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West Asia Tensions: Fuel Crunch Hits India’s Auto Industry
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West Asia Tensions: Fuel Crunch Hits India’s Auto Industry

By Shahkar Abidi, Darshan Nakhwa and Prerna Lidhoo calendar26 Mar 2026

The Gulf war has the potential to squeeze India's auto industry from every direction — energy supplies, raw materials,...

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JSW MG Motor Appoints an Ex-Tata Motors Official to Drive Purchase and Supply Chain
JSW MG Motor Appoints an Ex-Tata Motors Official to Drive Purchase and Supply Chain

By Darshan Nakhwa calendar25 Mar 2026

Appointment comes as automaker scales its new-energy push and ramps up hiring and its product pipeline

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Auto Retail Demand Firm Despite West Asia Tensions; May See Moderation in April: FADA
Auto Retail Demand Firm Despite West Asia Tensions; May See Moderation in April: FADA

By Darshan Nakhwa and Prerna Lidhoo calendar25 Mar 2026

Festive buying and pre-price hike purchases supported sales in March; fuel costs and supply chain disruptions could te...

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Maruti Suzuki Reshuffles Senior Leadership; Tapan Sahoo to Oversee IT Function
Maruti Suzuki Reshuffles Senior Leadership; Tapan Sahoo to Oversee IT Function

autherDarshan Nakhwa calendar24 Mar 2026

Service, parts and IT functions realigned as company strengthens digital and aftersales leadership

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Bridgestone Sharpens India Playbook with Five-Pillar Growth Strategy
Bridgestone Sharpens India Playbook with Five-Pillar Growth Strategy

By Darshan Nakhwa and Shahkar Abidi calendar23 Mar 2026

MD Rajarshi Moitra outlines a roadmap centred on localisation, retail network, capacity expansion, and customer experi...

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Weekly News Wrap: Rare Earth Magnet Push, Maruti’s Launch Plan, Renault’s Turbo-CNG Duster Tease, West Asia Crisis Impact
Weekly News Wrap: Rare Earth Magnet Push, Maruti’s Launch Plan, Renault’s Turbo-CNG Duster Tease, West Asia Crisis Impact

By Darshan Nakhwa  calendar22 Mar 2026

Rare earth localisation, fuel price pressure, Maruti Suzuki’s two-track product strategy and Renault’s fresh India sig...

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Maruti Suzuki Plans New Entry Car to Target First-Time Buyers, Eyes Affordable Tech Mix
Maruti Suzuki Plans New Entry Car to Target First-Time Buyers, Eyes Affordable Tech Mix

By Darshan Nakhwa and Ketan Thakkar calendar17 Mar 2026

Carmaker to roll out mild-hybrid, flex-fuel, and CNG options as GST cuts revive small car demand

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Maruti Suzuki to Deploy Hybrid SUVs, Push Flex-Fuel Under Multi-Pathway Strategy
Maruti Suzuki to Deploy Hybrid SUVs, Push Flex-Fuel Under Multi-Pathway Strategy

By Darshan Nakhwa and Ketan Thakkar calendar17 Mar 2026

Maruti’s approach reflects a shift toward a portfolio-based powertrain strategy, balancing regulatory requirements wit...

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Suzuki Motorcycle to Focus on Flex-Fuel, CNG and EVs Under India Mid-term Plan
Suzuki Motorcycle to Focus on Flex-Fuel, CNG and EVs Under India Mid-term Plan

By Darshan Nakhwa and Ketan Thakkar calendar17 Mar 2026

The plan is part of parent Suzuki Motor Corp’s broader “By Your Side” mid-term plan, which adopts a multi-pathway appr...

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Maruti Suzuki to Introduce 7 New SUVs in 5-6 Years as Segment Drives Growth
Maruti Suzuki to Introduce 7 New SUVs in 5-6 Years as Segment Drives Growth

By Darshan Nakhwa and Ketan Thakkar calendar17 Mar 2026

Carmaker expands SUV play as segment share crosses 50% in India; gains traction in UV sales even as entry-level demand...

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