Recent Articles Published by Ketan Thakkar
Tata Motors Eyes Sierra Family Beyond First Launch

By Darshan Nakhwa, Prerna Lidhoo and Ketan Thakkar calendar25 Nov 2025

The EV arrives in six months, with future silhouettes dependent on demand and clear separation from Harrier and Curvv....

Sierra Stakes its Claim for Top-Two in India’s Mid-Size SUV Market

By Prerna Lidhoo, Darshan Nakhwa & Ketan Thakkar calendar25 Nov 2025

With a new platform, a broader powertrain strategy, and a sharply upgraded production outlook, Tata Motors readies its...

Valeo Maps €700 Million India Opportunity in New 2028 Strategy

autherKetan Thakkar calendar20 Nov 2025

Supplier sees India entering a “deep transformation phase” with EVs, ADAS and premium lighting driving demand

Mahindra Maps Strategic LHD Push, Prepares Global SUV and Pickup Rollout From 2027

autherKetan Thakkar calendar20 Nov 2025

Automaker targets deeper entry into RHD markets and prepares European foray as part of decade-long scale-up plan.

Mahindra Targets Over Rs 2 Lakh Crore in Automotive Revenues by FY-30, Sets Sights on Becoming World’s Fastest-Growing SUV Brand

By Ketan Thakkar, Prerna Lidhoo calendar20 Nov 2025

From an FY20 base of ₹28,408 crore, Mahindra is chasing 8X automotive revenue growth and positioning itself as the wor...

Tata Motors PV Expects Industry-Leading Growth in Second Half of FY26

By Darshan Nakhwa and Ketan Thakkar calendar14 Nov 2025

Tata Motors plans to enter January with lean inventories, creating room for aggressive retail traction in Q4.

Cyber-Attack Pushes JLR Into £485m Quarterly Loss; Tata Motors CFO Says Systems “Hardened”

By Prerna Lidhoo and Ketan Thakkar calendar14 Nov 2025

JLR booked about £150 million as an exceptional cost for the quarter related to the cyber incident.

Tata Motors Studying CNG and Hybrid Options for Vehicles Above 4 Metres

By Ketan Thakkar & Prerna Lidhoo calendar14 Nov 2025

CNG under active evaluation as demand scales up; hybrids to be considered reactively based on competitiveness and segm...

Ashok Leyland Sets a Sights on 25,000 Export Units

By Shahkar Abidi, Ketan Thakkar calendar13 Nov 2025

The company targets 18,000 export units in FY26 and 25,000 midterm, driven by 45% Q2 growth and strong global bus dema...

Diversification Cuts Ashok Leyland's Break-Even Cost

By Shahkar Abidi, Ketan Thakkar calendar13 Nov 2025

The company lowers break-even volumes through diversification, with non-truck businesses like defense, power solutions...