Author: Nilanjan Mitra

Industrial waste management is a major challenge as well as an emerging area of opportunities considering the huge volume of industrial waste generated during the manufacturing process. Milind Soni with his company Maa Alpa Metal and Alloys is addressing this issue, helping industries become environment-friendly and cost-efficient. With the manifold increase in industrial output in the last few decades, the problem to deal with industrial wastes has become a new concern for the industries and also for the governments. Industrial recycling came to the forefront with companies committed to the cause of effective and eco-friendly disposal of industrial wastes. With industrial…

Securing a safe and ensured career prospect has been the prime concern for the new age professionals. More so for the female workforce that tends to relish the dividends of higher education and smart jobs. But it would be erroneous to make a blanket generalization and undermine the fresh talents that choose to tread in the less travelled path. Samidha Pathak is one such refreshing exception. After completing Bachelor in Civil Engineering from Yeshwantrao Chavan College of Engineering and a Masters from Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur Samidha Pathak is presently working in the Research & Development Department for Nuvoco…

Raj Electromotives, the initiative by the World’s Youngest Founder of Automotive OEM Raj Mehta started with providing conversion kits for converting bicycles to Electric bicycles. Greta electric scooters, by Raj Electromotives, have bagged approval from International Centre for Automotive Technology. Raj Electromotive is in the process of expanding its manufacturing facility in Ahmedabad, expected to create many new employment opportunities in the growing eMobility sector. Managing his business on one side, Raj has also entered the final year of his education in BE. The history of innovation is essentially a story of a young mind, irrespective of biological age; it chooses…

“Knowledge and passion are the genders neutralizing factor”, believes Womanufacturer Pushpa Mishra, a Controller in SAP at Tempsens Instruments who have found success by dedicated learning from the opportunities. A Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Communication from Pacific Institute of Technology, Udaipur, Pushpa Mishra is working as Controller in SAP Implementation Department with Tempsens Instruments (I) Pvt Ltd, Udaipur. Tempsens is a manufacturer of temperature sensors, cables, connectors and associated instrumentation serving to global clients. In 2019 Pushpa joined Tempsens as a Business Development Executive, and after working for one and half years the company offered her the role…

Founded by Late Vilasrao Salunkhe in the early sixties; Accurate Gauging and Instruments has been a pioneer in the industrial metrology solutions for various industries for over six decades. Its the first Indian company in the private sector to manufacture plug gauges. Vikram Vilasrao Salunkhe the second-generation entrepreneur and Managing Director of Accurate Gauging and Instruments believe that Indian metrology solutions have an edge over Chinese products in terms of quality and potential in the global market. Many Indian companies laid the foundation of ‘Make in India’ in their motto and practice decades before this flagship programme of the Government became…

Shri Rampratap Zanvar, the Founder of Zanvar Group of Industries, passed away on Monday evening at Kolhapur, Maharashtra. For the last fifteen days, he was admitted to a private hospital in Kolhapur. His condition deteriorated on Monday following which he departed for the heavenly abode. He was 87, and the cremation took place on Monday evening. A visionary entrepreneur with a conviction to values, Rampratap Zanvar established Zanvar Group in 1982. Hard work, perseverance and an indomitable spirit were the cornerstones by which he led the Group to become one of the leading names in the foundry segment.  Hailing from…

Sachin Shigwan is relentlessly working for the adoption of Solar power in social and commercial segments With indigenously developed products like On-Grid and Off-Grid Rooftop Solar PV System, GIIPL applies social engineering for the progress of the community GIIPL‘s objective is to make rural areas self-reliant by empowering the underprivileged through training Sustainable technology has not yet become mainstream so far the industrial and civic society in India is concerned. It still continues to be treated as a niche segment though some of the major corporate and industrial players are actually working towards the objectives of a greener future. But…

AARAN 1 Engineering based in Hyderabad, is a premier manufacturer of engine components and complex machined parts.  Managing Director Gavin Price sees the expansion of the aerospace sector in India after a pandemic slowdown.  With certificates of approval from Rolls Royce and Rafael, and Quality Approvals for precision machined components, the company is preparing to serve more diversified sectors. Manufacturing of engine and complex machine components for the aerospace industry calls for certain merits like a kin understanding of technology-driven production, a skilled workforce dedicated to specialized techniques, and a knack for innovation and entrepreneurial acumen.  AARAN 1 Engineering, based in…

Amit Waikar, Managing Director of Döhler ASEAN was one of the youngest winners of Pravasi Bharatiya Samman for his outstanding achievements in business and cosmopolitan initiatives. China’s focus on creating facilitating infrastructure funded by Government even from the 80s has led to growth in FDI and industries India holds huge scope in developing its flavours and fragrances industry  Amit Waikar represents a generation of a self-driven spirited individual who went on to make a mark in the high echelons of the Indian corporate world with a value that is fundamentally Indian yet cosmopolitan. Presently the Managing Director – ASEAN at…

The solar energy space in India has been explored by several startups with an entrepreneurial and innovative spirit. Both in terms of manufacturing and marketing of solar products, these startups are applying a fresh approach to push the cause of sustainable energy in domestic, social and industrial sectors. Young entrepreneurs Amod and Amol are making a definite mark in the growing renewable sector in India with his Loom Solar, making solar power affordable for Indian homes. Loom Solar is manufacturing solar panels and products for residential installation at an affordable cost in India. Co-founder Amod Anand feels that not standalone…