Recent Articles Published by Kiran Murali
Government Proposes to Include E85, E100 Fuels under the Motor Vehicle Act

autherKiran Murali calendar29 Apr 2026

The proposal is to formally enable vehicles to run on higher biofuel blends, including 100% ethanol and biodiesel.

India Slashes Bus Safety Testing Fees to Push Coach Makers Toward Compliance

By Anurag Chaturvedi, Shahkar Abidi & Kiran Murali calendar28 Apr 2026

Certification fees cut to ₹14 lakh, with faster approvals aimed at bringing 600 bus makers into safety compliance.

Daimler India Pushes for Liquid Hydrogen in Bus Transit Evolution

By Shahkar Abidi, Kiran Murali and Anurag Chaturvedi calendar28 Apr 2026

At the Bus World Conclave 2026, Daimler India Commercial Vehicles pitched liquid hydrogen as the long-term solution fo...

No Future for Petrol, Diesel Vehicles: Nitin Gadkari

autherKiran Murali calendar28 Apr 2026

At Busworld Conclave 2026, the Minister of Road Transport and Highways of India said hydrogen is the fuel for the futu...

Olectra MD Challenges Indian Bus Industry to Assert Global Leadership

autherKiran Murali calendar28 Apr 2026

Innovations like flash charging may help align customer experience with global developments.

India's Electric Bus Push Stalls at the Depot Gate, says Purple Mobility's Prasanna

By Anurag Chaturvedi, Shahkar Abidi and Kiran Murali calendar28 Apr 2026

Of India's roughly 20 lakh buses, only 1.5 lakh belong to operators with any existing infrastructure. The remaining on...

India’s Electric Bus Shift Opens Global Opportunity: JBM’s Arya at Busworld 2026

By Mukul Yudhveer Singh and Kiran Murali calendar28 Apr 2026

Intense domestic competition, similar to Japan’s automotive playbook, could help India build globally competitive EV c...

India Two-Wheeler Sales Hit Record 21.4 Million Units in FY26, Crosses Pre-COVID Peak

autherKiran Murali calendar13 Apr 2026

FY26 marked a decisive turning point for India’s two-wheeler industry, which finally surpassed its FY19 peak after six...

Sub-Rs 1 Lakh Segment to Remain Ampere’s Priority: Greaves Electric MD

autherKiran Murali calendar13 Apr 2026

Value segment to remain Ampere’s growth anchor amid rising competition.

New Cafe 3 Draft Eases Emission Limits; Small Cars To Benefit More From Flatter Curve

autherKiran Murali calendar10 Apr 2026

Small cars see a larger easing in their emission limits, but the explicit 3g relief for small cars has been dropped.