ZF Group, the world’s second-largest aftermarket provider, is now betting that India’s transition from breakdown maintenance to preventive maintenance will fuel its next decade of growth. With European markets seeing stagnant economic growth, ZF is accelerating its Indian strategy toward a comprehensive digital ecosystem designed to ensure mobility Uptime. The focal point of ZF’s strategy… Continue reading How ZF is Scaling India’s Digital Aftermarket
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ThunderPlus Opens EV Charging Station on Repurposed Land in Bachupally
ThunderPlus has opened a new electric vehicle charging station in Bachupally, Hyderabad, on a plot of land that was previously underutilized. The facility represents the company’s eighth charging station developed through its franchise model. The station was established in partnership with Manoj, an IT professional who converted his unused land into a charging facility. Located… Continue reading ThunderPlus Opens EV Charging Station on Repurposed Land in Bachupally
Tata AutoComp Opens Two Manufacturing Plants in Sanand
Tata AutoComp Systems Limited inaugurated two manufacturing plants in Sanand, Gujarat, on January 30, 2026. The facilities will produce automotive seating systems and thermal solutions for vehicles. The plants are operated by two business units: TM Automotive Seating Systems Private Limited and TACO Air International Thermal Systems Private Limited. With these additions, Tata AutoComp now… Continue reading Tata AutoComp Opens Two Manufacturing Plants in Sanand
NHAI’s Public InvIT Wins Rs 9,500 Crore Bid for Five National Highway Assets
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has accepted an offer worth Rs 9,500 crore from Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust (RIIT) for the monetization of five national highway sections spanning approximately 260 kilometers across four states. The monetized assets comprise the 80.52-kilometer Gorhar–Barwa Adda section in Jharkhand, the 69.4-kilometer Chilakaluripet–Vijayawada section in Andhra Pradesh, the… Continue reading NHAI’s Public InvIT Wins Rs 9,500 Crore Bid for Five National Highway Assets
H.D. Kumaraswamy Signs ₹11,887 Crore Steel Pact to Boost Specialty Manufacturing
The Government of India launched the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme 1.2 for Specialty Steel on Sunday, aiming to strengthen high-value manufacturing and reduce import dependence in critical steel grades. The launch ceremony at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi saw the signing of Memoranda of Understanding with industry participants. Union Minister for Steel and Heavy… Continue reading H.D. Kumaraswamy Signs ₹11,887 Crore Steel Pact to Boost Specialty Manufacturing
Auto Retail Sales Grow 17.6% YoY in January as Rural Demand, GST Tailwinds Lift Most Segments
India’s automobile retail sales began 2026 on a strong note, with overall vehicle registrations rising 17.61% year-on-year to 27.22 lakh units in January, led by two-wheelers, tractors and commercial vehicles amid healthy rural cash flows, post-GST affordability gains and steady freight activity. Two-wheelers led the growth, while tractors, three-wheelers and CVs also posted double-digit… Continue reading Auto Retail Sales Grow 17.6% YoY in January as Rural Demand, GST Tailwinds Lift Most Segments
NITI Aayog Unveils Roadmap for Viksit Bharat 2047 and Net Zero 2070 Goals
India’s premier policy think tank NITI Aayog released the first set of comprehensive study reports on February 9, 2026, outlining scenarios for achieving Viksit Bharat (Developed India) by 2047 while meeting net zero emissions targets by 2070. The release marks India’s first government-led, multi-sectoral integrated assessment examining how the country can balance economic development with… Continue reading NITI Aayog Unveils Roadmap for Viksit Bharat 2047 and Net Zero 2070 Goals
Tata Punch Punches Past 700,000 Units Ahead of New Punch EV Launch
The Tata Punch has become the second SUV after the Nexon from Tata Motors’ current passenger vehicle portfolio to achieve domestic market wholesales of 700,000 units. From launch in October 2021 till end-January 2026, the Punch has sold 697,433 units (see data table below), with the remaining 2,567 units to hit the 700,000 milestone achieved… Continue reading Tata Punch Punches Past 700,000 Units Ahead of New Punch EV Launch
MAHLE Unveils Heat Recovery System to Boost EV Winter Range
MAHLE has introduced an innovative heat recovery system designed to address one of electric vehicles’ most significant winter challenges: reduced range due to cabin heating demands. The German automotive supplier’s HeatX Range+ system reduces energy consumption for air conditioning in electric vehicles by approximately 20 percent compared to conventional exhaust air systems. Testing conducted with… Continue reading MAHLE Unveils Heat Recovery System to Boost EV Winter Range
Big oil is betting big on Toyota to win the solid-state battery race
Toyota has been working on a solid-state pilot program with Japanese refining oil giant Idemitsu Kosan since 2023 — but we’re way past that now. The companies have decided to move ahead with a new factory to produce solid electrolyte for all-solid-state EV batteries. Toyota and Idemitsu Kosan first began collaborating on the development of… Continue reading Big oil is betting big on Toyota to win the solid-state battery race