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Manufacturers’ Association (IMTMA) and is published in association with
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Newsletter - Issue 27, July 2026
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Raghu Vamsi Aerospace to Invest INR 600+ Cr in Telangana Superalloy Plant
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Raghu Vamsi Aerospace Group announced the establishment of a 50-acre integrated superalloy manufacturing facility in Telangana with a planned investment of over INR 600 crore. The facility will be among India’s few integrated manufacturing plants for high-quality nickel-based superalloys, combining state-of-the-art vacuum melting process, forging, heat treatment, vacuum casting, powder metallurgy, and other forming capabilities under one roof.
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Raptee.HV Brings India’s First HV-TEC Motorcycle ‘T30’ to Bengaluru
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Raptee.HV, a Chennai-based OEM behind India’s first motorcycle with Electric Car DNA, announced its expansion to Bengaluru, marking its first step beyond its home market. The move brings the company’s technology platform and customer-centric ownership experience to India’s technology capital, as Raptee.HV enters the next phase of its national growth journey.
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Bharat Forge, FLYING WHALES Sign MoU for Indigenous Heavy-Lift Airships
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Bharat Forge Ltd, through its Aerospace Division, has signed a MoU with FLYING WHALES, a French-Canadian global pioneer in heavy-lift airship technology, to jointly develop, manufacture, and field advanced airships for India’s defence and strategic operational requirements. The MoU was signed by Guru Biswal, CEO Aerospace, Bharat Forge Ltd, and Sébastien Bougon, President, FLYING WHALES.
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Skyroot Aerospace Makes History with First Successful Private Orbital Launch
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Skyroot Aerospace successfully launched its Vikram-I rocket from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre. The mission marks the first time an Indian space start-up has conducted an orbital rocket launch from Indian soil, achieving success on its very first attempt. The four-stage rocket comprising three solid stages and a liquid upper stage successfully delivered two satellites, SCOPE and Grahaa, into Low Earth Orbit.
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Sona Comstar, DENSO Form Two JVs for Next-Gen Powertrain Systems
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Sona BLW Precision Forgings Ltd signed definitive agreements with DENSO Corporation, Japan, to establish two joint ventures to develop, design, manufacture, and market advanced electric and hybrid powertrain systems across multiple vehicle segments. DENSO, a global leader in automotive technology, and Sona Comstar, India’s leading innovator in EV components, are joining forces. The partnership will be implemented through two strategic joint ventures.
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GS Caltex India Refreshes Kixx Identity to 'Lubricate the Future'
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GS Caltex India unveiled the refreshed global identity of its flagship lubricant brand, Kixx, in the Indian market, marking a significant milestone in the brand’s evolution following its 20-year global journey. The refreshed identity features a modernized Kixx logo and the new global brand slogan, ‘Lubricating the Future’, reflecting GS Caltex’s commitment to innovation, and performance.
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