Maruti Suzuki Chairman R.C. Bhargava argues that India’s once-thriving small car segment, which made car ownership accessible to millions, is losing momentum, not due to shifting consumer preferences, but because of rising affordability issues and policy stagnation. “What’s happening is people can’t afford small cars anymore,” Bhargava says, challenging the widely held belief that India’s… Continue reading Why Maruti’s R.C. Bhargava Believes Affordable Cars Are Key to India’s Growth Story; Calls for Urgent Regulatory Support
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Indofast Energy and Green Tiger Mobility Partner to Convert Petrol Scooters to Electric
Indofast Energy and Green Tiger Mobility have announced a partnership to retrofit petrol two-wheelers to electric vehicles with battery-swapping capabilities in Bangalore and Delhi NCR. The program allows owners to convert their existing petrol scooters to electric starting at Rs 10,000. The conversion includes RTO approvals, insurance, and regulatory compliance at a fixed cost. Customers… Continue reading Indofast Energy and Green Tiger Mobility Partner to Convert Petrol Scooters to Electric
Maruti Suzuki Forecasts Over 7 Lakh CNG Vehicle Sales in FY26
India’s largest carmaker, Maruti Suzuki India Ltd (MSIL), has projected a robust rise in its compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicle sales, estimating over 7 lakh units to be sold in FY26, up from 6.2 lakh units in FY25 — a growth of nearly 12.9% year-on-year. According to MSIL Chairman R.C. Bhargava, the strong demand for… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki Forecasts Over 7 Lakh CNG Vehicle Sales in FY26
‘We aim to hedge the dependency on Europe with more markets’: Klaus Zellmer
With its recent foray into Vietnam with a major reliance on CKD kits from India, Skoda aims to diversify its business outside of Europe where it is the No. 4 PV player. Skoda eyes 30,000-40,000 units in the Vietnamese market by 2030. Czech carmaker Skoda Auto, which is a key player in the European market by… Continue reading ‘We aim to hedge the dependency on Europe with more markets’: Klaus Zellmer
Maruti Suzuki Sees 9% Decline in Small Car Sales, Warns Muted Growth Without Policy Reboot
Maruti Suzuki, India’s largest carmaker, has raised concerns over the continued decline in small car sales, warning that unless affordability is restored in this segment, overall passenger vehicle growth in the country will remain subdued. The automaker reported a modest 2.7% domestic sales growth in FY25, with small car sales falling by 9% during the… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki Sees 9% Decline in Small Car Sales, Warns Muted Growth Without Policy Reboot
Tata Technologies Reports Strong Q4 FY25 Results with Net Income Up 20.2% YoY
Tata Technologies Limited announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year ending March 31, 2025, reporting a 20.2% year-over-year increase in net income for Q4. The product engineering and digital services company posted a quarterly net income of ₹1,889 million with a net margin of 14.7%, up from 12.1% in the… Continue reading Tata Technologies Reports Strong Q4 FY25 Results with Net Income Up 20.2% YoY
CASE Construction Launches BS (CEV) Stage V-Compliant Equipment in India
CASE Construction Equipment has rolled out its first BS (CEV) Stage V-compliant machine from its manufacturing facility in Pithampur for the Indian market, the company announced today. The rollout marks the beginning of production for CASE’s upgraded equipment lineup, which includes two new vibratory compactors—the 952 NX and 450 NX—as well as the enhanced 1107… Continue reading CASE Construction Launches BS (CEV) Stage V-Compliant Equipment in India
Maruti Suzuki to Launch New SUV, Commits Rs 9,000 Cr Capex in FY26
Maruti Suzuki is ramping up its product portfolio and manufacturing capacity as part of its broader strategy to sustain leadership in the Indian passenger vehicle market. According to Chairman R.C. Bhargava, the company is set to launch a new SUV later this year and has earmarked a capital expenditure of Rs 8,000–9,000 crore for FY26.… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki to Launch New SUV, Commits Rs 9,000 Cr Capex in FY26
Uno Minda Launches New Projector Headlights for 7-Seater Vehicles
Uno Minda, a tier-one automotive component supplier, has introduced new projector headlights for multi-purpose vehicles (MPVs) in the Indian aftermarket. The headlights feature Japanese optics technology with integrated projectors designed to improve visibility during night driving and adverse weather conditions. The headlights include a hard-coated lens that resists shattering and yellowing, and silicon-coated reflectors to… Continue reading Uno Minda Launches New Projector Headlights for 7-Seater Vehicles
Bureau of Indian Standards Releases New Anchor Design Framework
Hilti India hosted a digital event on April 25 to discuss the newly published standard for post-installed anchorage to concrete by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). The standard provides a comprehensive design framework aimed at improving safety and reliability in India’s construction industry. The new guidelines address critical gaps in anchor design that have… Continue reading Bureau of Indian Standards Releases New Anchor Design Framework