Tata AutoComp Systems Ltd. has finalized the acquisition of International Automotive Components Group Sweden AB’s assets, marking a significant expansion of the Indian manufacturer’s European operations. The acquired entity, which generates approximately USD 800 million in annual revenue, will operate under the new name Artifex Systems AB. The transaction positions Tata AutoComp to strengthen relationships… Continue reading Tata AutoComp Acquires IAC Sweden Assets, Establishes Artifex Systems AB
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Tata EV Share Rises to 42% in November, Vinfast Moves up to Seventh Amongst 17 E-PV OEMs
After the heady month of October 2025, which registered the highest-ever passenger vehicle retail sales of 550,000-plus units including a record 19,000 electric SUVs, MPVs, cars and sedans, November retail sales numbers are a lot more sedate. As per new electric vehicle registration and delivery data on the Vahan portal (December 2, 7am), a total… Continue reading Tata EV Share Rises to 42% in November, Vinfast Moves up to Seventh Amongst 17 E-PV OEMs
NRB Bearings Forms Joint Venture with Italian Manufacturer Unitec
NRB Bearings Limited has announced a strategic joint venture with Italy-based Unitec Group, marking a significant expansion into the industrial cylindrical roller bearings market. The partnership was disclosed on December 1, 2025. The collaboration brings together NRB’s manufacturing expertise with Unitec’s engineering capabilities in high-precision industrial bearings. Unitec, part of the Mondial Group, operates with… Continue reading NRB Bearings Forms Joint Venture with Italian Manufacturer Unitec
Hero MotoCorp Posts 31% Growth in November Amid Festive Demand
Hero MotoCorp reported a 31% year-on-year growth in dispatches for November 2025, with 604,490 units shipped during the month. The New Delhi-based company attributed the strong performance to sustained festive momentum and positive consumer sentiment across both urban and rural markets. VAHAN registrations showed 886,330 units recorded in November 2025, while the combined October-November period… Continue reading Hero MotoCorp Posts 31% Growth in November Amid Festive Demand
Maruti Slams ‘Wrong Narrative’ on Small Cars as GST Reform Revives Demand
Maruti Suzuki India management on Monday said the long-held belief that small cars have lost relevance in India has been “proved completely incorrect,” with the company crediting the GST rate cuts for triggering a sharp revival in entry-segment demand and dismantling the notion that buyers were jumping straight to SUVs. Rahul Bharti, Senior Executive Director… Continue reading Maruti Slams ‘Wrong Narrative’ on Small Cars as GST Reform Revives Demand
Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Reports 25% Sales Growth in November
Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) reported total sales of 5,91,136 units in November 2025, comprising 5,33,645 units in domestic sales and 57,491 units in exports. This represents a 25% year-on-year growth compared to November 2024. For the April-November 2025 period of fiscal year 2026, HMSI recorded total sales of 42,32,748 units, with 38,12,096 units… Continue reading Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Reports 25% Sales Growth in November
Tata Motors PV Surges to SUV Leadership with Nexon and Punch as Competition Intensifies
Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd, the newly renamed passenger vehicle arm of Tata Motors following the October 2025 demerger, strengthened its position in the Indian market in November by securing the top two spots in the SUV segment. The Nexon and Punch finished as the best selling SUVs of the month. The Nexon posted 22,434… Continue reading Tata Motors PV Surges to SUV Leadership with Nexon and Punch as Competition Intensifies
CAFE Debate: Maruti Hits Back, Calls Weight-Based Relief ‘Global Practice’
The proposal to introduce a weight-based emission relief for small cars under the forthcoming Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency (CAFE-3) norms has opened up one of the most visible rifts in India’s auto industry in recent years. When 19 members of the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) voted on the issue, only two—Maruti Suzuki India… Continue reading CAFE Debate: Maruti Hits Back, Calls Weight-Based Relief ‘Global Practice’
Zingbus Expands Electric Bus Fleet Through Operator Partnership Model
Zingbus, an intercity smart mobility platform, has outlined progress in its electric vehicle initiative, which relies on partnerships with bus operators rather than direct fleet ownership. The company has moved away from the traditional Company-Owned, Company-Operated model, instead enabling operators to run electric buses while zingbus provides revenue management and technology support customized for electric… Continue reading Zingbus Expands Electric Bus Fleet Through Operator Partnership Model
Suzuki Motorcycle India Reports 30% Sales Growth in November
Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt. Ltd. (SMIPL) sold 1,22,300 units in November 2025, representing a 30% increase compared to 94,370 units sold in the same month last year. The two-wheeler subsidiary of Suzuki Motor Corporation, Japan, reported domestic sales of 96,360 units for November 2025, a 23% increase over the 78,333 units sold in November 2024.… Continue reading Suzuki Motorcycle India Reports 30% Sales Growth in November