JSW Group ventures into copper mining with Rs 2,600 Crore investment

JSW Group has ventured into the non-ferrous metals mining sector by securing a Mine Operator & Developer (MDO) contract for two copper mines in Jharkhand. The contract was awarded by state-owned Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL) following a competitive bidding process.   The project includes the development of the mines and the establishment of a copper… Continue reading JSW Group ventures into copper mining with Rs 2,600 Crore investment

Sundram Fasteners clocks Rs 1,256.58 crore standalone revenue in Q3

Sundram Fasteners Ltd (SFL) reported a standalone revenue from operations of Rs 1,256.58 crore for the quarter ended December 31, 2024, as against Rs 1,178.61 crore during the same period in the previous year. The company’s domestic sales for the quarter ended December 31, 2024, were at Rs 840.81 crore as against Rs 810.34 crore… Continue reading Sundram Fasteners clocks Rs 1,256.58 crore standalone revenue in Q3

Auto Expo 2025 – Dialogues | Rajesh Jejurikar, ED and CEO, Auto and Farm Sector, M&M

With the Mahindra XEV 9e and BE 6 grounds-up electric SUVs ready to go to consumers, the Executive Director and CEO of Mahindra & Mahindra’s auto and farm sectors is bullish about the demand for the two models, driven by a technology-first product approach. At the recently-concluded Auto Expo 2025, Autocar Professional spoke exclusively with top… Continue reading Auto Expo 2025 – Dialogues | Rajesh Jejurikar, ED and CEO, Auto and Farm Sector, M&M

Hyundai India surpasses 675,000 connected car sales since 2019

Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) has sold 675,204 connected cars since introducing the technology in 2019, the company announced on January 27, 2025. The contribution of connected cars to HMIL’s retail sales has grown significantly, rising from 4.7% in 2019 to 25.7% in 2024. The company currently offers connected features in 12 out of its… Continue reading Hyundai India surpasses 675,000 connected car sales since 2019

Renault 5 to stay fresh with latest EV tech but design won’t change

While these cars will be based on a new platform, separate from the 5’s CMF-BEV structure, it’s likely that the supermini will be able to take advantage of the promised technological developments – chiefly a new battery chemistry that’s claimed to cut costs by up to 50% and support sub-15min charge times in its most… Continue reading Renault 5 to stay fresh with latest EV tech but design won’t change

Renault 5 to stay fresh with latest EV tech but design won’t change

While these cars will be based on a new platform, separate from the 5’s CMF-BEV structure, it’s likely that the supermini will be able to take advantage of the promised technological developments – chiefly a new battery chemistry that’s claimed to cut costs by up to 50% and support sub-15min charge times in its most… Continue reading Renault 5 to stay fresh with latest EV tech but design won’t change

Reinvented 2026 BMW iX5 to add BEV and hydrogen options

The BMW iX5 will arrive in 2026 as the first of six new launches in three years that will fully electrify the German firm’s SUV line-up. This engineering programme is being described as one of the most comprehensive ever undertaken by BMW and its M performance car division. Notably, a hydrogen-powered iX5 will join the… Continue reading Reinvented 2026 BMW iX5 to add BEV and hydrogen options

Reinvented 2026 BMW iX5 to add BEV and hydrogen options

The BMW iX5 will arrive in 2026 as the first of six new launches in three years that will fully electrify the German firm’s SUV line-up. This engineering programme is being described as one of the most comprehensive ever undertaken by BMW and its M performance car division. Notably, a hydrogen-powered iX5 will join the… Continue reading Reinvented 2026 BMW iX5 to add BEV and hydrogen options

‘A lot of things need to change’ – new Polestar boss on brand reboot

Polestar suffered badly financially in 2024, but the brand is starting the year under a new CEO with a plan that involves, among other changes, acknowledging that even EV start-ups need to embrace some of the more time-proven ways of operating. “A lot of things need to change,” Michael Lohscheller told analysts on a call… Continue reading ‘A lot of things need to change’ – new Polestar boss on brand reboot

Local sourcing of battery cells key to competitiveness in long-term: Tata Motors

Despite a steep drop in battery prices globally, Tata Passenger Electric Mobility MD, Shailesh Chandra, advocates for local cell manufacturing to address supply chain risks.  Speaking to the media at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025, earlier this month, Chandra emphasized the importance of localizing cell manufacturing in India to address supply chain risks, geopolitical… Continue reading Local sourcing of battery cells key to competitiveness in long-term: Tata Motors