The foundation was laid in 1989 by their father, Mr. Kannan, who built a renowned business in used engine spares for German cars. Growing up around a scrapyard teeming with high-end vehicles gave his sons, Sunil and Ajith Kumar, a unique, hands-on education in automotive engineering. In 2016, armed with a mechatronics engineering degree and […]
Michelin has strengthened its retail presence in India with the launch of three new Michelin Tyres & Services (MTS) stores in Pune, in partnership with Darshan Tyres. The move is part of the company’s ongoing strategy to enhance customer accessibility and expand its footprint in high-growth automotive markets. The newly opened outlets in Hadapsar, Camp, and Chinchwad are strategically […]
Schumak Equipment (India) Pvt. Ltd., one of the country’s most trusted names in garage equipment manufacturing, continues to deepen its presence across India and international markets. At the recent Coimbatore exhibition where the company served as the principal sponsor, A. Vijayakumar, Director, Schumak shared insights into Schumak’s journey, its expanding product portfolio, and its aggressive […]
VST Motors has closed 2025 on a positive note, registering a stronger performance compared to the previous year, driven by improved market sentiment and a sharper alignment with evolving customer needs. The company witnessed a significant uptick in demand post the GST reduction in September, particularly in the commercial vehicle space, where growth in the […]
India’s auto dealership ecosystem is at a turning point—becoming more structured, data-driven and future-ready, with resilience and collaboration shaping a more balanced, modern retail landscape. Walk into any car showroom in India and what you see is polished, organised and customer-focused. But behind that neat front lies a much more complex and evolving ecosystem—one that […]
The foundation was laid in 1989 by their father, Mr. Kannan, who built a renowned business in used engine spares for German cars. Growing up around a scrapyard teeming with high-end vehicles gave his sons, Sunil and Ajith Kumar, a unique, hands-on education in automotive engineering. In 2016, armed with a mechatronics engineering degree and […]
At ACMA Automechanika 2026, India’s largest automotive aftermarket exhibition, Mansons International highlighted its expanding global aftermarket strategy and a wider product portfolio aimed at strengthening its international presence. Speaking to MOTORINDIA on the sidelines of the event, Mr. Ashish Balutkar, Sr. VP – International Marketing & Sales, emphasised that the aftermarket has always been central […]
