Recent Articles Published by Ketan Thakkar
“Diesel is old technology, I don’t want to go backwards”: Renault CEO Francois Provost

By Mugdha Mishra calendar20 Apr 2026

Renault to roll out 7 new models by 2030 on two new architectures with multiple body styles and powertrains, but keeps...

Exclusive: Royal Enfield Eyes Output of Up to 1.32 million 2Ws in FY27, Double-digit Growth in Domestic Volume

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The automaker's expansion push spans core 350cc models and a cautious entry into premium electric motorcycles.

No Plan to Export Cars to Europe from India, FTA to Boost Tech & Component Flow: Renault's François Provost

By Hormazd Sorabjee, Ketan Thakkar and Prerna Lidhoo calendar16 Apr 2026

CEO François Provost says €2 billion export target excludes vehicle shipments to Europe; India to anchor global supply...

Greater India Autonomy, New Platforms at the Core of Renault's Revival Plan 

By Ketan Thakkar and Prerna Lidhoo  calendar16 Apr 2026

French carmaker pivots to India-for-India model with full local control, two new architectures, wider powertrain mix a...

Renault to Introduce RGEP Platform to Strengthen Sub-₹10 Lakh Compact Car Portfolio

By Prerna Lidhoo, Ketan Thakkar and Mugdha Mishra calendar16 Apr 2026

New Renault Group Entry Platform to replace ageing CMF-A architecture, enabling CNG, new powertrains and digital upgra...

Renault Targets €2 Billion in Annual Exports from India by 2030, Accelerates Product and Localisation Push

By Prerna Lidhoo, Ketan Thakkar and Mugdha Mishra calendar16 Apr 2026

With exports set to become a major growth lever, India is poised to play a far larger role in Renault’s global strateg...

Renault Bets on India as Top-Three Market; Targets 5% Share with Seven-Model Line-up by 2030

By Prerna Lidhoo, Mugdha Mishra and Ketan Thakkar calendar16 Apr 2026

Global CEO outlines “India for India, India for the world” strategy, deep localisation and new platforms to drive grow...

Delhi Proposes EV-Only New 3Ws by 2027, 2Ws by 2028

By Mukul Yudhveer Singh and Ketan Thakkar calendar11 Apr 2026

Big EV push in Delhi as EV-only new registrations for 3Ws from 2027 and 2Ws from 2028 signal a shift from incentives t...

Exclusive: Mahindra & Mahindra names Aman Malik Auto Division National Sales Head; Dinesh Kurup to Lead Sales Planning

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Automaker restructures sales and marketing set-up, splits Baneswar Banerjee’s role to sharpen execution and planning f...

Exclusive - Mahindra Auto Veteran Baneswar Banerjee to Head Auto Loans at MMFSL

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Two-decade company insider moves to Mahindra’s finance arm from April 9, underscoring growing role of captive lending ...