Hindalco Industries, the metals flagship of the Aditya Birla Group, has delivered 10,000 aluminium battery enclosures to Mahindra for its BE 6 and XEV 9e electric SUVs, the company announced on Friday. The delivery coincides with the unveiling of Hindalco’s new EV component manufacturing facility in Chakan, Pune. The ₹500 crore facility, spread across 5… Continue reading Hindalco Delivers 10,000 Aluminium Battery Enclosures for Mahindra EVs
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Range Rover Electric Completes Second Arctic Test Phase
Range Rover Electric prototypes have completed their second winter testing season in the Arctic Circle, accumulating up to 45,000 miles across frozen lakes and land tracks in northern Europe, the company announced Friday. The testing phase in Arjeplog, Sweden focused on validating the vehicle’s thermal management system, branded ThermAssist, which reduces heating energy consumption by… Continue reading Range Rover Electric Completes Second Arctic Test Phase
Funding Restoration Expected to Revive Jal Jeevan Mission Projects After FY25 Slowdown
India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) reports that companies focused on Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) projects experienced significant challenges in FY25, with slowed construction pace affecting revenue growth and elongating working capital cycles. However, prospects appear brighter for FY26-FY27, supported by enhanced central budget allocations, the program’s extension until 2028, and expected normalization of state government… Continue reading Funding Restoration Expected to Revive Jal Jeevan Mission Projects After FY25 Slowdown
Ashok Leyland Opens Fourth LCV Dealership in Telangana’s Nizamabad
Ashok Leyland, the Hinduja Group’s Indian flagship, inaugurated a new Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) dealership in Nizamabad, Telangana on Friday, expanding its presence in the state with its fourth such facility. The new dealership, Khushi Trucks, is strategically located on Hyderabad Road opposite Maruti Arena in Nizamabad. It features seven dedicated quick-service bays and will… Continue reading Ashok Leyland Opens Fourth LCV Dealership in Telangana’s Nizamabad
Exclusive: Mahindra Elevates Amit Kumar as Vice President, Group Strategy Office
Mahindra & Mahindra has announced the elevation of Amit Kumar, currently Vertical Head – Passenger Vehicle ICE, to Vice President, Group Strategy Office, effective July 1, 2025. The appointment is part of the Group’s leadership development strategy focused on nurturing internal talent for high-impact, cross-sectoral roles. Kumar will be among the 6-8 VPs in Mahindra’s… Continue reading Exclusive: Mahindra Elevates Amit Kumar as Vice President, Group Strategy Office
Exclusive: Mahindra Expands Nalinikanth Gollagunta’s Role Within a Year of Appointment
Within a couple of years of joining Mahindra & Mahindra, Nalinikanth Gollagunta, CEO of the Automotive Division, has expanded his mandate significantly. As part of a broader leadership realignment across the Auto and Farm Sector, Gollagunta will now take on additional responsibilities for International Operations, Product Planning, Charging Infrastructure, and the Mahindra Electric Automobile Limited… Continue reading Exclusive: Mahindra Expands Nalinikanth Gollagunta’s Role Within a Year of Appointment
Exclusive: Mahindra Restructures R&D Leadership as R Velusamy Takes Charge of Automotive Business
As part of a broader leadership reshuffle across its Auto and Farm Sector, Mahindra & Mahindra has announced a new structure for its product development and R&D organisation under R Velusamy, who is set to become the President of the Automotive Business (AB), effective January 1, 2026. The transition marks a significant step in consolidating… Continue reading Exclusive: Mahindra Restructures R&D Leadership as R Velusamy Takes Charge of Automotive Business
Exclusive: Maruti Nexa sells over a million SUVs
FY2025 has turned out to be quite a record-setting year for Nexa, Maruti Suzuki India’s premium sales channel. Not only has Nexa surpassed 500,000 passenger vehicle sales for the second fiscal year in a row (FY2025: 543,050 units, down 3% on FY2024: 561,050 units), it has also clocked the best UV sales (340,049 UVs, up… Continue reading Exclusive: Maruti Nexa sells over a million SUVs
Delhi Drafts Bold EV Policy with Tax Waiver for Hybrids
In a move that could reshape the electric vehicle policy landscape in India, the Delhi government’s draft EV Policy 2.0 has proposed tax waivers for hybrid vehicles for the first time. The inclusion of strong hybrid and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (SHEVs and PHEVs) under the policy marks a shift from a BEV-exclusive approach to… Continue reading Delhi Drafts Bold EV Policy with Tax Waiver for Hybrids
Hero MotoCorp Expands Presence in Sri Lanka with Four New 2W Models
Hero MotoCorp, the world’s largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters, has launched four new products in Sri Lanka in partnership with its distributor Abans Auto. The company introduced the Xoom 110 scooter, alongside three motorcycle models – Hunk 160R 4V, Xtreme 125R, and HF Deluxe. Hero MotoCorp has operated in Sri Lanka since 2012 through… Continue reading Hero MotoCorp Expands Presence in Sri Lanka with Four New 2W Models