Maruti Suzuki India Limited has introduced the New Baleno, targeting young urban achievers with a bold new design philosophy — ‘Dare to go Glam’. Bookings are open at ₹11,000, with prices starting from ₹6,09,900 (ex-showroom). Mr. Partho Banerjee, Senior Executive Officer, Marketing and Sales, Maruti Suzuki India Limited, said, “The Stunning New Baleno is now […]
Barely hours into his new role as SIAM President, Mr. Shenu Agarwal, Managing Director and CEO of Ashok Leyland, was already facing some of the toughest questions facing the industry. What followed was a candid and direct conversation that offered a clear picture of where India’s commercial vehicle industry is headed — and what needs […]
As India strengthens its position as a manufacturing and export hub, aftermarket capabilities will increasingly become a key factor in improving operational efficiency and delivering long-term customer value, says Mr. Shalabh Chaturvedi, Managing Director, CASE CE– India & SAARC region. Rising operating costs, evolving emission norms, and ongoing supply chain uncertainties are reshaping the construction equipment (CE) […]
While India’s lubricants industry volumes grow at 3–4%, premiumisation is driving value growth of 6–7%. That gap between volume and value — that is precisely where Gulf Oil sees its biggest opportunity, says its MD & CEO Mr. Ravi Chawla. The automotive industry is undergoing significant transformation, driven by technology, sustainability goals, changing consumer preferences, […]
“Our mission is to indigenously meet the clutch requirements of every automotive application through continuous technology upgradation and an experienced workforce, says, Mr. Pramod Kumar, Marketing GM, Macas Automotive. Powertrains are going to diversify rather than switch over completely. Electric will make real headway in intra-city and last-mile vehicles — but for medium and heavy […]
As VECTO regulations raise the focus on fuel efficiency and CO₂ reduction, bearings are evolving from mechanical components into critical contributors to vehicle efficiency. The bearing industry is entering a defining decade shaped by sustainability, digitalisation, electrification and evolving commercial vehicle technology. According to Mr. Vinesh Patel, Chairman and Managing Director, Orbit Bearings, regulations such […]
Electrification, AI infrastructure and stricter environmental requirements are making thermal management increasingly critical to mobility, energy and industrial systems. Mr. Manish Mehra, Managing Director, Arteco Coolants India Private Limited, believes the cooling and heat transfer industry is entering a period of fundamental change. Electrification, the rapid expansion of AI and data centre infrastructure, rising energy-efficiency […]
By Rama Shankar Pandey, Chairman – FICCI Road Safety, Chairman – BARS & EC Member ACMA It gives sleepless nights to many leaders across India’s mobility industry that nearly eight decades after Independence, we continue to lose a fellow Indian every three minutes on our roads. Most of these deaths are preventable. Yet, no other […]
As electrification, predictive maintenance and lightweight engineering reshape global mobility, NBC Bearings is strengthening its technology, R&D and customer partnerships to deliver next-generation bearing solutions across automotive, industrial, aerospace and commercial vehicle applications. The bearing industry is entering a transformative decade as electrification, digitalisation and sustainability redefine mobility and industrial applications. Sharing his outlook for […]
As commercial vehicle customers demand greater transparency, digital convenience and sustainable mobility, Mithila Motors is strengthening its customer-centric approach while preparing its people, processes and infrastructure for the evolving mobility landscape through 2030. The commercial vehicle dealership business is undergoing a major transformation as technology, sustainability and changing customer expectations redefine the ownership experience. Sharing […]
Shared mobility, digital operator platforms and electric buses will redefine urban commuting as Indian cities focus on moving more people with existing infrastructure. India’s urban mobility challenge over the next decade will not be solved by building more roads alone, but by making better use of the infrastructure already in place. As congestion continues to […]
Twenty years of engineering, certification, and field validation have brought Auto Tricks to an inflection point. What began as a question of the MD of the company – Mr. Yuvaraja. P, about vehicle safety is now a defence-approved technology preparing to enter the auto market — installable at any authorised service centre in as little […]
Infrastructure expansion, organised freight and rising demand for lifecycle value are positioning trailer axles as a strategic growth opportunity in commercial mobility. Mr. Chaitanya Jalan, Jt. Managing Director, Ramkrishna Forgings Ltd., believes the commercial mobility ecosystem will undergo significant transformation by 2030, with the trailer axle segment emerging as a promising growth opportunity. Investments in […]
Success in 2030 will be measured in electrified freight corridors running end to end, fleet operators who no longer see electric trucks as experiments, and a supply chain built substantially in India, says Mr. Jalaj Gupta, Managing Director, Montra Electric. India runs on close to four million heavy trucks, and until recently, virtually none moved freight […]
As vehicle technologies evolve and customer expectations rise, Prem Auto is focusing on digital service, data-led workshop management, customer retention and faster technical support. The automobile industry is entering a period of rapid change, with digital engagement, alternative powertrains, data-driven operations and stronger customer relationships expected to shape the market through 2030. Mr. Utkarsh Agrawal, […]