Recent Articles Published by Ketan Thakkar
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Bosch’s Localised Approach In India And Its Global Vision

By Ketan Thakkar & Shahkar Abidi calendar17 Mar 2025

Bosch is ramping up its focus on India, reinforcing the country’s role as a critical hub for two- and three-wheeler i...

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Mahle Eyes India as Global Export Hub, Targets 20% Sales from Exports by 2030

By Darshan Nakhwa, Yukta Mudgal & Ketan Thakkar calendar17 Mar 2025

Arnd Franz, Chairman and CEO of the Mahle Group, says India is both a key market as well as a key operations centre fo...

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Suman Mishra's Mission to Electrify the SCV Market

By Ketan Thakkar, Shahkar Abidi & Prerna Lidhoo calendar11 Mar 2025

Suman Mishra, MD and CEO of Mahindra Last Mile Mobility, explains why electrification makes sense in the SCV market an...

Honda Cars India Announces New President and CEO; Takashi Nakajima to Replace Takuya Tsumura

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Takuya Tsumura, current president and CEO, is expected to move to the head office in Japan.

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Schaeffler Gears Up for the Future with M&A Strategy

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Schaeffler, known for its expertise in mechanical engineering and ICE components, gears up for the EV era with the acq...

Volvo Car India Expects Modest Market Growth in 2025, Sets Stage for Expansion in 2026

By Ketan Thakkar and Mayank Dhingra calendar05 Mar 2025

However, it expects 2026 to be a year of strong growth due to the launch of the EX30 by the end of 2025.

Volvo to Introduce EX30 in India by Year-End; Eyes Local Assembly for Competitive Pricing

By Ketan Thakkar & Mayank Dhingra calendar04 Mar 2025

The company is evaluating the CKD route to mitigate high import duties, aligning with its broader electrification stra...

Schaeffler Plans Global Capability Centre to Strengthen Software, Digitalisation Capabilities

By Darshan Nakhwa and Ketan Thakkar calendar04 Mar 2025

The GCC will complement Schaeffler’s Pune mechatronics center, which develops electromechanical systems, and its Benga...

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Spark Minda Aims for $3 billion Turnover by 2030

By Yukta Mudgal & Ketan Thakkar calendar04 Mar 2025

To invest Rs 1,500–2,000 crore to enhance its manufacturing and R&D capabilities.

2025 Will Be ‘EV Sahi Hai’ Moment for Car Market: JSW MG’s Rajeev Chaba

By Ketan Thakkar and Kiran Murali calendar04 Mar 2025

The company aims to increase its sales from 60,000-70,000 cars to 250,000-300,000 units in coming years.