It began with a message. Not from a high-level summit. Not from a trade show. But from a quiet ping on LinkedIn. That one message triggered a chain of events that would culminate in one of India’s most significant greenfield EV investments—a Rs 16,000 crore commitment from Vietnamese EV major VinFast, expected to create over… Continue reading How a LinkedIn Message Brought VinFast to Tamil Nadu
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How a LinkedIn Message Brought VinFast to Tamil Nadu
It began with a message. Not from a high-level summit. Not from a trade show. But from a quiet ping on LinkedIn. That one message triggered a chain of events that would culminate in one of India’s most significant greenfield EV investments—a Rs 16,000 crore commitment from Vietnamese EV major VinFast, expected to create over… Continue reading How a LinkedIn Message Brought VinFast to Tamil Nadu
Ashok Leyland Expects Switch India to Report Net Profit, 3X Bus Volume Growth in FY26
Ashok Leyland Ltd has projected its electric vehicle subsidiary Switch Mobility to report net profit for the first time for its India business during the financial year 2026, with bus volumes growing threefold. The automaker also expects Switch to post a revenue of Rs 900-1,000 crore in the current financial year. Switch Mobility’s India business is… Continue reading Ashok Leyland Expects Switch India to Report Net Profit, 3X Bus Volume Growth in FY26
Plug-In Hybrids Hold Promise for India’s Cities, But Price Tag Holds Them Back
Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) could play a crucial role in India’s urban mobility landscape, offering the convenience of electric cars with the added security of an internal combustion engine. However, a lack of targeted incentives and high upfront costs continue to prevent these vehicles from entering the mainstream Indian market. At the Future Powertrain… Continue reading Plug-In Hybrids Hold Promise for India’s Cities, But Price Tag Holds Them Back
PLI Schemes Leads To Rs 25,000 Crore Investment Commitments In Auto Sector
The Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Automobile & Auto Components led companies to commit around Rs 25,000 crore as of December 2024. The capital investment is committed towards setting up new production facilities and upgrading technology. The Union Cabinet approved the PLI Scheme for Automobile & Auto Components on September 15, 2021 with budgetary… Continue reading PLI Schemes Leads To Rs 25,000 Crore Investment Commitments In Auto Sector
Force Motors Lands Major Defence Contract for Nearly 3,000 Vehicles
Force Motors Limited has secured a landmark contract with the Indian Defence Forces to supply 2,978 Force Gurkha light vehicles, marking a significant milestone for the automotive manufacturer and reinforcing its strategic importance in India’s defence logistics. The contract, awarded by the Directorate General of Capb, Devp (CD-13/14) General Staff Branch, represents a substantial vote… Continue reading Force Motors Lands Major Defence Contract for Nearly 3,000 Vehicles
Routematic Appoints Chidananda Murthy as Vice President of People and Culture
Corporate mobility solutions provider Routematic has announced the appointment of Chidananda Murthy as Vice President of People and Culture. In this role, he will be responsible for leading the company’s human resources strategy, talent development, and workplace culture. Chidananda Murthy brings over two decades of experience in HR leadership, having worked with multinational organizations.… Continue reading Routematic Appoints Chidananda Murthy as Vice President of People and Culture
Continental Unveils Ac2ated Sound Display, Integrating Audio Directly into Screens
Continental has introduced the Ac2ated Sound display, a new technology that integrates speaker functionality directly into a vehicle’s display unit. This innovation eliminates the need for conventional speakers by using the display surface as a sound chamber, creating a streamlined and space-efficient audio system. The system operates through actuators placed behind the display, which… Continue reading Continental Unveils Ac2ated Sound Display, Integrating Audio Directly into Screens
Rooted in Metal, Rising in Code: TN’s Auto Vision
Tamil Nadu is adopting a pragmatic, dual-track approach to mobility, supporting the growth of electric vehicles while maintaining its legacy as India’s hub for internal combustion engine (ICE) manufacturing. Speaking at Autocar Professional’s Future Powertrain Conclave held on Wednesday in Chennai in partnership with Guidance Tamil Nadu, TRB Rajaa, Minister for Industries, made it clear… Continue reading Rooted in Metal, Rising in Code: TN’s Auto Vision
iGowise Mobility Expands Globally Through Strategic Partnerships in the UK, Switzerland, and South America
iGowise Mobility, a Bangalore-based deep-tech mobility startup, has announced strategic collaborations with EVMI Solutions in the UK, Swiss electric tuk-tuk company Subeez, and Colombian logistics firm Yaanco SAS. These partnerships are aimed at co-developing next-generation electric trikes tailored to regional requirements, reinforcing the company’s vision of “Made in India, Made for the World.” Under… Continue reading iGowise Mobility Expands Globally Through Strategic Partnerships in the UK, Switzerland, and South America