Recent Articles Published by Ketan Thakkar
EXCLUSIVE: Creta in Crosshairs: Maruti Readies Second Mid-Size SUV to Join Grand Vitara

By Ketan Thakkar and Akbar Merchant calendar17 May 2025

Likely to be named ‘Escudo,’ the all-new SUV will slot between the Brezza and Grand Vitara, expanding the Arena portfo...

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Hero vs Honda: Inside the Race for India's Two-Wheeler Crown

By Kiran Murali & Ketan Thakkar calendar16 May 2025

In a market undergoing deep transitions, Hero MotoCorp and Honda Motor Company are locked in a high-stakes battle for ...

Apollo Tyres Tightens Belt, Capex Below Target as Profitability Takes Center Stage

By Shahkar Abidi and Ketan Thakkar calendar15 May 2025

The move reflects a wider industry shift toward controlling costs in response to rising raw material prices that are s...

VECV sees CV Market grow in Single Digits in FY26 on Replacement, Infra Demand

By Ketan Thakkar and Darshan Nakhwa calendar14 May 2025

After leading LMDT space in FY25, VE Commercial Vehicles sees structural tailwinds and network gains powering next pha...

VE Commercial Vehicles Emerges as LMDT Market Leader in FY25, Clocks Best-Ever Performance

By Ketan Thakkar and Darshan Nakhwa calendar14 May 2025

FY25 marked by 90,000+ units sold, strong profitability, and product expansion across diesel, electric, and alternati...

Tata Motors Online Sales Surge to 27% of CV Retail

By Shahkar Abidi and Ketan Thakkar calendar14 May 2025

The FleetVerse platform has been instrumental in facilitating online transactions.

Tata Motors Targets Industry-Leading Growth in FY26 With Biggest-Ever Product Push

By Darshan Nakhwa and Ketan Thakkar calendar14 May 2025

According to the company, FY26 will feature its most aggressive and diverse product rollout yet across hatchbacks, SUV...

Tata Motors Sees Signs of Recovery in India's Commercial Vehicle Market

By Shahkar Abidi and Ketan Thakkar calendar14 May 2025

Improving utilization, freight rates signal recovery; steel costs pose potential challenges.

Tata Motors Fixes Gaps in Car Business Service and Software in FY25

By Darshan Nakhwa and Ketan Thakkar calendar14 May 2025

From patching service gaps to overhauling software quality, it was a year of internal repair and readiness for the nex...

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TVS Motor: From Humble Beginnings to Full Spectrum 2-Wheeler Brand

By Ketan Thakkar & Rishaad Mody calendar14 May 2025

As TVS Motor prepares for a busy product launch cycle—spanning affordable EVs, CNG scooters, 300cc motorcycles, and No...