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Fire at Hyundai Mobis Plant Raises Risk of Production Disruption at Hyundai Motor India
Fire at Hyundai Mobis Plant Raises Risk of Production Disruption at Hyundai Motor India

By Kiran Murali and Ketan Thakkar calendar31 May 2026

Blaze at Hyundai Mobis' Irungattukottai facility that manufactures infotainment and electronic modules triggers assess...

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PV Dispatches in May Seen Growing in Double Digits to 4.2-4.4 Lakh Units
PV Dispatches in May Seen Growing in Double Digits to 4.2-4.4 Lakh Units

By Kiran Murali and Ketan Thakkar calendar31 May 2026

In May 2025, domestic passenger vehicle dispatches were at around 3.50 lakh units.

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India's Passenger EV Market Set for Breakout Year; Sales Could Reach 400,000 Units in FY27
India's Passenger EV Market Set for Breakout Year; Sales Could Reach 400,000 Units in FY27

By Prerna Lidhoo, Kiran Murali and Ketan Thakkar calendar30 May 2026

Automakers expand production amid surging bookings, with industry penetration expected to nearly double from FY26 leve...

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Targeting Minimum 70% Localisation for All New Models, Says JSW MG’s Anurag Mehrotra
Targeting Minimum 70% Localisation for All New Models, Says JSW MG’s Anurag Mehrotra

autherKiran Murali calendar29 May 2026

The automaker will enforce a 70% domestic component baseline for future models while deploying a 3,000 to 4,000 crore ...

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Exclusive: Tata Motors PV Eyes Over 1-Million-Unit Capacity; Plans 3 Lakh Capacity Addition in 2-3 Years
Exclusive: Tata Motors PV Eyes Over 1-Million-Unit Capacity; Plans 3 Lakh Capacity Addition in 2-3 Years

By Kiran Murali & Ketan Thakkar calendar28 May 2026

Rising demand and fuel‑driven EV momentum push the automaker to accelerate production and investment.

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Tata Motors Says No Need to Cut GST on Flex-Fuel Cars
Tata Motors Says No Need to Cut GST on Flex-Fuel Cars

By Kiran Murali and Ketan Thakkar calendar28 May 2026

MD Shailesh Chandra feels cheaper pricing of the fuel would be a more effective way to encourage adoption.

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Amara Raja Accelerates BESS Plans; Says India Cannot Leapfrog Directly to EV
Amara Raja Accelerates BESS Plans; Says India Cannot Leapfrog Directly to EV

autherKiran Murali calendar26 May 2026

The battery maker is establishing a 5GWh BESS gigafactory for grid-scale as well as commercial and industrial applicat...

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SIAM Urges Delhi Govt to Reconsider Proposed Ban on New ICE 2W From 2028
SIAM Urges Delhi Govt to Reconsider Proposed Ban on New ICE 2W From 2028

autherKiran Murali calendar26 May 2026

The auto industry body said banning registration of BS VI two-wheelers will not materially improve Delhi’s air quality...

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Eicher Motors Lines Up ₹2,200 Crore Capex For Royal Enfield As Demand Remains Strong
Eicher Motors Lines Up ₹2,200 Crore Capex For Royal Enfield As Demand Remains Strong

By Darshan Nakhwa and Kiran Murali calendar22 May 2026

Capacity expansion, new product development and EV investments will form the core of Eicher Motors’ capex strategy as ...

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Royal Enfield Evaluates Setting Up CKD Plant in Mexico
Royal Enfield Evaluates Setting Up CKD Plant in Mexico

autherKiran Murali calendar22 May 2026

This comes as Mexico has raised import tariffs on motorcycles.

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