Recent Articles Published by Shahkar Abidi
CNH India Eyes U.S. Export Rebound as Trade Clouds Clear

By Shahkar Abidi and Anurag Chaturvedi calendar10 Feb 2026

The easing of the tariff situation is expected to allow CNH to resume its aggressive export schedule within the next f...

CNH India Targets 1 Lakh Tractor Sales by 2030, Plans to Double Market Share

By Anurag Chaturvedi & Shahkar Abidi calendar10 Feb 2026

MD Narendar Mittal says CNH was fastest-growing tractor brand in India in CY25, outpacing 20% industry growth at 28%

CNH India Bets Big on India with Rs 1,800 Crore Expansion Drive

By Shahkar Abidi and Anurag Chaturvedi calendar10 Feb 2026

The investment is strategically bifurcated: Rs 1,500 crore is earmarked for the agricultural segment, while Rs 300 cro...

How ZF is Scaling India’s Digital Aftermarket

By Shahkar Abidi and Kiran Murali calendar10 Feb 2026

ZF is expanding India’s digital aftermarket with diagnostics, AI, and localized parts, shifting from component supplie...

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Policy, Protectionism and Pressure: Inside India’s Construction Equipment Downturn

autherShahkar Abidi calendar09 Feb 2026

India’s construction equipment sector faces a tough battle as it takes on cheaper imports from China and a slowdown in...

Global Trade Agreements and Export Demand Propel New Opportunities for the Indian Aftermarket Ecosystem

By Shahkar Abidi, Kiran Murali, Ketan Thakkar, Mukul calendar09 Feb 2026

Record participation at ACMA Automechanika New Delhi highlights a sector ready to capitalize on shifting global supply...

Uno Minda Aftermarket Sees Business Growing 2-3x to Over $300 Million in 3-4 Years

By Kiran Murali, Shahkar Abidi, Mukul Yudhveer calendar09 Feb 2026

Anand Kumar, vice president for sales and marketing at the group’s aftermarket division, said OEMs now see the afterm...

Uno Minda Approves Rs 764 Crore Capex for New Alloy Wheel Plant

autherShahkar Abidi calendar06 Feb 2026

Uno Minda will invest ₹764 crore in a new Maharashtra alloy wheel plant, boosting LPDC capacity and supporting growth ...

Horse Powertrain Plans India Entry; Puts Hybrids at Core

By Ketan Thakkar, Kiran Murali & Shahkar Abidi calendar05 Feb 2026

Hybrid-focused powertrain supplier evaluates localisation, partnerships and India-led exports as part of global growth...

Exports Critical Pillar of Auto Component Industry, Says ACMA President

By Kiran Murali, Mukul Yudhveer, Shahkar Abidi calendar05 Feb 2026

Exports remain a major growth driver for India’s $80-billion auto component industry as FTAs boost global integration ...