In the latest example of a commitment to the ‘Make in India’ initiative, Aequs Automotive, headquartered in Bangalore, announced the inauguration of its new 100% export-oriented automotive manufacturing facility in Belagavi. Located in the state of Karnataka, Belagavi is India’s first precision engineering special economic zone. The 27,000 square feet...
Google, Amazon Expect to Spike Sales in India
Internet Multinational Companies are growing fast in India. Last month, Google announced the setting up of its largest campus outside the U.S., in Hyderabad, India. The 2 million square feet facility — the first company owned premises in Asia — is expected to house 13,000 employees when it’s ready in...
Indian Institute of Science Cultures Cardiac Cells from Stem Cells
Speaking on Stem Cell Awareness Day, lead researcher, Polani B. Seshagiri said that researchers at the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, have cultivated cardiac cells from stem cells, and that the cardiac cells so developed exhibited properties and functions identical to the original cardiac cell. Nazeer Ahmed, deputy drug controller...
Stratasys Ltd., Sets Up India Operations
Minnesota-based Stratasys, the manufacturer of 3D printers and 3D production systems for office-based rapid prototyping and direct digital manufacturing solutions, is setting up shop in India. The company inaugurated its first 3D Printing Experience Centre in Bangalore, where its range of professional 3D printers have been displayed. Since the past...
Avaya’s Largest Global R&D Center Located in India
ContactCenterWorld reports that Avaya has introduced a new, open software-defined networking architecture that can help the India’s government deliver on its digital inclusion vision. Avaya CEO Kevin Kennedy says that FY15 will be an important year for the company's growth in India and he expects a double-digit growth. India is...
VMWare India Engineering Center to Hire an Additional 500 staff
California-headquartered company VMWare that has already invested $120 million in an R&D facility in Bangalore, India, said that it would be hiring 500 people more to bring its total number of employees to 3,800 says Bangalorebest.com. Pat Gelsinger, chief executive officer of VMWare said, “Today, India represents a substantial element...