Recent Articles Published by Kiran Murali
Budget 2026–27: India to Create Rare Earth Corridors in Four States to Secure Critical Minerals

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Move aims to cut import dependence and secure critical minerals for EVs, electronics and clean energy.

Budget 2026–27: India Lines Up Semiconductor Mission 2.0 to Push Deeper Into Chip Value Chain

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Focus shifts from fabs to equipment, materials and Indian chip IP as government targets supply-chain resilience.

Bajaj Auto Explores Further Integration Of Ktm Production For Cost Competitiveness

By Kiran Murali, Darshan Nakhwa, and Ketan Thakkar calendar30 Jan 2026

Bajaj Auto executive director Rakesh Sharma says company is working with Austrian motorcycle brand KTM to shift more p...

2W Makers Flag Cost Risks from ABS norms, Say Govt Talks Positive

By Kiran Murali and Darshan Nakhwa calendar30 Jan 2026

Automakers flag affordability risks but say talks with the government on balancing safety and costs have been construc...

Why Biofuels, Not EVs, Will Drive India's Auto Market Growth: Insight from Deputy DG Dr. Ojha 

By Shahkar Abidi and Kiran Murali calendar29 Jan 2026

For a country that currently imports roughly 90% of its crude oil, the push for biofuels is a cornerstone of national ...

Govt to Come up with Compressed Biogas Policy Soon: Hardeep Singh Puri

By Kiran Murali and Shahkar Abidi calendar29 Jan 2026

The minister indicated that the new policy would build one existing measure in the CBG value chain.

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Beyond Cars: VinFast's Full-spectrum EV Push in India

By Kiran Murali & Mukul Yudhveer Singh calendar29 Jan 2026

With $2 billion committed, VinFast is constructing an integrated play spanning cars, scooters, buses, ride-hailing and...

Maruti Suzuki Says Small Cars Back in ‘Healthy Black’ as First-Time Buyer Share Rises to 47%

By Kiran Murali and Ketan Thakkar calendar29 Jan 2026

Held prices and improving affordability are bringing first-time buyers back into the small-car market.

India To Lead Global Energy, Oil Demand With Higher Demand From Transport Sector, Says OPEC

By Kiran Murali & Shahkar Abidi calendar28 Jan 2026

India’s oil demand growth will be led by road transport, driven by rapid growth in passenger and commercial vehicles, ...

TVS Motor Looks at EV Capacity Expansion as Output Inches Towards 5 Lakh Units Annually

By Kiran Murali & Ketan Thakkar calendar28 Jan 2026

Rising demand for iQube and Orbiter, easing supply constraints, and improving EV economics have prompted a review of f...