India’s largest automaker, Maruti Suzuki, stated on Monday that China’s new export restrictions on rare earth magnets have not immediately affected its production operations, though the company acknowledged ongoing discussions with government officials about the developing situation. According to Reuters, automotive industry manufacturers warned government officials last week that production lines could come to a… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki Says no Immediate Impact from China’s Rare Earth Magnet Export Curbs: Reuters
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India Plans Industry Delegation to China in 2–3 Weeks Amid Rare-Earth Magnet Supply Concerns
Amid uncertainties regarding the supply of rare-earth magnets from China, the government is planning to send a team of automotive industry leaders to China to discuss the restoration of magnet supplies at the earliest. The delegation is likely to visit China within the next 2–3 weeks. “We are trying to send a delegation—some stakeholders. They… Continue reading India Plans Industry Delegation to China in 2–3 Weeks Amid Rare-Earth Magnet Supply Concerns
VinFast India Deputy CEO Ashwin Patil Moves to Advisory Role
Ashwin Patil has stepped down from his role as Deputy CEO at VinFast India and assumed a new position as Strategic Advisor, effective June 2, 2025. In his previous capacity, Patil oversaw key functions such as Sales and Network, Marketing, Corporate Banking, and Human Resources during the company’s early expansion phase in India. Patil also… Continue reading VinFast India Deputy CEO Ashwin Patil Moves to Advisory Role
Ducati India opens first Service-Only Workshop in Goa
Ducati India has inaugurated its first-ever exclusive Service-Only workshop in Mapusa, North Goa. This facility marks a new addition to Ducati’s expanding after-sales service network in the country. Spread over 1,200 square feet, the facility features two automated service bays and a customer lounge. Positioned just off National Highway NH-66, the workshop is expected to… Continue reading Ducati India opens first Service-Only Workshop in Goa
Vedanta Aluminium’s Jamkhani Mine Receives 4-Star Rating for Sustainable Operations
Vedanta Aluminium’s Jamkhani coal mine in Sundargarh, Odisha, has been awarded a 4-Star rating by the Ministry of Coal for the financial year 2023–24. The mine received a score of 83 out of 100 in the Ministry’s annual star rating assessment, which evaluates coal mines on parameters including scientific operations, environmental practices, compliance, and safety.… Continue reading Vedanta Aluminium’s Jamkhani Mine Receives 4-Star Rating for Sustainable Operations
Renault India Launches Discovery Days with Offers and Customer Engagement Activities
Renault India, a wholly owned subsidiary of the French automaker Renault Group, has announced the launch of its ‘Discovery Days’ campaign, to be held nationwide from June 6 to June 16, 2025. The initiative is aimed at encouraging customer engagement through promotional offers and dealership-based events. As part of the campaign, Renault showrooms will host… Continue reading Renault India Launches Discovery Days with Offers and Customer Engagement Activities
Cooper Corporation Begins Export of Clean Energy Engines to USA and Japan
Satara-based Cooper Corporation has commenced exports of its gas-powered gensets to international markets, starting with bulk consignments to the United States and Japan. The company’s 10 kVA and 25 kVA gensets, certified by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), are the first of their kind to be exported from India. The 25 kVA variant, in… Continue reading Cooper Corporation Begins Export of Clean Energy Engines to USA and Japan
Sona Comstar Completes Acquisition of Escorts Kubota Limited’s Railway Equipment Division
Sona BLW Precision Forgings Ltd. (Sona Comstar), a global mobility technology supplier, has completed the acquisition of the Railway Equipment Division (RED) of Escorts Kubota Limited. The transaction, executed as a going concern on a slump sale basis, was first announced in October 2024. RED, a key supplier of railway components such as brake and… Continue reading Sona Comstar Completes Acquisition of Escorts Kubota Limited’s Railway Equipment Division
Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Records Sales of 4.65 Lakh Units in May 2025
Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) announced that it sold a total of 4,65,115 units in May 2025. The monthly figure includes domestic sales of 4,17,256 units and exports of 47,859 units. In the year-to-date period for FY26 (April–May 2025), HMSI’s overall sales reached 9,45,979 units, with 8,40,155 units sold in the Indian market and… Continue reading Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Records Sales of 4.65 Lakh Units in May 2025
India’s Multi-Fuel Journey Towards Sustainable Mobility and Energy Independence
For decades, the automotive industry has been at the forefront of criticism for its significant contribution to environmental challenges, including air pollution, extensive land use for roads, parking facilities, and massive energy consumption. These issues are particularly acute in urban areas. It is estimated that road transportation, encompassing cars, two-wheelers, trucks, and buses, accounts for… Continue reading India’s Multi-Fuel Journey Towards Sustainable Mobility and Energy Independence