Articles by: Upendra Kasbekar

Sustainable Tire Protection: LANXESS Launches New Anti-Aging Agent as an Alternative for 6PPD

▪ CCPD – comparable aging protection with an improved environmental profile ▪ Innovative additive helps tire manufacturers stay ahead of regulatory trends ▪ EU REACH registration (Annex VII) completed   LANXESS has developed Vulkanox 4060, a new anti-aging agent for the tire industry. The innovative additive with the chemical name CCPD (N,N‘-Dicyclohexyl-p-phenylenediamine) was designed as an alternative to 6PPD – an anti-aging agent used in[Read More…]

by — September 28, 2026 — Uncategorized
CEAT Ambernath Drives OHT Exports

CEAT Ambernath Drives OHT Exports

CEAT’s Ambernath facility is evolving from an agriculture-focused plant into a broader export-oriented OHT manufacturing hub, with capacity set to rise from 105 to 160 tonnes per day, writes Upendra Kasbekar. When CEAT established its dedicated Ambernath manufacturing facility in 2018, the focus was largely on agricultural radial tyres. Since then, the plant has expanded into forestry, Very High Flexion[Read More…]

L&T Enters Electronics Manufacturing with Rs 5,000 crore Investment; Mobility to Lead Growth

The new Electronic Products & Systems business will focus on EV powertrains, ADAS, connected vehicles, robotics and strategic electronics, targeting a market opportunity of nearly $5 billion by 2031. Mumbai: Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has announced a major foray into electronics manufacturing by establishing a dedicated Electronic Products & Systems (EPS) business, backed by a planned investment of Rs 5,000[Read More…]

by — July 30, 2026 — News
SML Mahindra to Acquire Mahindra Truck & Bus Division, Unifying CV Business

SML Mahindra to Acquire Mahindra Truck & Bus Division, Unifying CV Business

The move will consolidate Mahindra Group’s truck and bus operations under a single entity, creating a wider commercial vehicle portfolio spanning light, intermediate and heavy trucks, along with buses. Mumbai: SML Mahindra Ltd. has approved the acquisition of Mahindra & Mahindra’s (M&M) Truck and Bus Division (MTBD) through a slump sale, marking a significant step in the Mahindra Group’s strategy[Read More…]