Recent Articles Published by Ketan Thakkar
Battery Strategy Most Difficult Issue, Says Toshihiro Suzuki

By Ketan Thakkar and Hormazd Sorabjee calendar29 Oct 2025

The automaker is focusing more on localisation and a multi-pathway roadmap to carbon neutrality.

“We Would Like India to Become a Global Hub for Both ICE and Electric Vehicles”: HMC CEO José Muñoz

By Hormazd Sorabjee and Prerna Lidhoo calendar15 Oct 2025

Hyundai’s India strategy takes a flexible, technology-agnostic approach, balancing electric, hybrid, and internal comb...

The Only Way to Compete with Local Brands is to Have Local R&D Capabilities: HMC CEO José Muñoz

By Hormazd Sorabjee and Prerna Lidhoo calendar15 Oct 2025

The Hyundai global chief outlines an ambitious India roadmap with 26 new models, a $5 billion investment, and a push t...

Skoda-VW in talks with JSW Group for joint operations in India

By Hormazd Sorabjee calendar14 Oct 2025

JSW partnership will help Skoda-VW to drive new SUV development and future expansion.

Video: Honda Gears Up for FY27 Electric SUV, Leverages Hybrid Strength to Meet CAFE Norms

autherHormazd Sorabjee calendar10 Oct 2025

Kunal Behl outlines Honda Cars India's strategy navigating shrinking sub-4m segments and competitive SUV market, banki...

VIDEO- 'Exports Must Grow 20% Annually to Power Auto Industry's Momentum': Dr Pawan Goenka 

autherHormazd Sorabjee calendar28 Sep 2025

With passenger vehicles projected to rise 10–12% annually, Dr Pawan Goenka pushes for a bolder export strategy, target...

Mercedes-Benz Bets on India With More LWB Models, Diesel Continuity, and Flexible EV Plans

By Hormazd Sorabjee and Ketan Thakkar calendar16 Sep 2025

As rivals invest, Mercedes-Benz doubles down on localisation, long-wheelbase luxury, and multi-powertrain flexibility ...

Mercedes-Benz Rolls Out Biggest Product Offensive, Balances EV and ICE Bets

By Hormazd Sorabjee & Ketan Thakkar calendar13 Sep 2025

Luxury carmaker pivots from an EV-only push to a flexible, multi-powertrain strategy with 40 model launches in 30 mont...

VIDEO: Compact SUVs to Drive Growth, EVs Set for Next Phase - Hyundai’s Tarun Garg

autherHormazd Sorabjee calendar13 Sep 2025

From GST relief to the surge in compact SUVs and EV momentum, Hyundai’s COO outlines how affordability, infrastructure...

VIDEO: GST 2.0 a Gamechanger, Small Diesel to Gain - Toyota’s Vikram Gulati

autherHormazd Sorabjee calendar13 Sep 2025

From GST reforms to green tech, E20 fuels to Toyota’s 2050 carbon-neutral pledge, Gulati maps the multiple pathways sh...