Within a couple of years of joining Mahindra & Mahindra, Nalinikanth Gollagunta, CEO of the Automotive Division, has expanded his mandate significantly. As part of a broader leadership realignment across the Auto and Farm Sector, Gollagunta will now take on additional responsibilities for International Operations, Product Planning, Charging Infrastructure, and the Mahindra Electric Automobile Limited… Continue reading Exclusive: Mahindra Expands Nalinikanth Gollagunta’s Role Within a Year of Appointment
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Exclusive: Mahindra Restructures R&D Leadership as R Velusamy Takes Charge of Automotive Business
As part of a broader leadership reshuffle across its Auto and Farm Sector, Mahindra & Mahindra has announced a new structure for its product development and R&D organisation under R Velusamy, who is set to become the President of the Automotive Business (AB), effective January 1, 2026. The transition marks a significant step in consolidating… Continue reading Exclusive: Mahindra Restructures R&D Leadership as R Velusamy Takes Charge of Automotive Business
Exclusive: Maruti Nexa sells over a million SUVs
FY2025 has turned out to be quite a record-setting year for Nexa, Maruti Suzuki India’s premium sales channel. Not only has Nexa surpassed 500,000 passenger vehicle sales for the second fiscal year in a row (FY2025: 543,050 units, down 3% on FY2024: 561,050 units), it has also clocked the best UV sales (340,049 UVs, up… Continue reading Exclusive: Maruti Nexa sells over a million SUVs
Delhi Drafts Bold EV Policy with Tax Waiver for Hybrids
In a move that could reshape the electric vehicle policy landscape in India, the Delhi government’s draft EV Policy 2.0 has proposed tax waivers for hybrid vehicles for the first time. The inclusion of strong hybrid and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (SHEVs and PHEVs) under the policy marks a shift from a BEV-exclusive approach to… Continue reading Delhi Drafts Bold EV Policy with Tax Waiver for Hybrids
Hero MotoCorp Expands Presence in Sri Lanka with Four New 2W Models
Hero MotoCorp, the world’s largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters, has launched four new products in Sri Lanka in partnership with its distributor Abans Auto. The company introduced the Xoom 110 scooter, alongside three motorcycle models – Hunk 160R 4V, Xtreme 125R, and HF Deluxe. Hero MotoCorp has operated in Sri Lanka since 2012 through… Continue reading Hero MotoCorp Expands Presence in Sri Lanka with Four New 2W Models
River Crosses Rs 100 Crore Revenue, Hits 1,000 Monthly EV Sales Mark
River, an electric vehicle manufacturer based in Bengaluru, has reported revenue exceeding INR 100 crore within four years of its founding. The company’s electric scooter, Indie, launched two years ago, has reached monthly sales of 1,000 units as of March 2025. Aravind Mani, CEO and Co-founder of River, stated that the company has developed a… Continue reading River Crosses Rs 100 Crore Revenue, Hits 1,000 Monthly EV Sales Mark
Renault Reports Strong Q1 2025 Growth Driven by EVs and Hybrids
Renault has posted a global sales increase of 6.5% for the first quarter of 2025, delivering 389,016 vehicles worldwide. The growth is attributed largely to strong passenger car sales in Europe, where the company recorded a 17.7% increase, outperforming a slightly contracting market. In Europe, Renault captured a 5.6% market share in passenger cars—up by… Continue reading Renault Reports Strong Q1 2025 Growth Driven by EVs and Hybrids
Toyota Kirloskar Motor and Camdir Toyota Establish T-TEP and STAR Scholarship Program at ITI Roing
Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM), in collaboration with Camdir Toyota and the Department of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Government of Arunachal Pradesh, has launched the 68th Toyota Technical Education Program (T-TEP) and the STAR Scholarship initiative at Government Industrial Training Institute (ITI), Roing. These programs are designed to provide technical training and financial assistance to students… Continue reading Toyota Kirloskar Motor and Camdir Toyota Establish T-TEP and STAR Scholarship Program at ITI Roing
Montra Electric Opens First e-SCV Dealership in Uttar Pradesh in Collaboration with MG RoadLink
Montra Electric, through its small commercial vehicle division TIVOLT Electric Vehicles Private Limited, has opened its first electric small commercial vehicle (e-SCV) dealership in Uttar Pradesh. Located in Lucknow, the dealership has been established in collaboration with MG RoadLink as part of the brand’s strategy to grow its presence in northern India. The new sales… Continue reading Montra Electric Opens First e-SCV Dealership in Uttar Pradesh in Collaboration with MG RoadLink
Allison Transmission Selected by All Three OEMs for India’s FICV Program
Allison Transmission has been selected to provide its 3040 MX cross-drive transmission for all three government-funded original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) competing in India’s Future Infantry Combat Vehicle (FICV) prototype program, the company announced on April 23, 2025. The program aims to replace the Indian Army’s aging BMP-II Infantry Fighting Vehicles with advanced, domestically manufactured combat… Continue reading Allison Transmission Selected by All Three OEMs for India’s FICV Program