Indian Oil Corporation Limited and Maruti Suzuki India Limited have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish Maruti Suzuki service facilities at select IndianOil fuel stations across India, creating an integrated solution for vehicle owners. The partnership aims to leverage IndianOil’s extensive network of over 41,000 fuel stations to expand Maruti Suzuki’s existing service infrastructure… Continue reading IndianOil and Maruti Suzuki Partner to Establish Service Facilities at Fuel Stations
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Maruti Suzuki Board Approves Land Acquisition for Major Capacity Expansion
Maruti Suzuki India Limited’s Board of Directors has approved the acquisition of land at Khoraj Industrial Estate in Gujarat for expanding its production capacity, the company informed stock exchanges on January 12, 2026. The automaker plans to add capacity of up to 1 million units at the new facility, which will be developed on land… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki Board Approves Land Acquisition for Major Capacity Expansion
BAJA SAEINDIA 2026 Begins 19th Edition with Electric and Hydrogen-Hybrid Competitions at NATRAX
The 19th edition of BAJA SAEINDIA commenced this week with the physical round of eBAJA and hBAJA 2026, bringing together 90 electric and 21 hydrogen-hybrid teams from across India for a five-day engineering competition. Running from January 7-11 at NATRAX in Pithampur, Madhya Pradesh, the event themed “Torque to Triumph” challenges students to design, build… Continue reading BAJA SAEINDIA 2026 Begins 19th Edition with Electric and Hydrogen-Hybrid Competitions at NATRAX
BAJA SAEINDIA 2026 Concludes with Endurance Challenge at NATRAX Pithampur
The five-day BAJA SAEINDIA 2026 competition concluded today at NATRAX, Pithampur, with 53 teams participating in the final endurance event after successfully clearing multiple rounds of technical and safety scrutiny. The event, which began with 91 registered teams from engineering colleges across India, saw 55 teams successfully pass technical inspection. Of these, 53 teams qualified… Continue reading BAJA SAEINDIA 2026 Concludes with Endurance Challenge at NATRAX Pithampur
Weekly News Wrap: V2V Mandate, BMW’s 2026 Product Plan, and India’s Record EV Year
The first full week of 2026 set the tone for what is shaping up to be a decisive year for India’s automotive industry, marked by an unusual convergence of policy intent, product aggression and hard data that underscores how quickly the market is evolving. On the regulatory front, road safety moved firmly back into focus,… Continue reading Weekly News Wrap: V2V Mandate, BMW’s 2026 Product Plan, and India’s Record EV Year
VIDEO: How Parag Satpute Is Positioning Greaves Cotton for 16–20% CAGR
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
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