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Father recognized India’s true potential forty years ago – Toshihiro Suzuki

Toshihiro Suzuki, President of Suzuki Motor Corporation, today paid tribute to his father’s foresight in betting on India in the 1980s, pointing out that he was one of the few people to see the country’s growth potential early on. “Forty years ago, no one could have visualized the true potential of the Indian market,” said… Continue reading Father recognized India’s true potential forty years ago – Toshihiro Suzuki

BPCL awards contract for 1,400 EV fast chargers to Lubi Industries

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) has selected Lubi Industries to install 1,400 fast DC electric vehicle chargers across its retail outlets in India. The contract includes manufacturing, supply, installation, and commissioning of 60kW DC chargers. The project aims to expand India’s EV charging infrastructure, which currently lags behind the growing number of electric vehicles on… Continue reading BPCL awards contract for 1,400 EV fast chargers to Lubi Industries

TyrePlex secures Rs 20 crore funding led by PeerCapital

TyrePlex, a leading B2B tyre marketplace in India, has raised ₹20 crore (approximately $2.4 million) in its latest funding round. The round was led by PeerCapital, with participation from Titan Capital Winners Fund, Sattva Family Office, and existing investors, including 100 Unicorns. The funds will support TyrePlex’s plans to expand its operations across 25… Continue reading TyrePlex secures Rs 20 crore funding led by PeerCapital

EET Hydrogen and ENKA sign contract for UK’s first large-scale low-carbon hydrogen plant

Essar Energy Transition (EET) Hydrogen has signed an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contract with ENKA to develop its flagship low-carbon hydrogen production plant (HPP1) at the Stanlow Manufacturing Complex in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire. The project is expected to play a key role in advancing the UK’s hydrogen industry as part of the HyNet Cluster… Continue reading EET Hydrogen and ENKA sign contract for UK’s first large-scale low-carbon hydrogen plant

REVEALED: India’s Top 25 SUVs and MPVs in CY2024

If the passenger vehicle industry in India hit its best-ever annual wholesales of 4.27 million units I CY2024, up 4% YoY (CY2023: 4.10 million units), then it is thanks to the unabating demand for utility vehicles, which comprise SUVs and MPVs. The UV sub-segment continues to be the shining star and helped buffer the sizeable… Continue reading REVEALED: India’s Top 25 SUVs and MPVs in CY2024

REVEALED: India’s Top 25 SUVs and MPVs in CY2024

New Hyundai Creta turns a year old, set to hit 200,000 sales soon

The new Hyundai Creta, which was launched in India on January 16, 2024, has turned a year old today. The popular model, which is India’s best-selling midsize SUV, registered wholesales of 186,919 units in CY2024, up 19% YoY (CY2023: 157,311 units), was instrumental in enabling Hyundai Motor India to achieve its best-ever annual sales of 605,429 units… Continue reading New Hyundai Creta turns a year old, set to hit 200,000 sales soon

REVEALED: A to Z component suppliers to Mahindra’s latest BEVs

Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M), which has recently launched its latest electric-origin EVs that have been developed ground-up on its EV-specific INGLO platform, is eyeing big wins in the Indian electric passenger vehicle (e-PV) market with its two offerings that promise a technological extravaganza with their on-board kit and features. The Mahindra XEV 9e and BE… Continue reading REVEALED: A to Z component suppliers to Mahindra’s latest BEVs