Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has set an ambitious target for India’s automobile sector, to make it the world’s largest within the next five years. Speaking at the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations’ (FADA) 7th Auto Retail Conclave, Gadkari said the combination of cost competitiveness, quality, skilled manpower, and rapid adoption… Continue reading Gadkari Sets 5-Year Target to Make India’s Auto Industry World’s No. 1
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EV Transition a Long-Term Journey, Not a 4-6 Month Shift: Gadkari
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has reiterated that India’s move towards electric mobility will be a gradual, long-term process and not something that can be achieved overnight. Speaking at the 7th Auto Retail Conclave of the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA), Gadkari underscored that the transition is part of a… Continue reading EV Transition a Long-Term Journey, Not a 4-6 Month Shift: Gadkari
ASDC Hosts 14th Annual Conclave on Tech-Driven Automotive Skilling
The Automotive Skills Development Council (ASDC) conducted its 14th Annual Conclave 2025 with the theme “Stronger Together, Transform Tomorrow,” focusing on skilling requirements for the automotive sector’s future. The event featured government officials, industry executives, and academic representatives discussing workforce development strategies. ASDC President F.R. Singhvi presented the organization’s 2024-25 performance report, detailing partnerships with… Continue reading ASDC Hosts 14th Annual Conclave on Tech-Driven Automotive Skilling
Auto sector, skills crucial for India’s $30 trillion goal: CV Raman
India’s aspiration to become a $30 trillion economy by 2047 will depend significantly on the growth of the automotive sector and the ability to skill its workforce for future technologies, said CV Raman, former Chief Technology Officer and current executive committee member at Maruti Suzuki India while speaking at the Automotive Skills Development Council’s Annual… Continue reading Auto sector, skills crucial for India’s $30 trillion goal: CV Raman
Suzuki readies 48V ‘Super Ene-Charge’ Hybrid tech
Suzuki Motor Corporation has begun work on its next-generation 48V ‘Super Ene-Charge’ (SEC) hybrid system as a key part of its global carbon-neutral strategy for the coming decade. The company announced a series of initiatives like Lightweight and Safe Vehicle Bodies, Efficient ICE and CNF Technologies, Battery-Lean BEV/HEV tech, Software Defined vehicle (SDV) and also… Continue reading Suzuki readies 48V ‘Super Ene-Charge’ Hybrid tech
Made-in-India Suzuki eVitara scores four-star EURO NCAP crash test rating
The made-in-India Suzuki eVitara born-electric SUV is gearing up for its European debut, and ahead of its arrival, it has achieved a four-star rating in the latest EURO NCAP crash test evaluations. The report released by Euro NCAP states that in the frontal impact test at 50 kmph, the eVitara’s structure performed impressively. The shell… Continue reading Made-in-India Suzuki eVitara scores four-star EURO NCAP crash test rating
TaMo, M&M lead auto rally with price cuts seen driving demand
Chandak said he expects double-digit growth across segments like small cars, midsize SUVs and two-wheelers. The rally in shares of automobile makers gathered steam on Monday, fuelled by expectations that the vehicle price cuts following the reduction in Goods and Services Tax (GST) last week would boost demand. Tata Motors and Mahindra & Mahindra gained… Continue reading TaMo, M&M lead auto rally with price cuts seen driving demand
TGI Fridays® Doubles Down on Global Expansion
TGI Fridays® Taps Franchise Power in Peru and Japan to Develop over 50 New Restaurants Under New Long-Term Development and Master Franchise Agreements DALLAS, Sept. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Sugarloaf TGIF Management, LLC (“Sugarloaf”), a privately held company and manager of the global TGI Fridays® brand, announced today the extension of franchise development and master franchise… Continue reading TGI Fridays® Doubles Down on Global Expansion
India’s auto industry faces rising costs and stricter regulations amidst cautious consumer demand
India’s top carmakers face rising costs, stricter regulations, and cautious demand, even as boardrooms push for greater accountability. India’s leading car manufacturers are walking a tightrope as they grapple with rising input costs, mounting regulatory pressures and cautious consumer sentiment, all the while being held accountable to increasingly involved boardrooms. To mitigate the impact of… Continue reading India’s auto industry faces rising costs and stricter regulations amidst cautious consumer demand
Big discounts ahead of GST 2.0: Firms eye fresh demand, clear old stock
Manufacturers, retailers, and e-commerce platforms roll out revised GST rates early on cars, appliances, and apparel to clear inventory ahead of Diwali. Diwali is arriving early for shoppers as manufacturers, retailers and ecommerce platforms begin to roll out prices as per revised goods and services tax (GST) rates – even before they take effect September… Continue reading Big discounts ahead of GST 2.0: Firms eye fresh demand, clear old stock