Rajkot-based Atul Auto Limited announced on January 15, 2026, that its Board of Directors has approved the acquisition of the L5 Electric Three-Wheeler Vehicle Business from Atul Greentech Private Limited (AGPL), a subsidiary company in which Atul Auto holds a 79.39% stake. The transaction, valued at Rs 3,526 lakh (approximately Rs 35.26 crore), will be… Continue reading Atul Auto to Acquire E3W Business from Subsidiary in Strategic Consolidation Move
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Kia India Introduces Feature-Rich HTE(EX) Trim for Carens Clavis ICE Lineup
Kia India has announced the launch of a new HTE(EX) trim for its Carens Clavis ICE lineup, marking a significant expansion of the model’s variant offerings. The new trim is available across all petrol and diesel powertrains in a 7-seater configuration. The HTE(EX) variant is priced at Rs. 12,54,900 (ex-showroom) for the G1.5 petrol, Rs.… Continue reading Kia India Introduces Feature-Rich HTE(EX) Trim for Carens Clavis ICE Lineup
Video: Has India’s Auto Components Industry Trumped The Tariff Equation?
India’s auto component industry has begun FY26 on a stable footing, supported by steady domestic vehicle demand and a resilient aftermarket, even as global trade uncertainties and tariff pressures continue to weigh on exports. In a conversation with Autocar Professional, Vikrampati Singhania, President of the Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA) and Managing Director… Continue reading Video: Has India’s Auto Components Industry Trumped The Tariff Equation?
Video: What Drove BMW India’s Strongest Sales Performance Yet
BMW India CEO Hardeep Singh Brar discusses the luxury automaker’s record-breaking 2025 performance, electrification strategy, expansion plans, and navigating global market challenges ahead. BMW India recorded its best-ever sales performance in 2025, delivering 18,001 vehicles and growing 14% year-on-year. In this conversation with Prerna Lidhoo, Hardeep Singh Brar, President & CEO, BMW Group India, breaks… Continue reading Video: What Drove BMW India’s Strongest Sales Performance Yet
SIAM Conducts Road Safety Workshops for Commercial and Three-Wheeler Drivers in Delhi
The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) conducted road safety refresher workshops for commercial vehicle and three-wheeler drivers in New Delhi during National Road Safety Month, which runs from January 1 to 31 annually. The workshops were organized under SIAM’s ‘सुरक्षित सफर (Safe Journey)’ initiative, in collaboration with Delhi Traffic Police and Maruti Suzuki India… Continue reading SIAM Conducts Road Safety Workshops for Commercial and Three-Wheeler Drivers in Delhi
NBC Bearings Partners with Ahamani EV Technology to Boost India’s Drone Industry
National Engineering Industries Ltd. (NBC Bearings), the flagship engineering company of the CKA Birla Group, has entered into a strategic partnership with Ahamani EV Technology India Pvt. Ltd., marking a significant development in India’s emerging drone technology sector. The collaboration, announced on January 15, 2026, involves NBC Bearings acquiring a 30% equity stake in Ahamani… Continue reading NBC Bearings Partners with Ahamani EV Technology to Boost India’s Drone Industry
Honda Scooter Share Falls to 38%, TVS’ Rises to 29% in Record-Setting CY2025
CY2025 turned out to be the year of scooters when it comes to the Indian two-wheeler industry. At a record 7.5 million units (75,23,678 units, up 13% YoY), annual scooter sales rode past the seven-million milestone for the first time and also helped the overall 2W industry achieve the 20-million-units milestone after seven years. The… Continue reading Honda Scooter Share Falls to 38%, TVS’ Rises to 29% in Record-Setting CY2025
New Supply Contracts to US in Limbo Amid Tariff Woes: ACMA
Amid higher tariffs imposed by the US on exports from India, the auto component industry here remains uncertain about new supply contracts to the US, as many companies in the US and other regions under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) have started showing hesitation in making deals for new supplies from companies in… Continue reading New Supply Contracts to US in Limbo Amid Tariff Woes: ACMA
CEAT Partners with CleanMax for Renewable Energy Expansion
CEAT, a leading tyre manufacturer based in Mumbai, announced a partnership with CleanMax Enviro Energy Solutions Limited on January 14, 2026, to source renewable power for its manufacturing facilities. The collaboration involves the development of hybrid wind-solar projects totaling around 59 MW across two key locations. The renewable energy infrastructure will serve CEAT’s Halol facility… Continue reading CEAT Partners with CleanMax for Renewable Energy Expansion
JSW Group Partners with Chinese Automaker Chery to Introduce Plug-in Hybrid SUV
JSW Motors Limited is preparing to enter India’s passenger vehicle market with the launch of a rebadged version of the Jetour T2 SUV, expected to reach dealerships by the third quarter of this year. The vehicle will mark JSW Group’s debut in automobile manufacturing through its independent passenger mobility division. Unlike the company’s existing joint… Continue reading JSW Group Partners with Chinese Automaker Chery to Introduce Plug-in Hybrid SUV