Budget 2025: Industry Reactions

The automotive industry has largely welcomed the provisions of Budget 2025 intended to give a fillip to demand and encourage local production of key raw materials such as EV batteries. Here are some of the highlights. Niraj Singh, Founder and CEO, Spinny  “The Union Budget 2025 is a significant boost for India’s startup ecosystem and… Continue reading Budget 2025: Industry Reactions

Suzuki Halts Made-in-India Jimny Bookings in Japan After Record Orders

Suzuki Motor Corp has suspended the bookings for its newly introduced 5-door variant of Jimny in Japan due to unexpectedly high demand. The ‘made-in-India’ Jimny five-door SUV, which was unveiled in Japan on January 30 under the Jimny Nomade label and is expected to see deliveries from April 3, has received 50,000 orders in just… Continue reading Suzuki Halts Made-in-India Jimny Bookings in Japan After Record Orders

BorgWarner’s LAGS strategy for future growth in India

With India playing a key role in new product development for global markets, BorgWarner is confident about the long-term benefits of its local accountability and global strength (LAGS) strategy in driving future growth. American Tier-1 major BorgWarner, which is a key player in the Indian automotive market with its range of component and technology supplies… Continue reading BorgWarner’s LAGS strategy for future growth in India

Eicher secures 1,663 vehicle order from Uttar Pradesh Transport Corporation

VE Commercial Vehicles (VECV) has received an order for 1,621 buses and 42 heavy-duty trucks from the Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC). The order comprises 1,344 non-air-conditioned buses, 197 air-conditioned buses, 80 CNG bus chassis, and 42 logistics trucks. Vinod Aggarwal, MD & CEO of VE Commercial Vehicles Limited, stated that the order… Continue reading Eicher secures 1,663 vehicle order from Uttar Pradesh Transport Corporation

NueGo introduces electric sleeper buses for intercity travel

GreenCell Mobility’s NueGo has launched India’s first electric AC sleeper bus service for intercity routes, with operations planned across major corridors including Delhi-Amritsar, Bangalore-Chennai, and Hyderabad-Rajahmundry. The buses feature a 450 kWh high-voltage battery system with a range of 350 kilometers per charge, extendable to 600 kilometers daily through fast charging. Devndra Chawla, MD &… Continue reading NueGo introduces electric sleeper buses for intercity travel

Nissan Begins Export of Left-Hand Drive New Magnite to Global Markets

Nissan Motor India has started exporting over 10,000 units of the Left-Hand Drive (LHD) New Nissan Magnite. The first shipment of nearly 2,900 units departed from Chennai’s Kamarajar Port (KPL – Ennore) to select markets in the LATAM region in January 2025. The second shipment of more than 7,100 units will be sent to the… Continue reading Nissan Begins Export of Left-Hand Drive New Magnite to Global Markets

JRG Automotive acquires Stanley Engineered Fastening’s two-wheeler plastics division

JRG Automotive Industries Private Limited has acquired the two-wheeler functional plastics division of Stanley Engineered Fastening India (SEFI), expanding its manufacturing presence in South India. The acquisition includes two operational manufacturing facilities in Manesar, Haryana, and Bangalore. The acquired division produces plastic injection-moulded components for two-wheeler OEMs, construction equipment manufacturers, and Tier-1 two-wheeler suppliers across… Continue reading JRG Automotive acquires Stanley Engineered Fastening’s two-wheeler plastics division

Electric car and SUV sales up 32% at 11,231 units in January, Tata EV share 45%, JSW MG Motor 37%

The key newsmakers at last month’s Bharat Mobility Global Expo in New Delhi, which saw over 90 new product launches and reveals, were electric vehicles on two and four wheels. Most of the 34 vehicles unveiled on January 17 were zero-emission products, clearly pointing the way the industry is headed. With the two leading passenger… Continue reading Electric car and SUV sales up 32% at 11,231 units in January, Tata EV share 45%, JSW MG Motor 37%

Electric car and SUV sales up 32% at 11,231 units in January, Tata EV share 45%, JSW MG Motor 37%

The key newsmakers at last month’s Bharat Mobility Global Expo in New Delhi, which saw over 90 new product launches and reveals, were electric vehicles on two and four wheels. Most of the 34 vehicles unveiled on January 17 were zero-emission products, clearly pointing the way the industry is headed. With the two leading passenger… Continue reading Electric car and SUV sales up 32% at 11,231 units in January, Tata EV share 45%, JSW MG Motor 37%

Electric car and SUV sales up 32% at 11,231 units in January, Tata EV share 45%, JSW MG Motor 37%

The key newsmakers at last month’s Bharat Mobility Global Expo in New Delhi, which saw over 90 new product launches and reveals, were electric vehicles on two and four wheels. Most of the 34 vehicles unveiled on January 17 were zero-emission products, clearly pointing the way the industry is headed. With the two leading passenger… Continue reading Electric car and SUV sales up 32% at 11,231 units in January, Tata EV share 45%, JSW MG Motor 37%