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 […]
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 […]
The international B2B exhibition will connect global OE suppliers, aftermarket manufacturers, distributors, repair and collision professionals, technology providers, dealership groups, fleet operators and automotive decision-makers at a dedicated industry event in Canada Canada’s automotive industry will gain a new international business platform in 2027 with the launch of Autoteknik Canada, a B2B exhibition connecting original […]
Ashok Leyland emerged stronger from months of industry turbulence, posting its highest-ever Q1 revenue, PBT, and PAT. The company reported its highest-ever commercial vehicle volume of 48,763 units, compared to 44,238 units in the same period last year. Q1 revenue also hit an all-time high of ₹9,634 crore, against ₹8,725 crore last year. The company […]
Mercedes-Benz India today inaugurated a new state-of-the-art luxury sales facility in Lucknow with long-standing partner T&T Motors, strengthening its presence in Uttar Pradesh and underlining its commitment to offering world-class products and immersive luxury retail experiences in the city. The inauguration is part of Mercedes-Benz India’s continued ‘Go to Customer’ strategy, aimed at bringing global […]
For TMPV profitability declined primarily due to a sharp rise in commodity prices, which impacted revenue by nearly 4.5% in Q1 Tata Motors Passenger Vehicle’s (TMPV) domestic passenger vehicle business had a significant quarter as the volumes grew 46% compared to last year, comfortably beating the broader industry’s growth rate. Electric vehicles did even better, […]
Kia India, one of the country’s leading mass-premium carmakers, today inaugurated its new Dealer Training Academy at Supernova Kia in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. With a capacity to train approximately 250 personnel per month, the academy strengthens Kia India’s approach to developing skilled and knowledgeable dealer teams across sales and service. The academy enables dealer-led Level-1 training […]
The MD & CEO of the company Mr. Girish Wagh credited the quarter’s growth to a strong product portfolio, sharp execution, and discipline, while highlighting EV momentum. At its Q1FY27 earnings call held last evening, Mr. Wagh gave an indication of how the company managed rising costs while betting big on both electric vehicles and […]
Trans ACNR, the Delhi-headquartered transport air-conditioning specialist behind the JTAC bus air-conditioning brand, showcased several new solutions at Prawaas 5.0 while outlining an ambitious roadmap that spans a near-tripling of production capacity, a wider global footprint and a move into new application segments such as battery energy storage systems (BESS) and data centre cooling. To […]
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 […]