Recent Articles Published by Darshan Nakhwa
M&M Says Chip Supply 'Well Covered' in Short Term Amid Nexperia Fallout

By Darshan Nakhwa and Shahkar Abidi calendar04 Nov 2025

In mid-October, the Dutch government seized control of Nexperia, a China-owned chipmaker, citing national security con...

Weekly News Wrap: China Clears Magnet Licences, Honda & Toyota Unveil India Push, Auto Sales Hit New High

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China’s rare-earth licence thaw eases a key supply squeeze, Honda and Toyota ramp up India push, and GST-driven festiv...

Hyundai Motor India’s Rural Sales Hit Record 23.6% in Q2 FY26, SUVs Drive Surge

By Darshan Nakhwa and Prerna Lidhoo calendar30 Oct 2025

Backed by aggressive channel expansion, mobile service reach, and strong SUV offerings, Hyundai’s rural contribution h...

Ahead of the Venue Launch, Hyundai Achieves Highest-Ever Domestic SUV Contribution of 71.1%

By Prerna Lidhoo and Darshan Nakhwa calendar30 Oct 2025

COO Tarun Garg noted that SUVs remain the preferred choice for buyers, with many upgrading within the brand or shiftin...

Weekly News Wrap: Bajaj Gets KTM Go-Ahead, Festive Registrations Surge 19%, Q3 Auto Deals Hit $4.6 Billion

By Darshan Nakhwa calendar26 Oct 2025

From Bajaj Auto securing Austrian approval to take control of KTM’s parent company, to a 19% jump in vehicle registrat...

Bajaj Auto Gets Green Light for KTM Takeover

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Austrian Takeover Commission grants “restructuring privilege,” allowing Bajaj to acquire control of KTM’s parent witho...

Weekly News Wrap: Dhanteras Drives Record Sales, Hyundai Bets Big on India, Skoda-VW in Talks With JSW Group

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A landmark festive surge, bold investment blueprints, and major strategic realignments defined India’s auto industry t...

FADA Moves Supreme Court Over ₹2,500-Crore Cess Issue After GST 2.0

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GST 2.0 is a proud milestone in India's tax journey, but with the compensation cess now nil-rated, auto dealers across...

TVS Aims to Democratise Adventure Biking in India with Apache RTX

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TVS brings its two-decade Apache legacy into the fast-growing adventure motorcycling space with the RTX 300, aiming to...

Hyundai Says Hybrid Margins Now Match or Surpass ICE Models, Targets Stronger EV Returns with Scale

By Darshan Nakhwa and Ketan Thakkar calendar15 Oct 2025

Eight hybrid models planned by 2030 as Hyundai bets big on powertrain mix; BEV margins to improve with common platfor...