India’s landmark trade agreement with the United States has been welcomed across the auto and auto components industry, with leaders calling it a major boost for exports, investment, and global integration. Industry leaders said that the deal signals India’s growing credibility on the global stage and is expected to drive innovation, deepen supply-chain integration, and… Continue reading India-US trade deal lifts export prospects for auto, components sector
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SIAM design conclave spotlights collaboration in India’s mobility design ecosystem
The conclave featured focus on designing trends as industry leaders discussed sustainability, material innovation, and design-led differentiation. Industry–academia linkages and collaborative creativity took centre stage at SIAM’s 20th Styling & Design Conclave, as automakers and designers underscored the growing role of design as a key differentiator in India’s evolving mobility ecosystem. Held alongside the 18th… Continue reading SIAM design conclave spotlights collaboration in India’s mobility design ecosystem
EV registrations cross 2 lakh units for 4th straight month in January
Total registrations of electric passenger vehicles stood at 18,101 units in Jan 2026. The new year has begun on a strong note for India’s electric vehicle industry, with total battery-electric vehicle registrations crossing the 2 lakh mark in Jan. Notably, EV registrations have exceeded 2 lakh units for the fourth consecutive month, despite lower GST… Continue reading EV registrations cross 2 lakh units for 4th straight month in January
EU proposals set to limit EV sales from 2035
Electric vehicles are likely to make up 85 per cent of new car sales in the EU from 2035, based on its plans to drop an effective ban on new combustion-engine models, although that share could drop as low as 50 per cent, clean transport advocacy group T&E said. Under pressure from carmakers, the European… Continue reading EU proposals set to limit EV sales from 2035
Kinetic Engineering Reports 33% Revenue Growth in Q3
Kinetic Engineering Ltd. (KEL) reported a 33% year-on-year increase in consolidated revenue from operations for the quarter ended December 2025, supported by higher manufacturing activity and rising traction in its electric vehicle (EV) business. Consolidated revenue from operations stood at ₹38.37 crore in the December quarter, compared with ₹28.90 crore in the corresponding period last… Continue reading Kinetic Engineering Reports 33% Revenue Growth in Q3
KPIT Deploys Vehicle Relationship Management Solution on Salesforce Platform
KPIT Technologies announced an Outsourcing Service Provider partnership with Salesforce on February 3, 2026, to deploy its Vehicle Relationship Management solution on Salesforce’s CRM platform for global automotive OEMs and mobility providers. The partnership addresses aftersales transformation challenges in the passenger car, trucks and off-highway industries, where manufacturers face demands for exceptional customer experiences, revenue… Continue reading KPIT Deploys Vehicle Relationship Management Solution on Salesforce Platform
Castrol India Posts Highest-Ever Revenue in FY25; Volumes Rise 8%
Castrol India Limited on Tuesday reported its highest-ever annual revenue for FY25, supported by sustained volume growth for the eighth consecutive quarter, expansion of its industrial business and deeper penetration into rural markets. The lubricant maker’s revenue from operations rose 7% year-on-year to ₹5,722 crore in the calendar year ended December 31, 2025, while EBITDA… Continue reading Castrol India Posts Highest-Ever Revenue in FY25; Volumes Rise 8%
Eurogrip Tyres Opens 11th Signature Store in New Delhi
Eurogrip Tyres, India’s leading two and three-wheeler tyre brand from TVS Srichakra Limited, has inaugurated its 11th branded signature store in West Delhi, advancing the company’s national expansion strategy. The retail outlet, which opened on January 29, strengthens Eurogrip’s presence in the national capital, identified as a high-potential automotive market with significant vehicle density and… Continue reading Eurogrip Tyres Opens 11th Signature Store in New Delhi
Varroc Engineering Secures Contract for AC Bi-Directional Wall Chargers
Varroc Engineering announced on 3rd February 2026 that it has secured a contract with a leading global electric vehicle OEM for the supply of AC bi-directional wall chargers for electric vehicles, marking a significant expansion in the company’s electric mobility ecosystem. The strategic partnership reinforces Varroc’s position as a trusted global partner for advanced automotive… Continue reading Varroc Engineering Secures Contract for AC Bi-Directional Wall Chargers
Bain Capital-backed Dhoot Transmission Files Confidential IPO Papers With Sebi
Auto components manufacturer Dhoot Transmission, backed by private equity firm Bain Capital, has filed draft papers with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) under the confidential pre-filing route, signalling the company’s intent to tap the primary markets. The development was disclosed through a public filing advertisement issued by the company, a regulatory requirement… Continue reading Bain Capital-backed Dhoot Transmission Files Confidential IPO Papers With Sebi