Tata Sons Chairman, N Chandrasekaran, has said that the company’s main goal is to scale up its manufacturing excellence in semiconductors, electric vehicles, digital platforms and financial services. In the company’s 2025 annual report, he said that Tata Electronics, which makes an annual revenue of ₹66,000 crore, is focusing on building a vertically integrated ecosystem… Continue reading Tata Group to focus on chips, digital platforms, EVs: Chandrasekaran
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Calcom piloting manufacturing EV chargers in India: Executive Director Abhishek Malik
Calcom’s entry into EV chargers follows its relatively successful pivot into BLDC fans. Calcom Vision has begun assembling EV chargers in India as it tests the waters of the country’s fast-evolving electric mobility landscape. The company, best known for its LED lighting and BLDC fan electronics, is now working with a client exploring partnerships with… Continue reading Calcom piloting manufacturing EV chargers in India: Executive Director Abhishek Malik
Prateek Agrawal bets on renewables, EVs and defence for long-term market outperformance
MOAMC’s Prateek Agrawal says banks’ ROEs are converging despite varying ROAs, suggesting valuations may align over time, especially for govt-backed lenders. “One observation is that today, even though return on assets (ROAs) might vary, return on equity (ROEs) across banks are becoming quite similar. Some may have lower ROAs but higher leverage, especially if they’re… Continue reading Prateek Agrawal bets on renewables, EVs and defence for long-term market outperformance
Not just electric: Auto sector needs cleaner steel & power to really put the brakes on emissions, says study
India’s auto sector could cut manufacturing emissions by 87% by 2050 through cleaner production of all vehicle types, not just EVs, a study finds. India’s automobile sector—the third-largest in the world—could slash its manufacturing-related emissions by a staggering 87% by 2050, not just by building more electric vehicles (EVs), but by cleaning up how all… Continue reading Not just electric: Auto sector needs cleaner steel & power to really put the brakes on emissions, says study
Design, rather than assemble EVs: JBM’s Nishant Arya
Nishant Arya, Vice Chairman and Managing Director, JBM Group At the intersection of India’s ambition of becoming a global manufacturing hub and the accelerating race for EVs manufacturing, the country holds a competitive edge due to its local market and human capital, points out JBM Group‘s Vice Chairman and Managing Director Nishant Arya. He was… Continue reading Design, rather than assemble EVs: JBM’s Nishant Arya
Detroit Three automakers raise concerns about Japan trade deal
Detroit Three raise alarm over trade deal slashing tariffs on Japan auto imports to 15%, calling it unfair to U.S.-built vehicles from Canada and Mexico. A group representing General Motors Ford and Chrysler-parent Stellantis on Tuesday raised concerns about a trade deal that could cut tariffs on auto imports from Japan to 15 per cent… Continue reading Detroit Three automakers raise concerns about Japan trade deal
Steelbird commits ₹50 cr capex to scale production, launches SXE helmet with advanced safety tech
Steelbird currently operates six plants in Baddi and three in Noida, supported by two offices in Delhi, one in Italy, and a digital platform in Panchkula. At a time when India’s helmet market is witnessing a shift towards safety-conscious and certified gear, Steelbird Hi-Tech India has announced a capital expenditure of ₹50 crore across its… Continue reading Steelbird commits ₹50 cr capex to scale production, launches SXE helmet with advanced safety tech
India’s EV fleet could be powered by just 3% of 2032 renewable targets: Report
States including Assam, Bihar, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Rajasthan, and Tamil Nadu have already introduced solar-hour ToD tariffs for electric vehicles. A mere 3 per cent of India’s targeted wind and solar capacity under the National Electricity Plan (NEP-14) could be sufficient to power the nation’s entire electric vehicle (EV) fleet by 2032, given… Continue reading India’s EV fleet could be powered by just 3% of 2032 renewable targets: Report
Auto sector still pricey despite rural sentiment tailwinds: Ashish Gupta
Axis MF’s Ashish Gupta sees promise in NBFCs, mid-sized banks and industrials; stays cautious on autos while favouring hospitals and CDMOs in healthcare. “On the banking side you are seeing a major reduction in funding cost and that should benefit both the NBFCs and the mid-sized banks as well. Till now really the play was… Continue reading Auto sector still pricey despite rural sentiment tailwinds: Ashish Gupta
Factories start humming with festive frenzy
Electronics and auto firms to ramp up premium product output by 10–20 per cent in Q2, betting on festive demand for high-end gadgets and SUVs. Consumer electronics, smartphone and automobile companies plan to produce 10-20 per cent more premium products in the July-September quarter compared to last year, ahead of the crucial festive season when… Continue reading Factories start humming with festive frenzy