Uber and Sulabh International have announced a partnership to provide Uber drivers with free access to public toilets across nine cities in India. The collaboration was announced on November 21, 2025, coinciding with World Toilet Day. Under the arrangement, drivers can use Sulabh-operated toilet facilities without charge in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune, Jaipur, Lucknow,… Continue reading Uber Partners With Sulabh International to Provide Free Toilet Access for Drivers Across Nine Indian Cities
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Maruti Suzuki Invests Rs 2 Crore in AI-Powered Mobility Startup Ravity
Maruti Suzuki India Limited has invested approximately Rs 2 crore in Ravity Software Solutions Private Limited, acquiring an equity stake of over 7.84% through its Maruti Suzuki Innovation Fund. The announcement, made on November 21, 2025, marks the automaker’s third startup investment as it seeks to enhance customer experience through data-driven technologies. Ravity Software Solutions,… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki Invests Rs 2 Crore in AI-Powered Mobility Startup Ravity
India Topped Global Electric 3W Market With 57% Share in CY2024, Confirms COP30 Report
The COP 30 ZEV report, released at COP30, the United Nations Climate Change Conference taking place in Belém, Brazil from November 10-21, 2025, has confirmed what was already known – that India is the world’s leading market for electric 3-wheelers. The report states that India commanded 57% of global e-3W sales in CY2024 and highlights India’s… Continue reading India Topped Global Electric 3W Market With 57% Share in CY2024, Confirms COP30 Report
Honda Puts the Brakes on Activa E and QC1 Production Since August
Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI), which entered the electric two-wheeler market in February this year, has not produced any electric two-wheelers between August and October 2025. This revelation comes through a perusal of the industry production numbers provided by apex body SIAM in its monthly updates of the Indian automobile industry (see nine-month production… Continue reading Honda Puts the Brakes on Activa E and QC1 Production Since August
Mahindra Forecasts 1.6X Growth in Light Commercial Vehicles by 2030
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (M&M) is projecting aggressive growth in its light commercial vehicle (LCV) segment under 3.5 tonnes, forecasting a 1.6-times expansion between fiscal years 2025 and 2030, the company said in an investor call on Thursday. The company views this segment—small pickup trucks and cargo carriers—as a key growth engine, calling it an… Continue reading Mahindra Forecasts 1.6X Growth in Light Commercial Vehicles by 2030
QuantumScape Holds Second Annual Battery Symposium in Kyoto
QuantumScape Corporation hosted its second annual Solid-State Battery Symposium in Kyoto, bringing together automotive industry leaders, government representatives, and technology partners to discuss developments in solid-state battery technology. The event featured presentations from senior officials representing Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, as well as executives from Nissan, Honda R&D, and Murata Manufacturing. The… Continue reading QuantumScape Holds Second Annual Battery Symposium in Kyoto
Toyota Kirloskar Motor Partners with Maharashtra to Strengthen ITI Network
Toyota Kirloskar Motor has formalized a partnership with the Government of Maharashtra to develop a comprehensive skilling ecosystem across Industrial Training Institutes in the state. The initiative represents a strategic alignment between industrial growth and workforce development. The collaboration will unfold through a phased implementation strategy. The first phase, scheduled for 2025-26, will concentrate on… Continue reading Toyota Kirloskar Motor Partners with Maharashtra to Strengthen ITI Network
Mobec Energy Storage Solutions Approved by Major Indian Automakers
Mobec Innovation has secured approval for its energy storage solutions through a partnership with Oil Lube Systems, marking a significant development in India’s electric vehicle infrastructure landscape. The collaboration will serve major automotive manufacturers including the country’s largest passenger vehicle producer and third-largest two-wheeler manufacturer. The partnership focuses on replacing conventional diesel generators with mobile… Continue reading Mobec Energy Storage Solutions Approved by Major Indian Automakers
Mahindra Projects 9% Annual Growth in India Tractor Market to 12.2 Million Units by 2030
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd expects the Indian tractor industry to accelerate faster than previously anticipated, as the Mumbai-based manufacturer raised its forecast for sector growth to 9% annually through fiscal 2030, up from an earlier estimate of 7%. The upbeat projection, shared by executives during an investor call Thursday, comes as surging crop profitability and… Continue reading Mahindra Projects 9% Annual Growth in India Tractor Market to 12.2 Million Units by 2030
Valeo Maps €700 Million India Opportunity in New 2028 Strategy
Global automotive supplier Valeo has placed India at the centre of its next phase of growth, outlining plans to triple its India revenues to about €700 million by 2028 as part of its newly announced ‘Elevate 2028’ roadmap. The plan, presented at Valeo’s Capital Markets Day in Paris, marks the company’s shift from a technology-led… Continue reading Valeo Maps €700 Million India Opportunity in New 2028 Strategy