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From Everywhere to Somewhere: ZF's Profitability-First Reset
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From Everywhere to Somewhere: ZF's Profitability-First Reset

By Ketan Thakkar, Mukul Yudhveer Singh & Kiran Murali calendar22 Jun 2026

As ZF navigates industry disruption, portfolio rationalisation and profitability pressures, its new CEO is reshaping t...

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Beyond Buses: Behind Olectra's Planned Expansion into Electric Trucks and Advanced Vehicle Software
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Beyond Buses: Behind Olectra's Planned Expansion into Electric Trucks and Advanced Vehicle Software

By Mukul Yudhveer Singh, Kiran Murali, Shahkar Abidi calendar19 Jun 2026

The Hyderabad-based commercial EV maker is positioning itself for a future that extends well beyond electric buses.

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CCO, VECV: Intercity Travel Has Picked Up Like Never Before
CCO, VECV: Intercity Travel Has Picked Up Like Never Before

autherKiran Murali calendar14 Jun 2026

SS Gill of VECV on why India's bus market is crossing 100,000 units — and where it goes from here.

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Yamaha India CEO Jim Aota in Search of a Scalable India Strategy
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Yamaha India CEO Jim Aota in Search of a Scalable India Strategy

By Kiran Murali & Ketan Thakkar calendar13 Jun 2026

As Yamaha Motor India’s new CEO Hajime (Jim) Aota pushes for a locally driven strategy, the company’s India play is ev...

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BYD to Enter Plug-In Hybrid Segment in India with New Seal U This Year
BYD to Enter Plug-In Hybrid Segment in India with New Seal U This Year

autherKiran Murali calendar09 Jun 2026

The Chinese automotive major introduces its DM-i 'electric-first' architecture to the domestic passenger vehicle marke...

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EXCLUSIVE: Maruti Suzuki Targets 25% Faster Product Development as Nine-Model Pipeline Accelerates
EXCLUSIVE: Maruti Suzuki Targets 25% Faster Product Development as Nine-Model Pipeline Accelerates

By Ketan Thakkar & Kiran Murali calendar08 Jun 2026

The automaker aims to cut development cycles from 48 months to 36 months as it prepares for seven SUV launches.

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Exclusive: TVS Taps Brand Expert Lippincott for Premium Brand Revamp, Paddock Rollout
Exclusive: TVS Taps Brand Expert Lippincott for Premium Brand Revamp, Paddock Rollout

By Ketan Thakkar & Kiran Murali calendar06 Jun 2026

Paddock stores to lead premium retail push, while TVS Motor is working on a logo refresh.

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India Gets First E85 Fuel Pump; Fuel Priced at Rs 20 Cheaper Than E20 Petrol
India Gets First E85 Fuel Pump; Fuel Priced at Rs 20 Cheaper Than E20 Petrol

By Kiran Murali & Mukul Yudhveer Singh calendar05 Jun 2026

E85 - Petrol With 85% Ethanol Blend - Is Priced at Rs 82.12 in Delhi.

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PMO Advisor Tarun Kapoor Hints at Large Scheme for Electric Truck Adoption, Calls For Faster EV Adoption in 4Ws
PMO Advisor Tarun Kapoor Hints at Large Scheme for Electric Truck Adoption, Calls For Faster EV Adoption in 4Ws

autherKiran Murali calendar05 Jun 2026

Kapoor detailed plans for an expanded heavy-duty transport subsidy framework to curb national diesel demand as current...

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Electric Bus Adoption Could Reach 50%, Trucks 35% By 2035: Olectra CEO
Electric Bus Adoption Could Reach 50%, Trucks 35% By 2035: Olectra CEO

autherKiran Murali calendar05 Jun 2026

The commercial vehicle segment will lead the clean mobility transition over the next decade as high asset utilization ...

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