Recent Articles Published by Shahkar Abidi
Electrification, ADAS, Connectivity Among Five Megatrends Reshaping CV Industry: Tata Motors

By Shahkar Abidi and Ketan Thakkar calendar09 Jun 2025

From electric buses to SDVs, Tata Motors has retooled its CV business for a value-led, tech-first future

Tata Motors Hits FY25 CV Targets; Trucks Hold Steady, SCV Segment Under Focus

By Shahkar Abidi and Ketan Thakkar calendar09 Jun 2025

With ROCE at 37.7% and ₹6,600 crore PBT, Tata Motors eyes SCV revival and standalone CV future.

Ramkrishna Forgings Secures Rs 710 Crore in Q4 Orders, Bolsters Diversification Drive

autherShahkar Abidi calendar02 Jun 2025

Global commercial vehicle markets account for Rs 335 crore of the Rs 524 crore automotive order pipeline, while passen...

Ramkrishna Forgings' Inventory Overhaul Sparks Reforms Amid Investor Concerns

autherShahkar Abidi calendar02 Jun 2025

Auto parts manufacturer addresses inventory and accounting discrepancies as capacity growth outpaces internal controls...

VECV Wholesales Jumped by 7.3% in May 2025 YoY to 7,402 Units

By Shahkar Abidi calendar01 Jun 2025

Joint venture between Volvo Group and Eicher Motors sells 7,402 units in May 2025, with domestic truck sales driving g...

“Sharpened Focus and Strategic Alignment”: N Chandrasekaran Charts New Course for CV Business

By Shahkar Abidi and Ketan Thakkar  calendar24 May 2025

Tata Motors’ CV division restructures into eight verticals, scales electric bus deployments, and expands digital platf...

Belrise to Set Up Three New Plants, Enters EV Hub Motor Segment via Chinese Partnership

By Darshan Nakhwa and Shahkar Abidi calendar16 May 2025

From chassis to chargers, Belrise eyes higher content per vehicle and deeper OEM integration.

Apollo Tyres Tightens Belt, Capex Below Target as Profitability Takes Center Stage

By Shahkar Abidi and Ketan Thakkar calendar15 May 2025

The move reflects a wider industry shift toward controlling costs in response to rising raw material prices that are s...

Tata Motors Online Sales Surge to 27% of CV Retail

By Shahkar Abidi and Ketan Thakkar calendar14 May 2025

The FleetVerse platform has been instrumental in facilitating online transactions.

Tata Motors Sees Signs of Recovery in India's Commercial Vehicle Market

By Shahkar Abidi and Ketan Thakkar calendar14 May 2025

Improving utilization, freight rates signal recovery; steel costs pose potential challenges.