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Matter Motors to Raise US$200 Million in 3 Years; Eyes Public Listing in 3-4 years

Ahmedabad-based electric motorcycle startup Matter Motors aims to raise US$200 million (approximately Rs 1,730 crore) in funding over the next years as the automaker plans to roll out new models and expand capacity over the period, according to a senior company official. The startup is also looking for a public issue in the next three… Continue reading Matter Motors to Raise US$200 Million in 3 Years; Eyes Public Listing in 3-4 years

Matter Motors to Raise US$200 Million in 3 Years; Eyes Public Listing in 3-4 years

TVS NTorq 125 surpasses two million sales, NTorq 150 coming soon

TVS Motor Co, which sold a record 1.81 million scooters and 3.51 million two-wheelers in FY2025, continues to do well in the new fiscal year. TVS’s scooter sales in the first two months of FY2026 at 322,001 units are up 23% YoY (April-May 2024: 262,721 units). The key drivers of this growth are the flagship… Continue reading TVS NTorq 125 surpasses two million sales, NTorq 150 coming soon

TVS NTorq 125 surpasses two million sales, NTorq 150 coming soon

Opinion: Three must dos for Nissan’s rebirth in India

“Reports of our exit are untrue, and I am happy to say all our product plans are on track and underway.” That was Nissan India MD Saurabh Vatsa. Given where the brand is, it definitely needs all plans running smoothly. So, here are a few things I think it must do now. Pay the entry… Continue reading Opinion: Three must dos for Nissan’s rebirth in India

Deep Drive Podcast: Why Star Ratings aren’t the Ultimate Stamp of Safety

Crash test ratings have made safety a talking point, but are we viewing the bigger picture. We weigh in on safety ratings on this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast. Go to Source

Sharda Motor to Begin Commercial Production at New Chakan Plant from June 23

Sharda Motor Industries Limited (SMIL) has announced that its new manufacturing plant in Chakan, Maharashtra, will begin commercial production from June 23, 2025. The development follows the receipt of the Factory License from the Directorate of Industrial Safety and Health, Government of Maharashtra, on June 20. This update, communicated in a regulatory filing to both… Continue reading Sharda Motor to Begin Commercial Production at New Chakan Plant from June 23

Oben Electric: Swimming Against the Current

Oben means “at the top” in German, like an eagle that surveys all beneath it, hovering high in the sky. That was the idea that motivated Madhumita Agrawal, Dinkar Agrawal and Sagar Thakkar to start their electric motorcycle company Oben Electric. Oben’s strategy to stand out among the bigger players began with a clear focus:… Continue reading Oben Electric: Swimming Against the Current

India Must Tackle Evaporative Emission as BS7 Norms Near, Says Expert

As India accelerates toward implementing Bharat Stage 7 (BS7) emission standards, experts are warning that a silent but significant source of pollution is being overlooked: evaporative emissions. These are fuel vapors that escape from vehicles–not through the exhaust pipe, but from fuel tanks, fuel lines, and during refueling. Evaporative emissions can be as dangerous as… Continue reading India Must Tackle Evaporative Emission as BS7 Norms Near, Says Expert

“Missed Very Dearly”: Chandrasekaran Pays Tribute to Ratan Tata at Tata Motors AGM Amid Tata Group Crisis

“This has been a long and unsettling week for all of us,” Natarajan Chandrasekaran said at the Tata Motors 80th Annual General Meeting on Friday, his voice reflecting the weight of recent tragedies. The devastating crash of Air India Flight 171 and the loss of his mentor, Ratan Tata, had plunged him into a period… Continue reading “Missed Very Dearly”: Chandrasekaran Pays Tribute to Ratan Tata at Tata Motors AGM Amid Tata Group Crisis