Dual appointments position SUN Mobility for its next phase of growth, scaling engineering and manufacturing for India and international markets while sharpening operational execution at Indofast Energy SUN Mobility, a global leader in electric vehicle (EV) energy infrastructure and battery swapping solutions, has announced a strategic strengthening of its executive leadership with two key Chief […]
The appointment reinforces the company’s leadership focus as it accelerates its growth and expansion across India and ASEAN Turtle Wax, a globally renowned automotive care brand, has appointed Mr. Ashutosh Saxena as Managing Director – India & ASEAN. In his new role, Ashutosh will lead the company’s business operations across the region, with a focus […]
FORVIA has appointed Pankaj Kapoor as President of FORVIA India, effective immediately. He will serve as FORVIA Faurecia India President and Multi-BG Division Vice President, as well as FORVIA HELLA India President. In his FORVIA Faurecia role, Kapoor will define and execute the strategic direction of the business in India and lead its operational performance. […]
SATRAC has appointed Sunil Dixit as its Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, bringing more than three decades of experience across manufacturing, engineering, quality, supply chain and product support functions to the leadership role. Dixit has held senior leadership positions at organisations including L&T, CNH, JCB, Eicher Polaris and Schwing Stetter. His experience spans operational […]
Mr. Dinesh Kumar Agarwal has been elected as the State Chairperson of the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) – Tamil Nadu & Puducherry for the 2026-28 term. His appointment comes at an important time for the region’s rapidly evolving automobile retail sector. Tamil Nadu is one of India’s key automotive markets, accounting for 7.53% […]
The Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA), the apex body representing the Indian auto component industry, has announced the appointment of Mr. Sriram Viji, Managing Director, Brakes India Pvt. Ltd., as President for the 2026–27 term, and Mrs. Anjali Singh, Executive Chairperson, ANAND Group & Gabriel India, as President-Designate. Welcoming the new leadership, Mr. Vinnie […]
The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) has elected Mr. Shenu Agarwal, Managing Director and CEO, Ashok Leyland Ltd., as its new President for 2026-27. Agarwal, who previously served as Vice President of SIAM, succeeds Shailesh Chandra, Managing Director and CEO, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd., as Immediate Past President. The new office bearers were […]
The Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA), the apex national body of automobile retail in India, has announced the appointment of Mr. Sai Giridhar as FADA’s 38th President and for the years 2026-28. The decision was made at the 323rd Governing Council Meeting, which was held immediately after the 62nd Annual General Meeting. Mr. Giridhar is the Managing Director of […]
De Neers, one of India’s leading manufacturers of professional hand tools and insulated tools, has appointed Mr. Sudhir Malhotra as Strategic Advisor — Automotive and Future Mobility. The appointment reflects the company’s growing focus on the automotive sector, currently one of its fastest-growing verticals, with De Neers targeting strong double-digit growth in the segment over […]
JSW MG Motor India has appointed Mr. Parth Jindal as Chairman of the company, with immediate effect. Mr. Jindal has been a member of the company’s Board since the formation of the joint venture between JSW Group and SAIC Motor. He has been closely involved in shaping the company’s product strategy, manufacturing expansion and localisation […]
TVS Motor Company has announced the appointment of Mr. Peyman Kargar as Director and Chief Executive Officer, effective January 27, 2027. He will succeed Mr. K. N. Radhakrishnan, who will continue in his role until then to ensure a seamless transition, before serving as Non-Executive Director until the AGM scheduled in July 2027. Mr. Kargar […]
Imperial Auto, a global fluid transmission solutions provider, announces appointment of Sandeep Bathla as its Chief Global Operations Officer (CGOO). In his new role, Sandeep will lead the company’s manufacturing operations globally and drive initiatives aimed at strengthening manufacturing excellence, enhancing manufacturing capabilities and supporting Imperial Auto’s next phase of growth. He will report to […]
Schaeffler India has appointed Mr. Amit Bhalerao as Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective August 10, 2026. Mr. Bhalerao will oversee the company’s manufacturing operations in India, with a focus on operational excellence, digital transformation, localisation and developing future-ready manufacturing capabilities. He joins Schaeffler India with more than 23 years of experience in manufacturing, operations, lean […]
The Automotive Skills Development Council (ASDC), India’s apex skill development body for the automotive sector, has announced the appointment of Prasanna Pahade as its new Chief Executive Officer. A seasoned business transformation leader with over 25 years of experience across automotive, logistics, manufacturing and engineering, Pahade succeeds Arindam Lahiri, who has led the Council since 2019, steering […]
Varroc has appointed Mr. Eric Hamon as Chief Technical Officer, effective August 3, 2026. He will report to Mr. Arjun Jain, Whole Time Director and CEO of Business I at Varroc, and will lead the company’s technology and engineering organisation. Mr. Hamon brings over 25 years of global automotive technology and engineering leadership experience, with […]