Recent Articles Published by Darshan Nakhwa
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...

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

autherDarshan Nakhwa calendar02 Nov 2025

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

autherDarshan Nakhwa calendar24 Oct 2025

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

autherDarshan Nakhwa calendar19 Oct 2025

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