Maruti Suzuki and HSBC India partner for dealer inventory funding

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd (MSIL), a leader in India’s automotive industry, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation India (HSBC India) to enhance inventory funding options for its dealerships. This new partnership aims to support over 4,000 Maruti Suzuki sales outlets across the country by offering comprehensive inventory financing… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki and HSBC India partner for dealer inventory funding

Tata Motors expects strong H2 for JLR, confident of meeting sales, EBIT target

After a weak performance in the first half of the current financial year, Tata Motors Ltd expects a strong second half for Jaguar Land Rover and has reaffirmed the full financial year revenue and EBIT margin targets of the British luxury car maker. Jaguar Land Rover saw its revenue remain flat at £13.7 billion in… Continue reading Tata Motors expects strong H2 for JLR, confident of meeting sales, EBIT target

Tata Motors navigates shifting sands in CV market with electric ACE expansion

Tata Motors’ strategic pivot toward the electric segment, specifically through its ACE small commercial vehicle (SCV), is showing signs of progress despite shifting market dynamics and looming reductions in government subsidies. In the second quarter of FY25, sales of the ACE EV rose by 17%, and the company is optimistic about sustaining similar growth going… Continue reading Tata Motors navigates shifting sands in CV market with electric ACE expansion

‘There will be a hockey stick effect in India’s EV sales’: Rohit Saboo, NBC Bearings

NBC Bearings, which is part of the CK Birla Group, and a leading supplier of bearings for various applications to the automotive industry, is eyeing the shift towards electrification and developing new-age solutions to cater to the industry’s transformed needs.  The company gauged the EV trend, and started investing in EV-specific bearings six years ago.… Continue reading ‘There will be a hockey stick effect in India’s EV sales’: Rohit Saboo, NBC Bearings

New Maruti Dzire gets 5 stars in GNCAP crash test

Shortly after unveiling the new fourth-generation Dzire in India, Maruti Suzuki has gotten the compact sedan crash tested by Global NCAP. The new Maruti Dzire has scored an impressive 5 stars in adult occupant protection (AOP) and a 4-star safety rating for child occupant protection (COP), making it the first Maruti to score a 5-star rating from… Continue reading New Maruti Dzire gets 5 stars in GNCAP crash test

Gujarat targets $3.5 Trillion economy by 2047, FICCI pledges support

At a special session during FICCI’s National Executive Committee Meeting (NECM), Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel emphasised Gujarat’s commitment to fostering an industry-friendly environment. He highlighted state policies and initiatives designed to attract investment and promote sustainable growth. Chief Minister Patel acknowledged the role of Prime Minister Modi’s leadership in India’s development, noting initiatives such as… Continue reading Gujarat targets $3.5 Trillion economy by 2047, FICCI pledges support

Harsha Vardhan Agarwal appointed as FICCI President-Elect for 2024-25

The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) has announced that Harsha Vardhan Agarwal will serve as its President-Elect for 2024-25. This decision was made during the FICCI National Executive Committee Meeting (NECM). Currently holding the position of Senior Vice President at FICCI, Agarwal will succeed Dr. Anish Shah as President following the… Continue reading Harsha Vardhan Agarwal appointed as FICCI President-Elect for 2024-25

Trend Reversal: Ola Electric’s losses widen, revenue falls in Q2

Ola Electric Mobility Limited has reported its second quarter results for FY25, showing sequential deterioration in key metrics along with notable shifts in its product mix and financial metrics. However, on a year-on-year basis, the numbers continued to show improvement. The company was listed on Indian bourses in August, and has seen significant fluctuations in… Continue reading Trend Reversal: Ola Electric’s losses widen, revenue falls in Q2

Inteva Products expands Pune manufacturing facility to meet growing demand

Inteva Products LLC, a global supplier of automotive systems and components, has announced the expansion of its manufacturing facility in Chakan, Pune. The $3.3 million investment aims to enhance production capacity and operational efficiency to meet the increasing demand in India’s automotive sector. The expansion will increase the plant’s production space by 70%, bringing it… Continue reading Inteva Products expands Pune manufacturing facility to meet growing demand

We’re more optimistic than before: M&M’s Rajesh Jejurikar on EV market 

Even as sales of electric vehicles show signs of a sharp moderation, Mahindra and Mahindra (M&M) said that it is “more optimistic” about the EVs in India. The comments come in the context of upcoming launch of its two ‘born electric’ SUVs –  XEV 9e and the BE 6e – later this month. “We are… Continue reading We’re more optimistic than before: M&M’s Rajesh Jejurikar on EV market