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Ducati India opens first Service-Only Workshop in Goa

Ducati India has inaugurated its first-ever exclusive Service-Only workshop in Mapusa, North Goa. This facility marks a new addition to Ducati’s expanding after-sales service network in the country. Spread over 1,200 square feet, the facility features two automated service bays and a customer lounge. Positioned just off National Highway NH-66, the workshop is expected to… Continue reading Ducati India opens first Service-Only Workshop in Goa

Vedanta Aluminium’s Jamkhani Mine Receives 4-Star Rating for Sustainable Operations

Vedanta Aluminium’s Jamkhani coal mine in Sundargarh, Odisha, has been awarded a 4-Star rating by the Ministry of Coal for the financial year 2023–24. The mine received a score of 83 out of 100 in the Ministry’s annual star rating assessment, which evaluates coal mines on parameters including scientific operations, environmental practices, compliance, and safety.… Continue reading Vedanta Aluminium’s Jamkhani Mine Receives 4-Star Rating for Sustainable Operations

Renault India Launches Discovery Days with Offers and Customer Engagement Activities

Renault India, a wholly owned subsidiary of the French automaker Renault Group, has announced the launch of its ‘Discovery Days’ campaign, to be held nationwide from June 6 to June 16, 2025. The initiative is aimed at encouraging customer engagement through promotional offers and dealership-based events. As part of the campaign, Renault showrooms will host… Continue reading Renault India Launches Discovery Days with Offers and Customer Engagement Activities

Cooper Corporation Begins Export of Clean Energy Engines to USA and Japan

Satara-based Cooper Corporation has commenced exports of its gas-powered gensets to international markets, starting with bulk consignments to the United States and Japan. The company’s 10 kVA and 25 kVA gensets, certified by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), are the first of their kind to be exported from India. The 25 kVA variant, in… Continue reading Cooper Corporation Begins Export of Clean Energy Engines to USA and Japan

Sona Comstar Completes Acquisition of Escorts Kubota Limited’s Railway Equipment Division

Sona BLW Precision Forgings Ltd. (Sona Comstar), a global mobility technology supplier, has completed the acquisition of the Railway Equipment Division (RED) of Escorts Kubota Limited. The transaction, executed as a going concern on a slump sale basis, was first announced in October 2024. RED, a key supplier of railway components such as brake and… Continue reading Sona Comstar Completes Acquisition of Escorts Kubota Limited’s Railway Equipment Division

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Records Sales of 4.65 Lakh Units in May 2025

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) announced that it sold a total of 4,65,115 units in May 2025. The monthly figure includes domestic sales of 4,17,256 units and exports of 47,859 units. In the year-to-date period for FY26 (April–May 2025), HMSI’s overall sales reached 9,45,979 units, with 8,40,155 units sold in the Indian market and… Continue reading Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Records Sales of 4.65 Lakh Units in May 2025

India’s Multi-Fuel Journey Towards Sustainable Mobility and Energy Independence

For decades, the automotive industry has been at the forefront of criticism for its significant contribution to environmental challenges, including air pollution, extensive land use for roads, parking facilities, and massive energy consumption. These issues are particularly acute in urban areas. It is estimated that road transportation, encompassing cars, two-wheelers, trucks, and buses, accounts for… Continue reading India’s Multi-Fuel Journey Towards Sustainable Mobility and Energy Independence

Tesla Not Interested in Manufacturing in India: Heavy Industries Minister Kummaraswamy

As the government rolled out the much-awaited guidelines of the scheme to promote the manufacturing of electric cars in India, Minister of Heavy Industries H.D. Kummaraswamy said Tesla is not interested in manufacturing cars in India at the moment. “We are not actually expecting from them [Tesla]. They are planning to start with showrooms. They… Continue reading Tesla Not Interested in Manufacturing in India: Heavy Industries Minister Kummaraswamy

Continental Tyres to End Truck Tyre Production in India, Focus on Passenger Vehicle Market

Continental Tyres announced on June 2, 2025, that it will discontinue truck and bus radial (TBR) tire manufacturing at its Modipuram plant in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, effective June 2025. The company will redirect its focus exclusively to passenger car and light truck (PLT) tire production in India. The decision follows what Continental describes as a… Continue reading Continental Tyres to End Truck Tyre Production in India, Focus on Passenger Vehicle Market