NITI Aayog released the first edition of the India Electric Mobility Index (IEMI), on Monday, which aims to track and benchmark the progress of states and union territories in achieving their electric mobility goals. Delhi, Maharashtra, and Chandigarh have emerged as the frontrunners in the index, highlighting the states’ push for transition to electric mobility. Karnataka,… Continue reading Delhi, Maharashtra, Chandigarh Emerge as Frontrunners in India’s Electric Mobility Index
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Tata finance boss PB Balaji to replace Adrian Mardell as JLR CEO
JLR has confirmed that PB Balaji, chief financial officer of its parent company Tata Motors, will become its new CEO from November. The appointment follows the news last week, broken by Autocar, that current CEO Adrian Mardell was retiring after 35 years with the company. Prior to becoming CEO in 2023, Mardell had been JLR’s… Continue reading Tata finance boss PB Balaji to replace Adrian Mardell as JLR CEO
GWM launches Poer 300 in UK as diesel pick-up for £31k
Great Wall Motor (GWM), maker of the Ora 03 hatchback and Haval Jolion Pro crossover, is bringing a pick-up truck to the UK – and it will be one of the country’s cheapest. The GWM Poer 300 is a diesel-powered double-cab with a towing capacity of 3.5 tonnes, a one-tonne payload and a starting price of… Continue reading GWM launches Poer 300 in UK as diesel pick-up for £31k
Volkswagen launches special £48k ID 3 limited to 1990 examples
Volkswagen has launched a £48,360 limited edition of the ID 3 GTX that reimagines the classic Golf Fire+Ice special from the 1990s. Taking the same name as its forebear, the ID 3 GTX Fire+Ice was previewed last year by an eponymous concept and will be limited to just 1990 examples worldwide. Its arrival marks the… Continue reading Volkswagen launches special £48k ID 3 limited to 1990 examples
Delhi, Maharashtra, Chandigarh Top India’s Electric Mobility Index
NITI Aayog released the first edition of the India Electric Mobility Index (IEMI), on Monday, which aims to track and benchmark the progress of states and union territories in achieving their electric mobility goals. Delhi, Maharashtra, and Chandigarh have emerged as the top performers in the index, highlighting the states push for transition to electric… Continue reading Delhi, Maharashtra, Chandigarh Top India’s Electric Mobility Index
Sona Comstar to Begin with Differential Housing Supplies Under China JV, Advances Sensor Tech with Novelic
Sona BLW Precision Forgings Ltd. (Sona Comstar) is set to begin operations under its new joint venture in China by supplying differential housings and other driveline components, as part of a phased strategy to deepen its presence in the world’s largest electric vehicle (EV) market. The move is part of the company’s broader push into… Continue reading Sona Comstar to Begin with Differential Housing Supplies Under China JV, Advances Sensor Tech with Novelic
Bosch Limited Q1 FY26 Profit Jumps 37%, Revenue Grows 11%
Bosch Limited reported a strong first-quarter performance for FY 2025–26, with revenue from operations rising 10.9% year-on-year to ₹4,789 crore (€494 million). Profit before tax (excluding exceptional items) surged 37.2% to ₹838 crore (€86 million), driven by increased demand and a favourable product mix. Profit after tax (including exceptional items) stood at ₹1,115 crore (€115… Continue reading Bosch Limited Q1 FY26 Profit Jumps 37%, Revenue Grows 11%
Sona Comstar to Diversify Railway Product Offerings to Drive Revenue: Group CEO
Sona BLW Precision Forgings Ltd. (Sona Comstar) is deepening its push into the railway segment with a new wave of product development, marking a shift toward business diversification and fresh revenue generation. The auto component manufacturer, best known for its electric vehicle driveline systems, is now expanding into high-tech rail equipment, targeting the country’s growing… Continue reading Sona Comstar to Diversify Railway Product Offerings to Drive Revenue: Group CEO
Exicom Completes Rights Issue, Raises ₹259.41 Crore
Exicom Tele-Systems Limited, a manufacturer of electric vehicle (EV) charging and critical power solutions, has successfully concluded its rights issue, raising approximately ₹259.41 crore through the issuance of fully paid-up equity shares. The offering was oversubscribed, indicating strong participation from existing shareholders. The rights issue was open for subscription from July 15, 2025, to July… Continue reading Exicom Completes Rights Issue, Raises ₹259.41 Crore
India Launches Electric Mobility Index to Track State-wise Progress in EV Transition
NITI Aayog launched the India Electric Mobility Index (IEMI) today, introducing a comprehensive framework to assess and benchmark the progress of States and Union Territories in advancing electric mobility across the country. The index was unveiled by Rajiv Gauba, Member, NITI Aayog, in the presence of B. V. R. Subrahmanyam, CEO, NITI Aayog, Kamran Rizvi,… Continue reading India Launches Electric Mobility Index to Track State-wise Progress in EV Transition