Electronics will inevitably become part of the automotive aftermarket, but the transition will be gradual rather than disruptive, shaped by India’s large existing vehicle parc and legacy vehicles on the road. Speaking on the sidelines of Automechanika 2026, Vikrampati Singhania, President of the Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India, said that while new vehicles are… Continue reading Video: Electronics Will Become Part of the Auto Aftermarket Over Time, Says ACMA President
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JLR Production Normalised, Demand softness now key Risk: CFO
UK-based luxury carmaker Jaguar Land Rover has resolved its cyber and supply-chain constraints, and production has returned to normal levels, but softer global demand has now emerged as the bigger concern, a senior company executive said on Thursday. Speaking during Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd’s Q3 FY26 earnings call, JLR Chief Financial Officer Richard Molyneux… Continue reading JLR Production Normalised, Demand softness now key Risk: CFO
Tata Motors to Begin JLR Assembly at Chennai Plant
Tata Motors will soon begin assembling Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) vehicles at its Panapakkam plant near Chennai, marking an expansion of its luxury vehicle manufacturing footprint in India, the company said during its earnings call. The automaker did not disclose which JLR models will be assembled at the new facility. Company executives said only that… Continue reading Tata Motors to Begin JLR Assembly at Chennai Plant
Olectra Greentech Appoints K. N. M. Rao as Vice President for Product Development
Olectra Greentech Limited announced the appointment of Kallepalli Nagamalleshwar Rao as Vice President – Product Development for its e-Bus Division, effective February 5, 2026. Rao brings more than 30 years of experience in product and platform development across electric and conventional automotive vehicles. He has held senior leadership positions at SWITCH Mobility, Ashok Leyland, Mahindra… Continue reading Olectra Greentech Appoints K. N. M. Rao as Vice President for Product Development
Tata Motors Sierra Bookings cross 1 lakh mark; Focus Shifts to Capacity Ramp-up
Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd today said that bookings for its recently launched Sierra SUV have crossed the one-lakh mark, with the company now focused on ramping up production and strengthening supplies to meet strong demand. “We had declared 70,000 bookings on day one. Bookings have been pouring in and the number has become inconsequential… Continue reading Tata Motors Sierra Bookings cross 1 lakh mark; Focus Shifts to Capacity Ramp-up
Paracoat Products Launches Agro-Material Composite Granules at Plast India Expo 2026
Paracoat Products Limited unveiled agro-material reinforced polypropylene composite masterbatch granules at Plast India Expo 2026, running from February 5-10 in New Delhi. The composite granules utilize agricultural waste from jute, bamboo, wheat, and rice cultivation as bio-fillers, designed to reduce plastic consumption by up to 50 percent. The company reports the material produces 24 percent… Continue reading Paracoat Products Launches Agro-Material Composite Granules at Plast India Expo 2026
ACMA Automechanika New Delhi 2026 Opens with Focus on Aftermarket Growth
The sixth edition of ACMA Automechanika New Delhi 2026 commenced on February 5 at Yashobhoomi, Dwarka, marking the opening of India’s largest automotive aftermarket exhibition. The three-day event features more than 870 exhibitors across 51,000 square meters of exhibition space, with significant international participation. The trade fair targets wholesalers, distributors, parts traders, workshop professionals, service… Continue reading ACMA Automechanika New Delhi 2026 Opens with Focus on Aftermarket Growth
TAGMA India to Host Die & Mould India Expo 2026 in Mumbai
The Tool & Gauge Manufacturers Association of India will organize the 14th edition of Die & Mould India Expo from April 21-24, 2026, at the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Goregaon. The biennial exhibition serves as the primary platform for India’s tooling and mould-making industry, bringing together technology providers, manufacturers, and industry professionals. TAGMA India, which… Continue reading TAGMA India to Host Die & Mould India Expo 2026 in Mumbai
Kia India Partners with BPCL to Expand EV Charging Network to 15,000+ Points
Kia India has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited to expand its public electric vehicle charging network to over 15,000 touchpoints nationwide. The partnership, formalized during India Energy Week 2026 in Goa, will add more than 3,000 BPCL charging points to Kia’s K-Charge ecosystem. The expanded network aims to address range… Continue reading Kia India Partners with BPCL to Expand EV Charging Network to 15,000+ Points
Tata Motors PV Reports ₹3,483 Crore Q3 Loss as JLR Cyber Impact Lingers
Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Limited (TMPVL) posted a consolidated net loss of ₹3,483 crore for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, weighed down by the continued fallout from the cyber incident at its Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) subsidiary. The company’s consolidated revenue from operations stood at ₹70,108 crore in Q3 FY26, marking a sharp 3.1%… Continue reading Tata Motors PV Reports ₹3,483 Crore Q3 Loss as JLR Cyber Impact Lingers