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India Surges into Toyota’s Global Top 4 – What’s Driving the Jump?

By Ketan Thakkar & Ashutosh Radhey Shyam calendar02 Mar 2025

India emerges as Toyota's fourth largest market in 2024 as robust demand for utility vehicles and the successful Suzuk...

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Tata Motors' Commercial Vehicle Strategy: P B Balaji’s Top Three Priorities Amid Demerger Plans

autherKetan Thakkar calendar28 Feb 2025

SCV turnaround, profitability, and cash flow stability will be crucial in positioning the CV business as a standalone ...

Exclusive: Bosch India Embraces Strategic Partnerships, Investments to Drive Next-Gen Mobility

By Darshan Nakhwa and Ketan Thakkar calendar27 Feb 2025

Bosch India to expand its investments in electric vehicle manufacturing, new products, and engineering capabilities in...

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India Key To Cummins' Global Hydrogen ICE Strategy

autherKetan Thakkar calendar27 Feb 2025

The US-based engine manufacturer sees the strong interest in hydrogen fuel in India as a way to advance its own net ze...

Schaeffler Gears Up for Growth in Two- and Three-Wheeler Segments

autherKetan Thakkar calendar26 Feb 2025

Schaeffler India poised to lead two-wheeler market evolution with localisation and innovation amidst premiumisation an...

Yamaha Evaluates Local EV Platform for India

By Kiran Murali and Ketan Thakkar  calendar25 Feb 2025

While discussions and research have been ongoing, Yamaha has not revealed its EV launch timeline in India.

Schaeffler Sees Hybrids and Automatics as Key Growth Areas in India

By Darshan Nakhwa and Ketan Thakkar calendar24 Feb 2025

The company has secured key business wins in these areas and has already started local production, although volumes re...

Bosch Eyes Over 8% Growth Amid Global Uncertainty and Rising Vehicle Content

By Darshan Nakhwa and Ketan Thakkar calendar23 Feb 2025

While India’s growth remains steady, Bosch believes caution is necessary, as external economic pressures could impact...

Suzuki Motor to Invest Close to Rs 70,000 Crore in India in Five Years

By Ketan Thakkar and Kiran Murali calendar23 Feb 2025

Of the total capital investment planned, the automaker plans to invest a significant part of it in capacity expansion....

Suzuki Partners With Tata Gotion, FinDreams for EV Batteries

autherKetan Thakkar calendar22 Feb 2025

Tata Gotion will supply batteries for electric motorcycles, while FinDreams will supply batteries for passenger vehicl...