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Subtle Steel Price Increases Add Fresh Pressure on Auto Costs
Subtle Steel Price Increases Add Fresh Pressure on Auto Costs

autherShahkar Abidi calendar21 Jan 2026

While finished steel prices are stable, rising iron ore and coking coal costs threaten to squeeze the margins gained f...

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The Magnetic Squeeze: Rising Motor Costs Threaten the EV Value Chain
The Magnetic Squeeze: Rising Motor Costs Threaten the EV Value Chain

autherShahkar Abidi calendar21 Jan 2026

Production of traction motors declined by 7.2%, a sharp reversal from the 12.8% growth seen last year.

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Cooling Rubber Prices Offer Margin Relief for Automakers
Cooling Rubber Prices Offer Margin Relief for Automakers

autherShahkar Abidi calendar21 Jan 2026

Rubber price trends in December 2025 offer a rare moment of cost relief for manufacturers facing margin pressures else...

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The "Clean Air" Premium: Why Your Next Car Might Cost Significantly More

autherShahkar Abidi calendar21 Jan 2026

As per the SIAM commodity tracker updates for the month of December 2025, the most aggressive inflation is found in ex...

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Tata Motors Launches 17 new ICE, eTrucks across 7-55 tonnes
Tata Motors Launches 17 new ICE, eTrucks across 7-55 tonnes

By Kiran Murali, Mukul Yudhveer Singh & Shahkar Abidi calendar20 Jan 2026

Portfolio refresh spans 7–55 tonnes with Azura series, upgraded cabins to Euro crash norms, and full Tata Trucks.ev ro...

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Tata Motors CV gearing up for multi-fuel pathway, Says Tata's Girish Wagh
Tata Motors CV gearing up for multi-fuel pathway, Says Tata's Girish Wagh

By Shahkar Abidi, Kiran Murali & Mukul Yudhveer Singh calendar20 Jan 2026

The company's ED said that CNG remains the low-hanging fruit and EVs have strong potential in closed-loop operations, ...

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Tata Motors Eyes Top 3 Spot among Global Truck Makers with Iveco
Tata Motors Eyes Top 3 Spot among Global Truck Makers with Iveco

By Kiran Murali, Mukul Yudhveer Singh & Shahkar Abidi calendar20 Jan 2026

With a broader geographic footprint, Tata Motors believes the combined company gives the better ability to navigate in...

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Tata Motors Launches India‑First Truck Technologies
Tata Motors Launches India‑First Truck Technologies

By Mukul Yudhveer Singh, Kiran Murali & Shahkar Abidi calendar20 Jan 2026

Tata Motors is rolling out India‑first breakthroughs spanning mining engines, automated transmissions, electric trucks...

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Forvia Shifts Focus, Expands India’s Role Beyond Services
Forvia Shifts Focus, Expands India’s Role Beyond Services

By Shahkar Abidi and Ketan Thakkar calendar17 Jan 2026

New chief Martin Fischer is steering the Indian unit toward full-scale manufacturing, reshaping long-standing market p...

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CNH to Bolster 'Make in India' Portfolio Through New Greenfield Plant by 2026
CNH to Bolster 'Make in India' Portfolio Through New Greenfield Plant by 2026

autherShahkar Abidi calendar13 Jan 2026

Localization and capacity growth position CASE to ride India’s recovery.

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