Nissan Motor India has announced plans to expand its product lineup with two new vehicles set to launch in the financial year 2025. The company will introduce a 5-seater compact SUV (C-SUV) and an all-new 7-seater B-segment multi-purpose vehicle (B-MPV) as part of its strategy to strengthen its presence in the Indian market. The… Continue reading Nissan Motor India to Launch Two New Models in FY25
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Hindujas Pledge Rs 6,400 Crore Worth of Ashok Leyland Shares
The Hinduja Group, which controls several listed companies such as IndusInd Bank, NXTDIGITAL and Ashok Leyland, has pledged around 30 crore shares of Ashok Leyland, the group’s flaship company in India. The pledge was created through Hinduja Automotive Ltd, a UK-based holding company and a key part of the Hinduja Group, which serves as the… Continue reading Hindujas Pledge Rs 6,400 Crore Worth of Ashok Leyland Shares
India Auto Sector to Take Multi-fuel Pathway to Sustainability, Say Experts
The Indian auto sector will take a multi-fuel pathway in its transition to sustainable mobility instead of relying completely on electrification, industry players said at the Future Powertrain Conclave organised by Autocar Professional and Government of Tamil Nadu. Leaders from Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra, Ashok Leyland, Toyota Kirloskar Motor, Stellantis India, and Montra Electric… Continue reading India Auto Sector to Take Multi-fuel Pathway to Sustainability, Say Experts
Kia Launches Updated EV6 in India at Rs 65.9 Lakh
Kia India has introduced the updated EV6 in the Indian market, priced at Rs 65.9 lakh (ex-showroom, pan India). The new model comes with design upgrades, improved safety features, and a larger battery, enhancing its appeal in the premium electric vehicle segment. The latest EV6 is equipped with an 84-kWh battery pack, offering a… Continue reading Kia Launches Updated EV6 in India at Rs 65.9 Lakh
Škoda Auto Launches Local Assembly Plant in Vietnam, Marking Strategic Expansion
In a significant move to strengthen its presence in Southeast Asia, Škoda Auto has officially opened a new production facility in Vietnam’s Quang Ninh province, signaling the automaker’s ambitious international growth strategy. The Czech automaker, part of the Volkswagen Group, began local assembly of the Kushaq SUV on March 26, 2025, with plans to start… Continue reading Škoda Auto Launches Local Assembly Plant in Vietnam, Marking Strategic Expansion
Maruti Suzuki Approves Third Plant at Kharkhoda, Investing ₹7,410 Crores
In a significant expansion of its manufacturing capabilities, Maruti Suzuki India Limited has approved the construction of a third plant at its Kharkhoda facility in Haryana. The announcement came following a board meeting, as the company aims to boost its production capacity to meet growing domestic and export demand. The new plant will have a… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki Approves Third Plant at Kharkhoda, Investing ₹7,410 Crores
Ashok Leyland Denies Reports of Stake Acquisition in SML Isuzu
Ashok Leyland Limited, one of India’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers, has categorically denied recent media reports suggesting that the company is nearing a deal to acquire a promoter’s stake in SML Isuzu, a Punjab-based truck and bus manufacturer. The speculation, which has been widely circulated across mainstream media outlets, claimed that Ashok Leyland was in… Continue reading Ashok Leyland Denies Reports of Stake Acquisition in SML Isuzu
Maruti Suzuki Elevates Dr. Tapan Sahoo to Head Digital Enterprise and Cybersecurity
In a strategic leadership move, Maruti Suzuki India Limited has appointed Dr. Tapan Sahoo as the Head of Digital Enterprise (DE) and Information & Cyber Security, effective April 1st, 2025. The company’s board of directors approved the appointment, signaling a significant push towards digital transformation and technological innovation. Dr. Sahoo’s new role is pivotal for… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki Elevates Dr. Tapan Sahoo to Head Digital Enterprise and Cybersecurity
VinFast to Open Tamil Nadu Factory in 3-4 Months: TRB Rajaa
Vietnamese electric vehicle manufacturer VinFast is set to start operations at its new plant in Tamil Nadu within the next three to four months, according to Dr. TRB Rajaa, the state’s Minister for Industries, Investment Promotions, and Commerce. The automaker started construction on its third global production plant, a 400-acre integrated facility in Thoothukudi, in… Continue reading VinFast to Open Tamil Nadu Factory in 3-4 Months: TRB Rajaa
After Manufacturing, R&D is Tamil Nadu’s New Destination
After successfully building Tamil Nadu into a manufacturing powerhouse, the state government is now ready to take the next step: turn the South Indian state into a hub of research and development (R&D) activity. “Tamil Nadu is going beyond the manufacturing story. Our strength lies in the talent that we have. I think R&D is… Continue reading After Manufacturing, R&D is Tamil Nadu’s New Destination