Uber has launched a self-onboarding feature in India that allows teenagers to create their own accounts on the platform, the company announced on Tuesday. The update to Uber’s Teens product enables young users to sign up independently by linking their accounts directly, though guardian approval remains mandatory. Parents and guardians will maintain full visibility and… Continue reading Uber Introduces Self-Onboarding for Teen Accounts in India
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Gabriel India Revises Joint Venture Terms with Inalfa for Sunroof Systems Business
Gabriel India Limited announced on November 12, 2025, that its board of directors has approved the initialization of a revised joint venture agreement with Inalfa Roof Systems Group B.V. for their sunroof systems business. Under the new structure, Inalfa will hold a 35% stake in Inalfa Gabriel Sunroof Systems Private Limited (IGSSPL), while Gabriel India… Continue reading Gabriel India Revises Joint Venture Terms with Inalfa for Sunroof Systems Business
If Demand Delivers, Ashok Leyland’s Battery Push Could Touch Rs 10,000 Crore
India’s commercial vehicle giant Ashok Leyland’s proposed investment in domestic battery manufacturing could potentially reach around Rs 5,000–10,000 crore over the next 7–10 years. This range is directly contingent on future market dynamics, specifically how the EV market or the battery energy storage system market behaves in India in the future, stated Shenu Agarwal, MD… Continue reading If Demand Delivers, Ashok Leyland’s Battery Push Could Touch Rs 10,000 Crore
Ashok Leyland Shifts its UK Electric Bus Production to RAK
Ashok Leyland, through its electric vehicle (EV) subsidiary Switch Mobility, is undertaking a calculated realignment of its global manufacturing footprint, strategically moving the production base for its electric buses from the United Kingdom to Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) in the United Arab Emirates. The company management led by Shenu Agarwal, MD & CEO of Ashok… Continue reading Ashok Leyland Shifts its UK Electric Bus Production to RAK
Varroc Engineering Reports 6.1% Revenue Growth in Q2 FY26
Varroc Engineering Ltd., a global tier-I auto components group, announced its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, reporting consolidated revenue from operations of ₹22,073 million. This represents a year-on-year growth of 6.1 percent compared to the corresponding period last year. The company’s profit before tax, excluding joint venture contributions, stood at ₹912… Continue reading Varroc Engineering Reports 6.1% Revenue Growth in Q2 FY26
Cabinet Approves Royalty Rate Rationalisation for Critical Minerals
The Union Cabinet has approved the rationalisation of royalty rates for four critical minerals essential for green energy applications and high-tech industries. The revised rates establish caesium at 2% of average sale price on metal content, graphite at 2-4% on ad valorem basis depending on carbon content, rubidium at 2% on metal content, and zirconium… Continue reading Cabinet Approves Royalty Rate Rationalisation for Critical Minerals
Gulf Oil’s EV Charge
India’s electrification journey is forcing traditional players to reinvent their core business models. One notable example is Gulf Oil, a company historically rooted in lubricants which has strategically moved into the high-tech, service-oriented world of electric vehicle (EV) charging. Ravi Chawla, MD and CEO of Gulf Oil Lubricants India, detailed this pivot and the practical… Continue reading Gulf Oil’s EV Charge
TATA.ev Launches 14 Manned Charging Stations Across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana
TATA.ev has inaugurated 14 new MegaCharger stations across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana in partnership with Voltran, marking the introduction of India’s first fully manned public EV charging network. The facilities feature round-the-clock staff support and aim to replicate the convenience of traditional fuel stations. The expansion increases TATA.ev’s MegaCharger network to more than 70 sites… Continue reading TATA.ev Launches 14 Manned Charging Stations Across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana
Kinetic Watts & Volts Begins EV Deliveries as Subsidiary Targets Aggressive Expansion
Kinetic Engineering Limited has announced that its subsidiary, Kinetic Watts & Volts (KWV), will commence deliveries of its Kinetic DX electric scooter by the end of November 2025, following strong initial bookings since its market entry six months ago. The company reported that KEL infused an additional ₹9 crores in the last quarter, raising its… Continue reading Kinetic Watts & Volts Begins EV Deliveries as Subsidiary Targets Aggressive Expansion
BorgWarner Secures Contract for 7-in-1 Integrated Drive Module with Chinese Automaker
BorgWarner has announced a new supply agreement with a leading Chinese original equipment manufacturer for its 7-in-1 Integrated Drive Module (iDM). The technology will be deployed in the automaker’s hybrid SUV platform, marking another significant partnership in the rapidly expanding Chinese new energy vehicle market. The iDM represents a comprehensive integration approach, consolidating seven key… Continue reading BorgWarner Secures Contract for 7-in-1 Integrated Drive Module with Chinese Automaker