Recent Articles Published by Ketan Thakkar
GST 2.0 Lifts ICE Sales, but Tata Motors Sees no Alarm for EVs Yet

By Darshan Nakhwa and Ketan Thakkar calendar23 Dec 2025

MD Shailesh Chandra said the tax reset has altered short-term growth dynamics between ICE vehicles and EVs, but has no...

Tata Motors to Launch Avinya EV Brand by the End of 2026, to Add 5 New EVs by FY30

By Darshan Nakhwa and Ketan Thakkar calendar23 Dec 2025

After scaling adoption, Tata Motors shifts focus to portfolio expansion and premiumisation.

Takshi Auto Targets ₹1,000-Crore Turnover by 2030, Eyes M&As, Defence JV

By Darshan Nakhwa and Ketan Thakkar calendar23 Dec 2025

The Pune-based axle maker Takshi Auto Targets ₹1,000-Crore Turnover by 2030,  through expansion, new technology partne...

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Bosch CTO: Why Multiple Pathways Now Define Automotive's Future

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From ADAS to AI and e-powertrains, Bosch CTO Dr Mathias Pilin sees India not as a follower but as the world’s most dem...

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.

Kia Targets Double-Digit Growth in 2025 and 2026, With New Seltos at the Core of Its Strategy

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Strong macro tailwinds and a refreshed SUV portfolio set the stage for sustained expansion over the next two years.

Kia Confirms Seltos Hybrid for India; Rollout Tied to Aggressive Localisation Push

autherKetan Thakkar calendar10 Dec 2025

Kia aligns hybrid introduction with regulatory pressures and rising segment competition

Kia Sets Sights on Top-3 Slot in Mid-Size SUV Segment With New Seltos

autherKetan Thakkar calendar10 Dec 2025

The South Korean auto major is banking on a fully reengineered Seltos to reclaim leadership in India's fastest-growing...