Recent Articles Published by Ketan Thakkar
Exclusive: TVS Motor Targets 6.8-7.2 Million 2W Production in FY27; No.2 Position in Sight
Exclusive: TVS Motor Targets 6.8-7.2 Million 2W Production in FY27; No.2 Position in Sight

By Ketan Thakkar and Kiran Murali calendar31 Mar 2026

The automaker’s two-wheeler production for FY26 is estimated at around 5.7 million units.

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Exclusive: VinFast to enter India’s e2W Market with 3 Battery-Swapping Models Sold in Vietnam
Exclusive: VinFast to enter India’s e2W Market with 3 Battery-Swapping Models Sold in Vietnam

By Kiran Murali and Ketan Thakkar calendar30 Mar 2026

VinFast Evo, VinFast Feliz II, and VinFast Viper are expected to be the first models to be introduced in India.

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Govt Approves Lohum’s Rare Earth Magnet Plan; 29 More Electronics Projects Get Nod
Govt Approves Lohum’s Rare Earth Magnet Plan; 29 More Electronics Projects Get Nod

autherKiran Murali calendar30 Mar 2026

The project awarded to Lohum Cleantech marks the first initiative to manufacture rare earth permanent magnets from rar...

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Focus on reliability, access, interoperability of charging infra, says HD Kumaraswamy
Focus on reliability, access, interoperability of charging infra, says HD Kumaraswamy

By Kiran Murali and Mukul Yudhveer Singh calendar30 Mar 2026

India’s electric vehicle adoption remains at an early stage, with charging infrastructure widely seen as a key bottlen...

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Weekly News Wrap: Supply Risks Amid West Asia Tensions, March Sales Forecast, HMSI Production Plans
Weekly News Wrap: Supply Risks Amid West Asia Tensions, March Sales Forecast, HMSI Production Plans

autherKiran Murali calendar29 Mar 2026

Rising geopolitical tensions in West Asia are beginning to test the resilience of India’s automotive supply chain, eve...

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Govt Extends PM E-Drive Subsidy for E2Ws Till July; E3W to Get Incentives Till 2028
Govt Extends PM E-Drive Subsidy for E2Ws Till July; E3W to Get Incentives Till 2028

autherKiran Murali calendar28 Mar 2026

The scheme was recently extended to March 2028.

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March PV Dispatches Seen Up 10% YoY Amid West Asia Crisis
March PV Dispatches Seen Up 10% YoY Amid West Asia Crisis

By Kiran Murali and Ketan Thakkar calendar27 Mar 2026

Domestic passenger vehicle wholesales in March are estimated in the range of 4,20,000-4,35,000 units.

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Government Allocates 20% More Commercial LPG to States; Prioritises Auto Sector
Government Allocates 20% More Commercial LPG to States; Prioritises Auto Sector

autherKiran Murali calendar27 Mar 2026

Earlier, curbs on commercial LPG supplies were introduced to prioritise household consumption.

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Exclusive: Honda Targets 6.79 Million 2W Production in FY27; No. 1 Spot Remains Out of Reach
Exclusive: Honda Targets 6.79 Million 2W Production in FY27; No. 1 Spot Remains Out of Reach

By Kiran Murali and Ketan Thakkar calendar27 Mar 2026

HMSI’s production in FY26 is estimated to be close to 6 million units.

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Govt Says No Crude or Fuel Shortage; Has Stock to Cover 2 Months
Govt Says No Crude or Fuel Shortage; Has Stock to Cover 2 Months

autherKiran Murali calendar26 Mar 2026

According to the Oil Ministry, India has an actual crude oil and fuel stock to cover around 60 days.

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