Recent Articles Published by Kiran Murali
Honda’s Slow but Steady EV Play: Japanese Giant Watches India’s First-Gen E2W Battery Cycles Before Accelerating Push

By Kiran Murali and Ketan Thakkar calendar23 May 2025

"We are keenly watching consumers' decisions once battery performance starts dropping—will they swap batteries, replac...

Honda Motorcycle India To Invest Rs 920 Crore For Fourth Line In Gujarat Factory

By Kiran Murali and Ketan Thakkar calendar22 May 2025

The Japanese two-wheeler major adds a fourth line at its Vithalapur plant to meet rising demand and boost capacity to ...

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Can Hyundai Return to the Growth Path?

By Ketan Thakkar and Kiran Murali calendar21 May 2025

Hyundai Motor, once the undisputed No.2 in India's fast-growing car market, has seen its market position under seige f...

Honda Targets No. 1 Spot in Global Electric Motorcycle Market, Bets on India with Dedicated EV Plant by 2028

By Kiran Murali and Ketan Thakkar  calendar20 May 2025

With 30 new EV models and a high-efficiency plant in India, Honda maps out a bold strategy to lead global electric two...

Exclusive: HMSI Eyes Output of 7.7 million units by FY30

By Ketan Thakkar and Kiran Murali calendar20 May 2025

As HMSI completes 25 years and surpasses 70 million units in cumulative production, the Japanese brand is no longer co...

Hyundai India to Boost Export Share in Total Volume to 30% by 2030

autherKiran Murali calendar16 May 2025

Currently, exports account for 21% of Hyundai Motor India’s total volume. The automaker has projected 7–8% growth in e...

Hyundai to Accelerate EV Push, Plans to Launch Six New Models by FY30

By Prerna Lidhoo and Kiran Murali calendar16 May 2025

Electric vehicles accounted for just 1% of Hyundai’s total sales portfolio, with 3,969 EVs sold in FY25.

Hyundai India to Grow in Line with Market in FY26; Targets 7–8% Export Growth; Invest Rs 7000 crore

By Prerna Lidhoo & Kiran Murali calendar16 May 2025

To roll out 8 new models in the near term; Hybrids confirmed as part of future-ready strategy.

Hyundai Unveils Most Aggressive Launch Plan Yet: 26 Models Lined Up 

By Kiran Murali and Prerna Lidhoo calendar16 May 2025

20 ICE models including hybrids, 6 EVs in pipeline as Hyundai counters rising competition from Tata, Mahindra

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Hero vs Honda: Inside the Race for India's Two-Wheeler Crown

By Kiran Murali & Ketan Thakkar calendar16 May 2025

In a market undergoing deep transitions, Hero MotoCorp and Honda Motor Company are locked in a high-stakes battle for ...