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Maharashtra registers retail sales of 2,602 EVs and 10,900 vehicles on Gudi Padwa

Gudi Padwa, one of the most significant festivals of Maharashtra and the day that heralds the arrival of spring as well as the Marathi new year for the state, traditionally sees new purchases being made which includes vehicles as well as real estate, among other acquisitions. Gudi Padwa 2025, which was celebrated on March 30,… Continue reading Maharashtra registers retail sales of 2,602 EVs and 10,900 vehicles on Gudi Padwa

Maharashtra registers retail sales of 2,602 EVs and 10,900 vehicles on Gudi Padwa

“Battery Electric Vehicle Is the Long-Term Goal—That’s Non-Stop”: Mahindra’s R Velusamy Charts India’s EV Future

As India navigates its unique path toward sustainable mobility, R. Velusamy, President of Automotive Technology and Product Development at Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. and Joint Managing Director of Mahindra Electric Automobile Ltd., is unequivocal about the company’s direction towards BEVs. “Battery electric vehicle is the long-term goal. That’s non-stop,” he declared at the Future Powertrain… Continue reading “Battery Electric Vehicle Is the Long-Term Goal—That’s Non-Stop”: Mahindra’s R Velusamy Charts India’s EV Future

Uno Minda Appoints Ravi Mehra as Managing Director, Strengthens Board with Strategic Appointments

Uno Minda Limited, a global Tier-1 supplier of proprietary automotive systems and solutions to OEMs, has announced the appointment of Ravi Mehra as Managing Director, effective April 1, 2025. The move is part of a broader strategic restructuring of its leadership and Board of Directors. Ravi Mehra, currently Deputy Managing Director, is being elevated and… Continue reading Uno Minda Appoints Ravi Mehra as Managing Director, Strengthens Board with Strategic Appointments

The Practical Path to Net Zero – Tata Motors Rajendra Petkar’s view on Powertrains of Future

“There is no simple answer… but it’s a daily work matter,” said Rajendra Petkar, President and CTO, Tata Motors, addressing a packed room at the Autocar Professional Future Powertrain Conclave, held in partnership with Guidance Tamil Nadu. In a landscape shaped by electrification, hydrogen, and ethanol, Petkar delivered a grounded message: Disruption is inevitable, but internal… Continue reading The Practical Path to Net Zero – Tata Motors Rajendra Petkar’s view on Powertrains of Future

Tata AutoComp Acquires 80% Stake in Artifex Interior Systems, Expands European Presence

Tata AutoComp Systems Ltd. (TACO), a leading Indian automotive components manufacturer and part of the Tata Group, has announced the acquisition of an 80% stake in Artifex Interior Systems Limited, formerly known as IAC UK. The acquisition was made through Jaguar Land Rover Ventures Limited (JLRV), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Jaguar Land Rover Limited, itself… Continue reading Tata AutoComp Acquires 80% Stake in Artifex Interior Systems, Expands European Presence

Maharashtra Government Removes 6% Luxury Tax On EVs

Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis announced on Wednesday that the state government withdrew its proposed 6 percent tax on luxury EVs priced above Rs 30 lakh. The tax was introduced in the state budget for FY2025-26 by deputy chief minister and finance minister Ajit Pawar, with the aim of raising additional funds. Responding to a… Continue reading Maharashtra Government Removes 6% Luxury Tax On EVs

Top Diesel Automatic SUVs Under ₹25 Lakh

Diesel SUV options are currently very limited in the market, and, if you want an automatic, your options are further limited. However, diesels are still pretty popular in a few segments, thanks to their lower running costs and inherent torquey nature. We have compiled a list of all diesel automatic SUVs under Rs 25 lakh… Continue reading Top Diesel Automatic SUVs Under ₹25 Lakh