Driving EV adoption through profitable intercity operations, digital innovation and customer-first mobility. As India’s public mobility sector moves steadily towards a cleaner future, electric buses are expected to witness rapid adoption across applications where total cost of ownership (TCO) makes commercial sense. According to Mr. Saurabh Patwardhan, Director, Prasanna Purple Mobility, the next five years […]
As the automotive world transforms, ZF Group’s Mission 2030 puts India at the centre of the story — positioning it as both a strategic market and a global hub for value creation, while shaping the future of mobility, says Mr. Akash Passey, President of ZF Group India. This is the decade of India! The automotive […]
Mercedes-Benz India has inaugurated the country’s first Mercedes-Benz Studio at DLF One Horizon Centre, Gurugram, Delhi NCR — marking India’s entry into an entirely new global brand experience format. The Studio is part of a worldwide Mercedes-Benz initiative spanning more than 14 leading cities across four continents, following the world’s first such Studio in Copenhagen. […]
Royal Enfield has launched the Himalayan 440 at the inaugural Himalayan Basecamp in Ladakh, marking ten years since the original Himalayan redefined adventure motorcycling in India. Priced at ₹2,29,000 (ex-showroom, Tamil Nadu), the motorcycle is available in three colours — Sela Black, Mustang Brown, and Nelong White — with bookings open across authorised dealerships and royalenfield.com from […]
IIT Bombay Racing has achieved a significant international milestone, securing first place overall in both the Electric Vehicle and Driverless Vehicle categories at Formula Student Portugal 2026. The Formula Student team of IIT Bombay delivered an impressive performance at the international engineering competition, demonstrating its capabilities across vehicle design, efficiency, endurance, cost and manufacturing, and […]
ECOS (India) Mobility & Hospitality Limited (ECO Mobility), one of India’s largest chauffeur-driven managed mobility providers to corporates, has announced its unaudited financial results for the first quarter of financial year 2026-27 ended June 30, 2026. Commenting on the Company’s overall performance, Mr. Rajesh Loomba, Chairman and Managing Director, ECO Mobility, said: “Q1 FY27 saw […]
The company delivered 1,280 units in FY26 — its highest ever since inception. Mr. Mahesh Babu, Managing Director – Olectra Greentech Limited, said, the e-CV industry in India is at an inflection point. Over the next five years three powerful forces — policy, customer economics, and industry dynamics — will together reshape how buses and […]
By 2030, competitiveness will increasingly be measured through total lifecycle value—efficiency, durability, carbon impact, circularity and dependable performance—rather than initial component cost alone, says, Mr. Hitendra Bhargava, CEO, Klüber Lubrication India & Regional Management Board Member – Asia Pacific, Klüber Lubrication. The automotive component industry is entering a decade in which transformation and resilience must progress […]
By Ashim Sharma, Senior Partner & Group Head, NRI Consulting & Solutions India India’s automotive sector is undergoing a major transition as we rapidly approach a vehicle parc of 10 million Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs). The BEV parc has grown by 57% CAGR from 2020, enabled by the expansion of charging infrastructure and strong policy […]
As cleaner mobility, stringent emission norms and smarter fleet operations reshape the commercial vehicle industry, Nandan Petrochem is investing in advanced lubricant technologies, sustainable manufacturing and continuous innovation to support the journey towards 2030. The commercial mobility industry is entering a transformative decade driven by sustainability, digitalisation and the growing need for operational efficiency. Sharing […]
Building a technology-enabled, sustainable and customer-centric logistics ecosystem by 2030 India’s logistics sector is poised for a transformational decade as digital technologies, integrated infrastructure and sustainability reshape supply chains. According to Mr. Mahendra Shah, Chairman & Managing Director, V-Trans Group, the industry will increasingly rely on Artificial Intelligence, automation, IoT, predictive analytics and digital platforms […]
EVs, ADAS, and software-defined vehicles are rewriting the rules of repair. Workshops now need more than tools — high-voltage safety expertise, precise ADAS calibration, standardised processes, and constant upskilling to keep pace with the tech under the hood, says, Mr. Rishikesh Sahay, CEO, Emerging Auto Solutions & Technik (EAST Auto). The automotive aftermarket is undergoing a […]
Building consultative sales, predictive after-sales and cleaner mobility solutions The commercial vehicle industry is moving beyond conventional product sales towards delivering complete lifecycle value, where uptime, transparency and advisory support will define customer loyalty. According to Mr. Adit Khara, Partner, Jitendra Automobiles, the next five years will witness a fundamental shift in how dealerships engage […]
The commercial vehicle of tomorrow will be designed around three non-negotiable demands — a more comfortable experience for passengers, vehicles that stay on the road longer, and economics that make ownership genuinely rewarding, says, Mr. Prasan Firodia, Managing Director, Force Motors Limited. The automotive industry is evolving in response to changing customer expectations. While electrification […]
India’s automotive aftermarket is undergoing a period of rapid transformation, driven by evolving vehicle technologies, changing customer expectations, and the growing need for stronger industry partnerships. In this conversation, Charu Saxena, Managing Director, HELLA India Autoparts and Services Pvt. Ltd., reflects on her leadership journey, shares her perspective on the evolving aftermarket landscape, and outlines […]