Apollo Tyres Ltd announced that its manufacturing facilities in Chennai and Limda, Gujarat, have been awarded a prestigious 5-star rating by the British Safety Council following extensive occupational health and safety evaluations. The rating represents the highest recognition available from the British Safety Council and is reserved for organizations demonstrating exceptional commitment to health, safety,… Continue reading Apollo Tyres Chennai and Limda Plants Receive 5-Star Safety Rating from British Safety Council
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STMicroelectronics Appoints Anand Kumar as Managing Director for India Operations
STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor leader, has announced the appointment of Anand Kumar as Managing Director for its India operations, effective immediately. Kumar succeeds Vivek Sharma, who retired after completing a 34-year career with the company. The leadership transition comes as STMicroelectronics continues to expand its presence in the Indian market, which represents a key growth… Continue reading STMicroelectronics Appoints Anand Kumar as Managing Director for India Operations
AutoDukan Secures $1 Million in Pre-Series A Funding
AutoDukan, an AI-driven automobile aftermarket platform, has raised $1 million in its Pre-Series A funding round to scale technology and expand its spare part procurement and insurance claim workflow services across India. The round was led by Choice Group and select high net worth individuals. The funding follows previous investment rounds including a seed round… Continue reading AutoDukan Secures $1 Million in Pre-Series A Funding
From Trading Floors to Social Media: Maruti Suzuki Victoris Creates a Flutter
When Maruti Suzuki unveiled the Victoris, it sparked conversations from boardrooms to Twitter threads. For years, the company had watched rivals like Hyundai’s Creta and Kia’s Seltos capture hearts and wallets in India’s SUV market while its own Grand Vitara struggled to gain traction. Now, with the Victoris, both industry experts and car enthusiasts are… Continue reading From Trading Floors to Social Media: Maruti Suzuki Victoris Creates a Flutter
AbhiBus Integrates 7 New State Transport Services, Reaches 17 SRTC Partnerships
AbhiBus, the bus ticketing platform under ixigo Group, has integrated seven new State Road Transport Corporations (SRTCs) into its network, bringing its total SRTC partnerships to 17 across India. The integration was completed recently to expand government bus service availability on the platform. The seven new SRTCs include ASTC (Assam), SBSTC (South Bengal), TSRTC (Telangana),… Continue reading AbhiBus Integrates 7 New State Transport Services, Reaches 17 SRTC Partnerships
Data Patterns Selects Siemens Software for Product Lifecycle Management
Data Patterns (India) Ltd., a defense and aerospace electronics solutions provider, has selected Siemens Digital Industries Software’s Teamcenter and Polarion ALM solutions from the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio to integrate its design, development and manufacturing operations. Data Patterns will replace its current system with Teamcenter software as a unified platform for mechanical, electrical, electronic and software… Continue reading Data Patterns Selects Siemens Software for Product Lifecycle Management
TVS Motor Company Launches Ntorq 150 at ₹119,000
TVS Motor Company has unveiled the TVS Ntorq 150, positioning it as India’s quickest hyper sport scooter with an introductory price of Rs. 119,000 (ex-showroom, all India). The new scooter is powered by a 149.7cc air-cooled O3CTech engine that delivers 13.2 PS at 7,000 rpm and 14.2 Nm torque at 5,500 rpm. The company claims… Continue reading TVS Motor Company Launches Ntorq 150 at ₹119,000
Mercedes-Benz and TERI Launch Skills Programme for EV Charging Infrastructure
Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India (MBRDI) and The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) launched a comprehensive skills training programme for electric vehicle charging infrastructure operators, addressing critical workforce gaps identified in their joint whitepaper published today. The whitepaper, titled “EV Charging in India: Ecosystem Perspectives and Skilling Opportunities,” was unveiled at Mercedes-Benz Sustainability Dialogue India… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz and TERI Launch Skills Programme for EV Charging Infrastructure
Hyundai Creta Electric, Alcazar, i20 get Knight Edition variants
Hyundai has rolled out the Knight Edition variants on the Creta Electric, Alcazar, and i20, expanding its sporty blacked-out trim treatment beyond the Creta petrol and diesel, Venue, and Exter SUVs. Hyundai Creta Electric Knight Edition The Creta Electric Knight is offered in the Excellence variant with both battery options – the 51.4kWh long-range pack… Continue reading Hyundai Creta Electric, Alcazar, i20 get Knight Edition variants
Auto Stocks Surge as GST Council Overhauls Tax Structure
The automobile industry shifted into top gear on Thursday after the GST Council approved sweeping changes in tax rates across vehicles and components, sparking a sharp rally in auto stocks. Investors piled into frontline auto counters following the announcement. Mahindra & Mahindra rose 7.76% to Rs3,539.25, Eicher Motors surged 5.4% to a record Rs6,707.70, while… Continue reading Auto Stocks Surge as GST Council Overhauls Tax Structure