Recent Articles Published by Ketan Thakkar
Anuj Dua Returns to Hero MotoCorp as Head of Global Product Planning

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Anuj Dua returns to Hero MotoCorp as Head of Global Product Planning, bringing nearly nine years of Royal Enfield expe...

Mercedes-Benz India Fully E20-Ready Since BS6 Shift in 2018, Sees no Impact on Its Cars

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The luxury carmaker sees no material degradation risk for older BS6 models; performance impact not tested

Landmark Cars Reports Surge in Operating Cash Flow in FY25, Amid Rapid Network Expansion

By Shahkar Abidi and Ketan Thakkar calendar13 Aug 2025

The company’s strategic scale-up in FY25 came with a predictable trade-off, as the 23 newly added outlets still in the...

Leadership Change at Skoda Auto VW India as CFO Nalin Jain Exits

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Departure comes as the company readies new investments in future vehicle architecture and cleaner powertrain technolog...

Exclusive - Toyota Kirloskar Motor Delivers Record ₹5,672 Cr Profit in FY25, Elevates India’s Role in Global Sales

By Ketan Thakkar & Ashutosh Radhey Shyam calendar11 Aug 2025

Hybrid surge, record revenues, and rising exports propel Toyota Kirloskar to its most profitable year yet, cementing I...

As Entry-Level Sales Slide, Maruti Eyes Nexa and Arena SUV Launches to Regain Momentum

By Ketan Thakkar and Kiran Murali  calendar10 Aug 2025

Maruti’s bold push towards premiumization and safety comes as the Indian market heads towards 6 million units by 2030 ...

Hyundai Motor India Eyes Low-Single Digit Growth in FY26, Targets 1 Million Units Annual Output by 2030

By Kiran Murali and Ketan Thakkar  calendar06 Aug 2025

MD Unsoo Kim outlines roadmap for localisation, innovation, and export-led growth amid a complex macro environment; sa...

Hyundai Motor India Evaluating Genesis Entry, Plans 26 New Models as It Enters ‘Next Chapter’: Tarun Garg

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With a 26-model rollout through FY2030 and luxury brand Genesis under consideration, Hyundai outlines its focus on pro...

P.B. Balaji Appointed CEO of Jaguar Land Rover, to Succeed Adrian Mardell in November

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Balaji, currently serving as Group CFO of Tata Motors, has worked closely with the JLR leadership over the past severa...

Exclusive - Vinay Raina Joins JSW MG Motor as Chief Commercial Officer, Reuniting with Anurag Mehrotra

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Leadership revamp continues at JSW MG as the company focuses on NEVs, MG Select, and scaling operations