Recent Articles Published by Darshan Nakhwa
‘New PV Launches, Multi-Powertrain Offerings to Drive FY27 Growth’: N Chandrasekaran

By Darshan Nakhwa and Ketan Thakkar calendar16 Jun 2026

Tata Motors PV targets industry-leading growth in FY27, backed by record FY26 sales, a multi-powertrain strategy, and ...

Mercedes-Benz India Line-Up E20-Compliant; Higher Blends Will Need Retesting: Iyer 

By Darshan Nakhwa and Prerna Lidhoo calendar15 Jun 2026

The luxury carmaker rules out retrofits for high-concentration ethanol fuels and advocates for plug-in hybrids to lowe...

Mercedes-Benz Rules Out Portfolio-Wide PHEV Push as High Costs Limit Business Case 

By Darshan Nakhwa and Prerna Lidhoo calendar15 Jun 2026

The luxury car maker will introduce plug-in hybrids only where customers are willing to absorb the technology premium;...

Weekly News Wrap: Ethanol Policy Push, Maruti’s SUV-Hatchback Bet, BYD’s Hybrid Entry and Auto Suppliers’ Capex Revival

autherDarshan Nakhwa calendar14 Jun 2026

The week saw policy support for higher ethanol blends, ambitious production plans from Maruti Suzuki, fresh product mo...

Auto Parts Makers Reopen Capex Tap As Demand Visibility Improves

autherDarshan Nakhwa calendar12 Jun 2026

Strong order books and higher vehicle production spur fresh investments despite commodity and geopolitical risks.

Top Indian Tyre Makers Line Up Over ₹7,500 Crore Capex For FY27

autherDarshan Nakhwa calendar10 Jun 2026

Apollo Tyres, CEAT, JK Tyre and Balkrishna Industries are expanding capacity across truck, passenger, OHT and carbon b...

Content-Rich Auto Component Makers Set To Lead Next Growth Cycle: Equirus

autherDarshan Nakhwa calendar10 Jun 2026

The brokerage firm says the next phase of growth for India’s auto ancillary sector will be shaped by companies that ad...

Weekly News Wrap: Maruti’s FY27 Production Push, E85 Rollout, NCR Fleet Scrappage Scheme And May Sales  

autherDarshan Nakhwa calendar07 Jun 2026

The week saw strong May dispatches, sharper clean-fuel policy action, aggressive OEM product planning and fresh invest...

Tyre Makers Walk Tightrope In FY27 As Demand Holds Firm, But Costs Surge

autherDarshan Nakhwa calendar07 Jun 2026

Apollo, CEAT, JK Tyre and BKT are expanding capacity even as West Asia tensions push up raw material, freight and ener...

India's Ethanol Push Opens New Growth Avenue For Additives Makers, Says Lubrizol India

By Darshan Nakhwa and Shahkar Abidi calendar05 Jun 2026

Higher ethanol blends could raise demand for additives that manage corrosion, sludge and material compatibility.