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Gadkari Calls for V2V Rollout, Automakers to Align on Safety Tech

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari announced that vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication technology will soon become mandatory in India, according to The Economic Times. The minister stated that the technology, which enables cars to communicate with each other, will help reduce road accidents and improve overall road safety. Speaking at an event, Gadkari… Continue reading Gadkari Calls for V2V Rollout, Automakers to Align on Safety Tech

CRISIL ANALYSIS: Gst Cuts, Higher Crop Price, Good Rains Boost Tractor Prospects

The Indian tractor industry has exhibited a remarkable growth trend in recent years, underscoring the pivotal role of the agricultural industry in India’s economic landscape. The Indian tractor industry, which is one of the largest in the world, has been a key driver of the country’s agricultural growth, providing employment opportunities and contributing meaningfully to… Continue reading CRISIL ANALYSIS: Gst Cuts, Higher Crop Price, Good Rains Boost Tractor Prospects

CRISIL ANALYSIS: India’s PV Market in a Post-GST Era

India’s passenger-vehicle (PV) market is steering through a crucial structural shift. With the rollout of GST 2.0, the automobile industry witnessed one of its most significant tax resets since 2017. The new regime, with three clear slabs of 5%, 18%, and 40%, replaces the earlier matrix of 28% GST plus varying cess (1–22%). This reform… Continue reading CRISIL ANALYSIS: India’s PV Market in a Post-GST Era

Brandworks Technologies Enters Automotive and EV Electronics Sector

Brandworks Technologies announced its entry into the automotive and electric vehicle electronics market at CES 2026 in Las Vegas on January 9, 2026. The Indian electronics manufacturer unveiled a range of products including powertrain systems, vehicle electronics, charging solutions, and connected mobility platforms, marking its expansion from consumer and industrial electronics into automotive-grade systems. Nikita… Continue reading Brandworks Technologies Enters Automotive and EV Electronics Sector

SoftBank Entity Reduces Stake in Ola Electric by 2.15%

SVF II Ostrich (DE) LLC, a SoftBank-affiliated entity, sold 94,628,299 equity shares of Ola Electric Mobility Limited between September 3, 2025, and January 5, 2026, reducing its stake in the electric vehicle manufacturer by 2.15%. The company disclosed the transaction to BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India on January 7, 2026, after… Continue reading SoftBank Entity Reduces Stake in Ola Electric by 2.15%

SoftBank Entity Reduces Stake in Ola Electric by 2.15%

Ashok Leyland Opens EV Plant in Lucknow

Ashok Leyland inaugurated a new commercial vehicle manufacturing plant in Lucknow on January 9, 2026, marking the company’s entry into Uttar Pradesh’s clean mobility sector. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Defence Minister and Lucknow MP Rajnath Singh, and Heavy Industries Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy inaugurated the facility at Sarojini Nagar Industrial area near Lucknow Airport. The 70-acre… Continue reading Ashok Leyland Opens EV Plant in Lucknow

Ashok Leyland Opens EV Plant in Lucknow

Murugappa’s TI Clean Mobility to Enter E‑Rickshaw Market, Investment Crosses ₹3,000 Cr

The Murugappa Group’s electric mobility arm, TI Clean Mobility, has invested nearly ₹3,000 crore in electric vehicles and plans to deploy more capital over the next two to three years as it scales up across multiple commercial EV segments. Speaking on the sidelines of a dealership inauguration, Arun Murugappan, Executive Chairman of TI Clean Mobility… Continue reading Murugappa’s TI Clean Mobility to Enter E‑Rickshaw Market, Investment Crosses ₹3,000 Cr