Force Motors Limited, India’s largest van manufacturer and a leading automotive OEM, reported total domestic wholesales of 36,536 units in FY 2025–26, marking a 20% growth over 30,531 units recorded in FY 2024–25. The company witnessed growth across its portfolio, driven by strong demand in both urban and rural passenger mobility segments, along with sustained […]
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Kia India Crosses One Lakh Kia Connect Renewals
Kia India has achieved a significant milestone by surpassing one lakh paid subscription renewals for its connected car platform, Kia Connect, reflecting strong customer engagement beyond the initial complimentary period. The company reported over 30% retention on subscriptions, highlighting the growing importance of connected features in everyday driving. Globally, Kia continues to see an industry-leading enrolment rate of over 97%, […]
Olectra Unveils New Brand Identity with Vision to ‘Transform Everyday’
Olectra Greentech Limited, India’s leading electric bus manufacturer, has announced the launch of its new brand identity. The refreshed brand identity reflects Olectra’s evolution from a pioneering electric bus manufacturer to a forward-looking, innovation-driven organization focused on delivering integrated mobility and energy solutions. The refreshed identity introduces a modern visual language, a sharper narrative, and […]
TAFE Hits Record 2.14 Lakh Tractor Sales in FY26
Tractors and Farm Equipment Limited (TAFE), one of the world’s leading tractor manufacturers and India’s second-largest tractor company, announced a record performance in FY26, with tractor sales approximately 2,14,951 units, the highest ever in the company’s history. TAFE concluded the fiscal year on a particularly strong note, delivering 37.4% growth in March 2026, a substantial achievement against the domestic industry growth […]
Varroc appoints Avijit Roy as Group Chief HRO
Varroc Engineering Limited has announced the appointment of Avijit Roy as Group Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) and reporting to Arjun Jain, Whole Time Director & CEO – Business I, effective 10th April 2026. In this role, Avijit will spearhead Varroc’s group human resources strategy, driving a people-first, future-ready agenda aligned with the company’s growth ambitions […]
Relux Electric clocks strong growth in FY26, targets INR 50 Cr. in current fiscal
Relux Electric reported strong growth, with revenue rising to ₹22.5 crore this year from ₹10.7 crore last year. The company has sustained a strong upward trajectory over the past three consecutive years, underscoring consistent business momentum. It has also registered three consecutive years of positive EBITDA and Profit After Tax (PAT), reflecting strong financial discipline […]
The Gold Standard Masterclass in Automotive Customer Retention
By Ravichandran Srinivasan In the global automotive landscape, customer feedback is treated with maximum focus and addressed as a high-priority mission critical for retention. For a dealership, the workshop is the heart of this relationship, where every interaction is a “moment of truth”. The Workshop Ecosystem: Precision and Personnel A customer-centric dealership ensures that every vehicle […]
ZF Secures Another ADAS Business Nomination from Indian CV OEM
ZF continues to work on its ADAS roadmap for commercial vehicles. Driven by increasing demand from India’s leading OEMs and evolving regulatory requirements, ZF Commercial Vehicles is steadily investing in and delivering ADAS innovations tailored to the needs of the commercial transport industry. In India, ZF Commercial Vehicle Control Systems India Limited (CVCS) has recently […]
From Parliament to Highways: Driving Gender-Inclusive Freight Electrification
Swaniti Initiative and Purpose organised a dialogue bringing together four women parliamentarians, women truck drivers, and women fleet operators to chart strategies for gender-inclusive freight electrification. The dialogue shed light on the lived experiences of women in freight and focused on how women can emerge as leaders to shape the transition to cleaner freight. India’s […]
SSAB Opens New Steel Service Center in Mumbai
SSAB has inaugurated a new steel service center in Mumbai, India, dedicated to producing and supplying parts, kits, and advanced components made from Hardox® wear plate and Strenx® performance steel, along with the specialised processing capabilities required by manufacturers. The facility will support Indian manufacturers in the transport, construction, and lifting equipment segments by providing ready-to-assemble […]
JSW MG Motor India collaborates with DPIIT to launch a new season of MGDP
JSW MG Motor India has announced the launch of Season 6.0 of the MG Developer Program & Grant (MGDP) in collaboration with DPIIT, reinforcing its commitment to accelerating innovation and strengthening India’s start-up ecosystem. Building on the success of previous editions, the sixth season is themed ‘Innovation in Automotive’ and will focus on future-ready mobility solutions. Season 6.0 invites start-ups to showcase innovations across multiple categories, […]
BharatBenz expands footprint in Maharashtra with two new dealerships in Talegaon and Malegaon
Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Daimler Truck, has announced the inauguration of two new authorised BharatBenz dealerships, Autobahn Trucking, in Talegaon (Pune) and Malegaon (Nashik district), Maharashtra. The new facilities mark an important step in BharatBenz’s continued expansion across Western India and reinforce its commitment to supporting customers in high-activity industrial and […]
SWITCH Mobility Highlights Next-Gen Electric Municipal Vehicles at Municipalika 2026
Electric mobility is steadily becoming integral to India’s transport ecosystem as organisations seek to reduce operating costs and enhance efficiency. EVs are increasingly recognised as a key enabler in achieving global net-zero emission targets by 2030. This transition is now extending to municipal operations, where essential services such as waste collection and city cleaning demand […]
Ultraviolette Secures Karnataka MoU for PLI-backed Manufacturing Expansion
Ultraviolette Automotive has announced its proposed five-year investment plan aimed at significantly expanding its manufacturing footprint in Karnataka. The phased programme includes capacity enhancement at the company’s existing facility and the establishment of a new production plant in the State. This strategic expansion underscores Ultraviolette’s long-term commitment to Karnataka and reinforces its vision to accelerate […]
















