Close on the heels of becoming India’s second-largest passenger vehicle maker, Mahindra & Mahindra is significantly expanding its production footprint to keep pace with rising demand for its SUVs and electric vehicles. The company plans to scale up its monthly output from 61,500 units to 85,000 units by the end of FY26, taking its annual… Continue reading M&M Eyes 1 Million Unit Capacity, New Greenfield Plant by FY28 to Power SUV and EV Ambitions
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Mahindra Bets Big on ‘Growth Gems’ to Power Next Phase of Expansion
Mahindra & Mahindra is sharpening its future growth strategy around two new business categories—Scalable Growth Gems and Emerging Growth Gems—to build the next set of billion-dollar enterprises within the group. Speaking at the company’s Q4 FY25 earnings announcement, Anish Shah, MD & CEO of Mahindra Group, said the company is actively identifying and nurturing businesses… Continue reading Mahindra Bets Big on ‘Growth Gems’ to Power Next Phase of Expansion
‘We are developing low friction, energy-efficient products’: SKF India’s KS Dhirendra
With efficiency being the key agenda for every OEM developing a new product, bearings specialist SKF India says it is catering to their needs with its range of low friction, energy-efficient products. With efficiency being the key agenda for every OEM developing a new product, bearings specialist SKF India says it is catering to their needs… Continue reading ‘We are developing low friction, energy-efficient products’: SKF India’s KS Dhirendra
Mahindra & Mahindra Posts 20% Profit Growth in FY25 with Strong Segment Performance
Mahindra & Mahindra Limited (M&M) announced its financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2025, reporting a 20% year-on-year growth in consolidated profit after tax (PAT) for FY25 at Rs 12,929 crore. The company’s board approved a dividend of Rs 25.3 per share, up 20% from the previous year. For the fourth… Continue reading Mahindra & Mahindra Posts 20% Profit Growth in FY25 with Strong Segment Performance
Dhoot Transmission Appoints Nitin Kalani as Group CFO Following Bain Capital Investment
Dhoot Transmission Group has appointed Nitin Kalani as Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO). He will report to Founder Chairman and Managing Director, Rahul Dhoot. This appointment follows Dhoot’s recent strategic growth investment from Bain Capital, a global private investment firm. Nitin brings 21 years of experience across industries including automotive, finance, and manufacturing, having worked… Continue reading Dhoot Transmission Appoints Nitin Kalani as Group CFO Following Bain Capital Investment
Jeep India Launches Wrangler Willys ‘41 Special Edition at INR 1.51 Lakhs Premium
Jeep India has launched the Wrangler Willys ‘41 Special Edition, a limited-run model available in only 30 units across India. The edition features a new ‘41 Green’ color, exclusive to this model, along with functional enhancements such as power side steps, grab handles, floor mats, dash cams, and optional adventure upgrades. The Wrangler Willys ‘41… Continue reading Jeep India Launches Wrangler Willys ‘41 Special Edition at INR 1.51 Lakhs Premium
AXISCADES Appoints Ravikumar Joghee as Chief Strategy & Marketing Officer
AXISCADES Technologies Ltd. has appointed Ravikumar Joghee as Chief Strategy & Marketing Officer, as part of its leadership restructuring aimed at strengthening regional strategies. He will also serve as President – USA, overseeing the company’s North American growth. Ravikumar brings over 30 years of experience across Aerospace & Defence, Mobility, BFSI, and IT. In his… Continue reading AXISCADES Appoints Ravikumar Joghee as Chief Strategy & Marketing Officer
Touchscreens in cars? The truth is we need them
A while back, someone made the case on this website for cars with no digital screens. We look at screens all day anyway, and they’re distracting and just plain lazy design, the author posited. The author in question was, er… me. So allow me to set the record straight by disagreeing with myself. Yes, car makers’ screen addictions… Continue reading Touchscreens in cars? The truth is we need them
Commercial Vehicle Segment Shows Signs of Slowdown, Reports FADA
The commercial vehicle (CV) segment is experiencing a concerning slowdown according to the latest data released by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA). The April 2025 figures reveal a sector facing multiple headwinds despite India’s overall positive auto retail performance. FADA’s April report shows that the CV segment registered a 1.05% year-over-year decline and… Continue reading Commercial Vehicle Segment Shows Signs of Slowdown, Reports FADA
FADA Warns of High Passenger Vehicle Inventory Levels, Urges Production Moderation
In its latest April 2025 retail data release, the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) has raised concerns about persistently high inventory levels in the passenger vehicle (PV) segment, calling for manufacturers to moderate production to maintain market health. According to FADA President Mr. C S Vigneshwar, despite a modest 1.55% year-over-year growth in April,… Continue reading FADA Warns of High Passenger Vehicle Inventory Levels, Urges Production Moderation