Renault India has commenced exports of the all-new Duster, with a first shipment of 750 vehicles departing from Chennai to South Africa. The shipment marks the beginning of Renault India’s export programme for the new Duster, with additional international markets planned in the coming months. The milestone underscores India’s growing importance within Renault Group’s global […]
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How MINI Created A Lane of Its Own in its India Journey Since 2012
Mini has never just been a car — it has always been an expression of life, personality, and the desire for something more. The Countryman C SUV, now built at the Chennai plant as its 11th model, is the latest chapter in that story. As customers across the world warm up to the idea of […]
JK Tyre’s Chennai plant: A Future-ready, Premiumisation-first Playbook for Growth
JK Tyre is positioning its Chennai greenfield facility as a strategic fulcrum in the company’s premiumisation and export agenda – a highly automated, sustainability-first plant that already contributes a material portion of consolidated revenue and is designed to scale. During a tightly run plant visit and round-table, the company’s senior leadership laid out the operational, […]
Michelin rolls out first Made-in-India premium passenger car tyre, strengthening local commitment
Michelin, the world’s leading tyre manufacturer, marked a major milestone today with the rollout of its first made-in-India premium passenger car tyre from its Chennai plant. This marks the company’s entry into local passenger car tyre production, reinforcing its long-term commitment to India’s fast-growing mobility market. The made-in-India range will be commercially available across the […]
JOST’s Strategic Expansion in Asia: Growth in India, China, and Beyond
At IAA Transportation 2024, JOST, a global leader in trailer and truck components, showcased its latest innovations and solutions, reflecting its continued strong performance in Asia. In a conversation with Waltraud Matzenberger, President of JOST Asia, and Pradeep G.S., MD & CEO of JOST India, the company shared its insights on the evolving markets of […]
CEAT Chennai Plant: Setting the Standard for Smart and Efficient Tyre Manufacturing
In today’s rapidly evolving industrial landscape, sustainability and efficiency have become the cornerstones of modern manufacturing. CEAT, one of India’s leading tyre manufacturers, has taken significant strides toward setting new benchmarks in both areas. At the heart of this transformation lies the CEAT Chennai plant, a facility that blends cutting-edge technology with a strong commitment […]
CEAT inaugurates new Truck Bus Radial Line at Chennai Plant
CEAT, India’s leading tyre manufacturer, today announced the inauguration of it’s best in class Truck Bus Radial (TBR) production line at their Chennai manufacturing plant. The new line will progressively reach a production capacity of 1500 tyres daily over the next 12 months and marks a significant milestone in CEAT’s drive to expand its footprint […]
Raptee Energy unveils first electric motorcycle from Chennai plant
In a significant milestone for the company and the EV industry, Raptee Energy, the Chennai-based innovative electric vehicle (EV) startup, has rolled out its first production-ready motorcycle from its manufacturing plant, signalling the company’s transition from startup to a full-fledged EV brand. This milestone underscores Raptee Energy’s dedication to setting new standards for performance and […]
JOST opens new plant in Chennai, its second in India
JOST, a world-leading producer and supplier of safety-critical systems for the commercial vehicle industry, consolidates and strengthens its commitment in India with the construction of a second production plant near the southern Indian city of Chennai. The second plant in India is set up to produce front loaders and associated implements and backhoes for its […]










