Hero MotoCorp Ltd., the world’s largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters, has announced the appointment of Kausalya Nandakumar as the Chief Business Officer for its Emerging Mobility Business Unit, effective immediately. Kausalya takes over from Swadesh Srivastava, who has resigned from the role citing health priorities. In her new role, Kausalya will oversee the growth… Continue reading Hero MotoCorp Taps Kausalya Nandakumar to Lead Emerging Mobility as Swadesh Srivastava Resigns
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Mahindra, Uno Minda Eye Local Magnet Production Amid China Disruptions: Reuters
Indian automaker Mahindra & Mahindra and automotive components maker Uno Minda are exploring opportunities to manufacture rare earth magnets domestically, according to sources familiar with the matter. The move comes as China, which controls roughly 90% of global rare earth magnet production, has restricted exports since April, prompting delays and uncertainty for Indian manufacturers. With… Continue reading Mahindra, Uno Minda Eye Local Magnet Production Amid China Disruptions: Reuters
Epsilon Advanced Materials Inc. Receives Letter of Interest from EXIM Bank for Up to $420 Million in Potential Debt Financing
Epsilon Advanced Materials Inc. (EAM), a subsidiary of Epsilon Group focused on battery material manufacturing, has received a non-binding Letter of Interest (LOI) from the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM). The LOI proposes potential debt financing of up to $420 million for EAM’s upcoming synthetic graphite production facility in Leland, North Carolina. This… Continue reading Epsilon Advanced Materials Inc. Receives Letter of Interest from EXIM Bank for Up to $420 Million in Potential Debt Financing
Zoomcar Launches ‘ZoomPro’ Platform for Fleet Operators in India’s Self-Drive Market
Zoomcar Holdings, a peer-to-peer car-sharing marketplace, has introduced ZoomPro, a new business-to-business (B2B) platform tailored for large fleet operators in India’s self-drive rental sector. The dashboard is designed to enable fleet partners to manage bookings, pricing, and vehicles without relying solely on the Zoomcar mobile app. The company stated that ZoomPro is part of its… Continue reading Zoomcar Launches ‘ZoomPro’ Platform for Fleet Operators in India’s Self-Drive Market
Tractor Sales Cross 1 lakh Mark After 7 Months
India’s domestic tractor industry recorded a strong performance in June 2025, selling 1.13 lakh units—10.5% more than last year—according to data from the Tractor and Mechanization Association. This is the first time monthly sales have crossed the 1 lakh mark since October, when they were at 1.45 lakh. Industry leaders attributed the growth to widespread… Continue reading Tractor Sales Cross 1 lakh Mark After 7 Months
Tata Motors Extends Lifetime HV Battery Warranty to Curvv.ev and Nexon.ev 45 kWh
Tata Motors has extended its Lifetime High Voltage (HV) Battery Warranty to the Curvv.ev and Nexon.ev 45 kWh models, following the earlier introduction of this offering with the Harrier.ev. The warranty, which covers the battery for an unlimited number of kilometres, is applicable to all private individual customers who are first-time owners of these two… Continue reading Tata Motors Extends Lifetime HV Battery Warranty to Curvv.ev and Nexon.ev 45 kWh
Gentari and Shell India Form EV Charging Partnership
Clean energy solutions company Gentari and Shell India announced a strategic roaming partnership on July 10, 2025, to expand electric vehicle charging accessibility across India by integrating their respective charging networks. The collaboration allows Shell Recharge charging points to be accessible through the Gentari Go app, while Gentari chargers become available to Shell Recharge users.… Continue reading Gentari and Shell India Form EV Charging Partnership
Varroc Introduces VRLA Batteries for Two-Wheelers in the Aftermarket Segment
Varroc, a global Tier-1 automotive components manufacturer, has announced the launch of its new range of VRLA (Valve Regulated Lead Acid) batteries in the Indian two-wheeler aftermarket. This marks the Aftermarket division’s entry into the battery segment, aiming to meet the growing need for reliable and efficient energy solutions among India’s vast two-wheeler user base.… Continue reading Varroc Introduces VRLA Batteries for Two-Wheelers in the Aftermarket Segment
Premium Motorcycle Market Share Rises 500 Basis Points in Six Years
The market share of premium motorcycles in India has increased by 500 basis points over six years, rising to 19% in fiscal 2025 from 14% in fiscal 2019, according to a new report by Crisil Intelligence. The volume of premium motorcycles (engine capacity greater than 150cc) grew to 2.3 million units from 1.9 million units… Continue reading Premium Motorcycle Market Share Rises 500 Basis Points in Six Years
Montra Electric Partners with Green Drive Mobility to Deploy 50 Electric Commercial Vehicles
Montra Electric, the clean mobility arm of the Murugappa Group, has entered into a strategic partnership with Green Drive Mobility to deploy 50 EVIATOR electric small commercial vehicles (e-SCVs) across India over the next three months. The collaboration aims to enhance sustainable logistics operations across first-mile, mid-mile, and last-mile delivery segments. The partnership agreement was… Continue reading Montra Electric Partners with Green Drive Mobility to Deploy 50 Electric Commercial Vehicles