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ASDC Appoints Prasanna Pahade as New CEO

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 […]

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Varroc Appoints Eric Hamon as Chief Technical Officer

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 […]

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CASE India appoints Sachin Tare to lead manufacturing operations at Pithampur

CASE Construction Equipment, a brand of CNH, has appointed Sachin Tare as Director – Manufacturing, to lead its manufacturing operations at the company’s Pithampur facility near Indore, Madhya Pradesh. In his new role, he will focus on enhancing operational efficiency, quality and productivity, supporting CASE’s continued growth in India and international markets. Tare brings over three decades […]

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Tsuyo Manufacturing Appoints Prashant Ranjan as Director

Tsuyo Manufacturing Private Limited has announced the appointment of Mr. Prashant Ranjan as Director In-Charge — Sales and Service. The strategic appointment comes as the company continues to scale operations and strengthen its domestic presence to meet the rapidly growing demand for advanced electric mobility solutions across India. In his new role, Mr. Ranjan will […]

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JK Fenner Brings in a Seasoned Industry Leader to Drive Its Next Phase of Growth

JK Fenner (India) Limited has appointed Jegapriyan Govindarajan as President, effective immediately. Based in Chennai, he will report directly to Vice Chairman and Managing Director Vikrampati Singhania. The appointment signals the company’s intent to strengthen its leadership as it pursues an expanded growth agenda across automotive, industrial, and emerging technology segments. Govindarajan brings nearly three […]

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Sharad Malhotra becomes first Indian Managing Director of Nippon Paint India

The NIPSEA Group, a subsidiary of Japan’s Nippon Paint Holdings, has appointed Mr. Sharad Malhotra as Managing Director of Nippon Paint India, effective 1 December 2025. He succeeds Mr. Jon Tan and will report directly to Mr. Wee Siew Kim, CEO of the Group and Co-President of Nippon Paint Holdings. Malhotra becomes the first Indian […]

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Varroc Appoints Avinash Chintawar as Chief Operating Officer

Varroc, a leading global Tier-1 automotive supplier, has appointed Mr. Avinash Chintawar as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective 15 October 2025. He will report to Mr. Arjun Jain, Whole-Time Director & CEO – Business I. In his new role, Mr. Chintawar will oversee the Operations Vertical within Business I, focusing on improving efficiencies, […]

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Revolt Motors Appoints Roy Kurian as President

Revolt Motors, India’s No.1 electric motorcycle brand, has appointed Roy Kurian as its new President, marking a significant step in the company’s journey toward scale, innovation, and global competitiveness. With over three decades of leadership experience across the automotive and electric mobility sectors, Mr. Kurian brings a proven track record of building brands, driving transformation, […]

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Parag Satpute appointed as MD & Group CEO of Greaves Cotton 

Greaves Cotton Limited, a diversified, multi-product engineering company with a legacy of 165 years, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Parag Satpute as its new Managing Director and Group Chief Executive Officer. In his new role, Mr. Satpute will oversee the strategy and operations of Greaves Engineering, Greaves Retail, Greaves Technologies, and Excel […]

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Ramachandra Puttanna appointed as Business Head – EV Solutions & New Businesses of Greaves Cotton’s Retail division

Greaves Cotton Limited, a leading diversified engineering company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ramachandra Puttanna as the new Business Head for EV Solutions & New Businesses within Greaves Retail. In his new role, Ramachandra will be responsible for driving the strategic growth plan for Greaves Retail’s electric vehicle (EV) components and new verticals. […]

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Hyundai India Appoints New Chief Legal Officer & Business Head

Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) has announced the appointment of Mr. Amitabh Lal Das as the Chief Legal Officer & Business Head. This appointment reflects the company’s commitment to driving innovation, operational excellence and persistent growth, as it embarks on its next phase of expansion. Congratulating Mr. Amitabh Lal Das, Mr. Unsoo Kim – Managing Director, […]