In 1849, Walter Hunt twisted a piece of wire while thinking about debt: The tinkering helped create the modern safety pinWalter Hunt patented the safety pin in 1849. His design improved on earlier pins by adding a spring and catch. This made the sharp end safe...
18 May, 2026, 07.39 PM IST
Fastener traders want govt to roll back quality control order amid rising cost, supply disruptionsFastener traders are calling for the withdrawal of a new quality control order. They state the order is increasing costs, reducing supply, ...
10 May, 2026, 03.37 PM IST
A 1% problem that can derail India’s factory lines as tiny screws throw big tantrumsA recent analysis highlights that stringent regulations on fasteners, a seemingly minor expense, are leading to significant production hurd...
06 May, 2026, 12.31 PM IST
Higher EPS Pension: EPFO can’t use the excuse of employer’s deficient system of recordkeeping as a ground to deny higher pension to employees, rules Bombay HCBombay High Court ruled in favour of six employees seeking higher pensions. The court stated the Employee Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO...
23 Apr, 2026, 04.39 PM IST
Airline adding bunk beds for economy travelers but bans snacks, smells and cuddlingAir New Zealand is introducing Skynest sleep pods for economy class passengers on its longest routes, offering a novel solution for in-flig...
17 Apr, 2026, 10.24 AM IST
EU's proposed CBAM expansion may impact Indian exporters: GTRIThe European Union is set to broaden its Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, which could lead to a spike in carbon tax expenses for Indian ...
16 Apr, 2026, 04.41 PM IST
US stocks today: S&P, Nasdaq rise 1% as investors hold out hope for US-Iran resolutionUS stocks rose as investors weighed Middle East tensions and hopes of a potential resolution in the Iran conflict. Gains in tech stocks lif...
14 Apr, 2026, 01.43 AM IST
US stocks today: Dow falls over 300 points as failed US-Iran talks unsettle investorsWall Street slipped as failed US-Iran talks and a US naval blockade on Iranian ports revived geopolitical risks, denting market sentiment. ...
13 Apr, 2026, 08.17 PM IST
Amid Dhurandhar’s success, director Anurag Kashyap recalls how Ranveer Singh made a scene in Lootera realistic: ‘We had to take him to the hospital’Director Anurag Kashyap lauded Ranveer Singh's dedication, recalling how the actor endured intense physical pain during the filming of 'Loo...
10 Apr, 2026, 02.41 PM IST
$116 bn at risk: Why a fragile West Asia ceasefire may not ease pressure on India’s engineering exportsIndia's engineering exports face significant strain from the West Asia conflict, with a recent ceasefire offering limited relief. Disruptio...
10 Apr, 2026, 10.23 AM IST
Boeing eases latest 737 MAX headache - a shortage of nuts and boltsBoeing has secured new supplies of specialized fasteners for its 737 MAX jets, avoiding immediate production delays after a February fire a...
21 Apr, 2025, 04.00 PM IST
New quality control orders for steel parts may lead to factory shutdowns, job losses: GTRIIndia risks widespread factory shutdowns and job losses due to upcoming quality control orders (QCOs) on steel fastener imports. The QCOs, ...
12 Mar, 2025, 10.16 PM IST
BIS for fasteners: Flawed in its very nuts 'n' boltsThe Indian government's new mandate for BIS certification on fasteners, including nuts and bolts, is raising concerns. This policy may hind...
11 Sep, 2024, 10.48 PM IST
TVS Group auto parts maker sets up unit in Sri CitySundram Fasteners has invested Rs 100 crore in the facility, which exported its first order to Germany to a European manufacturer– supplyin...
29 Jan, 2020, 04.59 PM IST
- Fastener makers from Punjab plan to invest Rs 1,000 crore in Gujarat
Citing power shortages, rising land costs & unfavourable policies for them in Punjab, the state's fastener manufacturers are planning to se...
02 Sep, 2012, 12.43 PM IST
- Sundaram Fasteners to spend Rs 200 cr in FY12
Sundram Fasteners will make its biggest investment in 2011-12 in an attempt to target the wind energy and automotive segments with new prod...
18 Mar, 2011, 07.02 AM IST
- CRISIL downgrades Sundram Fasteners short-term debt to ‘P1’
CRISIL has downgraded the Rs 960 million short-term debt programme of Sundram Fasteners Ltd to ‘P1’ from ‘P1+’.
16 Dec, 2008, 10.09 AM IST