Montra Electric’s MD discusses the company’s all-electric commitment, India’s 7-lakh unit e-3 wheeler boom, financing challenges, export plans for SAARC and Africa, and why battery EVs trump hydrogen currently. In this Autocar Professional interview, Jalaj Gupta, Managing Director of Montra Electric, talks about the company’s all-electric strategy and how it is shaping India’s clean mobility… Continue reading Video: Montra Electric is Betting on All Electric Fleet – MD Jalaj Gupta
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Bentley Opens New Showrooms in Mumbai and Bengaluru
Bentley Motors has officially commenced retail operations in India with the opening of new showrooms in Mumbai and Bengaluru on October 10, 2025. The facilities mark the brand’s fresh start in the country under Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited. The Mumbai showroom is located at The Galleria, Trident Hotel, operated in partnership with Infinity… Continue reading Bentley Opens New Showrooms in Mumbai and Bengaluru
BMW Group India Achieves Record Sales in First Nine Months of 2025
BMW Group India has reported its highest-ever sales performance for the January to September period, delivering 11,978 cars and 3,976 motorcycles in the first three quarters of 2025. The company achieved 13% growth compared to the same period last year, with BMW accounting for 11,510 units and MINI contributing 468 units. The third quarter proved… Continue reading BMW Group India Achieves Record Sales in First Nine Months of 2025
BMW Group India Races Ahead With 246% EV Growth; Targets 30% Penetration by 2027
BMW Group India has seen a sharp rise in electric vehicle demand this year, delivering 2,509 electric BMWs and MINIs between January and September, a 246% year-on-year increase. Electric models now account for 21% of the company’s total sales, marking a significant shift in its portfolio. The BMW iX1 led the line-up, followed by the… Continue reading BMW Group India Races Ahead With 246% EV Growth; Targets 30% Penetration by 2027
Tata Elxsi Q2 PAT Rises 7.2% from Q1
Design-led technology services company Tata Elxsi reported a profit after tax (PAT) of ₹154.8 crore and operating revenue of ₹918.1 crore in the second quarter of FY26, marking a 7.2% and 2.9% sequential increase respectively for the period ended September 30, 2025. Profitability metrics also strengthened. Profit Before Tax (PBT) rose 9.4% quarter-on-quarter to ₹214.7… Continue reading Tata Elxsi Q2 PAT Rises 7.2% from Q1
Aion-Tech Solutions Introduces Zero-Emission Fleet Management Platform
Aion-Tech Solutions Ltd., a publicly listed business intelligence and IT services company, has launched ROQIT, a cloud-based platform for managing zero-emission vehicle fleets in India. The platform, developed by the company’s subsidiary ROQIT Greenfleet Digital Solutions Pvt. Ltd., offers fleet tracking, maintenance predictions, route optimization, and emissions monitoring capabilities. The system works across multiple vehicle… Continue reading Aion-Tech Solutions Introduces Zero-Emission Fleet Management Platform
Indian Army Inducts Refurbished WZT-3 Armoured Recovery Vehicles
The Indian Army’s Kharga Corps has formally inducted three refurbished WZT-3 Armoured Recovery Vehicles (ARVs), marking a significant enhancement to the force’s battlefield recovery capabilities under the Western Command. The vehicles were restored by Airbonics Defence & Space Pvt Ltd (ADSL), a subsidiary of the JCBL Group, through the Other Capital Procurement Procedure for the… Continue reading Indian Army Inducts Refurbished WZT-3 Armoured Recovery Vehicles
Castrol India MD Kedar Lele Resigns, Saugata Basuray to Take Over as Interim CEO
Castrol India Limited announced significant changes to its senior leadership on Friday, with Managing Director Kedar Lele set to step down at the end of December to pursue other opportunities outside the company. The Board of Directors, which met today, disclosed that Lele will cease his role as Managing Director at the close of business… Continue reading Castrol India MD Kedar Lele Resigns, Saugata Basuray to Take Over as Interim CEO
Home Credit India Launches Two-Wheeler Loans
Home Credit India has announced its entry into the two-wheeler loans segment, marking a significant expansion of its consumer finance portfolio. The launch coincides with the festive season and aims to enhance accessibility to affordable mobility solutions for individuals and families across India. The company is rolling out the new offering with a digital-first approach… Continue reading Home Credit India Launches Two-Wheeler Loans
Scorpio and Thar Command 54% Share of Mahindra’s Record Monthly Sales in September
Mahindra & Mahindra, which registered its best-ever monthly wholesales of 56,233 units in September 2025, up 10% YoY (September 2024: 51,062 units), saw factory dispatches of the Scorpio and Thar, its top two current best-selling SUVs, grow their share of total monthly sales to over 50 percent. As per the model-wise wholesales split for last… Continue reading Scorpio and Thar Command 54% Share of Mahindra’s Record Monthly Sales in September