India’s auto retail market continued to hold firm after the festive season, with two-wheelers and passenger vehicles posting strong year-on-year gains in the weeks following Diwali. Vahan data for the period from November 11-27 shows that two-wheeler registrations rose 38% and passenger vehicle registrations grew 31% compared with the post-festive period from November 22 to… Continue reading Auto Retail Demand Stays Firm After Festive Peak; Two-wheelers Up 38%, PVs Up 31%
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Youdha Targets 30% Aftermarket Revenue with L5 EV Expansion Plan
Youdha, the electric mobility division of Lohia Global Group, has unveiled plans to significantly expand its after-sales infrastructure and dealer network as it seeks to strengthen its foothold in India’s L5 commercial electric vehicle segment. The company aims to increase its aftermarket revenue share from the current 10-12% to approximately 30% over the next two… Continue reading Youdha Targets 30% Aftermarket Revenue with L5 EV Expansion Plan
MIT-WPU Develops Passive Cooling System for EV Batteries
Researchers at MIT World Peace University in Pune have created a passive hybrid cooling system designed to prevent overheating in electric vehicle batteries, a development that comes as India grapples with growing concerns about EV safety and thermal incidents. The patented system, developed by Dr. Vaibhav Deshmukh, Dr. S. Radhakrishnan, and Dr. Vaidehi Deshmukh, combines… Continue reading MIT-WPU Develops Passive Cooling System for EV Batteries
myTVS Targets 30-40% Annual Growth, Poised to Turn PBT Positive
Automotive service provider myTVS expects to close the current financial year with revenues of about ₹2,100 crore and aims to sustain annual growth of 30-40% over the next few years, Managing Director G. Srinivasa Raghavan said. The company has grown at a CAGR of 35-40% in the last four years and is “fairly confident” of… Continue reading myTVS Targets 30-40% Annual Growth, Poised to Turn PBT Positive
Royal Enfield Unveils Bullet 650 at Motoverse 2025
Royal Enfield introduced the Bullet 650 to the Indian market at Motoverse 2025, an annual motorcycling festival held in Vagator, Goa. The Royal Enfield Bullet 650 marks the expansion of the company’s long-running Bullet lineup into the mid-capacity segment. Powered by a 648cc parallel-twin engine from the 650 Twin platform, the motorcycle is positioned as… Continue reading Royal Enfield Unveils Bullet 650 at Motoverse 2025
Jejurikar Says Mahindra’s De-Risking Measures Have Shielded Volumes Amid Supply Chain Volatility
Mahindra & Mahindra’s multi-pronged de-risking strategy has helped the company maintain production volumes despite ongoing global and domestic supply chain uncertainties, Executive Director Rajesh Jejurikar said. He noted that the company has acted on multiple fronts to diversify sourcing and build buffers for critical components. “We have put in place multiple de-risking and mitigation actions… Continue reading Jejurikar Says Mahindra’s De-Risking Measures Have Shielded Volumes Amid Supply Chain Volatility
Battery Smart Unveils First Impact Report Showcasing India’s EV Progress
Battery Smart, India’s largest battery-swapping network for electric two- and three-wheelers, has released its first Impact Report titled “Redefining Mobility, One EV at a Time,” marking a significant milestone in documenting the company’s contribution to India’s electric vehicle transition. The report, validated by TÜV SÜD, presents comprehensive data on the company’s operations since its founding… Continue reading Battery Smart Unveils First Impact Report Showcasing India’s EV Progress
Mahindra Ramps Up EV Capacity to 8,000/Month as It Eyes 3X Penetration by 2028
Mahindra & Mahindra plans to raise its electric vehicle operating capacity from the current 5,000 units a month to 8,000 units a month by March 2026, following the addition of the new XEV 9S to its line-up. The company is currently producing 4,000–5,000 units a month. Rajesh Jejurikar, Executive Director, Mahindra & Mahindra, said capacity… Continue reading Mahindra Ramps Up EV Capacity to 8,000/Month as It Eyes 3X Penetration by 2028
Vedanta Aluminium Expands Electric Forklift Fleet to 142 Units
Vedanta Aluminium has expanded its electric forklift fleet to 142 vehicles, establishing what the company describes as India’s largest industrial electric forklift operation. The expansion represents more than double the previous fleet size and spans the company’s operations in Odisha and Chhattisgarh. The announcement coincides with World Sustainable Transport Day, observed annually on November 26… Continue reading Vedanta Aluminium Expands Electric Forklift Fleet to 142 Units
Ultraviolette Opens Six Experience Centres Across Maharashtra in 48-Hour Expansion
Ultraviolette Automotive has expanded its retail presence with six new experience centres across Maharashtra, launched within 48 hours. The facilities are located in Andheri, Vashi, and Thane in Mumbai, and Shivajinagar, Baner, and Kharadi in Pune. The expansion follows the recent launch of the X-47 Crossover motorcycle and UV Crossfade helmet. The new centres, developed… Continue reading Ultraviolette Opens Six Experience Centres Across Maharashtra in 48-Hour Expansion