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Policy, Protectionism and Pressure: Inside India’s Construction Equipment Downturn
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Policy, Protectionism and Pressure: Inside India’s Construction Equipment Downturn

autherShahkar Abidi calendar09 Feb 2026

India’s construction equipment sector faces a tough battle as it takes on cheaper imports from China and a slowdown in...

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Global Trade Agreements and Export Demand Propel New Opportunities for the Indian Aftermarket Ecosystem
Global Trade Agreements and Export Demand Propel New Opportunities for the Indian Aftermarket Ecosystem

By Shahkar Abidi, Kiran Murali, Ketan Thakkar, Mukul calendar09 Feb 2026

Record participation at ACMA Automechanika New Delhi highlights a sector ready to capitalize on shifting global supply...

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Uno Minda Aftermarket Sees Business Growing 2-3x to Over $300 Million in 3-4 Years
Uno Minda Aftermarket Sees Business Growing 2-3x to Over $300 Million in 3-4 Years

By Kiran Murali, Shahkar Abidi, Mukul Yudhveer calendar09 Feb 2026

Anand Kumar, vice president for sales and marketing at the group’s aftermarket division, said OEMs now see the afterm...

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Uno Minda Approves Rs 764 Crore Capex for New Alloy Wheel Plant
Uno Minda Approves Rs 764 Crore Capex for New Alloy Wheel Plant

autherShahkar Abidi calendar06 Feb 2026

Uno Minda will invest ₹764 crore in a new Maharashtra alloy wheel plant, boosting LPDC capacity and supporting growth ...

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Horse Powertrain Plans India Entry; Puts Hybrids at Core
Horse Powertrain Plans India Entry; Puts Hybrids at Core

By Ketan Thakkar, Kiran Murali & Shahkar Abidi calendar05 Feb 2026

Hybrid-focused powertrain supplier evaluates localisation, partnerships and India-led exports as part of global growth...

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Exports Critical Pillar of Auto Component Industry, Says ACMA President
Exports Critical Pillar of Auto Component Industry, Says ACMA President

By Kiran Murali, Mukul Yudhveer, Shahkar Abidi calendar05 Feb 2026

Exports remain a major growth driver for India’s $80-billion auto component industry as FTAs boost global integration ...

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Mahindra Farm Equipment Posts 46% Domestic Growth, Sells 38,484 Tractors in January 2026
Mahindra Farm Equipment Posts 46% Domestic Growth, Sells 38,484 Tractors in January 2026

autherShahkar Abidi calendar01 Feb 2026

Mahindra Farm Equipment reports 46% January tractor sales surge driven by strong rural demand and record Rabi sowing, ...

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SML Mahindra Records 30% Sales Growth in January 2026 Amid Broader Market Softness
SML Mahindra Records 30% Sales Growth in January 2026 Amid Broader Market Softness

autherShahkar Abidi calendar01 Feb 2026

SML Mahindra posts 30% January sales increase with balanced growth across cargo and passenger segments, bucking broade...

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Mahindra Auto Clocks 63,510 SUVs and 104,309 Total Vehicle Sales in January 2026
Mahindra Auto Clocks 63,510 SUVs and 104,309 Total Vehicle Sales in January 2026

autherShahkar Abidi calendar01 Feb 2026

Mahindra & Mahindra reports 24% January sales growth with record SUV demand reaching 63,510 units, alongside strong co...

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Trucks Haul Growth While Buses Lose Steam in January 2026
Trucks Haul Growth While Buses Lose Steam in January 2026

autherShahkar Abidi calendar01 Feb 2026

India's bus sales decline sharply in January 2026 despite booming truck demand, reflecting post-pandemic fleet replace...

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