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West Asia Tensions: Mercedes-Benz India Sees No Immediate Impact, Flags Watch on Currency and Logistics
West Asia Tensions: Mercedes-Benz India Sees No Immediate Impact, Flags Watch on Currency and Logistics

autherKetan Thakkar calendar24 Apr 2026

Demand stable, minor delays in shipments; company says situation manageable but evolving

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Mercedes-Benz CLA EV Draws 400 Bookings in 20 Days; 60% Buyers New to Luxury Segment
Mercedes-Benz CLA EV Draws 400 Bookings in 20 Days; 60% Buyers New to Luxury Segment

autherKetan Thakkar calendar24 Apr 2026

Strong early demand signals shift in entry luxury buying, with younger, first-time customers driving interest.

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Mercedes-Benz to Roll Out 6+ EVs; CLA Marks Shift to Full-Portfolio Play
Mercedes-Benz to Roll Out 6+ EVs; CLA Marks Shift to Full-Portfolio Play

autherKetan Thakkar calendar24 Apr 2026

CLA to lead new wave; GLC EV, C-Class EV among key models as carmaker expands electric playbook.

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Greaves Cotton: Getting Ready for the Future
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Greaves Cotton: Getting Ready for the Future

By Shahkar Abidi, Ketan Thakkar & Prerna Lidhoo calendar22 Apr 2026

New CEO Parag Satpute inherits 165 years of engineering and a mandate to multiply it.

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“Diesel is old technology, I don’t want to go backwards”: Renault CEO Francois Provost
“Diesel is old technology, I don’t want to go backwards”: Renault CEO Francois Provost

By Mugdha Mishra calendar20 Apr 2026

Renault to roll out 7 new models by 2030 on two new architectures with multiple body styles and powertrains, but keeps...

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Exclusive: Royal Enfield Eyes Output of Up to 1.32 million 2Ws in FY27, Double-digit Growth in Domestic Volume
Exclusive: Royal Enfield Eyes Output of Up to 1.32 million 2Ws in FY27, Double-digit Growth in Domestic Volume

autherKetan Thakkar calendar17 Apr 2026

The automaker's expansion push spans core 350cc models and a cautious entry into premium electric motorcycles.

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No Plan to Export Cars to Europe from India, FTA to Boost Tech & Component Flow: Renault's François Provost
No Plan to Export Cars to Europe from India, FTA to Boost Tech & Component Flow: Renault's François Provost

By Hormazd Sorabjee, Ketan Thakkar and Prerna Lidhoo calendar16 Apr 2026

CEO François Provost says €2 billion export target excludes vehicle shipments to Europe; India to anchor global supply...

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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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