Vietnamese electric vehicle maker VinFast is stepping up its India play, viewing the country as a pivotal market in its global growth strategy. The company will add a seven-seater electric MPV, the Limo Green, to its lineup in February 2026 – its third model for India after the VF6 and VF7 launched in September. “The… Continue reading VinFast to launch Limo Green in February
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VinFast to enter India’s electric bus segment by August 2026
VinFast is set to diversify its India portfolio with the launch of electric buses by the middle of next year, reinforcing the Vietnamese EV maker’s commitment to India as a critical growth market. This will follow the launch of VinFast’s electric two-wheelers and its ride-hailing service GSM. “Electric buses play a very important role in… Continue reading VinFast to enter India’s electric bus segment by August 2026
VinGroup’s GSM to enter India’s ride-hailing market with VinFast cars
Vietnam-based taxi company Green and Smart Mobility (GSM) is expected to enter India’s ride-hailing market in February 2026 with a fleet of electric cars from VinFast. GSM is owned by Vietnamese conglomerate Vingroup, specifically its Chairman Pham Nhat Vuong. “We are going to launch GSM, which is an electric taxi fleet and operations, in India… Continue reading VinGroup’s GSM to enter India’s ride-hailing market with VinFast cars
VinFast to launch electric 2-wheeler in India in 2026
Vietnamese electric vehicle maker VinFast, which started selling its cars in India this year, plans to enter India’s electric two-wheeler market as well in the second quarter of the financial year 2026. This entry is expected to boost the competition in the growing electric scooter market here, which is dominated by domestic players such as… Continue reading VinFast to launch electric 2-wheeler in India in 2026
Weekly Auto Wrap: Govt Clears ₹7,280-cr Magnet Plan, OEMs Resist Weight Relief, Mahindra-Tata Roll Out Big Launches
India’s automotive industry closed November on a high-energy note, shaped by three major currents that dominated policy, technology and product conversations. At the policy level, the government cleared a ₹7,280-crore scheme to build domestic capacity for rare-earth permanent magnets–an essential EV component and a longstanding chokepoint in India’s electrification journey. The move signals the clearest… Continue reading Weekly Auto Wrap: Govt Clears ₹7,280-cr Magnet Plan, OEMs Resist Weight Relief, Mahindra-Tata Roll Out Big Launches
Govt Clears ₹7,280-cr Magnet Plan, OEMs Resist Weight Relief, Mahindra-Tata Roll Out Big Launches
India’s automotive industry closed November on a high-energy note, shaped by three major currents that dominated policy, technology and product conversations. At the policy level, the government cleared a ₹7,280-crore scheme to build domestic capacity for rare-earth permanent magnets–an essential EV component and a longstanding chokepoint in India’s electrification journey. The move signals the clearest… Continue reading Govt Clears ₹7,280-cr Magnet Plan, OEMs Resist Weight Relief, Mahindra-Tata Roll Out Big Launches
Karnataka High Court Rules in Favour of Boman Irani in YEZDI Trademark Dispute
The Karnataka High Court’s Division Bench has ruled in favour of Boman Irani, co-founder of Classic Legends, affirming his ownership of the YEZDI motorcycle trademark. The judgment, delivered on 27 November 2025, overturns an earlier Single Judge ruling and marks a significant development in India’s intellectual property rights landscape. The court observed that Ideal Jawa,… Continue reading Karnataka High Court Rules in Favour of Boman Irani in YEZDI Trademark Dispute
How AI and Edge Computing Are Transforming Road Safety and Fleet Performance in India
India’s road-safety reality is unambiguous and, for commercial fleets, it’s impossible to ignore. In the calendar year 2023, the country recorded 4,80,583 crashes, 1,72,890 deaths, and 4,62,825 injuries, roughly 55 crashes and 20 lives lost every hour. Viewed over time, fatalities have hovered above 1.5 lakh annually since 2018. These are not just public safety… Continue reading How AI and Edge Computing Are Transforming Road Safety and Fleet Performance in India
Indian founders on Budget 2026: Powering the next EV growth wave
India’s electric vehicle (EV) market has experienced explosive growth, with sales surpassing over 2 million units in the last fiscal year and passenger EV sales nearly doubling within six months in 2025. This surge highlights a nation rapidly embracing electric mobility, driven by technological maturity, expanding infrastructure, and increasing policy support. The market now represents… Continue reading Indian founders on Budget 2026: Powering the next EV growth wave
India’s Top Automakers Oppose Weight-Based Emission Relief for Small Cars
India’s leading automakers including Tata Motors, Hyundai, Mahindra & Mahindra, and JSW MG Motor are urging the government to eliminate a weight-based emission concession for small cars under proposed fuel efficiency regulations, arguing the move would benefit only one company while undermining the country’s electric vehicle objectives, according to Reuters. The controversy centers on India’s… Continue reading India’s Top Automakers Oppose Weight-Based Emission Relief for Small Cars