Neolite ZKW Lightings Limited organized a commemorative ceremony for its new automotive lighting products manufacturing facility in Pune, Maharashtra, on Thursday. The ceremony was led by Won Yong Hwang, CEO of ZKW Group GmbH. The plant began operations in December 2025. The facility is positioned near the Mumbai-Pune-Nashik-Aurangabad automotive cluster, enabling the company to serve… Continue reading Neolite ZKW Inaugurates Pune Manufacturing Facility
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AXISCADES Secures Hyperscaler Contract for Audio Testing
AXISCADES Technologies Limited has announced that its subsidiary Mistral Solutions has secured a strategic contract with a hyperscaler customer for audio product testing. The multiyear pilot order, valued at approximately $1 million, will be executed at the company’s newly established Acoustic Lab in the Aeroland facility in Bengaluru. The contract involves testing small form factor… Continue reading AXISCADES Secures Hyperscaler Contract for Audio Testing
Nawgati Featured in Google Play’s ‘Made in India’ Republic Day Collection
Fuel-tech startup Nawgati has been included in Google Play’s ‘Made in India’ Special Edition collection, released in celebration of Republic Day. The curated selection highlights Indian startups from the Google for Startups Accelerator: Apps Class of 2025, showcasing applications making notable contributions across sectors including health, education, lifestyle, and fuel technology. Nawgati’s consumer mobility platform… Continue reading Nawgati Featured in Google Play’s ‘Made in India’ Republic Day Collection
Bollywood Stars Join Nitin Gadkari for Road Safety Telethon
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari is set to host a star-studded telethon on January 25 in Mumbai as part of the Sadak Suraksha Abhiyan (SSA) 2026, a nationwide public awareness campaign aimed at reducing road fatalities across India. The event, scheduled to air on CNN-News18 from 11:00 am onwards, will feature… Continue reading Bollywood Stars Join Nitin Gadkari for Road Safety Telethon
Global EV Sales Reach 20 Million Units as Regional Divergence Widens Under Shifting Policies
Global electric vehicle sales reached 20.7 million units in 2025, representing a 20% year-on-year increase that pushed EVs beyond one-quarter of worldwide passenger car sales, according to Benchmark Mineral Intelligence. This annual milestone was characterised by significant quarterly volatility, as sales grew 33% in the first half of 2025 before slowing to a mere 4%… Continue reading Global EV Sales Reach 20 Million Units as Regional Divergence Widens Under Shifting Policies
Tata Motors Expands XPRES Fleet Portfolio with Petrol and CNG Variants
Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles has expanded its XPRES fleet portfolio by launching petrol and CNG variants, complementing the existing electric model. The new offerings were announced on January 23, 2026, with introductory prices starting at ₹5.59 lakh for the petrol variant and ₹6.59 lakh for the CNG variant, ex-showroom Delhi. The newly launched vehicles are… Continue reading Tata Motors Expands XPRES Fleet Portfolio with Petrol and CNG Variants
Amazon India Launches Road Safety Training for 80,000 Delivery Personnel
Amazon India has initiated extensive road safety training workshops targeting over 80,000 delivery associates, partners, and truck drivers across multiple cities to commemorate National Road Safety Month. The program encompasses both last-mile delivery personnel and mid-mile logistics operators throughout the company’s nationwide operations network. The initiative aims to enhance driving practices and promote responsible road… Continue reading Amazon India Launches Road Safety Training for 80,000 Delivery Personnel
Continental Launches CrossContact A/T² All-Terrain Tyre in India
Continental Tires has launched its CrossContact A/T² all-terrain tyre in India, making the country one of the first global markets to receive the next-generation product. The launch took place on January 22, 2026, during the Continental Tires Track Day event at Dot Goa 4X4. The CrossContact A/T² is designed specifically for SUVs and 4×4 vehicles,… Continue reading Continental Launches CrossContact A/T² All-Terrain Tyre in India
Hyundai Alcazar Crosses 100,000 Units 55 Months After Launch, Sees Lowest Sales in December
The Alcazar, Hyundai Motor India’s flagship SUV, has surpassed the 100,000 sales mark in the domestic market, four-and-a-half years after its launch in June 2021. The 100,000 milestone was achieved in December 2025, which also saw the Hyundai Alcazar register its lowest monthly wholesales (factory dispatches) yet: 579 units. A month before, in November 2025,… Continue reading Hyundai Alcazar Crosses 100,000 Units 55 Months After Launch, Sees Lowest Sales in December
Upfront Pricing Losing Relevance in TCO-driven Market: Ashok Leyland’s Shenu Agarwal
Expectations of truck buyers in India are evolving rapidly with the expansion of faster highways and rising freight movement, according to Ashok Leyland Managing Director and CEO Shenu Agarwal. Customers are no longer focused on minor price changes or fuel efficiency alone, as they are prioritising higher productivity, lower total cost of ownership, and better… Continue reading Upfront Pricing Losing Relevance in TCO-driven Market: Ashok Leyland’s Shenu Agarwal