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Sandhar Technologies Bolsters Die-Casting Portfolio with Sundaram-Clayton Acquisition

Automotive components manufacturer, Sandhar Technologies Ltd, today announced a series of strategic decisions aimed at consolidating its business operations and driving growth. In a major move, the Board approved the acquisition of the High Pressure and Low Pressure Aluminium Die Casting Businesses of Sundaram-Clayton Limited at its Hosur Plant by Sandhar Ascast Private Limited, a… Continue reading Sandhar Technologies Bolsters Die-Casting Portfolio with Sundaram-Clayton Acquisition

Sandhar Technologies Bolsters Die-Casting Portfolio with Sundaram-Clayton Acquisition

Tata Motors Announces Price Hike for CVs as Costs Continue to Rise

Tata Motors, India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, today announced a price increase of up to 2% across its commercial vehicle range, effective April 1, 2025. The company cited rising input costs as the primary reason for the price adjustment, which will vary by individual model and variant. This follows an earlier increase of up to… Continue reading Tata Motors Announces Price Hike for CVs as Costs Continue to Rise

Dr. Lakshmi Venu Appointed as Vice Chairman of TAFE

Tractors and Farm Equipment Limited (TAFE) has appointed Dr. Lakshmi Venu as its Vice Chairman. Dr. Lakshmi, who has been serving as a Director at TAFE, brings experience in the farm mechanisation and auto component sectors. Dr. Lakshmi has been recognised as one of Business Today’s “Most Powerful Women in Business” in 2023 and… Continue reading Dr. Lakshmi Venu Appointed as Vice Chairman of TAFE

Dark Edition SUVs: Striking Aesthetic or Problematic Messaging?

“The dark side of daddy.” “Dark rules.” “Black storm.” These are not one-liners from a Batman movie or the Armageddon sequel. These are actual advertising lines for automobiles in India. They could have easily been mouthed by Hannibal Lecter or the Joker. But no, they have been thought out by advertising agencies against specific campaign… Continue reading Dark Edition SUVs: Striking Aesthetic or Problematic Messaging?

RKFL to Raise Steel Casting Capacity to 120,000 tonne

Kolkata headquartered Ram Krishna Forgings Limited (RKFL) has become India’s second largest forging company supplying parts and machined components. It supplies parts to sectors from automobiles to railways, farm equipment to oil and gas and power, among others. It is a family run business that was founded in 1981. Third-generation entrepreneur, 27-year-old Chaitanya Jalan, is… Continue reading RKFL to Raise Steel Casting Capacity to 120,000 tonne

Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Rolls Out 500,000th Engine from Chakan Plant

Škoda Auto Volkswagen India achieved a manufacturing milestone with the production of 500,000 locally-manufactured engines at itsChakan facility in Pune. This achievement underscores the company’s commitment to India’s ‘Make in India’ initiative, while strengthening the country’s position as a key manufacturing and export hub for the Volkswagen Group, it said in a release. The 500,000th… Continue reading Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Rolls Out 500,000th Engine from Chakan Plant

Montra Electric Expands with First e-SCV Dealership in Tamil Nadu

Montra Electric’s e-SCV division, TIVOLT Electric Vehicles Private Limited, inaugurated its first electric small commercial vehicle dealership in Madhavaram, Chennai on March 17, 2025. This represents the company’s first e-SCV dealership in Tamil Nadu and South India, strengthening its market presence in the region. The dealership operates as a 3S facility (Sales, Service, Spares and… Continue reading Montra Electric Expands with First e-SCV Dealership in Tamil Nadu

ZAPL Rebrands Lohia Auto to Youdha in Strategic Electric Vehicle Market Repositioning

ZAPL, the parent company of Lohia Auto, has launched Youdha as part of a strategic transformation to position itself in the mass-market electric vehicle segment while maintaining Lohia Auto as its premium brand offering. The company announced the rebranding on March 17, 2025, in New Delhi, describing it as a transition from “legacy to leadership”… Continue reading ZAPL Rebrands Lohia Auto to Youdha in Strategic Electric Vehicle Market Repositioning

Manba Finance Partners with Three Companies to Expand Vehicle Financing and EV Adoption

Manba Finance Limited announced strategic partnerships with three companies today to expand its vehicle financing operations, particularly in the electric vehicle sector, and extend its reach into new markets. The non-banking financial company has joined forces with electric scooter manufacturer BGauss Auto, rural financial services provider Fin Coopers Capital, and digital financing platform ProsParity. “These… Continue reading Manba Finance Partners with Three Companies to Expand Vehicle Financing and EV Adoption