Switch Automotive Mobility Ltd announced that its current CEO, S Mahesh Babu, will step down from his position effective 31st August 2025 to pursue opportunities outside the group. Ganesh Mani, currently the Chief Operating Officer at Ashok Leyland, will take on additional responsibilities as CEO of Switch India starting 1st September 2025. This leadership transition… Continue reading Mahesh Babu Steps Down as Switch India CEO; Ganesh Mani to Succeed
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Sona Comstar Leads India’s Push for Rare Earth Independence as China Tightens Export Controls
Sona Comstar, one of India’s largest auto component makers and the country’s biggest importer of rare earth magnets, plans to start manufacturing rare earth magnets domestically, its CEO Vivek Vikram Singh told Reuters in an interview. The move comes as China, which produces around 90% of the world’s rare earth magnets, put restrictions in April… Continue reading Sona Comstar Leads India’s Push for Rare Earth Independence as China Tightens Export Controls
AIFI Launches GenNext Entrepreneurs Forum for Forging Industry
The Association of Indian Forging Industry (AIFI) launched the GenNext Entrepreneurs Forum in Mumbai on June 30, 2025, establishing a dedicated platform to develop emerging leaders in India’s forging sector. The initiative represents the first forum of its kind in India, designed to empower the next generation of business leaders in family-owned forging enterprises. The… Continue reading AIFI Launches GenNext Entrepreneurs Forum for Forging Industry
Belrise Industries: A Story of Grit and Focus
On a warm May afternoon in a Mumbai five-star hotel, as cameras clicked and reporters leaned in, 59-year-old Shrikant Badve quietly reflected on a decision he made three decades ago. It was the kind of moment that lends itself to symbolism—a seasoned industrialist surrounded by family, board members, and a flurry of media, watching his… Continue reading Belrise Industries: A Story of Grit and Focus
Bridgestone India Opens New Select Store in Nashik
Bridgestone India opened a new Select store in Nashik, Maharashtra in June 2025, expanding its premium retail network to meet growing demand for tyre services and customer experience in the region. The company inaugurated M/s Nashik Tyres and Services as part of its ongoing expansion strategy across India. Rajarshi Moitra from Bridgestone India inaugurated the… Continue reading Bridgestone India Opens New Select Store in Nashik
Why Logistics Is the Backbone of the Automotive Sector
‘A single delayed shipment can hold up production on a thousand-vehicle assembly line.’ That’s the relentless truth of the auto industry today—where precision, velocity, and strength drive competitive victory. India is rapidly becoming a global automotive and manufacturing powerhouse, with booming consumer demand, electric mobility technology, and ambitious government initiatives fuelling growth. Every car on… Continue reading Why Logistics Is the Backbone of the Automotive Sector
SKF India Announces Major Capacity Expansion with ₹500 Crore Investment Plan
SKF India Limited, the Indian subsidiary of Swedish industrial technology company SKF Group, has unveiled an ambitious capacity expansion program spanning 2025-2030, with total capital expenditure estimated between ₹460-500 crores across its three key manufacturing facilities. The comprehensive expansion plan targets significant capacity increases at the company’s strategic locations: Haridwar will see a substantial 50%… Continue reading SKF India Announces Major Capacity Expansion with ₹500 Crore Investment Plan
India’s PV Sales Hit a Speed Bump in June Amid Demand Fatigue
India’s passenger vehicle (PV) sector, which opened 2025 with record-breaking sales, is now beginning to exhibit early symptoms of a cyclical downturn.The sustained SUV demand that propelled the market to an all-time high of over 400,000 units in January appears to be subsiding. June volumes are projected to recede to the 325,000–335,000 range. Industry insiders… Continue reading India’s PV Sales Hit a Speed Bump in June Amid Demand Fatigue
India’s EV Sales Projected to Reach 138,000 Units in 2025: Report
India’s electric vehicle market is poised for robust expansion with projected sales of 138,606 units in 2025, marking a significant 40% growth from the previous year’s 99,004 units, according to a comprehensive new report by Frost & Sullivan. The research firm’s latest “Overview of Indian Electric Vehicle Market 2025 & Beyond” reveals that the Indian… Continue reading India’s EV Sales Projected to Reach 138,000 Units in 2025: Report
VinFast Partners with myTVS to Strengthen After-Sales Network in India
VinFast Auto India, the Indian subsidiary of global electric vehicle manufacturer VinFast, has announced a strategic partnership with automotive service provider myTVS to enhance its after-sales service capabilities across the country. The collaboration includes the development of 120 Extended Service Workshops, marking a key step in VinFast’s preparations to enter the Indian EV market. This… Continue reading VinFast Partners with myTVS to Strengthen After-Sales Network in India