Bondada E&E Opens First NABL Photometry Lab in AP & Telangana

29 Nov 2025 CW Team

The accredited laboratory is equipped to provide reliable, standards-compliant validation, reducing reliance on out-of-state facilities and supporting quicker product development cycles. The company noted that the milestone aligns with its broader objective of strengthening quality infrastructure and expanding its technology-driven services in the lighting compliance space.

“Achieving NABL accreditation for our Lighting Laboratory is a proud moment for the entire Bondada Group. This recognition underscores our long-standing commitment to reliable, high-precision engineering and reflects the trust our customers place in us. By becoming the first NABL-accredited photometry laboratory in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, we are not only strengthening the regional testing ecosystem but also enabling faster innovation cycles for the Indian lighting industry. This milestone aligns with our broader vision of building world-class infrastructure and expanding our capabilities in high-growth sectors. We will continue to invest in advanced technologies, quality excellence, and talent development to serve our customers with solutions that lead the market and meet international standards.”

“The NABL accreditation is a testament to the capability and rigor of our laboratory, our processes, and our people. Our Photometry Lab is equipped with state-of-the-art technology, competent professionals, and a robust quality system to ensure accurate and globally benchmarked testing outcomes. This recognition will directly empower manufacturers and developers across the region, who will now have access to reliable product validation closer to their operations. We see this as the beginning of a strengthened quality infrastructure ecosystem that supports innovation, reduces lead time and cost for our clients, and contributes to a more sustainable and future-ready lighting industry. We remain committed to continuously elevating our capabilities and supporting the country’s vision for engineering excellence.""

Bondada Group stated that it will continue expanding its laboratory capabilities and quality systems with a focus on customer-centric services, sustainability, and faster product compliance to support India’s broader industrial advancement.

Bondada E&E Private Limited, a subsidiary of Bondada Engineering Limited (BEL), has recently secured NABL accreditation under ISO/IEC 17025:2017 for its Lighting Laboratory in Hyderabad. The certification makes it the first NABL-accredited photometry facility in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, enhancing the region’s testing ecosystem for LED and lighting products.The accredited laboratory is equipped to provide reliable, standards-compliant validation, reducing reliance on out-of-state facilities and supporting quicker product development cycles. The company noted that the milestone aligns with its broader objective of strengthening quality infrastructure and expanding its technology-driven services in the lighting compliance space. “Achieving NABL accreditation for our Lighting Laboratory is a proud moment for the entire Bondada Group. This recognition underscores our long-standing commitment to reliable, high-precision engineering and reflects the trust our customers place in us. By becoming the first NABL-accredited photometry laboratory in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, we are not only strengthening the regional testing ecosystem but also enabling faster innovation cycles for the Indian lighting industry. This milestone aligns with our broader vision of building world-class infrastructure and expanding our capabilities in high-growth sectors. We will continue to invest in advanced technologies, quality excellence, and talent development to serve our customers with solutions that lead the market and meet international standards.”“The NABL accreditation is a testament to the capability and rigor of our laboratory, our processes, and our people. Our Photometry Lab is equipped with state-of-the-art technology, competent professionals, and a robust quality system to ensure accurate and globally benchmarked testing outcomes. This recognition will directly empower manufacturers and developers across the region, who will now have access to reliable product validation closer to their operations. We see this as the beginning of a strengthened quality infrastructure ecosystem that supports innovation, reduces lead time and cost for our clients, and contributes to a more sustainable and future-ready lighting industry. We remain committed to continuously elevating our capabilities and supporting the country’s vision for engineering excellence.Bondada Group stated that it will continue expanding its laboratory capabilities and quality systems with a focus on customer-centric services, sustainability, and faster product compliance to support India’s broader industrial advancement.

Technology

29 Jul 2026

AI-Enabled Workflows Lift Profitability and Productivity

Organisations modernising frontline workflows with artificial intelligence, automation and real-time data are reporting stronger financial performance, higher productivity and improved employee engagement, according to a global study by Zebra Technologies and Oxford Economics.The research covered 1,000 senior leaders across retail, manufacturing, transportation and logistics in the US, Mexico, the UK, Germany, India, Japan, Australia and New Zealand.In transportation and logistics, 54 per cent of companies that improved picking and packing operations reported faster operational performance, wh..

Real Estate

29 Jul 2026

India Leads Global AI Readiness but Implementation Lags

Indian companies lead global averages across all eight artificial intelligence readiness indicators tracked by JLL, but only 19 per cent have started making changes to their workplaces, according to the JLL 2026 Future of Work Survey.The study found that 77 per cent of Indian business leaders expect AI to change their office requirements, creating a 58-percentage-point gap between awareness and implementation. The survey covered more than 2,200 CEOs, CFOs and real estate leaders across 21 countries during the first quarter of 2026.Despite concerns over automation, 58 per cent of Indian leaders..

Equipment

29 Jul 2026

Three WOLFF Cranes Build Riyadh Cable-Stayed Bridges

Three WOLFF 180 B luffing jib cranes are supporting the construction of two cable-stayed bridges alongside the existing Wadi Laban Bridge in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The project is being developed for the Royal Commission for Riyadh City and executed by the ICRC joint venture comprising IC Ictas and Al Rashid Trading & Contracting Company.The cranes are handling lifting operations including formwork, reinforcement, concrete placement, work platforms, surveying equipment and other construction materials. Each crane is fitted with a 40 m jib, reaches a hook height of 157 m and offers a maximum ..