Recent Articles Published by Kiran Murali
BMW Group India to Launch 8 Products in Apr–Jun; Sees Double Digit Growth in 2026

By Kiran Murali and Mugdha Mishra calendar08 Apr 2026

The group plans a total of 27 new products, add 19 more outlets in 2026.

'US Section 301 Probe Could Lead to Penalty Tariffs Above 10%’: Vinnie Mehta

By Mukul Yudhveer Singh and Kiran Murali calendar07 Apr 2026

After a strong FY25 and a resilient run through most of FY26, India’s auto component industry faces fresh uncertainty ...

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

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Carbon Dreams, Policy Gridlock: India’s Decarbonisation Push Faces Delays

By Shahkar Abidi & Kiran Murali calendar06 Apr 2026

India’s automotive giants are ready to trade carbon, but the government hasn't found the 'on' switch.

Weekly News Wrap: Record FY26 Sales Set Tone, JLR Price Cut, Toyota, VinFast Product Plans, TVS Production

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Passenger vehicle dispatches grew an estimated 8% to 4.65 million units, while electric two-wheeler and car sales post...

Suzuki Motorcycle Doubles Down on 125CC Scooter Space With New Burgman

By Kiran Murali, Ketan Thakkar & Mukul Yudhveer Singh calendar02 Apr 2026

Focus on affordability, mileage and urban commuting needs drives Suzuki’s renewed push in the 125cc scooter segment, w...

Hero Motocorp Maintains Leadership in FY26 Domestic 2W Sales, Widens Gap With Honda

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Hero MotoCorp widened the lead over Honda by over 68,000 units in the financial year.

Maruti Suzuki Says Production "Normal" Amid West Asia war; Flags Cost Pressure, Price Hikes Likely

By Kiran Murali & Prerna Lidhoo calendar01 Apr 2026

The automaker said it has so far chosen to absorb the additional costs to support customers.

Electric Car Sales Jump 84% in FY26; Tata, MG Maintain Lead

By Kiran Murali and Ketan Thakkar calendar01 Apr 2026

Industry penetration doubled to 4.3% with almost all large mass car makers, including Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Tata and...

Maruti Suzuki Dzire Tops FY26 Sales Chart​​​​​​​; Can it Revive the Sedan Segment?

By Prerna Lidhoo and Kiran Murali calendar01 Apr 2026

Maruti Suzuki Dzire emerged as India’s best-selling car in FY26 with sales of 2.3 lakh units, despite SUVs dominating ...