Steel Strips Wheels Limited (SSWL) announced significant expansion plans during its Board of Directors meeting held today, approving a strategic lease agreement and capacity enhancement initiatives in Gujarat. The company’s board approved the execution of a lease agreement with AMW Autocomponent Limited (AACL), its wholly owned subsidiary, for an initial period of 11 months commencing… Continue reading Steel Strips Wheels to Expand Gujarat Operations with ₹420 Crore Investment
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Tata Curvv Sells 50,000 Units in 16 Months, Demand Falls in FY2026
The Tata Curvv SUV-coupé, the eighth model in Tata Motors’ passenger vehicle portfolio and its fifth utility vehicle and SUV, has driven past the 50,000-unit wholesales mark in the domestic market. Launched in its electric avatar on August 7, 2024 and petrol- and diesel-engined variants on September 2, 2024, the Tata Curvv has sold an estimated 50,091 units,… Continue reading Tata Curvv Sells 50,000 Units in 16 Months, Demand Falls in FY2026
Why India Must Build Stronger EPR Partnerships to Recycle Batteries in 2026
The electric mobility sector in India is at a tipping point. It started with a policy-forced transition to cut down oil imports and air pollution in cities, but now it has transformed into a complete industrial shift. The sale of electric vehicles has increased exponentially in the past couple of years because of government support,… Continue reading Why India Must Build Stronger EPR Partnerships to Recycle Batteries in 2026
Renault India Announces Price Increase Across Vehicle Range from January 2026
Renault India, the wholly owned subsidiary of French automotive manufacturer Renault Group, announced today that it will implement a price revision of up to 2% across its vehicle range, effective January 2026. The adjustment will vary depending on specific models and variants within the company’s portfolio. According to the automaker, the decision stems from increased… Continue reading Renault India Announces Price Increase Across Vehicle Range from January 2026
ICRA Raises Tractor Growth Forecast to 15-17% for FY2026
ICRA has significantly revised its growth projection for India’s tractor industry, raising the wholesale volume growth outlook for financial year 2025-26 to 15-17% from its previous estimate of 8-10%. The upgraded forecast reflects the sector’s strong recent performance and improved demand fundamentals. The rating agency’s revision comes on the back of robust industry performance in… Continue reading ICRA Raises Tractor Growth Forecast to 15-17% for FY2026
Vertis Infrastructure Launches Truck Mounted Attenuator for Highway Safety
Vertis Infrastructure has formally launched India’s first Truck Mounted Attenuator at the Ador Campus in Pune, introducing crash-absorption technology designed to enhance safety for highway workers and motorists in active construction zones. The launch event brought together officials from the National Highways Authority of India, industry representatives, and safety specialists to mark the introduction of… Continue reading Vertis Infrastructure Launches Truck Mounted Attenuator for Highway Safety
Autocracy Machinery Deploys Aquatic De-Weeder for Bengaluru Lake Rejuvenation
Autocracy Machinery has deployed its Aquatic De-Weeder to the Greater Bengaluru Authority for urban lake rejuvenation. The machine, designed and manufactured in India, removes aquatic weeds, floating waste, and biomass from lakes, canals, and reservoirs. The Aquatic De-Weeder features a storage capacity of 13 cubic metres, expandable to 16 cubic metres, with payload handling capacity… Continue reading Autocracy Machinery Deploys Aquatic De-Weeder for Bengaluru Lake Rejuvenation
Triumph Motorcycles to Increase Prices from January 2026
Triumph Motorcycles will revise prices across its entire model range in India effective January 1, 2026, the company announced today. Customers can purchase all Triumph models at current ex-showroom prices until December 31, 2025. The price revision comes after the brand absorbed the impact of a recent GST slab revision on motorcycles above 350 cc.… Continue reading Triumph Motorcycles to Increase Prices from January 2026
TCI Expands Cold Chain Capacity with 1.5 Lakh Sq. Ft. Facility in Gurugram
Transport Corporation of India Ltd. (TCI) added a 1.5 lakh square feet cold chain warehousing facility at Taj Nagar, Gurugram on Thursday, expanding its temperature-controlled logistics infrastructure in the National Capital Region. The facility will be operated by TCI Cold Chain Solutions Ltd., a joint venture between TCI and Mitsui & Co., Japan. It is… Continue reading TCI Expands Cold Chain Capacity with 1.5 Lakh Sq. Ft. Facility in Gurugram
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Flags Off 20 Volvo 9600 Coaches for SETC
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin flagged off 20 Volvo 9600 coaches for State Express Transport Corporation (SETC) at Island Grounds on Thursday, marking an expansion of the state’s premium intercity transport services. The 15-metre coaches, configured with 51 seats each, will operate on long-distance routes connecting major cities within Tamil Nadu and neighbouring… Continue reading Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Flags Off 20 Volvo 9600 Coaches for SETC