Indofast Energy Launches Franchise Program for Battery-Swapping Stations

Indofast Energy has announced the launch of its franchise program, enabling entrepreneurs to establish battery-swapping stations across India. The company, a joint venture between IndianOil Corporation Limited and SUN Mobility, currently operates over 200 franchise partner stations in more than 12 cities. The franchise model offers three formats: Swap Point, Swap Hub, and Swap Junction,… Continue reading Indofast Energy Launches Franchise Program for Battery-Swapping Stations

India Yamaha Motor Appoints Hajime Aota as Chairman

India Yamaha Motor Pvt. Ltd. has appointed Hajime Aota as Chairman of Yamaha Motor India Group, effective January 1, 2026. The announcement was made on Monday as part of a leadership transition at the Japanese two-wheeler manufacturer’s Indian operations. Aota previously served as Executive Officer at Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. and Chief General Manager of… Continue reading India Yamaha Motor Appoints Hajime Aota as Chairman

Tata Motors Bets on New Models to Regain 45-50% EV Market Share

Even as competition in India’s electric passenger vehicle market intensifies, Tata Motors is aiming to reclaim and sustain a 45–50 percent market share, betting in a broader product portfolio, deeper ecosystem investments, and a faster shift of EVs into the mainstream. Speaking on the sidelines of Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd crossing 250,000 cumulative EV… Continue reading Tata Motors Bets on New Models to Regain 45-50% EV Market Share

Tata Motors Bets on New Models to Regain 45-50% EV Market Share

Even as competition in India’s electric passenger vehicle market intensifies, Tata Motors is aiming to reclaim and sustain a 45–50 percent market share, betting in a broader product portfolio, deeper ecosystem investments, and a faster shift of EVs into the mainstream. Speaking on the sidelines of Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd crossing 250,000 cumulative EV… Continue reading Tata Motors Bets on New Models to Regain 45-50% EV Market Share

Tata Motors to Launch Avinya EV Brand by the End of 2026, to Add 5 New EVs by FY30

Tata Motors PV, India’s largest electric car maker, plans to add five new models to its EV portfolio, aiming to offer an electric vehicle at every price point for prospective Indian buyers.  The company announced on Tuesday that it will enter the premium EV market under the Avinya brand by the end of 2026, following… Continue reading Tata Motors to Launch Avinya EV Brand by the End of 2026, to Add 5 New EVs by FY30

Ola Electric Launches Hyperservice Centres with Same-Day Service Guarantee

Ola Electric Mobility Limited announced on Monday the launch of dedicated Hyperservice Centres designed to provide same-day vehicle servicing to eligible customers. The first facility became operational in Indiranagar, Bengaluru, marking the beginning of a phased rollout across India. The company plans to progressively upgrade existing service centres into Hyperservice Centres in the coming weeks.… Continue reading Ola Electric Launches Hyperservice Centres with Same-Day Service Guarantee

Exide Energy Solutions Appoints New CEO as Parent Company Invests Rs 180 Crore

Exide Industries Limited announced a leadership transition at its wholly owned subsidiary Exide Energy Solutions Limited (EESL) on December 22, 2025, alongside an equity investment of Rs 180 crore in the battery manufacturing unit. Mandar V Deo resigned as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of EESL on December 22, 2025. The Board of Directors… Continue reading Exide Energy Solutions Appoints New CEO as Parent Company Invests Rs 180 Crore

Tecell Launches Charge Sphere Platform for Cross-Border EV Charging

Tecell announced the launch of Charge Sphere, an interoperable electric vehicle charging platform, on November 27, 2025, according to World Watchers Live. The platform connects charge point operators, mobility service providers, site owners, and EV drivers through a digital network. The company stated the platform uses open protocols including OCPI and OCPP to enable integration… Continue reading Tecell Launches Charge Sphere Platform for Cross-Border EV Charging

Takshi Auto’s Designs on the Defence Market

In 2003, an engineer who had cut his teeth at Tata Motors decided to bet on one of the least glamorous but most indispensable parts of a vehicle–the axle. Two decades later, Takshi Auto Components Pvt Ltd has turned that bet into a thriving business supplying axle housings and assemblies to some of India’s best-known… Continue reading Takshi Auto’s Designs on the Defence Market

Belrise Industries, Plasan Sasa Form Partnership for Electric Military Vehicles in India

Belrise Industries and Plasan Sasa announced a strategic agreement on December 22, 2025, to jointly pursue military contracts in India focused on electric mission platforms. The partnership will center on the ATEMM system, an electric platform designed for military operations. The collaboration brings together Belrise Industries, an Indian automotive systems manufacturer, with Plasan Sasa, an… Continue reading Belrise Industries, Plasan Sasa Form Partnership for Electric Military Vehicles in India