New Delhi served as the nexus of the Indian automotive industry this week, bringing together top executives from automakers, component manufacturers, vehicle dealers and policy makers. The annual conventions of the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers and the Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India, along with the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations’ Auto Retail Conclave,… Continue reading Weekly News Wrap: Policy Makers, SIAM, ACMA, FADA Deliberate on Long-Term RoadMap While Industry Cheers GST Cut
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Exclusive: “India, for me, will be the market with the biggest growth in EVs”: Valeo Power Division CEO Xavier Dupont
The global auto industry is recalibrating its electrification plans as China grapples with slowing EV demand, Europe rethinks its 2035 combustion ban, and the US remains split between hybrids and full-electric models. Valeo Power Division CEO Xavier Dupont sees India as the standout opportunity in this shifting landscape. “For the local market, the biggest growth… Continue reading Exclusive: “India, for me, will be the market with the biggest growth in EVs”: Valeo Power Division CEO Xavier Dupont
Priya S Kapur Leads Investment Strategy at Family Office While Chairing CSR at Sona Comstar
Priya S Kapur serves as Non-Executive Director and Chairperson of the CSR Committee at Sona Comstar, a global automotive technology company, while simultaneously managing investment strategy as Managing Director of Aureus Investment Private Limited, the Kapur family office. Kapur’s career spans investment banking, luxury retail, and family office management. She began her professional journey as… Continue reading Priya S Kapur Leads Investment Strategy at Family Office While Chairing CSR at Sona Comstar
How RPA and AI Are Rewiring Labour Law Compliance in India’s Auto Sector
The Indian automobile sector is at a pivotal juncture. With the industry contributing over 7% to India’s GDP and driving employment across multiple states, compliance with labour laws has become both critical and increasingly complex. Traditional methods of managing compliance, manual tracking of attendance, payroll, statutory filings, and workplace safety audits, are no longer sufficient.… Continue reading How RPA and AI Are Rewiring Labour Law Compliance in India’s Auto Sector
VW Group CEO Says Full EV Shift by 2035 ‘Too Early’
Volkswagen Group CEO Oliver Blume has cautioned against setting 2035 as the hard deadline for a complete shift to electric vehicles (EVs), saying the industry and society will need more time and flexibility. “Today, 2035 is too early to switch 100% to electric mobility. We need, as a community, and as an industry, more flexibility.… Continue reading VW Group CEO Says Full EV Shift by 2035 ‘Too Early’
Tata Technologies Acquires German Engineering Firm ES-Tec Group for €75 Million
Tata Technologies has announced the acquisition of ES-Tec Group, a German automotive engineering services provider, for €75 million in cash. The deal marks the Indian company’s latest expansion into European markets as it seeks to capitalize on growing demand for advanced automotive technologies. The transaction involves the purchase of 100% equity shares in ES-Tech GmbH… Continue reading Tata Technologies Acquires German Engineering Firm ES-Tec Group for €75 Million
Mercedes-Benz Rolls Out Biggest Product Offensive, Balances EV and ICE Bets
When Mercedes-Benz says it is preparing for the biggest product rollout in its 139-year history, the announcement is not just about the number of cars hitting the road. It signals a strategic pivot. For years, the Stuttgart-based luxury carmaker was seen as one of the frontrunners in the all-electric race. Now, however, Mercedes is recalibrating.… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz Rolls Out Biggest Product Offensive, Balances EV and ICE Bets
ACMA’s 65th Annual Session Highlights Supply Chain Resilience Amid Global Shifts
The Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA) held its 65th Annual Session in New Delhi, focusing on building resilient automotive supply chains amid evolving geopolitical challenges. The event brought together over 1,200 delegates, including senior government officials, industry executives, and international stakeholders. The session featured participation from key government ministers including Nitin Gadkari (Road… Continue reading ACMA’s 65th Annual Session Highlights Supply Chain Resilience Amid Global Shifts
The Right Powertrain, The Right Partner: Why EV Success Depends on Smart Choices
Electric Vehicles (EVs) are no longer niche experiments—they are the future of mobility. But behind every EV’s performance, efficiency, and reliability lies one critical factor: the powertrain. Too often, OEMs underestimate the importance of selecting the right mix of motor, voltage platform, and battery system. This is not just a hardware exercise; it is a… Continue reading The Right Powertrain, The Right Partner: Why EV Success Depends on Smart Choices
Porsche India Announces Price Reductions Across Model Range Following GST Revision
Porsche India has announced revised pricing for its entire model lineup following the Indian government’s updated Goods and Services Tax structure. The new prices will be effective from September 22, 2025, with most models receiving significant price reductions. The most substantial price cut has been applied to the Cayenne GTS, which will now be priced… Continue reading Porsche India Announces Price Reductions Across Model Range Following GST Revision