Recent Articles Published by Ketan Thakkar
Kia Targets Double-Digit Growth in 2025 and 2026, With New Seltos at the Core of Its Strategy

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Strong macro tailwinds and a refreshed SUV portfolio set the stage for sustained expansion over the next two years.

Kia Confirms Seltos Hybrid for India; Rollout Tied to Aggressive Localisation Push

autherKetan Thakkar calendar10 Dec 2025

Kia aligns hybrid introduction with regulatory pressures and rising segment competition

Kia Sets Sights on Top-3 Slot in Mid-Size SUV Segment With New Seltos

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The South Korean auto major is banking on a fully reengineered Seltos to reclaim leadership in India's fastest-growing...

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JSW MG Motor India Goes All-In on New-Energy Push

autherKetan Thakkar calendar10 Dec 2025

Guided by Mehrotra’s conviction that new energy offers its strongest “right to win,” MG is shaping a strategy unlike a...

Kia Banks on New Seltos to Reclaim Ground as Mid-SUV Battle Intensifies

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Kia responds to a reshaped mid-SUV battlefield with a larger, safer and more software-led Seltos.

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Inside Valeo’s €1-Billion India Bet

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A synchronised push across EVs, ADAS, software, and electronics puts India at the centre of Valeo’s 2030 playbook.

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Rethinking the Map: Honda’s New India Bet

By Kiran Murali, Hormazd Sorabjee & Ketan Thakkar calendar03 Dec 2025

As Chinese automakers reshape global competition, Honda elevates India to top-tier market status and reboots its futur...

Tata Motors PV Surges to SUV Leadership with Nexon and Punch as Competition Intensifies

By Darshan Nakhwa and Ketan Thakkar calendar01 Dec 2025

Strong compact SUV performance aligns with TMPV’s guidance of second half outperformance. Sierra and Punch facelift ex...

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Inside Suzuki’s ₹70,000-Crore Bet on Scale, Multi-Fuel Tech and a 4-Million Car Future

By Ketan Thakkar, Hormazd Sorabjee & Kiran Murali calendar01 Dec 2025

At the Japan Mobility Show, Suzuki Motor Corporation president Toshihiro Suzuki doubled down on India, unveiling a hig...

Jejurikar Says Mahindra’s De-Risking Measures Have Shielded Volumes Amid Supply Chain Volatility

By Prerna Lidhoo & Ketan Thakkar calendar27 Nov 2025

M&M says its multi-layered mitigation strategy has helped avoid volume loss even as global and domestic supply disrupt...