By Mahesh Babu, Managing Director, Olectra Greentech Limited The Next Chapter in India’s Mobility Story India’s mobility story has long been driven by road transport, with buses forming the backbone of the nation’s public transportation system. Every day, an estimated 40 crore passenger journeys are made through public and private bus networks, connecting people to […]
Progress does not wait for the perfect moment. It belongs to those who see possibility where others see limits — and have the courage to move before the future arrives, says, Mr. Shailesh Chandra. Some companies build cars. Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles (TMPV) has spent more than three decades building something far more enduring — […]
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 […]
Ola Electric has launched the S1Z, its most accessible scooter range, becoming the first scooter in India to feature the company’s indigenously developed Bharat Cell LFP technology. Available in 3.1 kWh and 5.1 kWh variants at introductory prices of ₹79,999 and ₹99,999 (ex-showroom) respectively, the S1Z targets the country’s largest EV buying segment. The 3.1 […]
Infrastructure growth, logistics formalisation, connected vehicles and application-specific powertrains will reshape India’s commercial mobility landscape. Mr. B Srinivas, MD & CEO, VE Commercial Vehicles, sees India’s commercial vehicle industry entering a strong phase of growth, supported by rising middle-class aspirations, infrastructure development, replacement demand and a more organised logistics ecosystem. Expressways, dedicated freight corridors and […]
India is no longer just a cost-competitive manufacturing base. For OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers, it is fast becoming a hub for engineering excellence, innovation, and supply chain resilience, says Mr. K Vasudevan – Group President & Head, Brake Business at Brakes India. The automotive component industry is at an inflection point. While electric vehicle adoption […]
The seven million milestone is not a finishing line. For the OEM, it is a springboard into a bolder future, one being shaped for a generation that is more confident, more expressive, and more ambitious than any that came before it. Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd. (TMPV) has unveiled TATA.CARS, its new consumer-facing global brand […]
India is no longer just building vehicles for its own roads. Its manufacturers are going global — and the pace at which that is happening is only set to accelerate, says Mr. Shenu Agarwal, Managing Director and CEO of Ashok Leyland. India is going to surprise people. That is perhaps the most confident and considered […]
Driving Intelligent Mobility Through Connected and Sustainable Technologies The commercial mobility industry is entering a defining phase where technology, sustainability and operational excellence will shape the next generation of transportation. According to Mr. Nagaraj Ubale, Managing Director, BPW Trailer Systems India, the industry’s evolution by 2030 will be driven by a combination of electrification, digitalisation, […]
India Yamaha Motor (IYM) Pvt. Ltd. has launched the all-new YZF-R2 in India, marking the brand’s first foray into the highly competitive 200cc motorcycle segment. Priced from ₹2,30,500 (ex-showroom, Delhi), the YZF-R2 will be available across all Blue Square dealerships from mid-September 2026. It is offered in three variants across five colour options. Mr. Hajime […]
First-ever global brand ambassador to strengthen DRiV’s House of Brands and support its ambitious growth plans in India’s rapidly evolving automotive aftermarket. As India’s automotive aftermarket continues to evolve into one of the world’s fastest-growing mobility ecosystems, DRiV is reinforcing its long-term commitment through stronger brand positioning, portfolio expansion and deeper customer engagement. The company’s […]
India isn’t just keeping pace with the global auto industry — it’s positioning itself to lead it, with the scale, skill, and supply chains to become one of the world’s go-to destinations for automotive manufacturing and sourcing, says Mr. Vikrampati Singhania, President, ACMA. The automotive component industry is entering a defining decade, shaped by five […]
Seven months after the launch of its next-generation truck range, MOTORINDIA goes back to the fleet owners to see whether higher payload, better fuel efficiency and stronger earnings are translating into real-world gains. For a fleet owner, profitability is not a line in a brochure. It is the calculation made at the end of every […]
Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt. Ltd. (SMIPL) has inaugurated India’s first Suzuki Lounge — a new integrated service and customer experience outlet — at Riddhi Auto Agencies LLP (Riddhi Suzuki) in Pimpalghar, Bhiwandi, Thane, Maharashtra. The outlet was inaugurated by Vivek Jain, Assistant Vice-President, After Sales, and Osamu Tani, Operation Manager, After Sales, SMIPL. The Suzuki […]
Uno Minda, a leading Tier 1 automotive solutions supplier, has launched its new 4-Wheeler LED Bulb range for passenger cars, targeting the growing demand for high-performance lighting upgrades in the aftermarket segment. The range is available in multiple wattage options — 90W, 110W, 150W, 170W, 220W, and 300W — and is engineered to deliver ultra-bright […]