Recent Articles Published by Shahkar Abidi
When Chips Collide: How Europe’s Nexperia Crisis Could Hit India’s Auto Makers

By Shahkar Abidi & Ketan Thakkar calendar28 Oct 2025

The Netherlands' seizure of Chinese-owned chipmaker Nexperia and Beijing's retaliatory export ban have disrupted globa...

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Hyundai Eyes India as No. 2 Market by 2030, Plans 26 Launches

By Prerna Lidhoo & Ketan Thakkar calendar27 Oct 2025

Between FY26 and FY30, Hyundai will expand its India lineup from 14 to 18 models, led by SUVs and EVs. The plan includ...

Exclusive: Mario Alvisi Steps Down as Head of Royal Enfield’s EV Business

autherKetan Thakkar calendar27 Oct 2025

Move comes as the company introduces its new EV brand globally ahead of India launch next year

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Riding the Surge: How Honda’s Tilt into Motorcycles Is Paying Off Big

By Ketan Thakkar & Ashutosh R Shyam calendar20 Oct 2025

Honda's aggressive motorcycle pivot delivers 23% revenue growth and shrinks the gap with Hero MotoCorp to just ₹1,500 ...

Dhanteras 2025 Ignites Record Auto Retail: Over 1 Lakh Cars Likely Delivered, Generating $1 Billion in Revenue in a Day

By Kiran Murali and Ketan Thakkar calendar18 Oct 2025

Festive euphoria, GST 2.0 price cuts, and pent-up demand combine to create India’s first billion-dollar auto retail da...

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...

Hyundai Global CEO José Muñoz: India Poised to Be One of the World’s Most Competitive EV Hubs

By Darshan Nakhwa & Ketan Thakkar calendar15 Oct 2025

Automaker bets on localisation, technology and supportive policy to make India a pillar of its global electrification ...

Hyundai Bets on India as Global Export Hub, Targets 30% Export Production Share by 2030: José Muñoz

By Prerna Lidhoo and Ketan Thakkar calendar15 Oct 2025

According to José Muñoz, India’s geographical advantage makes it an ideal launchpad for emerging markets, offering on-...

India isn't just important to Hyundai’s global strategy, India is Hyundai's global strategy, HMC’s José Muñoz says

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Hyundai’s Motor Company’s key targets include achieving 15%+ domestic market share with a 1.1 million-unit production ...

Hyundai to Launch First India-Designed, Built Electric SUV by 2027, Says CEO Munoz

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Hyundai will launch its first India-designed and built electric SUV by 2027, marking a major localisation push as it g...