Rama Shankar Pandey For over two decades, Rama Shankar Pandey built his name in India’s automotive sector. At Hella India Lighting Ltd and later at Tata Green Batteries, he steered businesses through competitive markets– known for sharp strategy and operational discipline in boardrooms. This week, at the Valedictory Function of the MoSJE Cohort 2024-25 in… Continue reading From boardroom to policymaking: How Rama Shankar Pandey is bridging two worlds
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GST cuts: Car, bike, FMCG and online platforms reduce prices
GST rate cuts are translating into lower consumer prices, with automakers, FMCG firms, and online platforms passing on benefits just ahead of the festive season. GST cuts by govt have started to result in lower prices for consumers as companies cut prices across segments to pass on the benefits of reduced taxation. Car and two-wheeler… Continue reading GST cuts: Car, bike, FMCG and online platforms reduce prices
Air India Partners with Avis India for Ground Transportation Services
Air India has announced a partnership with Avis India to provide ground transportation services for its passengers, offering discounted access to premium chauffeur-driven vehicles across 17 Indian cities. The collaboration aims to extend the airline’s service experience beyond air travel to include ground mobility solutions. The partnership enables Air India passengers to book vehicles at… Continue reading Air India Partners with Avis India for Ground Transportation Services
Tata Communications and Cisco Partner to Advance Global eSIM and IoT Connectivity
Tata Communications has announced a strategic partnership with Cisco to address growing challenges in enterprise Internet of Things (IoT) deployments through enhanced eSIM technology integration. The collaboration will embed Tata Communications MOVE™, a global eSIM orchestration solution that delivers 350 million eSIM Operating Systems across 200+ countries, into Cisco’s IoT Control Center platform. Cisco’s device… Continue reading Tata Communications and Cisco Partner to Advance Global eSIM and IoT Connectivity
Disruption to Jaguar Land Rover after cyber-attack may last until October
Workers at Jaguar Land Rover’s factories will continue to be paid as normal while the response is underway. Photograph: Phil Noble/Reuters View image in fullscreen Workers at Jaguar Land Rover’s factories will continue to be paid as normal while the response is underway. Photograph: Phil Noble/Reuters Disruption to Jaguar Land Rover after cyber-attack may last… Continue reading Disruption to Jaguar Land Rover after cyber-attack may last until October
Tata Motors to Pass Full GST Reduction Benefit to Commercial Vehicle Customers
Tata Motors announced it will transfer the complete benefit of the recent GST reduction on commercial vehicles to its customers, effective September 22, 2025, when the revised tax rates take effect. The company will reduce prices across its entire commercial vehicle portfolio following the GST Council’s decision to lower the tax rate on commercial vehicles… Continue reading Tata Motors to Pass Full GST Reduction Benefit to Commercial Vehicle Customers
Tata Motors to Pass Full GST Reduction Benefit to Commercial Vehicle Customers
Tata Motors announced it will transfer the complete benefit of the recent GST reduction on commercial vehicles to its customers, effective September 22, 2025, when the revised tax rates take effect. The company will reduce prices across its entire commercial vehicle portfolio following the GST Council’s decision to lower the tax rate on commercial vehicles… Continue reading Tata Motors to Pass Full GST Reduction Benefit to Commercial Vehicle Customers
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
Police and cyber experts brought in as JLR remains crippled by hack
Jaguar Land Rover is working with cybersecurity specialists and the police following a targeted cyber hack which has shut down production until at least Tuesday. The British brand has been rebuilding its internal IT systems since they were breached on Monday, which also caused dealer sales, handovers and parts ordering to stop. Autocar understands dealers are now manually… Continue reading Police and cyber experts brought in as JLR remains crippled by hack