Recent Articles Published by Kiran Murali
Government to implement annual FASTag pass valid across NHs at Rs 3,000 from Aug 15

By Kiran Murali calendar18 Jun 2025

The pass will be valid for non-commercial private vehicles - cars, jeeps, vans etc - for one year or 200 crossings thr...

Hyundai: Going Beyond Business

autherKiran Murali calendar14 Jun 2025

Hyundai Motor India sets an example for manufacturing companies across the country with its extensive and impactful so...

FTAs to Boost Demand, Not Slash Prices: Mercedes-Benz India’s Santosh Iyer

By Kiran Murali and Ketan Thakkar calendar13 Jun 2025

Iyer pointed out that 95% of Mercedes-Benz cars sold in India are locally produced and attract duties of only 15–16%, ...

Automotive’s Next Frontier: Why 'Light and Smart' is Driving the Future of Vehicles

By Shahkar Abidi and Kiran Murali calendar13 Jun 2025

Uno Minda CTO on the integrated approach to shedding pounds for efficiency and electrification.

Sika Group Working on Separating Adhesives, Chemicals While Vehicle Recycling

autherKiran Murali calendar13 Jun 2025

The specialty chemicals company is actively developing solutions for easier vehicle recycling, specifically focusing o...

Aluminium - Strong Substitute In Lightweighting, Says Vedanta Aluminium CMO Alok Ranjan

autherKiran Murali calendar12 Jun 2025

As automakers prioritize lower emissions and better fuel economy, its integration into non-load-bearing components is ...

Inside Maruti Suzuki’s Weight-Loss Playbook: How ‘Sho Sho Kei Tan Bi’ Drives Every Gram Out

By Kiran Murali and Ketan Thakkar calendar12 Jun 2025

A peek into the engineering culture that helps Maruti Suzuki stay light, even as vehicles get cleaner, safer, and more...

Bespoke G-Wagon for India: How MBRDI Designed Mercedes-Benz’s Ultra-Luxury SUV

By Kiran Murali and Ketan Thakkar calendar12 Jun 2025

With just 30 units, this Rs 4.3 crore G-Wagon fuses Indian-inspired design and Mercedes-Benz’s global engineering prow...

Luxury EVs Gain Ground: 11% of High-End Car Sales in India Were Electric in 2025, Says Mercedes-Benz India MD

By Kiran Murali and Ketan Thakkar calendar12 Jun 2025

Mercedes-Benz India posts 76% EV sales growth as affluent buyers shift to high-end electric models like the EQS SUV, d...

Tata Motors Targets 5X Growth in EV Charging Infra

By Kiran Murali and Ketan Thakkar calendar09 Jun 2025

The automaker aims to expand its public charging points to over 1 lakh.