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SIAM Conducts Road Safety Workshops for Commercial and Three-Wheeler Drivers in Delhi

The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) conducted road safety refresher workshops for commercial vehicle and three-wheeler drivers in New Delhi during National Road Safety Month, which runs from January 1 to 31 annually. The workshops were organized under SIAM’s ‘सुरक्षित सफर (Safe Journey)’ initiative, in collaboration with Delhi Traffic Police and Maruti Suzuki India… Continue reading SIAM Conducts Road Safety Workshops for Commercial and Three-Wheeler Drivers in Delhi

NBC Bearings Partners with Ahamani EV Technology to Boost India’s Drone Industry

National Engineering Industries Ltd. (NBC Bearings), the flagship engineering company of the CKA Birla Group, has entered into a strategic partnership with Ahamani EV Technology India Pvt. Ltd., marking a significant development in India’s emerging drone technology sector. The collaboration, announced on January 15, 2026, involves NBC Bearings acquiring a 30% equity stake in Ahamani… Continue reading NBC Bearings Partners with Ahamani EV Technology to Boost India’s Drone Industry

Honda Scooter Share Falls to 38%, TVS’ Rises to 29% in Record-Setting CY2025

CY2025 turned out to be the year of scooters when it comes to the Indian two-wheeler industry. At a record 7.5 million units (75,23,678 units, up 13% YoY), annual scooter sales rode past the seven-million milestone for the first time and also helped the overall 2W industry achieve the 20-million-units milestone after seven years. The… Continue reading Honda Scooter Share Falls to 38%, TVS’ Rises to 29% in Record-Setting CY2025

New Supply Contracts to US in Limbo Amid Tariff Woes: ACMA

Amid higher tariffs imposed by the US on exports from India, the auto component industry here remains uncertain about new supply contracts to the US, as many companies in the US and other regions under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) have started showing hesitation in making deals for new supplies from companies in… Continue reading New Supply Contracts to US in Limbo Amid Tariff Woes: ACMA

CEAT Partners with CleanMax for Renewable Energy Expansion

CEAT, a leading tyre manufacturer based in Mumbai, announced a partnership with CleanMax Enviro Energy Solutions Limited on January 14, 2026, to source renewable power for its manufacturing facilities. The collaboration involves the development of hybrid wind-solar projects totaling around 59 MW across two key locations. The renewable energy infrastructure will serve CEAT’s Halol facility… Continue reading CEAT Partners with CleanMax for Renewable Energy Expansion

JSW Group Partners with Chinese Automaker Chery to Introduce Plug-in Hybrid SUV

JSW Motors Limited is preparing to enter India’s passenger vehicle market with the launch of a rebadged version of the Jetour T2 SUV, expected to reach dealerships by the third quarter of this year. The vehicle will mark JSW Group’s debut in automobile manufacturing through its independent passenger mobility division. Unlike the company’s existing joint… Continue reading JSW Group Partners with Chinese Automaker Chery to Introduce Plug-in Hybrid SUV

Bajaj Auto Launches Chetak C25 at Rs 91,399

Bajaj Auto Ltd on Wednesday launched the Chetak C25 electric scooter at a starting price of ₹91,399, inclusive of the central government subsidy under the PM E-DRIVE scheme. Bookings for the model have been opened. The Chetak C25 is powered by a 2.5 kWh NMC battery pack, delivering a claimed range of 113 km per… Continue reading Bajaj Auto Launches Chetak C25 at Rs 91,399

Bajaj Auto Launches Chetak C25 at Rs 91,399

India’s Auto Component Industry Slips to Trade Deficit in H1FY26

India’s auto component industry slipped back into a trade deficit during the first half of financial year 2026 after new tariffs imposed by the US restricted export growth to the region, while component imports from China rose sharply amid restrictions on the export of key raw materials. According to data shared by the Auto Component… Continue reading India’s Auto Component Industry Slips to Trade Deficit in H1FY26

Oben Electric Opens 85th Showroom in Madhya Pradesh

Oben Electric opened its 85th showroom in Damoh, Madhya Pradesh on January 14, marking the company’s ninth outlet in the state. The inauguration was attended by several government officials, including former Cabinet Minister Jayant Malaiya and Ministers of State Dharmendra Singh Lodhi and Lakhan Patel. The opening is part of the company’s plan to increase… Continue reading Oben Electric Opens 85th Showroom in Madhya Pradesh