9OCTOBER 2026Tamil Nadu's wind energy production is gaining another major capacity boost as Suzlon Group plans to invest Rs 200 crore in a new wind-turbine blade facility in southern Tamil Nadu. The plant, planned on a 40-acre site near Tuticorin, is expected to have nearly 1 GW of annual blade-production capacity and create around 2,000 direct and indirect jobs.It will manufacture blades for Suzlon's 5 MW S175 turbine and is targeted to become operational by early 2027. The investment is significant beyond the headline value because it comes as Tamil Nadu continues to add wind capacity while turbine manufacturers move towards larger machines and more specialized components. Dixon-Gemtek JV puts India firmly on the optical module map for high-speed data centers and AI networks. Dixon Technologies signed a joint venture agreement with Taiwan-based Gemtek Technology to manufacture optical connectivity products right here in India.The partnership brings Dixon's large-scale manufacturing strength together with Gemtek's deep expertise in high-speed optical modules. The new company will produce Optical Transceiver-SFP and BOSA products that power artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and hyperscale data centers. Yokohama India has introduced the GEOLANDAR A/T with white-letter styling, giving SUV and utility vehicle owners a new way to bring their vehicle's exterior in line with an active, adventure-driven motoring lifestyle. The Made-in-India 15-inch GEOLANDAR A/T is now available in the Indian market with the white-letter design (Outline White Letter), pairing its established all-terrain-inspired look with a bolder, more expressive sidewall.For many SUV owners, the vehicle is as much a statement of intent as a mode of transport - built for weekend trail runs, road trips and life beyond the city. The white lettering plays into that spirit, creating sharp contrast against the sidewall and turning the tyre into a visible part of the vehicle's overall styling, rather than a purely functional component. Volkswagen India is preparing for a major strategy overhaul after moving closer to a proposed joint venture with the JSW Group. The new plan will cover parts sourcing, vehicle production, new launches and dealer network expansion. Skoda Auto acting CEO Holger Peters shared the plans during a virtual town hall with employees of Skoda Auto Volkswagen India (SAVWIPL) in September.Peters said the company is approaching the Indian market with renewed confidence and greater focus. He also said the proposed partnership with JSW could help increase investment, scale and competitiveness at a faster pace. The companies are targeting completion of the joint venture before mid-2027. Indian cotton value chain reforms are gaining a stronger manufacturing focus as the Ministry of Textiles puts productivity, quality, traceability and raw-material availability at the center of its latest interventions.Ahead of World Cotton Day, the ministry highlighted Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) reforms covering digital procurement, quality assessment and traceability on October 6. The first meeting of the Development Council for Textile Industry (DCTI) called for a coordinated approach across fiber, yarn, fabric, processing and apparel. DIXON-GEMTEK JV PUTS INDIA ON THE OPTICAL MODULE MAPYOKOHAMA INDIA LOCALIZES GEOLANDAR A/T WITH WHITE-LETTER STYLING VOLKSWAGEN INDIA BETS BIG ON JSW WITH NEW EV STRATEGYINDIAN COTTON: DCTI AND RS 5,659CR VALUE CHAIN PUSHSUZLON'S RS 200 CRORE PLANT: TAMIL NADU'S WIND PUSH
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