Toyota Kirloskar Motor has announced a partnership with Animation Express for the Anime India 2026 series, a multi-city anime convention that draws some of India’s most passionate Gen Z and young millennial audiences. The collaboration marks Toyota’s foray into the anime and Japanese pop culture space as part of its broader effort to build brand […]
India’s automotive industry had a strong May 2026, with several manufacturers recording their highest-ever monthly sales across passenger vehicles, two-wheelers, and commercial vehicles. Electric vehicle sales stood out as a key highlight, with multiple players reporting sharp growth — reflecting the accelerating shift toward cleaner mobility. While the overall demand environment remained healthy, rising input […]
Kiwi General Insurance has formally entered the Indian market with a stated mission to make insurance simpler, faster, and more dependable. Founded by Mr. Neelesh Garg and Mr. Saurav Jaiswal, the digital-native insurer received regulatory approval in March 2026 and is backed by Westbridge Capital. The company begins operations with motor insurance for private cars, […]
The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers organised its 6th International Conference on Climate Action on World Environment Day, bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, academia, and sustainability experts to discuss strategies for accelerating India’s transition to a low-carbon future. The conference, themed “Climate Action: Accelerating India’s Transition to a Low-Carbon Future,” reaffirmed the automobile industry’s commitment […]
With petrol prices continuing to weigh on household budgets across India, electric motorcycle maker Ultraviolette has announced a new initiative aimed at making the switch to electric mobility more accessible and rewarding for two-wheeler buyers. Under the programme, prospective buyers can unlock benefits of up to ₹30,000 towards the purchase of an Ultraviolette motorcycle, based […]
JK Fenner (India) Limited has appointed Jegapriyan Govindarajan as President, effective immediately. Based in Chennai, he will report directly to Vice Chairman and Managing Director Vikrampati Singhania. The appointment signals the company’s intent to strengthen its leadership as it pursues an expanded growth agenda across automotive, industrial, and emerging technology segments. Govindarajan brings nearly three […]
Basemark, a provider of real-time graphics and augmented reality software solutions, has announced a strategic collaboration with KPIT Technologies to accelerate the development and large-scale deployment of next-generation multi-screen Human Machine Interface solutions for automotive OEMs. As part of the collaboration, KPIT has joined Basemark’s Rocksolid ecosystem as its first certified partner — a milestone […]
JSW MG Motor India announced that it has crossed the milestone of 1,000 community charger installations under its MG Charge initiative, spanning over 470 sites across the country. With this, the company becomes the first original equipment manufacturer in India to build EV community charging infrastructure at this scale. The installations cover a wide range […]
The company was not built in a boardroom. It was built on a question that refused to go away: Why do India’s vehicles still leave safety to chance? Imagine stopping on a steep road — at a signal, in traffic, or at a speed breaker. The moment you lift your foot off the brake, the […]
The company continues to see itself in the business of serving people, where respect, consistency and care shape every ride. Every day, thousands of employees step into a vehicle arranged by their company, trusting that the journey will be safe, timely and seamless. Behind this seemingly routine experience lies a complex network of operations, people […]
Adoption patterns across EV segments are increasingly being shaped by a single underlying factor: the strength of unit economics and how closely the asset is linked to daily income generation. Not very long ago, electric vehicles (EVs) were often seen as expensive alternatives, attracting only early adopters and technology enthusiasts. Today, that picture is changing […]
Samarth E-Mobility has launched Avore Electric, its electric two-wheeler brand built around a single idea — that intelligence should not be a feature bolted onto a motorcycle, but the foundation from which it is designed. The brand made its debut with a brand film, website, and social media presence, marking the beginning of a broader market-entry plan with product […]
The company’s advisory-led approach helps organisations identify risks early and build strong frameworks to manage them with confidence and clarity. The automotive industry is changing faster than ever before. Vehicles are no longer just mechanical machines. They are becoming connected, digital platforms powered by software, electronics and data. With this transformation, new opportunities are emerging—but […]
Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited (SAVWIPL) has launched the Volkswagen brand in Sri Lanka in partnership with Continental Cars and Commercials Ltd, bringing two of its most popular models — the Taigun SUV and Virtus sedan — to the island market. Both vehicles are manufactured at SAVWIPL’s Chakan facility in Pune and are already […]
Across trucks, buses, technology, and global markets, the momentum is building — and the company believes it is only just getting started. Ashok Leyland reported its best-ever annual financial performance in FY26 — revenues up 14% to ₹44,007 crore, operating profit before tax rising 22% to ₹5,163 crore, and a net cash surplus of nearly […]