Caterpillar Inc. has announced a comprehensive push into artificial intelligence and autonomous operations, unveiling the Cat AI Assistant and an expanded partnership with NVIDIA at CES 2026 in Las Vegas. The Cat AI Assistant represents a significant advancement in industrial AI, unifying Caterpillar’s digital applications and data platform into a conversational interface. Built on the… Continue reading Caterpillar and NVIDIA Partner on AI-Powered Heavy Equipment Revolution
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AIS Windshield Experts Launches Zero-Paperwork Insurance Claims Service
AIS Windshield Experts has launched a comprehensive insurance integration service that removes the administrative burden from customers requiring windshield repairs or replacements. The automotive glass care company, a subsidiary of Asahi India Glass Ltd., has established partnerships with major insurance providers across India to create a fully cashless system. The service handles all aspects of… Continue reading AIS Windshield Experts Launches Zero-Paperwork Insurance Claims Service
BKT Becomes Official Tyre Partner for All Teams in India’s Women’s T20 Championship
Balkrishna Industries Ltd. (BKT), a global off-highway tyre manufacturer, has announced partnerships with all five teams in India’s premier women’s T20 championship for the upcoming season. The company will serve as the Official Tyre Partner for Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Delhi Capitals, Gujarat Giants, and UP Warriorz. The move represents an expansion of BKT’s… Continue reading BKT Becomes Official Tyre Partner for All Teams in India’s Women’s T20 Championship
Bolt.Earth Partners with Atul Greentech to Launch Home Charging Program for EV Buyers
Bolt.Earth has entered into a strategic partnership with Atul Greentech Private Limited to launch a nationwide home charging program. The initiative will provide professionally installed home chargers as a standard feature with every EV purchase, accompanied by customer education programs focused on safe charging practices. The collaboration addresses two significant challenges in India’s EV adoption:… Continue reading Bolt.Earth Partners with Atul Greentech to Launch Home Charging Program for EV Buyers
Maharashtra Is Top Buyer of Electric Cars and SUVs in CY2025
Maharashtra has maintained its numero uno position as the state with the highest demand for zero-emission cars, SUVs and MPVs in India. In CY2025, Maharashtra, which has India’s financial capital Mumbai as its leading buyer of electric passenger vehicles, doubled its new electric vehicle sales year on year. In CY2025, 30,596 e-passenger vehicles were sold… Continue reading Maharashtra Is Top Buyer of Electric Cars and SUVs in CY2025
RoadGrid Raises Rs 12 Crore in Pre-Series A Funding Round
RoadGrid, an electric vehicle charging infrastructure technology company, has completed a Pre-Series A funding round of Rs 12 crore led by Venture Catalysts. The investment round included participation from multiple strategic and angel investors, including Kamal Puri of Skyline Group, IPV, FAAD Network, LetsVenture, Vrinda Goyal of Pace Group, Haresh Patel of Arthanomics, and Maneesh… Continue reading RoadGrid Raises Rs 12 Crore in Pre-Series A Funding Round
Tata Motors Launches Petrol Variants of Harrier and Safari SUVs Starting at ₹12.89 Lakh
Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Limited has announced pricing for the petrol-powered versions of its Harrier and Safari SUVs, introducing the new 1.5L HYPERION Turbo-GDi engine to its popular lineup. The Harrier petrol is available at an introductory price of ₹12.89 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi), while the Safari petrol starts at ₹13.29 lakh. Both vehicles are… Continue reading Tata Motors Launches Petrol Variants of Harrier and Safari SUVs Starting at ₹12.89 Lakh
Auto Sales Momentum Post GST 2.0 Prompts Elara Capital Forecast Upgrade
India’s automobile industry is seeing a broad-based demand recovery following the rollout of GST 2.0, prompting Elara Capital to raise its volume growth estimates for most vehicle segments for FY26 and FY27. In its latest sector note, the brokerage said festive-season demand and December 2025 sales data surprised positively, leading it to revise growth assumptions… Continue reading Auto Sales Momentum Post GST 2.0 Prompts Elara Capital Forecast Upgrade
ZF’s Construction Equipment Strategy Reveals How India Has Moved Beyond the Auto Market
When a German engineering giant bets €20 million (approximately Rs 192 crore) on a factory in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, the location matters less than the message. ZF Group’s new transmission and axle plant, opened this June, signaled something strategic is at work. One of the world’s largest automotive suppliers now believes India’s growth in coming years may see an… Continue reading ZF’s Construction Equipment Strategy Reveals How India Has Moved Beyond the Auto Market
Hindustan Zinc and Silox India Expand Partnership with Low-Carbon Zinc Initiative
Hindustan Zinc Limited and Silox India have strengthened their partnership through Silox India’s adoption of EcoZen, Hindustan Zinc’s low-carbon zinc brand, across its manufacturing operations. The collaboration represents a step forward in low-carbon manufacturing practices within India’s industrial supply chains, with Silox India integrating EcoZen to reduce the embedded carbon footprint of its zinc-based chemical… Continue reading Hindustan Zinc and Silox India Expand Partnership with Low-Carbon Zinc Initiative