What was once an emerging trend is now clearly visible across the mainstream news cycle: electric vehicles are rapidly gaining ground in India. The evolving customer preferences for EVs are fueled by their desire for environmental sustainability and long-term cost efficiency. This invariably coincides with the measures deployed by the government to achieve its sustainability… Continue reading EV Financing as a High-Growth Lending Segment for Green NBFC’s
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Software-Defined Vehicles: Writing Code on a Mechanical Mindset
Explaining software-defined vehicles (SDVs) as “smartphones on wheels” was convenient as it made the concept accessible, unlocked investment, and helped the industry rally around a familiar narrative. Though most people today already know that this explanation is outdated—but it continues to shape decisions anyway. That gap between knowing and accepting is where many SDV challenges… Continue reading Software-Defined Vehicles: Writing Code on a Mechanical Mindset
Aimtron Electronics Acquires US-Based ICS Company to Strengthen Global ESDM Capabilities
Aimtron Electronics Limited announced on January 23, 2026, the acquisition of International Control Services, Inc. (ICS Company), a US-based electronics system design and manufacturing (ESDM) and original design manufacturing (ODM) company headquartered in Decatur. The transaction marks a significant step in Aimtron’s international expansion strategy, adding an established revenue base and specialized capabilities in high-reliability… Continue reading Aimtron Electronics Acquires US-Based ICS Company to Strengthen Global ESDM Capabilities
Video: VinFast Seeks EV Incentives, Scouts Battery Partners; 2-Wheelers, Buses Slated for 2026
VinFast’s CEO details plans to replicate Vietnam’s integrated ecosystem model in India, emphasizing local manufacturing, extensive charging networks, and diverse mobility solutions to establish the EV brand in one of Asia’s fastest-growing automotive markets. In this conversation with Prerna Lidhoo, Pham Sanh Chau, CEO of VinFast Asia, outlines the Vietnamese EV maker’s ambitious plans for… Continue reading Video: VinFast Seeks EV Incentives, Scouts Battery Partners; 2-Wheelers, Buses Slated for 2026
Thar Roxx Races Past 100,000 Sales In 16 Months
The Mahindra Thar Roxx, launched on September 25, 2024, has clocked cumulative sales of over 100,000 units in the domestic market in early January 2026. This sales milestone for the five-door avatar of the Mahindra Thar brand comes a scant 16 months after its launch. Between September 2024 and end-December 2025, a total of 96,878… Continue reading Thar Roxx Races Past 100,000 Sales In 16 Months
Sona BLW Expects Traction Motors, Controllers to be Highest-Growth Segment Over Next Five Years
Auto component maker Sona BLW Forgings expects traction motors and controllers to be its highest-growth segment over the next five years, even as electric vehicle adoption remains uneven across segments. The company expects demand to strengthen as new programs start ramping up and the value per vehicle rises with higher-power applications. “The three-wheeler opportunity is… Continue reading Sona BLW Expects Traction Motors, Controllers to be Highest-Growth Segment Over Next Five Years
Sona BLW Readies for Electric Four-Wheeler Segment; Update Likely in 6–7 Months
Auto component major Sona BLW Forgings Ltd is working on traction motors and controllers for four-wheelers and higher segments, and expects to share a meaningful update on the same in six to seven months, a senior company official said on Friday. “The four-wheeler bit is something that we are working on, and hopefully we can… Continue reading Sona BLW Readies for Electric Four-Wheeler Segment; Update Likely in 6–7 Months
India Energy Week 2026 to Convene Global Energy Leaders in Goa
India Energy Week (IEW) 2026, to be held from January 27-30, 2026 at ONGC ATI in Goa, will convene global energy ministers, industry leaders, policymakers, financial institutions, academia and technology providers, Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Shri Hardeep Singh Puri announced at the event’s curtain raiser press conference. Describing IEW as the first… Continue reading India Energy Week 2026 to Convene Global Energy Leaders in Goa
Hyundai Motor India Receives Top Employer Certification for Third Year
Hyundai Motor India Limited has been certified as a Top Employer in India for 2026, marking the third consecutive year the company has received this recognition from the Top Employers Institute. The company ranked first among automobile manufacturers and fourth across all sectors nationwide. The certification is based on the Top Employers Institute’s HR Best… Continue reading Hyundai Motor India Receives Top Employer Certification for Third Year
Yamaha Recalls Over 3 Lakh 125cc Hybrid Scooters in India
India Yamaha Motor Pvt. Ltd. has announced a voluntary recall of 3,06,635 units of its 125cc hybrid scooter models manufactured between May 2, 2024, and September 3, 2025. The recall affects the RayZR 125 Fi Hybrid and Fascino 125 Fi Hybrid scooter models. The company has identified a potential issue where the front brake caliper… Continue reading Yamaha Recalls Over 3 Lakh 125cc Hybrid Scooters in India