Siddhartha Lal, Executive Chairman of Eicher Motors, has issued a strong appeal to policymakers for a uniform 18 percent Goods and Services Tax (GST) across all two-wheelers. In a statement posted on LinkedIn on Saturday, Lal warned that a split tax regime could weaken India’s global leadership in the sector, stall investment, and create an… Continue reading Royal Enfield’s Siddhartha Lal Urges Uniform 18% GST on Two-Wheelers to Safeguard India’s Global Leadership
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Auto industry assures warranty cover for older vehicles using E20 fuel
Amid concerns about the warranties of older vehicles on problems arising from the use of E20 fuel, the auto industry clarified that vehicle makers will honour the warranties for older vehicles using E20 fuel, irrespective of what the user manual says. Senior executives of the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), which represents vehicle manufacturers… Continue reading Auto industry assures warranty cover for older vehicles using E20 fuel
Ammann India’s “Road” Map For Growth
Roads are the arteries of an economy, a route for carrying goods, people, aspirations and stories of everything that moves. India, with the world’s second-largest road network, still has vast white spaces awaiting development. Building strong roads requires not just a coat of bitumen but multiple layers of materials and specialized equipment such as pavers… Continue reading Ammann India’s “Road” Map For Growth
Department of Posts Collaborates with MapmyIndia to Strengthen Digital Addressing System
The Department of Posts (DoP), under the Ministry of Communications, has entered into a strategic partnership with MapmyIndia (Mappls), a leading Indian provider of location technology, Internet of Things (IoT), and geospatial solutions. The collaboration, formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed at Dak Bhawan in New Delhi, aims to support the development and… Continue reading Department of Posts Collaborates with MapmyIndia to Strengthen Digital Addressing System
Future of Last-Mile Mobility in India’s Tier-2 and Tier-3 Cities
India’s smaller cities are growing fast. As Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities evolve with new housing colonies, industrial estates, educational institutions, and healthcare centers on their expanding fringes, they are no longer the sleepy towns of the past. But one thing isn’t keeping pace: the local transport system. The term “last-mile mobility” might sound technical, but… Continue reading Future of Last-Mile Mobility in India’s Tier-2 and Tier-3 Cities
Ather to Launch New Scooter Based on EL Platform in Festival Season 2026
Mass premium electric scooter maker Ather Energy will roll out first scooter based on its newly unveiled EL platform during the festival season of 2026 as the company’s strategy this year is centered on enhancing the brand’s reach and product experience. The company’s Cheif Business Officer Ravneet Phokela said the first model on the EL… Continue reading Ather to Launch New Scooter Based on EL Platform in Festival Season 2026
Ather Unveils Affordable EL Platform to Spawn Scooters Across Family, Commuter, and Performance Models
As a part of getting into main stream electric two-wheeler market, mass premium electric scooter maker Ather Energy on Saturday unveiled its affordable electric scooter platform EL, which the company says is the most versatile and scalable one. The platform can produce a diverse range of scooters, from comnuter and family to high-performance models, offering… Continue reading Ather Unveils Affordable EL Platform to Spawn Scooters Across Family, Commuter, and Performance Models
Reliance Fuels Automotive Future with Gigawatt-Scale Green Energy and AI Investments
Reliance Industries Limited is working on an ambitious multi-billion-dollar strategy centered on New Energy and Artificial Intelligence (AI), initiatives poised to significantly impact India’s automotive sector, from vehicle manufacturing to sustainable mobility solutions. The Mumbai-headquartered conglomerate unveiled this strategic plan at its 48th Annual General Meeting. At the core of Reliance’s vision is the creation… Continue reading Reliance Fuels Automotive Future with Gigawatt-Scale Green Energy and AI Investments
AC Truck Cabins: Comfort or Profit?
The heat is quite literally on for India’s commercial vehicle sector. Starting June 8, 2025, every new medium and heavy truck sold in India must come equipped with an air-conditioned cabin. For an industry that moves the vast majority of the country’s goods, this regulatory shakeup has profound technological, economic, and human implications. Yet, amidst early… Continue reading AC Truck Cabins: Comfort or Profit?
Beyond the Badge: The Rise and Fall of Model Brands
In the automotive industry, a complex relationship exists between a company’s overarching brand and its individual vehicle models. Over time, specific models can achieve such prominence that they evolve into powerful sub-brands, often yielding significant benefits for the parent company. A model renowned for reliability can elevate the overall perception of the manufacturer as trustworthy,… Continue reading Beyond the Badge: The Rise and Fall of Model Brands