Recent Articles Published by Ketan Thakkar
E2W Growth Moderates to 13% in CY25 as Penetration Plateaus

By Kiran Murali & Ketan Thakkar calendar29 Dec 2025

Reduced tax gap and rare‑earth magnet shortages weigh on electric two‑wheeler adoption.

M&M Seals No. 2 Position in 2025, Tata may Edge Ahead of Hyundai for No. 3

By Kiran Murali & Ketan Thakkar calendar28 Dec 2025

As per Vahan data till December 25, Maruti Suzuki’s registrations stood at 17.50 lakh units, followed by M&M with 5.81...

A Look Back at the Major Policy Developments of 2025

autherKiran Murali calendar24 Dec 2025

Year 2025 saw several major policy changes, including both demand side stimulants such as tax cuts, as well as support...

Bhavish Aggarwal Offloads Ola Electric Shares Worth Rs 91.9 Crore in Block Deal

autherKiran Murali calendar17 Dec 2025

The company says one-time, limited monetisation of his personal stake to repay a promoter-level loan of Rs 260 crore.

Here’s What Maruti Suzuki Thinks About EV Adoption Hurdles in India

By Kiran Murali and Ketan Thakkar calendar15 Dec 2025

Real-world driving range, charging infrastructure and uncertainty around resale value are three major roadblocks for h...

Maruti Suzuki to Reassess FY30 EV Sales Outlook After GST Cut on ICE Vehicles

By Ketan Thakkar and Kiran Murali calendar15 Dec 2025

GST 2.0, which cut tax on ICE vehicles, has widened the price gap between ICE models and EVs.

Maruti Suzuki to Introduce Assured Buyback Program, BaaS for eVitara

By Kiran Murali and Ketan Thakkar calendar15 Dec 2025

Resale value concern is one of the major factors stopping faster EV adoption in India.

India EV Sector Funding at $1.4 Billion in 2025, up 27% YoY: Tracxn

autherKiran Murali calendar12 Dec 2025

Funding rounds more than halved this year to 65.

Automakers, sugar makers urge govt to promote flex fuel vehicles after E20

autherKiran Murali calendar04 Dec 2025

According to Toyota Kirloskar, the automotive industry, the government and other stakeholders are of the same view tha...

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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...