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Maruti Suzuki to Reassess FY30 EV Sales Outlook After GST Cut on ICE Vehicles
Maruti Suzuki to Reassess FY30 EV Sales Outlook After GST Cut on ICE Vehicles

By Ketan Thakkar and Kiran Murali calendar15 Dec 2025

GST 2.0, which cut tax on ICE vehicles, has widened the price gap between ICE models and EVs.

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Maruti Suzuki to Introduce Assured Buyback Program, BaaS for eVitara
Maruti Suzuki to Introduce Assured Buyback Program, BaaS for eVitara

By Kiran Murali and Ketan Thakkar calendar15 Dec 2025

Resale value concern is one of the major factors stopping faster EV adoption in India.

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Kia Targets Double-Digit Growth in 2025 and 2026, With New Seltos at the Core of Its Strategy
Kia Targets Double-Digit Growth in 2025 and 2026, With New Seltos at the Core of Its Strategy

autherKetan Thakkar calendar10 Dec 2025

Strong macro tailwinds and a refreshed SUV portfolio set the stage for sustained expansion over the next two years.

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Kia Confirms Seltos Hybrid for India; Rollout Tied to Aggressive Localisation Push
Kia Confirms Seltos Hybrid for India; Rollout Tied to Aggressive Localisation Push

autherKetan Thakkar calendar10 Dec 2025

Kia aligns hybrid introduction with regulatory pressures and rising segment competition

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Kia Sets Sights on Top-3 Slot in Mid-Size SUV Segment With New Seltos
Kia Sets Sights on Top-3 Slot in Mid-Size SUV Segment With New Seltos

autherKetan Thakkar calendar10 Dec 2025

The South Korean auto major is banking on a fully reengineered Seltos to reclaim leadership in India's fastest-growing...

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JSW MG Motor India Goes All-In on New-Energy Push
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JSW MG Motor India Goes All-In on New-Energy Push

autherKetan Thakkar calendar10 Dec 2025

Guided by Mehrotra’s conviction that new energy offers its strongest “right to win,” MG is shaping a strategy unlike a...

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Kia Banks on New Seltos to Reclaim Ground as Mid-SUV Battle Intensifies
Kia Banks on New Seltos to Reclaim Ground as Mid-SUV Battle Intensifies

autherKetan Thakkar calendar10 Dec 2025

Kia responds to a reshaped mid-SUV battlefield with a larger, safer and more software-led Seltos.

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Inside Valeo’s €1-Billion India Bet
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Inside Valeo’s €1-Billion India Bet

autherKetan Thakkar calendar08 Dec 2025

A synchronised push across EVs, ADAS, software, and electronics puts India at the centre of Valeo’s 2030 playbook.

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Rethinking the Map: Honda’s New India Bet
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Rethinking the Map: Honda’s New India Bet

By Kiran Murali, Hormazd Sorabjee & Ketan Thakkar calendar03 Dec 2025

As Chinese automakers reshape global competition, Honda elevates India to top-tier market status and reboots its futur...

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Tata Motors PV Surges to SUV Leadership with Nexon and Punch as Competition Intensifies
Tata Motors PV Surges to SUV Leadership with Nexon and Punch as Competition Intensifies

By Darshan Nakhwa and Ketan Thakkar calendar01 Dec 2025

Strong compact SUV performance aligns with TMPV’s guidance of second half outperformance. Sierra and Punch facelift ex...

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