Recent Articles Published by Ketan Thakkar
SUVs Are Top Priority, Says Maruti Suzuki MD; Eyes Premium, Entry Models

By Ketan Thakkar and Prerna Lidhoo calendar03 Sep 2025

MD Hisashi Takeuchi outlines roadmap: fix SUV share, chase mid-size dominance, study >4.5m SUV.

Small Cars Are Our Core, We'll Have More Of Them In Future, Says MSIL MD

By Yukta Mudgal and Prerna Lidhoo calendar03 Sep 2025

Maruti Suzuki on Wednesday launched its new mid-size SUV, Victoris, marking a bold move to strengthen its foothold in ...

Maruti Suzuki Eyes Global SUV Dominance with Victoris Launch

By Prerna Lidhoo and Ketan Thakkar calendar03 Sep 2025

With hybrid, CNG, and strong hybrid options, the company aims to fill a key portfolio gap and challenge rivals like th...

Maruti Suzuki Bets on Victoris to Expand SUV Play, Eyes Exports to 100 Countries

By Yukta Mudgal and Prerna Lidhoo calendar03 Sep 2025

Victoris underlines Maruti Suzuki’s dual mid-size SUV play alongside Grand Vitara, aimed at regaining lost ground in I...

Classic Legends Targets Festive Season Surge to Break Sales Stagnation, Bets on New Models and Dealer Push

By Darshan Nakhwa and Prerna Lidhoo calendar12 Aug 2025

After a flattish start to FY26, the Mahindra-backed motorcycle maker is banking on product interventions, an expanded ...

IN PICS: 2025 YEZDI ROADSTER Launched at Starting Price of Rs 2.09 Lakhs

autherPrerna Lidhoo calendar12 Aug 2025

Classic Legends launched the 2025 Yezdi Roadster in five colors, priced from Rs 2,09,969 (Sharkskin Blue) to Rs 2,25,9...

JLR Keeps 5-7% Margin Goal Amid Trade Headwinds, Demand Pressures

By Darshan Nakhwa, Shahkar Abidi, and Prerna Lidhoo calendar08 Aug 2025

CFO and incoming CEO PB Balaji says cost takeouts, lower duties, and strong order bank will offset Q1 hit.

Tata Motors Aligns Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Compliance with Strategic Scrapping Expansion

By Shahkar Abidi, Darshan Nakhwa and Prerna Lidhoo calendar08 Aug 2025

Amid regulatory ambiguity, Tata Motors is scaling its Re.Wi.Re network and engaging with authorities to ensure complia...

Tata Motors Looks to Rare Earth Alternatives to Safeguard EV Production

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The company’s CFO PB Balaji says EV production is safe for now, but all options on table to avoid future disruption.

Tata Motors: Bottoming Out in Small Commercial Vehicles?

By Shahkar Abidi, Darshan Nakhwa and Prerna Lidhoo calendar08 Aug 2025

With market share stabilizing, the company signals cautious optimism for growth in the coming quarters.