Recent Articles Published by Ketan Thakkar
Electric Car Registrations Hit Record 35,948 in September; EV Share Rises to 8.3%

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Registrations jump 94% year on year, taking first-half FY27 volumes to nearly 2 lakh units.

Electric Two-Wheeler Registrations Cross 1 Million in H1 FY27 as September Volumes Surge 85%

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September registrations reach 2.03 lakh units; market on course to exceed 2 million in FY27 at the current pace.

September Car Dispatches Seen Up 24% at 4.6 Lakh Units on Festive Stocking

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Demand is expected to remain healthy through October and November, but a higher retail base and pressure to raise pric...

Mercedes-Benz GLC Electric to Launch in India on November 4

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The locally assembled GLC Electric 400 4Matic will get a 94kWh battery, dual motors and a claimed WLTP range of 715km....

Exclusive: Hyundai India Scouts Third Manufacturing Location For Next Phase Of Growth

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New facility could add 500,000 units of annual capacity in phases; Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar and Sanand are under con...

India's Top Six Automakers Tighten Grip on Market as Smaller Players Fight for Survival

By Hormazd Sorabjee and Ketan Thakkar calendar27 Sep 2026

Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Tata, Mahindra, Kia and Toyota now command over 92% of India's passenger vehicle market, leavi...

Tata Aeris: Can aggressive Pricing and Rich Features Bring Buyers Back to Sedans?

By Mugdha Mishra and Ketan Thakkar calendar26 Sep 2026

After studying why customers who considered a sedan often left Tata showrooms in an SUV, the company has given its new...

Exclusive: Honda to Source Horse 1.2-litre Engine for New Compact SUV

By Hormazd Sorabjee and Ketan Thakkar calendar26 Sep 2026

Honda in talks with Horse Powertrain to outsource future engines with petrol, hybrid and CNG options.

Suzuki Plans Standard ADAS Features for Future India Range, Including Affordable Cars

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The company is simplifying cameras and electronic controls to lower the cost of accident-prevention technology.

Tata Motors Positions New Aeris to Attract Premium Hatchback Buyers

By Kiran Murali and Ketan Thakkar calendar25 Sep 2026

The Tigor replacement will target entry-level hatchback owners who traditionally upgrade to premium hatchbacks before ...