India is a nation that moves on two wheels. Two-wheelers have been the most affordable means of personal transportation for decades, navigating congested roads, reaching the farthest of places, and providing a lifeline to the millions. As urbanisation intensifies and rural connectivity increases, the need for affordable and reliable mobility has never been greater. For… Continue reading The Growth of the Second-hand/Refurbished Bike Market in India
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China’s Rare Earth Export Restrictions Threaten India’s Automotive Production: CRISIL
India’s automotive sector faces potential production disruptions and delayed electric vehicle launches due to China’s export restrictions on rare earth magnets, which India imports over 80 percent of its requirements from the dominant global supplier. The restrictions, implemented in April 2025, mandate export licenses and detailed end-use disclosures, creating a clearance process that takes at… Continue reading China’s Rare Earth Export Restrictions Threaten India’s Automotive Production: CRISIL
China’s Rare Earth Export Restrictions Threaten India’s Automotive Production: CRISIL
India’s automotive sector faces potential production disruptions and delayed electric vehicle launches due to China’s export restrictions on rare earth magnets, which India imports over 80 percent of its requirements from the dominant global supplier. The restrictions, implemented in April 2025, mandate export licenses and detailed end-use disclosures, creating a clearance process that takes at… Continue reading China’s Rare Earth Export Restrictions Threaten India’s Automotive Production: CRISIL
India Energy Storage Alliance Welcomes SPMEPCI, Highlights Potential for EV Industry Development
The India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA), an industry body focused on clean energy and e-mobility, has welcomed the Indian government’s newly introduced EV Manufacturing Guidelines under the Scheme for Promotion of Manufacturing of Electric Passenger Cars in India (SPMEPCI). The scheme is seen as a step toward expanding India’s role in the global electric vehicle… Continue reading India Energy Storage Alliance Welcomes SPMEPCI, Highlights Potential for EV Industry Development
Montra Electric Launches SUPER CARGO Three-Wheeler in Bengaluru
Montra Electric, the clean mobility brand of Murugappa Group, launched the SUPER CARGO electric three-wheeler in Bengaluru on June 11, 2025. The vehicle targets the last-mile cargo delivery segment with a certified range of 200+ km and real-life range of 170 km, priced from INR 4.37 lakh (ex-showroom Bengaluru, post-subsidy). The SUPER CARGO features a… Continue reading Montra Electric Launches SUPER CARGO Three-Wheeler in Bengaluru
MIT-WPU Establishes India’s First Private University Battery Research Center
MIT-World Peace University (MIT-WPU) launched a battery fabrication and research facility focused on lithium-ion and sodium-ion technologies on June 5, 2025, in Mumbai. The facility represents the first such initiative by a private state university in India and aims to support the country’s energy independence through advanced battery research and development. The new facility provides… Continue reading MIT-WPU Establishes India’s First Private University Battery Research Center
VIDA Launches Campaign with Anil Kapoor and Ranbir Kapoor for VX2 Electric Scooter
VIDA, powered by Hero MotoCorp, unveiled a new campaign featuring Bollywood actors Anil Kapoor and Ranbir Kapoor to promote the upcoming launch of its VIDA VX2 electric scooter. The campaign explores the generational debate between traditional scooters and electric mobility through the actors’ onscreen chemistry. The teaser film presents a family setting where the two… Continue reading VIDA Launches Campaign with Anil Kapoor and Ranbir Kapoor for VX2 Electric Scooter
VIDA Launches Campaign with Anil Kapoor and Ranbir Kapoor for VX2 Electric Scooter
VIDA, powered by Hero MotoCorp, unveiled a new campaign featuring Bollywood actors Anil Kapoor and Ranbir Kapoor to promote the upcoming launch of its VIDA VX2 electric scooter. The campaign explores the generational debate between traditional scooters and electric mobility through the actors’ onscreen chemistry. The teaser film presents a family setting where the two… Continue reading VIDA Launches Campaign with Anil Kapoor and Ranbir Kapoor for VX2 Electric Scooter
Hyundai Motor India Foundation Opens Adhikaar Connect Kendra in Gurugram
Hyundai Motor India Foundation (HMIF) inaugurated the Adhikaar Connect Kendra in Gurugram, Haryana, on Tuesday to provide digital access for citizens to avail government welfare and social security schemes. The centre will unlock benefits worth INR 200 crore over three years through personalized assistance for eligibility screening, documentation support, and application facilitation. The initiative, launched… Continue reading Hyundai Motor India Foundation Opens Adhikaar Connect Kendra in Gurugram
MG Windsor Electric Vehicle Approaches 30,000 Sales Mark in India
JSW MG Motor India announced that the MG Windsor electric vehicle has surpassed 27,000 sales within eight months of its launch, positioning it as the country’s top-selling electric vehicle. The company reported that the Windsor maintains its market leadership position in the electric vehicle segment. The manufacturer recently introduced the Windsor EV PRO variant, which… Continue reading MG Windsor Electric Vehicle Approaches 30,000 Sales Mark in India