Recent Articles Published by Darshan Nakhwa
From Slow Start to Strong Finish: India PV Sales Cross 47 Lakh in FY26

By Darshan Nakhwa and Ketan Thakkar calendar10 Apr 2026

India’s passenger vehicle market hit a record 47 lakh units in FY26, driven by a sharp, policy-led rebound after a sub...

Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Plans 19 Product Launches in 2026; Volkswagen to Roll Out 4 Models

By Prerna Lidhoo and Ketan Thakkar  calendar09 Apr 2026

Škoda Auto Volkswagen India is set for an aggressive 2026 with up to 19 product interventions across brands and segmen...

Mercedes-Benz India Expects Single-Digit Growth in Luxury PV Sales in FY27

By Darshan Nakhwa, Prerna Lidhoo and Ketan Thakkar calendar09 Apr 2026

Global tensions and price hikes due to forex volatility and rising inputs costs expected to soften sentiment

Santosh Iyer: Value Important Over Volume, Market Share Race Is ‘Self-Created’

By Prerna Lidhoo, Ketan Thakkar & Darshan Nakhwa calendar09 Apr 2026

Mercedes-Benz India prioritises brand desirability and customer experience over chasing sales volumes, even as rival B...

Royal Enfield Enters EV Space With Flying Flea C6 at ₹2.79 Lakh; BaaS Option Lowers Entry to ₹1.99 Lakh

By Kiran Murali & Ketan Thakkar calendar09 Apr 2026

Bookings open April 10 in Bengaluru; deliveries from end-May as the company begins phased rollout.

“We Are Happy Rivals Are Bringing in First-Time Buyers; They Will Evolve Into Our Segments,” Says Santosh Iyer

By Ketan Thakkar, Darshan Nakhwa and Prerna Lidhoo calendar09 Apr 2026

As rivals chase entry-level luxury buyers, Mercedes-Benz India bets on financing, brand pull, and premium positioning ...

Exclusive: TVS Motor to Set Up a New Plant; Explores Multiple New Locations

autherKetan Thakkar calendar07 Apr 2026

The automaker is working to increase its annual two-wheeler production to about 10 million units by 2030. 

BMW Overtakes Mercedes-Benz in Q1 Luxury Sales; Mercedes Retains FY26 Lead

By Kiran Murali and Ketan Thakkar  calendar06 Apr 2026

Narrow Q1 lead underscores shifting momentum, but full-year data keeps Mercedes-Benz firmly on top

Tata Motors PV Closes in on No.2 Spot as Compact SUVs Drive Steady Gains

autherKetan Thakkar calendar06 Apr 2026

Strong Nexon-Punch volumes, GST-led demand tailwinds and a broader SUV pipeline position the automaker to challenge fo...

Exclusive: Toyota readies India product blitz as growth shifts from alliances to own platforms

By Ketan Thakkar & Hormazd Sorabjee calendar04 Apr 2026

The automaker plans multiple new models, including the next-generation Innova HyCross, a C-segment SUV, updated Fortun...