Electric vehicle manufacturer 3ev Industries has closed its Series A funding round, raising ₹120 crore with Mahanagar Gas Limited (MGL) as the lead investor. The investment represents MGL’s first entry into the electric mobility sector. MGL contributed ₹96 crore to the round, while Thackersey Group’s Bhishma Realty Limited invested ₹10.46 crore and Equentis Angel Fund… Continue reading 3ev Industries Raises ₹120 Crore Series A Funding Led by Mahanagar Gas Limited
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How Tata Motors Balanced Nostalgia and Modernity While Redesigning the New Sierra
When Tata Motors decided to revive the Sierra, one of its most iconic badges from the 1990s, the challenge was not merely technical. It was emotional, cultural, and symbolic. For the design team, the task was to bring back a car that had lived on bedroom posters and in childhood memories, but also reimagine it… Continue reading How Tata Motors Balanced Nostalgia and Modernity While Redesigning the New Sierra
Mahindra Last Mile Mobility, PNB Sign MoU for Vehicle Financing
Mahindra Last Mile Mobility Limited (MLMML) and Punjab National Bank (PNB) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to provide vehicle financing solutions, aimed at improving access to last-mile connectivity options across India. The agreement enables PNB to offer financing for MLMML’s complete vehicle range through its network of over 10,000 branches. The bank will provide… Continue reading Mahindra Last Mile Mobility, PNB Sign MoU for Vehicle Financing
The New Sierra: An A-to-Z Deep Dive
The original Tata Sierra occupies a unique place in Indian automotive history. It wasn’t just another SUV; it was one of the country’s earliest lifestyle vehicles—recognisable instantly by its three-door stance, sweeping glasshouse, and a silhouette that stood apart from everything else on the road. For many, it symbolised individuality, aspiration, and a design philosophy… Continue reading The New Sierra: An A-to-Z Deep Dive
Toyota Kirloskar Motor Opens Parts Centre in Vizag
Toyota Kirloskar Motor inaugurated a new genuine parts distribution centre in Visakhapatnam today, expanding its regional service network across eastern India. The facility was opened by Wiseline Sigamani, Vice President of Strategic Business Unit at TKM, and Takeshi Goto, Vice President of Sales-Service-Used Car Business Enabling, alongside senior management and dealer representatives. The centre will… Continue reading Toyota Kirloskar Motor Opens Parts Centre in Vizag
Two-Wheeler Retail Sales Hit Record High in October 2025: ICRA
India’s two-wheeler retail sales reached a record high in October 2025, according to data from rating agency ICRA, with volumes growing 51.8 percent to 3.15 million units compared to 2.08 million units in the corresponding month last year. The surge marks a sharp rebound following muted demand in September, which was affected by the GST… Continue reading Two-Wheeler Retail Sales Hit Record High in October 2025: ICRA
Mahindra Launches Ultra-Fast EV Charging Network Across India
Mahindra has announced plans to establish 250 electric vehicle charging stations equipped with 180 kW chargers, creating over 1,000 charging points by the end of 2027 as part of its Charge_IN network initiative. The company inaugurated its first two Charge_IN stations on Monday, located at Hoskote on NH 75 along the Bengaluru-Chennai highway and Murthal… Continue reading Mahindra Launches Ultra-Fast EV Charging Network Across India
Mahindra University Partners with Bajaj Auto to Launch Engineering Skills Training Centre
Mahindra University has partnered with Bajaj Auto Limited to establish a Bajaj Engineering Skills Training (BEST) Centre on its Hyderabad campus, marking the first such collaboration with a private institution in Telangana. The partnership, announced on November 25, 2025, will focus on equipping engineering students with industry-ready skills in advanced manufacturing, including Industry 4.0 and… Continue reading Mahindra University Partners with Bajaj Auto to Launch Engineering Skills Training Centre
KTM Launches ORANGE XP-160 Track Experience Program
KTM has unveiled ORANGE XP-160, a track-based experiential program designed to allow prospective buyers and motorcycle enthusiasts to test ride the KTM 160 Duke in a controlled environment under expert supervision. The initiative launches in Pune on November 29, 2025, and will subsequently roll out across more than 40 towns throughout India, representing one of… Continue reading KTM Launches ORANGE XP-160 Track Experience Program
Indian Auto Sector Records Retail Growth in October 2025 Led by GST Reforms: ICRA
The Indian automobile industry recorded growth in retail sales in October 2025, with commercial vehicles posting a 17.7% year-on-year increase and two-wheelers achieving a 51.8% year-on-year surge, driven by GST 2.0 reforms that reduced tax rates, festive demand, and improved rural purchasing, according to ICRA reports. The commercial vehicle sector reported retail volumes growing 17.7%… Continue reading Indian Auto Sector Records Retail Growth in October 2025 Led by GST Reforms: ICRA