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
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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
JLR May Face £1.6 Billion Hit from US Tariffs: N Chandrasekaran
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), the luxury automaker owned by Tata Motors, may face a £1.6 billion impact due to newly announced US trade tariffs, Tata Group Chairman N. Chandrasekaran said at the company’s 80th Annual General Meeting on Friday. However, he noted that mitigation strategies are already underway to reduce the net impact to £600… Continue reading JLR May Face £1.6 Billion Hit from US Tariffs: N Chandrasekaran
Tata Motors Not Facing Rare Earth Supply Issues for Now, Exploring Alternate Sources: Chandrasekaran
Tata Motors, India’s largest electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, is not facing any immediate disruption in sourcing rare earth magnets despite China’s export restrictions, and is exploring alternate sources to safeguard future supplies, Chairman Natarajan Chandrasekaran told shareholders at the company’s 80th Annual General Meeting on Friday. “As of now, we are okay. We are not… Continue reading Tata Motors Not Facing Rare Earth Supply Issues for Now, Exploring Alternate Sources: Chandrasekaran
China’s Rare Earth Export Restrictions May Delay India’s EV Penetration: India Ratings and Research
India Ratings and Research has assessed that China’s export restrictions on rare earth magnet elements could delay electric vehicle penetration in India, though the immediate impact on overall automotive sales volumes in FY26 is expected to remain limited due to the country’s low EV penetration levels. The restrictions affect critical components used in EV motors… Continue reading China’s Rare Earth Export Restrictions May Delay India’s EV Penetration: India Ratings and Research
Hyundai Motor Group Leads 2025 IIHS Safety Awards with 15 Top Ratings
Hyundai Motor Group has secured 15 models with Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Top Safety Pick ratings across its Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis brands, representing the highest number of awards among all automotive groups for the second consecutive year. The achievement encompasses seven Hyundai models, five Genesis models, and three Kia models under the organization’s… Continue reading Hyundai Motor Group Leads 2025 IIHS Safety Awards with 15 Top Ratings
The Truck Whisperer Of Tata Motors: How Shubhranshu Singh Made It To The Forbes World’s Most Influential CMOs List For 2025
Shubhranshu Singh, the chief marketing officer, CVBU, at Tata Motors has been named to the Forbes world’s most influential CMOs list for 2025. It was announced at the Carlton Grand Ballroom on Thursday at Cannes, alongside the ongoing Cannes Lions festival. “As marketers, we stand at a unique intersection of commerce, creativity, and culture” stated… Continue reading The Truck Whisperer Of Tata Motors: How Shubhranshu Singh Made It To The Forbes World’s Most Influential CMOs List For 2025
Tata Motors Is ‘Structured to Thrive’ Amid Global Volatility, Says N Chandrasekaran
Tata Motors is bracing for a future defined by geopolitical volatility, supply chain realignments, tariff wars and rapid advances in artificial intelligence and energy transition–but the company is not merely preparing to endure; it is structured to thrive, said Chairman N. Chandrasekaran at the automaker’s 80th Annual General Meeting on Friday. “…Nowhere are all these… Continue reading Tata Motors Is ‘Structured to Thrive’ Amid Global Volatility, Says N Chandrasekaran
Royal Enfield-UNESCO Docuseries on Ladakh Heritage to Premiere on National Geographic
Royal Enfield Social Mission and UNESCO will premiere their four-episode docuseries “The Great Himalayan Exploration” on National Geographic on June 21 at 8 PM, with exclusive streaming on JioHotStar. The series documents intangible cultural heritage practices of Ladakh through a motorcycle expedition involving 40 rider-researchers selected from over 1,500 applicants. The docuseries represents the third… Continue reading Royal Enfield-UNESCO Docuseries on Ladakh Heritage to Premiere on National Geographic