Recent Articles Published by Darshan Nakhwa
Managing KTM debt a challenge, but confident of revival package: Rakesh Sharma

By Darshan Nakhwa and Ketan Thakkar  calendar28 Jan 2025

KTM AG faces financial restructuring and leadership shifts, with a €1-2 billion funding need. Bajaj Auto remains suppo...

Confident of leadership position in electric 2-wheeler space, says Bajaj Auto's Rakesh Sharma

By Darshan Nakhwa and Ketan Thakkar calendar28 Jan 2025

With leadership already established in the sub-₹1 lakh segment and anticipated growth in the above-₹1 lakh segment, Sh...

Breaking: Honda to set up electric motorcycle factory in India by 2028

By Kiran Murali and Ketan Thakkar calendar28 Jan 2025

Although late to enter the EV market, Honda Motor is targeting the number 1 position in the Electric Motorcycle segmen...

Largest market share in India is within reach – says Minoru Kato, head of Motorcycles Business, Honda Motor Co

By Kiran Murali and Ketan Thakkar  calendar28 Jan 2025

Honda inches closer to market leadership in India, driven by a strong product lineup and strategic expansion.

Global 2W market to touch 60 million by 2030, Honda targets 50% share: Minoru Kato, Head of Motorcycle Business

By Kiran Murali and Ketan Thakkar  calendar28 Jan 2025

For the current fiscal year ending March 31, 2025 (FY2025), Honda global motorcycle unit sales are expected to reach 2...

Auto Expo 2025 - Dialogues | Rajesh Jejurikar, ED and CEO, Auto and Farm Sector, M&M

By Ketan Thakkar calendar27 Jan 2025

With the Mahindra XEV 9e and BE 6 grounds-up electric SUVs ready to go to consumers, the Executive Director and CEO of...

Local sourcing of battery cells key to competitiveness in long-term: Tata Motors

By Kiran Murali and Ketan Thakkar  calendar27 Jan 2025

Localised cell manufacturing would contribute to job creation and help India achieve greater self-reliance in EV produ...

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Tata Motors skeptical about Battery-as-a-Service

By Kiran Murali & Ketan Thakkar calendar26 Jan 2025

Tata Motors questions the practicality of the Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) model, citing cost, logistical, and consumer...

Seven ways Skoda tweaked its playbook for Kylaq launch

autherKetan Thakkar calendar25 Jan 2025

From competitive pricing and localized marketing to a robust dealer network and export aspirations, Skoda has approach...

Skoda targets 75,000 Kylaq units, eyes 8% compact SUV market share

autherKetan Thakkar calendar25 Jan 2025

The company has charted an ambitious roadmap in an intensely fought compact SUV space with over a dozen rival offering...