The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) organised its 20th Styling and Design Conclave and 18th Automotive Design Challenge in Goa, focusing on collaborative creativity to build India’s mobility design ecosystem through industry-academia partnerships. The two-day event brought together automobile designers, industry experts and academicians to discuss the evolving role of automotive styling and design,… Continue reading SIAM Hosts 20th Styling and Design Conclave and 18th Automotive Design Challenge
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Liberty General Insurance Introduces Liberty Assure Add-On Cover
Liberty General Insurance Ltd. has launched Liberty Assure, an add-on cover for its motor insurance products aimed at improving the customer experience through enhanced service support and reduced vehicle downtime. The add-on cover provides several benefits when vehicles are repaired at Liberty Authorised Repair Shops, including priority repair and delivery services, a six-month workmanship assurance,… Continue reading Liberty General Insurance Introduces Liberty Assure Add-On Cover
KPIT Technologies Showcased Software-Defined Mobility Solutions at SIAT Expo 2026
KPIT Technologies presented its portfolio of software-defined mobility solutions at SIAT Expo 2026 in Pune. The global mobility technology company demonstrated advancements spanning propulsion systems, software-defined vehicles, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), connected systems, and digital engineering. The company highlighted several innovations addressing challenges in the automotive sector. Among these was an indigenously designed induction… Continue reading KPIT Technologies Showcased Software-Defined Mobility Solutions at SIAT Expo 2026
ZF and BMW Agree on Drive Technology Partnership
ZF Friedrichshafen AG and BMW Group have entered into a contract for the supply of drive components intended for electric and hybrid vehicle platforms. The agreement covers production and development work scheduled to begin in the coming years. The partnership will focus on components for battery electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid systems. ZF will supply… Continue reading ZF and BMW Agree on Drive Technology Partnership
Ather Prepares For Commodity Headwinds As Profitability Comes Into View
After spending years chasing scale and cost efficiencies, India’s EV makers are now confronting a fresh challenge. Commodity volatility is resurfacing at a time when margins are finally beginning to turn a corner, forcing companies like Ather Energy to shift into defensive mode. Speaking during an analyst call held to discuss Ather Energy’ Ltds Q3FY26… Continue reading Ather Prepares For Commodity Headwinds As Profitability Comes Into View
Ather Prepares For Commodity Headwinds As Profitability Comes Into View
After spending years chasing scale and cost efficiencies, India’s EV makers are now confronting a fresh challenge. Commodity volatility is resurfacing at a time when margins are finally beginning to turn a corner, forcing companies like Ather Energy to shift into defensive mode. Speaking during an analyst call held to discuss Ather Energy’ Ltds Q3FY26… Continue reading Ather Prepares For Commodity Headwinds As Profitability Comes Into View
Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Sales Rise 29% YoY in January 2026
Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) reported strong sales momentum in January 2026, clocking total sales of 5,74,411 units, marking a 29% year-on-year increase compared with the same month last year. Of the total volumes, domestic sales accounted for 5,19,579 units, while exports stood at 54,832 units, underscoring steady demand for HMSI’s two-wheeler portfolio across… Continue reading Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Sales Rise 29% YoY in January 2026
Ather’s EL Signals a Shift From Fixing Margins to Scaling the Business
For much of its journey as an electric two-wheeler maker, Ather Energy’s product roadmap has been closely tied to improving unit economics in a young and volatile EV market. In the December quarter, however, the commentary around the upcoming EL platform suggested a shift in emphasis shaped as much by timing as by technology. In… Continue reading Ather’s EL Signals a Shift From Fixing Margins to Scaling the Business
Here is why Ather Energy Sees Staying Outside the PLI Scheme as a Long-Term Advantage
Electric two-wheeler maker Ather Energy sees the absence of Production Linked Incentive (PLI) benefits for the company as a long-term structural advantage, with CEO Tarun Mehta arguing that operating without policy-linked subsidies allows it to build a more robust pricing and profitability framework. “Us not having PLI is actually one of the strongest and one… Continue reading Here is why Ather Energy Sees Staying Outside the PLI Scheme as a Long-Term Advantage
Here is why Ather Energy Sees Staying Outside the PLI Scheme as a Long-Term Advantage
Electric two-wheeler maker Ather Energy sees the absence of Production Linked Incentive (PLI) benefits for the company as a long-term structural advantage, with CEO Tarun Mehta arguing that operating without policy-linked subsidies allows it to build a more robust pricing and profitability framework. “Us not having PLI is actually one of the strongest and one… Continue reading Here is why Ather Energy Sees Staying Outside the PLI Scheme as a Long-Term Advantage