Recent Articles Published by Darshan Nakhwa
Vigorous R&D Push on Electric Motorcycles, claims Rakesh Sharma of Bajaj Auto

By Darshan Nakhwa & Ketan Thakkar calendar08 Nov 2025

As rivals accelerate their EV plans, Rakesh Sharma says Bajaj Auto won't be left behind. Royal Enfield is ramping up i...

Bajaj Auto’s 2027 Line-Up: New Pulsars, Fresh Brand, and Next-Gen Chetak

By Darshan Nakhwa & Ketan Thakkar calendar07 Nov 2025

The 12-18 month product blitz will see Bajaj roll out half a dozen models across ICE and EV segments—including three n...

Bajaj Auto, KTM and Triumph to Develop Sub-350 cc Bikes to Counter GST Hike

By Darshan Nakhwa & Ketan Thakkar calendar07 Nov 2025

After absorbing the GST blow on current models, Bajaj and its global partners are now re-engineering future bikes belo...

Chetak Rebounds to No.1; Bajaj Auto Readies New Model to Cement EV Lead

By Darshan Nakhwa & Ketan Thakkar calendar07 Nov 2025

A renewed supply chain, stronger network reach, and a new model promise to keep Chetak's charge alive.

Bajaj Auto to Explore Shfting More KTM Production to India as Part of Cost-Cutting Drive

autherDarshan Nakhwa calendar07 Nov 2025

ED Rakesh Sharma says the company will explore all cost-reduction options, including manufacturing shift, job cuts, an...

Bajaj Auto Projects 6% Growth for Two-Wheeler Industry Post-festive

autherDarshan Nakhwa calendar07 Nov 2025

Executive Director Rakesh Sharma calls GST reforms the perfect catalyst for recovery; expects industry volumes to ease...

India’s Auto Retail Hits Record High in October as Reforms, Festivals, and Rural Demand Ignite Sales

autherDarshan Nakhwa calendar07 Nov 2025

The industry logged an unprecedented 40.5% year-on-year surge in retail sales, led by record two-wheeler and passenger...

Mahindra’s BEV Margin Expands 260 bps in Q2, EBITDA Soars 82%

By Darshan Nakhwa calendar05 Nov 2025

The automaker's operating profit margin from the electric car business during July-September was at 6.2%.

GST 2.0 Has Clarified Govt’s Position On EV vs Hybrid Debate: M&M

By Darshan Nakhwa and Shahkar Abidi calendar04 Nov 2025

Under the new GST structure, electric passenger vehicles remain the biggest beneficiaries, retaining the 5% concession...

Mahindra Expects Light Commercial Vehicle Market to Rebound With Double-Digit Growth

By Shahkar Abidi and Darshan Nakhwa calendar04 Nov 2025

Mahindra saw LCVs under 3.5 tons' volumes reach 69,600 units in the second quarter of fiscal 2026, up from 61,700 unit...