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Greater India Autonomy, New Platforms at the Core of Renault's Revival Plan 
Greater India Autonomy, New Platforms at the Core of Renault's Revival Plan 

By Ketan Thakkar and Prerna Lidhoo  calendar16 Apr 2026

French carmaker pivots to India-for-India model with full local control, two new architectures, wider powertrain mix a...

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Renault to Introduce RGEP Platform to Strengthen Sub-₹10 Lakh Compact Car Portfolio
Renault to Introduce RGEP Platform to Strengthen Sub-₹10 Lakh Compact Car Portfolio

By Prerna Lidhoo, Ketan Thakkar and Mugdha Mishra calendar16 Apr 2026

New Renault Group Entry Platform to replace ageing CMF-A architecture, enabling CNG, new powertrains and digital upgra...

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Renault Targets €2 Billion in Annual Exports from India by 2030, Accelerates Product and Localisation Push
Renault Targets €2 Billion in Annual Exports from India by 2030, Accelerates Product and Localisation Push

By Prerna Lidhoo, Ketan Thakkar and Mugdha Mishra calendar16 Apr 2026

With exports set to become a major growth lever, India is poised to play a far larger role in Renault’s global strateg...

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Renault Bets on India as Top-Three Market; Targets 5% Share with Seven-Model Line-up by 2030
Renault Bets on India as Top-Three Market; Targets 5% Share with Seven-Model Line-up by 2030

By Prerna Lidhoo, Mugdha Mishra and Ketan Thakkar calendar16 Apr 2026

Global CEO outlines “India for India, India for the world” strategy, deep localisation and new platforms to drive grow...

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Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Plans 19 Product Launches in 2026; Volkswagen to Roll Out 4 Models
Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Plans 19 Product Launches in 2026; Volkswagen to Roll Out 4 Models

By Prerna Lidhoo and Ketan Thakkar  calendar09 Apr 2026

Škoda Auto Volkswagen India is set for an aggressive 2026 with up to 19 product interventions across brands and segmen...

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Mercedes-Benz India Expects Single-Digit Growth in Luxury PV Sales in FY27
Mercedes-Benz India Expects Single-Digit Growth in Luxury PV Sales in FY27

By Darshan Nakhwa, Prerna Lidhoo and Ketan Thakkar calendar09 Apr 2026

Global tensions and price hikes due to forex volatility and rising inputs costs expected to soften sentiment

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Santosh Iyer: Value Important Over Volume, Market Share Race Is ‘Self-Created’
Santosh Iyer: Value Important Over Volume, Market Share Race Is ‘Self-Created’

By Prerna Lidhoo, Ketan Thakkar & Darshan Nakhwa calendar09 Apr 2026

Mercedes-Benz India prioritises brand desirability and customer experience over chasing sales volumes, even as rival B...

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“We Are Happy Rivals Are Bringing in First-Time Buyers; They Will Evolve Into Our Segments,” Says Santosh Iyer
“We Are Happy Rivals Are Bringing in First-Time Buyers; They Will Evolve Into Our Segments,” Says Santosh Iyer

By Ketan Thakkar, Darshan Nakhwa and Prerna Lidhoo calendar09 Apr 2026

As rivals chase entry-level luxury buyers, Mercedes-Benz India bets on financing, brand pull, and premium positioning ...

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FY26: When India’s EV Market Found Scale
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FY26: When India’s EV Market Found Scale

autherPrerna Lidhoo calendar08 Apr 2026

India's electric vehicle market crossed 2.45 million units in FY26, with every major segment posting record sales and ...

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Maruti Suzuki Says Production
Maruti Suzuki Says Production "Normal" Amid West Asia war; Flags Cost Pressure, Price Hikes Likely

By Kiran Murali & Prerna Lidhoo calendar01 Apr 2026

The automaker said it has so far chosen to absorb the additional costs to support customers.

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