Prabhu Nagaraj The Automotive Skills Development Council (ASDC), the apex body responsible for skilling in India’s automotive sector, has announced two key leadership appointments aimed at strengthening the country’s workforce readiness for emerging mobility technologies. Prabhu Nagaraj, Operating Head – Corporate Affairs at Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI), has been appointed Vice Chairperson, while… Continue reading ASDC appoints Prabhu Nagaraj as Vice Chairperson, Rama Shankar Pandey as Treasurer
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ASDC Appoints Vice Chairperson and Treasurer to Lead Skilling Initiatives
The Automotive Skills Development Council (ASDC) has announced two leadership appointments to strengthen India’s automotive skilling ecosystem. Prabhu Nagaraj, Operating Head of Corporate Affairs at Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd., has been appointed Vice Chairperson, while Rama Shankar Pandey, former CEO of Tata Green Batteries and ASDC Governing Council Member, has been appointed… Continue reading ASDC Appoints Vice Chairperson and Treasurer to Lead Skilling Initiatives
GST Cuts Cool EV Momentum as ICE Vehicle Demand Surges in November
India’s electric mobility market lost some momentum in November 2025 as GST-led affordability improvements in internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles resulted in a visible shift in buyer preference across two-wheelers, passenger cars and light commercial vehicles. While overall industry demand remained healthy, buoyed by festive spillover and improving retail sentiment, electric vehicle (EV) penetration slipped… Continue reading GST Cuts Cool EV Momentum as ICE Vehicle Demand Surges in November
OEMs cry foul over ‘new subcategory’ of small cars under CAFE-3, cite safety concerns
This means each year, permissible emission of the entire fleet of vehicles of each OEM will be lower and each OEM has to show its AAFC to be less than or equal to the standard fixed for that year. New Delhi: The most important question arising from the push, predominantly by one large OEM, for… Continue reading OEMs cry foul over ‘new subcategory’ of small cars under CAFE-3, cite safety concerns
Younger enthusiasts needed to reverse classic market slowdown
The historic vehicle market is worth more today than it was five years ago but growth is slowing dramatically and more must be done to increase the number of young enthusiasts if it is to survive in the future. That’s the warning from the Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs (FBHVC), whose annual National Historic… Continue reading Younger enthusiasts needed to reverse classic market slowdown
Weekly Auto Wrap: Maruti Counters Small Car Narrative, VinFast’s 2W Push, November Sales Highlights
India Auto Inc opened December on a strong footing, with wholesale volumes of SUVs, two-wheelers and tractors growing in double-digit in November. The uptrend was supported by post-festive demand, improving rural sentiment and steady traction from new model launches. Maruti Suzuki, meanwhile, pushed back strongly against what it called the “wrong narrative’’ surrounding small cars… Continue reading Weekly Auto Wrap: Maruti Counters Small Car Narrative, VinFast’s 2W Push, November Sales Highlights
India’s Passenger Cars Charge into an Electric Future
India’s passenger car market has shifted gears, what looked like a slow build-up is now accelerating into a full-blown electric vehicle (EV) revolution. Vahan data reveals that, EV share, which had been range-bound between 2 to 3% for the last two years, has now consistently stayed above 4% for the past four months and further… Continue reading India’s Passenger Cars Charge into an Electric Future
@Tata-JLR: HOMAGE TO DESIGN PURITY: RANGE ROVER SV BLACK MAKES DEBUT AT DESIGN MIAMI
Design Miami: Range Rover is celebrating the North American debut of Range Rover SV Black at Design Miami. The latest addition to the flagship SV stable epitomizes the most exclusive, luxurious and crafted models Design sophistication: New Range Rover SV Black represents refined elegance in its purest form, with beautiful black finishes and craftsmanship in every… Continue reading @Tata-JLR: HOMAGE TO DESIGN PURITY: RANGE ROVER SV BLACK MAKES DEBUT AT DESIGN MIAMI
Another Boost for Auto Sector as RBI Cuts Repo Rate by 25 bps to 5.25%
The Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) on Friday cut the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.25%, delivering its fourth rate reduction since February. The move follows a pause over the past two policy meetings and signals continued support for growth. The repo rate is the rate at which the RBI… Continue reading Another Boost for Auto Sector as RBI Cuts Repo Rate by 25 bps to 5.25%
Genesys Wins Major Airport Mapping Contract with 3D Subsurface Technology
Genesys International Corporation has secured a contract valued at INR 17.38 crore to conduct India’s first comprehensive 3D subsurface mapping project across multiple airports. The project, awarded by Bureau Veritas, will involve deploying 3D Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) technology to detect and map underground utilities at six airports operated by the Adani Group. The airports… Continue reading Genesys Wins Major Airport Mapping Contract with 3D Subsurface Technology