Recent Articles Published by Shahkar Abidi
Electric Vehicle Penetration in SCV-Pickup Segment Nears 10%, Says Tata Motors

By Shahkar Abidi and Kiran Murali calendar12 Aug 2026

The company expects adoption to increase in the second half of FY27 as higher diesel and CNG prices strengthen the cos...

Tata Motors Expects Final Approval for Iveco Acquisition by August-End

By Shahkar Abidi and Kiran Murali calendar12 Aug 2026

 The tender offer is expected to open in early September and close by early November 2026. 

Tata Motors Secures Orders for Over 3,400 Electric CVs in Q1 FY27

By Shahkar Abidi and Kiran Murali calendar12 Aug 2026

Orders span freight, logistics and passenger mobility as the company expands its small commercial vehicle portfolio.

Amara Raja To Participate In Cell Manufacturing PLI Tender For Grid-Scale Storage

autherKiran Murali calendar11 Aug 2026

The battery major is setting up a 10GWh gigafactory to cater to energy storage solutions, with products for commercial...

Govt Extends PM E-Drive Subsidy For e2Ws Till FY28, Increases Allocation

autherKiran Murali calendar11 Aug 2026

Per-vehicle subsidy for electric two-wheelers remains unchanged.

Software, generative AI reshaping vehicle development at Maruti Suzuki, says MD Hisashi Takeuchi

By Kiran Murali & Ketan Thakkar calendar09 Aug 2026

Digital technologies are transforming product development, manufacturing, quality, safety and customer experience.

Maruti Suzuki to make all new production lines flexible, says RC Bhargava

By Kiran Murali & Ketan Thakkar calendar09 Aug 2026

This should help the carmaker switch platforms and models in response to demand as installed capacity is set to rise t...

Maruti Suzuki prioritises localisation, alternate sourcing amid global supply-chain risks

By Kiran Murali & Ketan Thakkar calendar09 Aug 2026

Hisashi Takeuchi says concentrated supplies of semiconductors, batteries, electronics and specialised materials pose a...

Path to Maruti Suzuki’s next million sales accelerating, says Hisashi Takeuchi; 7 SUVs lined up

By Kiran Murali & Ketan Thakkar calendar09 Aug 2026

Takeuchi says multiple growth engines are moving simultaneously as Maruti Suzuki plans to strengthen its SUV portfolio...

Maruti Suzuki targets higher exports in FY27 as Japan becomes 3rd largest overseas market

By Kiran Murali & Ketan Thakkar calendar08 Aug 2026

The automaker accounts for nearly half of India’s passenger vehicle exports and plans to increase the share of rail di...