Recent Articles Published by Darshan Nakhwa
SML Mahindra Flags Steady FY27 Start, Sees Diesel Price Hikes, Geopolitical Conflicts as Risks

By Darshan Nakhwa and Shahkar Abidi calendar20 Apr 2026

SML Mahindra begins FY27 steadily, citing resilient demand, supported by replacement cycles and fleet expansion, while...

Mahindra, SML Bet on Dual-Brand Strategy to Scale Up CV Business

By Darshan Nakhwa and Shahkar Abidi calendar20 Apr 2026

Mahindra is betting on a dual-brand strategy with SML to challenge incumbents and capture over 20% of the commercial v...

"India is Charting its Own Auto Path, We're Happy to Support”: Bosch Chairman

autherShahkar Abidi calendar16 Apr 2026

At its annual media briefing on Thursday, Bosch said India is a large and one of the few globally growing markets, wit...

Samvardhana Motherson Shuts France-Based Dormant GIE Groupe AD Unit

autherShahkar Abidi calendar16 Apr 2026

GIE was acquired by Samvardhana Motherson in 2024, as part of the acquisition of ADI Group.

How Tata Motors’ Lucknow Plant Evolved from the 407 Era to a Million-Vehicle Milestone

autherShahkar Abidi calendar16 Apr 2026

Tata Motors’ Lucknow plant has crossed the 1 million production milestone, marking over three decades of evolution sin...

Tata Motors' Dual-Fuel Strategy to Tackle West Asia Disruptions

autherShahkar Abidi calendar15 Apr 2026

Tata Motors is switching between LPG and LDO to keep factories running despite West Asia-linked energy disruptions.

West Asia Conflict Stalls Tata Motors’ Export Engine

autherShahkar Abidi calendar15 Apr 2026

The ongoing West Asia conflict has abruptly disrupted Tata Motors’ export operations, bringing shipments to a near sta...

Centrum Forecasts Revenue Surge for Auto Component Sector

autherShahkar Abidi calendar09 Apr 2026

Strong vehicle production, festive demand, and industrial diversification drive auto component sector growth, though c...

60,000 EVs and an Urban Overhaul: Inside the Vingroup-Maharashtra Mega-Deal

autherShahkar Abidi calendar09 Apr 2026

The plan includes EV manufacturing, charging infrastructure, smart townships, and tourism initiatives, with a target o...

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Carbon Dreams, Policy Gridlock: India’s Decarbonisation Push Faces Delays

By Shahkar Abidi & Kiran Murali calendar06 Apr 2026

India’s automotive giants are ready to trade carbon, but the government hasn't found the 'on' switch.