Recent Articles Published by Ketan Thakkar
EXCLUSIVE: Bharat Mobility Global Expo Returns to Biennial Format; Next Edition Slated for February 2027

By Ketan Thakkar & Kiran Murali calendar02 May 2025

he shift to a biennial format aims to provide stakeholders time to develop and showcase next-generation mobility solut...

Driving Synergy: How SML Isuzu Will Accelerate Mahindra’s CV Ambitions

By Shahkar Abidi & Ketan Thakkar calendar28 Apr 2025

Strategic acquisition strengthens Mahindra’s CV play with expanded reach in LCVs, buses, and upcoming electric platfor...

Mahindra Eyes Steep Market Share Climb with SML Isuzu Acquisition

By Shahkar Abidi & Ketan Thakkar calendar28 Apr 2025

Mahindra & Mahindra plans to strengthen its commercial vehicle presence with the acquisition of SML Isuzu, aiming to e...

Why Maruti's R.C. Bhargava Believes Affordable Cars Are Key to India's Growth Story; Calls for Urgent Regulatory Support

autherKetan Thakkar calendar25 Apr 2025

Bhargava believes that for the revival of the small car market, India needs a regulatory framework that encourages mas...

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Chasing 5%: Can Renault Reclaim Relevance in India’s Competitive Car Market?

autherKetan Thakkar calendar25 Apr 2025

Targeting full plant utilization and a 5% market share, Renault’s India reset hinges on fresh products, shared platfor...

Exclusive: Mahindra Elevates Amit Kumar as Vice President, Group Strategy Office

By Ketan Thakkar  calendar25 Apr 2025

Kumar's promotion from Passenger Vehicle ICE division to strategic leadership role reflects Mahindra's commitment to i...

Exclusive: Mahindra Expands Nalinikanth Gollagunta’s Role Within a Few Years of Appointment

By Ketan Thakkar  calendar25 Apr 2025

Expanded mandate includes international operations, charging infrastructure, and MEAL as Mahindra sharpens its EV and ...

Exclusive: Mahindra Restructures R&D Leadership as R Velusamy Takes Charge of Automotive Business

By Ketan Thakkar  calendar25 Apr 2025

Product development will be realigned across platforms as Mahindra prepares for the Born Electric rollout and global e...

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Building It Different: How Ather Rewrote the Rules of the EV Game

By Ketan Thakkar & Kiran Murali calendar24 Apr 2025

Ather Energy, founded in 2013, focused on developing a fully integrated electric scooter platform, emphasizing in-hous...

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Why Ather Chose to Go It Alone, Despite Hero’s Backing

By Ketan Thakkar & Kiran Murali calendar23 Apr 2025

The company could have plugged into Hero MotoCorp’s 6,000 dealerships, decades of manufacturing scale, and entrenched ...