Recent Articles Published by Shahkar Abidi
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.

India’s CV Growth to Cool to Mid-Single Digits After 10-11% Surge in FY26: Crisil

autherShahkar Abidi calendar04 Apr 2026

After a GST-driven 10–11% surge in FY26, India's commercial vehicle industry braces for moderate mid-single-digit grow...

Why Truck Financing Refuses to be Rushed

autherShahkar Abidi calendar04 Apr 2026

NBFCs controlling 64% of commercial vehicle financing resist instant-approval pressure, targeting same-day turnarounds...

VECV Nears Rs 26,000 Crore Turnover as Leadership Baton Passes to Srinivas

autherShahkar Abidi calendar02 Apr 2026

Leadership transition follows strong growth trajectory, with VECV targeting Rs 26,000 crore turnover, expanding market...

Design Takes Centre Stage in India’s Auto Evolution: Autodesk

By Anurag Chaturvedi and Shahkar Abidi calendar02 Apr 2026

India’s auto industry is shifting from engineering-led to design-driven, using AI to tap old data, speed up developmen...