Recent Articles Published by Ketan Thakkar
Mahindra Sees Healthy Demand Despite Fuel Price Risks; No Production Hit from Gas Supply Issues

By Shahkar Abidi, Prerna Lidhoo and Ketan Thakkar calendar05 May 2026

The automaker projects mid to high teen growth for FY27 and confirms that recent gas supply shortages have not impacte...

‘The Future is Disorder’: M&M's Anish Shah says Disruption is the New Normal 

By Prerna Lidhoo, Shahkar Abidi and Ketan Thakkar calendar05 May 2026

Positions once-ignored units as central drivers of its new expansion phase.

Mahindra eyes EV mix of 13–17% by March 2027 to meet CAFE norms

By Ketan Thakkar, Prerna Lidhoo and Shahkar Abidi calendar05 May 2026

The automaker is targeting up to 20% electric penetration to secure long-term regulatory compliance.

Mahindra 'Growth Gems' Drive 50% Profit Surge in FY26

By Shahkar Abidi, Ketan Thakkar and Prerna Lidhoo calendar05 May 2026

Strategic focus on EVs and infrastructure pays off as M&M’s secondary units outpace the SUV limelight with record 50% ...

Mahindra’s Auto Margins Remain Flattish at 10% in Q4 FY26 Due to Operational Constraints

By Prerna Lidhoo and Shahkar Abidi  calendar05 May 2026

Mahindra & Mahindra reported a steady but constrained Q4 FY26 performance, with auto margins remaining largely flat du...

Mahindra Hits Record 43.6% Quarterly Tractor Market Share in Q4 FY26

By Ketan Thakkar, Prerna Lidhoo and Shahkar Abidi calendar05 May 2026

The company gained in annual share even as it exited three international subsidiaries and pushed through product upgra...

Mahindra to Launch 15 New SUVs, 10 New LCVs by FY31

By Ketan Thakkar, Prerna Lidhoo and Shahkar Abidi calendar05 May 2026

The SUV launch plans include 9 new ICE models and 6 EVs.

M&M Deepens Supply-Chain Checks, Identifies High-Risk Components Amid Global Volatility

By Shahkar Abidi, Prerna Lidhoo & Ketan Thakkar calendar05 May 2026

The automaker assessed component supply chain and commodities across a range of parameters, including geopolitical exp...

India's EV Push Is About Energy Security, Not Just Clean Transport, Says Exponent Energy CEO

autherPrerna Lidhoo calendar04 May 2026

Arun Vinayak argues that electrifying commercial vehicles—which consume nearly 70% of India's on-road energy—is both a...

Upskilling: The New Blueprint for India’s Automotive Workforce

autherPrerna Lidhoo calendar01 May 2026

Strap: As the industry pivots toward high-voltage safety and battery tech, ASDC and industry leaders like ACMA and NBC...