central government has approved the allotment of a… Continue reading Centre approves allotment of 5 MHz spectrum in 700 MHz frequency band to Railways

No V-shape recovery expected after second wave unlock, says FADA President

Vinkesh Gulati, President, FADA Q. What’s your thought on the ranking released by ETAuto, what does it say about the industry? The ETAuto ranking gives a birds-eye view of how Auto OEMs are performing on various parameters in a very simplified manner. It is actually an eye-opener for the industry. There has been regular discussion… Continue reading No V-shape recovery expected after second wave unlock, says FADA President

NHAI debars Lion Engineering Consultants from engagement in NHAI projects for 6 months

NHAI said it relies on the consultants for maintaining quality and supervision of the projects. New Delhi: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) on Wednesday said it has debarred Lion Engineering Consultants in association with Synergy Engineering Group from engagement in any NHAI project for six months. NHAI said the firm was engaged for… Continue reading NHAI debars Lion Engineering Consultants from engagement in NHAI projects for 6 months

U.S. files second labor complaint in Mexico under trade pact

Cardone Industries Inc, the Philadelphia-based parent company of Tridonex, said it would cooperate with a review but added “we believe the allegations are inaccurate.” By David Lawder and Daina Beth Solomon WASHINGTON: The United States asked Mexico on Wednesday to review whether workers at an auto parts factory were denied labor rights in the second… Continue reading U.S. files second labor complaint in Mexico under trade pact

India loses 5-7% of GDP due to corrosion: International Zinc Association

Continuous Galvanized Rebars are value-added rebars for higher life and low maintenance of infrastructure to provide significant cost savings compared to other corrosion resistant rebar systems. New Delhi: India loses around 5-7 per cent of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) every year due to corrosion, International Zinc Association (IZA) said on Wednesday. The association also… Continue reading India loses 5-7% of GDP due to corrosion: International Zinc Association

Audio Interview: The U.S. Automotive Industry Update – What You Need to Know

Detroit: GlobalAutoIndustry.com’s latest Audio Interview ‘The U.S. Automotive Industry Update: What You Need features Daron Gifford. Mr. Gifford is Partner, Strategy Consulting Services Leader, Automotive Industry Leader, and Commercial Due Diligence Services Leader for Plante Moran. Mr. Gifford is also one of the automotive industry’s leading experts. [embedded content]In the 13-minute Audio Interview, Mr. Gifford… Continue reading Audio Interview: The U.S. Automotive Industry Update – What You Need to Know