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Escorts Kubota Marks 30 Years of Farmtrac with Dark Edition Tractor and Expanded PROMAXX Range

Escorts Kubota has marked three decades of its Farmtrac brand in India with the launch of two new offerings — the Farmtrac 6055 Classic ‘Dark Edition’ and an expanded PROMAXX 2.0 range — reinforcing its position across key horsepower categories in the domestic tractor market. The Farmtrac 6055 Classic ‘Dark Edition’ is the brand’s first […]

Appointments Dealerships

Sai Giridhar takes over as 38th President of FADA

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 […]

Construction Equipment Partnerships

L&T Partners with France’s FAYAT to market BOMAG’s Specialised Road Construction Equipment in India

Larsen & Toubro’s Construction & Mining Machinery business has entered into a partnership with FAYAT Road Equipment Division (FRED) India to market BOMAG’s road milling machines, soil stabilisers and cement spreaders in India. The partnership encompasses marketing, sales, after-sales support and supply of spares. FAYAT is France’s largest independent construction group and a global leader […]

Emobility Two Wheelers

Ola Electric Secures ₹95.81 Crore PLI-Auto Incentive 

Ola Electric has received a sanction order from the Ministry of Heavy Industries, Government of India, for the release of incentives amounting to ₹95.81 Crore (₹95,80,91,273) under the Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Automobile and Auto Components (PLI-Auto Scheme).  The sanction pertains to the Demand Incentive under the PLI-Auto Scheme for FY 2026-27, and authorises the payment to […]

Emobility Industry News Manufacturing Skill Development

ASDC Conclave Focuses on Future-Ready Skills as Auto Sector Shifts to EVs, Industry 4.0

Automotive Skills Development Council (ASDC) hosted its 15th Annual Conclave 2026 at Taj Palace, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, bringing together more than 500 representatives from government, industry, academia and the automotive sector to deliberate on the skills required to support India’s evolving automotive industry. Held on the theme “Skilled Hands, Strong Nation: Building India’s Automotive Future,” […]

Dealerships Sales & Service

FADA Sets Out Vision for Inclusive, Future-Ready Auto Retail at 8th Auto Retail Conclave 2026

Unveils FADA Digest 2026, Kaleidoscope, FADA Employee ID Programme and DSS’26 findings at the event The Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) hosted the 8th Auto Retail Conclave 2026, bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, automobile manufacturers, dealers and ecosystem partners to deliberate on the future of India’s automotive retail sector under the theme “BHARAT: Inclusive Mobility, […]

Emobility Two Wheelers

Kinetic Watts & Volts Eyes International Markets, Appoints Head of Global Business Development

Kinetic Watts & Volts Ltd. (KWV) is strengthening its growth strategy with a focused push towards international markets, evaluating opportunities across Turkey, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Kenya, Nigeria, and Egypt, as it looks to take its electric two-wheeler proposition global. The international expansion comes on the back of significant domestic momentum. The company currently has […]

Dealerships

JS Four Wheel Elevating Customer Experience Through Continuous Upskilling

As mobility technologies evolve, knowledgeable teams, customer-centric engagement and continuous learning will become the defining strengths of successful dealerships. India’s automotive retail industry is witnessing a rapid transformation as alternate fuel vehicles, digitally informed customers and advanced vehicle technologies reshape the dealership experience. While the transition towards cleaner mobility continues to gather momentum, dealerships will […]

Buses Emobility

Chartered Speed Accelerates Electric Bus Adoption Across Mobility Segments

The company believes early adoption and operational expertise will define the next phase of India’s electric mobility journey. As India’s public mobility ecosystem moves towards a cleaner future, electric buses are expected to play a defining role across city, school, and staff transportation. According to Mr. Sanyam Gandhi, Whole-Time Director, Chartered Speed, the transition will […]

Buses Trucks

DICV Is Becoming Daimler Truck’s Most Versatile Global Hub

Buying the vehicle is just the beginning. Today’s customers expect uptime, reliability, safety, and lifecycle support — and the companies that deliver all of it will win their loyalty, says, Mr. Torsten Schmidt, Managing Director & CEO, DICV. The commercial vehicle industry is entering a decisive decade, shaped by five major shifts: stronger customer demand […]

Guest Column Tyres

“Building Tomorrow with Purpose”

Speech delivered by Onkar Kanwar, Chairman, Apollo Tyres Ltd. at the company’s 53rd Annual General Meeting It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to the 53rd Annual General Meeting of Apollo Tyres Ltd. I would like to begin with a thought by Mahatma Gandhi: “The future depends on what we do in the present.” As I […]

Buses Trucks

Mahindra Truck and Bus Targets 20% Share by FY36

Blazo i-TRK launch highlights product evolution, AI-led efficiency and application-based services At the launch of the Blazo i-TRK, Mr. Vinod Sahay, President MTB and Executive Chairman, SML Mahindra, outlined the company’s roadmap for growth, product evolution and technology-led efficiency. With the integration of SML Mahindra, the company is targeting an increase in overall CV market […]

Guest Column Logistics & Supply Chain

From Cost Advantage to Global Competitiveness: India’s Supply Chain transformation to 2047

By R. Dinesh, Chairman, TVS Supply Chain Solutions Over the past seven decades, India’s commercial vehicle industry and logistics sector have evolved from serving a largely domestic economy to enabling one of the world’s fastest-growing manufacturing and consumption markets. As Motor India celebrates its 70th anniversary, it is also an appropriate moment to look beyond […]

Components

MANN+HUMMEL Filters the Path to a Cleaner World

Connected vehicles, predictive maintenance, and data-driven fleet management are fast becoming the tools that separate high-performing fleets from the rest, says, Mr. Sudeesh Karimbingal, Managing Director India & VP – OE RoA and MEA, MANN+HUMMEL. The automotive and commercial mobility sector is entering a decade of profound transformation driven by electrification, digitalisation, sustainability, and evolving […]

Components

Roots Makes the Case for a Decisive Step Up in Component Industry’s R&D Spending

For the small industries, training should become part of the organisation; collaborating with competent institutions is absolutely essential to accomplish the need, says, Mr. K.Ramasamy, Chairman, Roots Group of Companies. Automobile industry across the world is transforming rapidly towards electrification, hybrid and hydrogen fuelled vehicles. This has also become essential, not only because of the […]