India’s multi-powertrain transition, global manufacturing shifts, and strategic expansion into European markets position Greaves Cotton for ambitious growth. CEO Parag Satpute outlines the engineering legacy powering this transformation across energy, mobility and industrial sectors. Prerna Lidhoo speaks with Parag Satpute, MD and Group CEO of Greaves Cotton, on India’s pivotal moment in economic and industrial… Continue reading VIDEO: How Parag Satpute Is Positioning Greaves Cotton for 16–20% CAGR
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Exclusive – Mahindra EV Charging Head Kedar Apte Exits; Anoop Kachhara Appointed Successor
Mahindra & Mahindra has appointed Anoop Kachhara as vice president and business head of EV charging infrastructure, following the departure of the current head of charging, Kedar Apte. Apte is moving on to pursue opportunities outside the Mahindra Group, the company said in an internal announcement. He had joined Mahindra as chief of international operations… Continue reading Exclusive – Mahindra EV Charging Head Kedar Apte Exits; Anoop Kachhara Appointed Successor
Government Restricts Sleeper Bus Production to Accredited Manufacturers After Fatal Fires
The central government has announced strict regulations for sleeper coach bus manufacturing, restricting production to automobile companies and facilities accredited by the Centre, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announced Thursday. The decision follows a concerning trend of fire accidents involving sleeper coaches. In the last six months, six such incidents have claimed 145 lives, prompting authorities… Continue reading Government Restricts Sleeper Bus Production to Accredited Manufacturers After Fatal Fires
The Development and Adoption of Alternative Fuel Technologies Beyond Electric (e.g. Cng, Flex-Fuel) in Two Wheelers
Every big shift in India’s two-wheeler market seems to start with a simple question – what do riders need? And if we’re being honest, the answer has never really been just about price or performance. It’s about finding a bike that fits real life. These days, that also means looking at smarter fuel choices, cleaner… Continue reading The Development and Adoption of Alternative Fuel Technologies Beyond Electric (e.g. Cng, Flex-Fuel) in Two Wheelers
How India’s Evolving Supply Chains Will Shape the Auto Industry – Expectations from the Upcoming Budget
India’s auto industry enters 2026 on a strong footing, with broad-based recovery across segments and a clear pivot toward clean mobility. Overall, the vehicle production across categories has been growing by over 4% year on year (YTD till October 25). The auto-component sector mirrored this momentum, reaching ₹6.73 lakh crore (US$80.2 billion) in FY25—a 9.6%… Continue reading How India’s Evolving Supply Chains Will Shape the Auto Industry – Expectations from the Upcoming Budget
Students Prepare for 4-Hour Electric All-Terrain Endurance Race at BAJA SAEINDIA 2026
The BAJA SAEINDIA 2026 competition enters its most demanding phase as engineering students prepare for a four-hour electric all-terrain endurance race scheduled for January 11 at NATRAX Pithampur. The event, running from January 7-13, represents one of the world’s most challenging student engineering competitions. Eighty-nine teams from across India have designed and built single-seater electric… Continue reading Students Prepare for 4-Hour Electric All-Terrain Endurance Race at BAJA SAEINDIA 2026
Montra Electric Expands Dealership Network in Delhi NCR
Montra Electric, the clean mobility arm of the Murugappa Group, has expanded its dealership network in the National Capital Region with the opening of two new outlets: an electric small commercial vehicle (e-SCV) dealership in Libaspur, North Delhi, and an electric three-wheeler (e-3W) dealership in Surajpur, Greater Noida. The new dealerships add to Montra Electric’s… Continue reading Montra Electric Expands Dealership Network in Delhi NCR
M&M Appoints Rajeev Goyal as CEO of Agri, New Energy Business in Senior Management Reshuffle
Mahindra & Mahindra has appointed Rajeev Goyal, the current Chief Financial Officer of its Auto and Farm Sector (AFS), as Chief Executive Officer of its Agri and New Energy businesses, including Powerol, in a newly created role effective April 1, 2026. Goyal’s elevation is part of a wider leadership restructuring to sharpen execution and accelerate… Continue reading M&M Appoints Rajeev Goyal as CEO of Agri, New Energy Business in Senior Management Reshuffle
Mahindra Group HR Chief Ruzbeh Irani to Retire; Rohit Thakur Named Group CHRO
Ruzbeh Irani, the Group Chief Human Resources Officer of Mahindra Group, is set to retire on April 1, 2026, after spending 19 years with the conglomerate, the company announced to its employees. The company said Rohit Thakur, currently chief human resources officer for the auto and farm sector, will succeed Irani as Group CHRO and… Continue reading Mahindra Group HR Chief Ruzbeh Irani to Retire; Rohit Thakur Named Group CHRO
Connected Cars Drive 40% of Kia India Sales, Cross 5 Lakh Mark
Kia India has surpassed 500,000 connected cars on Indian roads, with connected car variants now contributing nearly 40% of the company’s domestic wholesale volumes. The Kia Seltos accounts for around 70% of the company’s total connected car sales, while the Sonet and Carens also contribute significantly to this achievement. Commenting on the achievement, Atul Sood,… Continue reading Connected Cars Drive 40% of Kia India Sales, Cross 5 Lakh Mark