Recent Articles Published by Kiran Murali
Ultraviolette Targets to Sell up to 12,000 Units in FY25; Eyes Profitability in 2-3 Years

By Kiran Murali & Ketan Thakkar calendar23 Sep 2025

The startup now has two models in its portfolio and plans to extend its presence to 100 cities by the end of March.

Scania Shifts Gears Beyond Mining to Target Haulage and Construction in India  

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Volkswagen Group unit prioritizes infrastructure-driven growth, localisation, and bus chassis opportunities.

Bosch CTO Mathias Pillin: India to Outpace Global Growth, Multi-Pathway is the Road Ahead

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From e-powertrain wins to hydrogen pilots, Bosch sees India as a testbed for scalable, cost-effective technologies.

Exclusive: 'Industry Overcommitted to Electrification, Created Too Many ‘Solitaires’ - Bosch Mobility CTO Mathias Pillin

By Ketan Thakkar calendar19 Sep 2025

Pillin says pragmatism, scale and flexibility will decide winners as the industry rethinks its electrification push.

Hyundai Eyes Genesis Opportunity in India Amid Global Luxury Push

By Ketan Thakkar & Akbar Merchant  calendar18 Sep 2025

Luxury arm is seen as a potential entrant in India as Hyundai leverages brand credibility and profitability

“All Regions Want Product from India”: Munoz Puts Quality and Competitiveness at Core of Hyundai’s Diversified Global Play

By Ketan Thakkar & Akbar Merchant  calendar18 Sep 2025

From the U.S. to Europe, China, and India, Hyundai charts a balanced roadmap to counter Chinese EVs and scale faster. ...

Hyundai to Launch Locally designed EV in India, Expand Pune Plant as Part of 2030 Roadmap

By Akbar Merchant and Ketan Thakkar calendar18 Sep 2025

Hyundai Motor Co has unveiled plans to launch India’s first locally designed electric vehicle and expand capacity at i...

Despite GST Boost, Forex Pressure Keeps Luxury Car Growth in Single Digits: Mercedes' Santosh Iyer

By Prerna Lidhoo and Ketan Thakkar calendar18 Sep 2025

Luxury carmaker Mercedes Benz India expects short-term demand boost because of GST 2.0 but cautions on long-term headw...

Exclusive—Valeo Brain CEO Marc Vrecko: Regulation and Innovation Make India the Market to Watch 

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With safety norms tightening and ADAS moving mainstream, Valeo bets big on India as the next hub for intelligent mobil...

Mercedes-Benz Bets on India With More LWB Models, Diesel Continuity, and Flexible EV Plans

By Hormazd Sorabjee and Ketan Thakkar calendar16 Sep 2025

As rivals invest, Mercedes-Benz doubles down on localisation, long-wheelbase luxury, and multi-powertrain flexibility ...