Komaki expands manufacturing capabilities with new battery plant

Komaki, a leading electric vehicle manufacturer, has announced the launch of its second lithium battery manufacturing facility in Udyog Vihar, Gurgaon. The new plant marks a major step in the company’s expansion strategy and...

Govt approves Lohum’s rare earth magnet plan; 29 more electronics projects get nod

The Government of India has approved a proposal from Lohum Cleantech Pvt. Ltd. to manufacture rare earth permanent magnets from rare earth oxide, along with 29 additional proposals for electronics component manufacturing. The move...

VinFast expands India network, opens 50th showroom in Bengaluru

VinFast Auto India, a subsidiary of global electric vehicle manufacturer VinFast, has inaugurated its latest 3S dealership in Bengaluru, marking the company’s 50th retail outlet in India. The milestone highlights VinFast’s rapid network expansion...

Valeo inaugurates electric powertrain manufacturing line in Pune

Valeo has inaugurated a new state-of-the-art manufacturing line dedicated to electric powertrain systems at its Pune facility, marking a significant step in strengthening electric mobility manufacturing in India. The inauguration, held on March 28,...

Shriram Pistons expands into EV and Advanced Automotive Components

Shriram Pistons & Rings Limited has amended its Memorandum of Association (MoA) to broaden its business scope, marking a strategic expansion into electric vehicle (EV) technologies and advanced automotive components. Expanded Core Business Scope The first...

All-New Kia Seltos sets safety benchmark with record-breaking 5-Star Bharat NCAP rating

Kia India has announced a major safety milestone, with the all-new Kia Seltos securing a 5-star safety rating under the Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (BNCAP). The SUV achieved the highest Adult Occupant Protection...

2027 INFINITI QX65 debuts as Sporty Fastback SUV with VC Turbo Performance

INFINITI has unveiled the all-new 2027 INFINITI QX65, a bold and sporty fastback SUV that blends dramatic styling, advanced technologies and refined performance. Drawing inspiration from the iconic INFINITI FX, the QX65 marks a...

All-New Hyundai VENUE and VENUE N Line achieve 5-Star Safety Rating at Bharat NCAP

Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) has announced a significant milestone in its safety journey, with the all-new Hyundai Venue and Hyundai Venue N Line securing a 5-star safety rating under the Bharat New Car...

Acura celebrates 40 years of precision crafted performance

Acura is celebrating 40 years since its debut in the United States on March 27, 1986, marking a milestone as the first Japanese luxury automotive brand. The launch of the Acura Legend and the...

JSW MG Motor India announces price hike of up to 2% effective April 1,...

JSW MG Motor India has announced a price increase of up to 2% across its MG vehicle portfolio, effective April 1, 2026. The company stated that the revision is aimed at partially offsetting the...

Industry leaders launch LEAF to accelerate India’s Light EV Charging Ecosystem

Industry stakeholders have come together to launch the Light Electric-Vehicle Acceleration Forum (LEAF), a neutral, industry-led consortium aimed at strengthening India’s EV charging ecosystem and accelerating the adoption of electric two-wheelers and three-wheelers. The...

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari inaugurates Ultraviolette’s 40th Experience Centre in Nagpur

Nitin Gadkari inaugurated Ultraviolette Automotive’s 40th experience centre in India with the launch of a new UV Space Station in Nagpur, marking another milestone in the company’s retail and service network expansion. The newly launched...

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Industry leaders launch LEAF to accelerate India’s Light EV Charging Ecosystem

Industry stakeholders have come together to launch the Light Electric-Vehicle Acceleration Forum (LEAF), a neutral, industry-led consortium aimed at strengthening India’s EV charging ecosystem and accelerating the adoption of electric two-wheelers and three-wheelers. The initiative brings together key players...

India’s Ethanol push gains momentum as GEMA backs fuel price stabilisation move

The Grain Ethanol Manufacturers Association (GEMA) has welcomed the Government of India’s decision to rationalize excise duties on motor spirit and related petroleum products with immediate effect, calling it a timely step that will help maintain stability in fuel...

MHI urges auto industry to shift to Natural Gas, Electricity amid West Asia Energy Concerns

The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) has urged the automobile industry to gradually move away from oil-based fuels and adopt alternative energy sources such as piped natural gas (PNG) and compressed natural gas (CNG) for industrial operations. The advisory...

Indian auto industry may face production risks as West Asia crisis impacts supply chains

Rising geopolitical tensions in West Asia are beginning to raise concerns within India’s automotive industry, with component manufacturers warning that disruptions in the supply of industrial gases and critical imported raw materials could affect production if the conflict involving...

Infrastructure sector urges PM Modi to implement QCBS-Based Procurement for Government Contracts

Industry leaders from the infrastructure sector have urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to ensure the effective implementation of the amended General Financial Rules (GFR) that allow government contracts to be awarded based on Quality-cum-Cost-Based Selection (QCBS) rather than solely...

SIAM CSR Conclave highlights collaboration as key to India’s Inclusive Development Vision

Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) strengthened the call for impactful Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) through its 7th SIAM CSR Conclave, themed “CSR Partnerships – From Shared Vision to Shared Value.” The event brought together industry leaders, CSR professionals,...

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