Recent Articles Published by Kiran Murali
Mercedes-Benz Retains Top Spot in Jan-Mar Luxury Retail Sales

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As per VAHAN registration data, BMW was ahead of Mercedes in January-March period. 

Royal Enfield Enters EV Space With Flying Flea C6 at ₹2.79 Lakh; BaaS Option Lowers Entry to ₹1.99 Lakh

By Kiran Murali & Ketan Thakkar calendar09 Apr 2026

Bookings open April 10 in Bengaluru; deliveries from end-May as the company begins phased rollout.

India's Luxury Car Market May Reach 5% Share by 2030: BMW India

By Kiran Murali and Mugdha Mishra calendar08 Apr 2026

The segment currently accounts for roughly 2-2.5% of the overall market when defined as vehicles priced at ₹40 lakh an...

BMW India Flags Impact of West Asia War on Luxury Car Market Demand

By Kiran Murali and Mugdha Mishra calendar08 Apr 2026

India President & CEO Hardeep Singh Brar said the impact is felt earlier in the luxury car market because its customer...

BMW Group India to Launch 8 Products in Apr–Jun; Sees Double Digit Growth in 2026

By Kiran Murali and Mugdha Mishra calendar08 Apr 2026

The group plans a total of 27 new products, add 19 more outlets in 2026.

'US Section 301 Probe Could Lead to Penalty Tariffs Above 10%’: Vinnie Mehta

By Mukul Yudhveer Singh and Kiran Murali calendar07 Apr 2026

After a strong FY25 and a resilient run through most of FY26, India’s auto component industry faces fresh uncertainty ...

BMW Overtakes Mercedes-Benz in Q1 Luxury Sales; Mercedes Retains FY26 Lead

By Kiran Murali and Ketan Thakkar  calendar06 Apr 2026

Narrow Q1 lead underscores shifting momentum, but full-year data keeps Mercedes-Benz firmly on top

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Carbon Dreams, Policy Gridlock: India’s Decarbonisation Push Faces Delays

By Shahkar Abidi & Kiran Murali calendar06 Apr 2026

India’s automotive giants are ready to trade carbon, but the government hasn't found the 'on' switch.

Weekly News Wrap: Record FY26 Sales Set Tone, JLR Price Cut, Toyota, VinFast Product Plans, TVS Production

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Passenger vehicle dispatches grew an estimated 8% to 4.65 million units, while electric two-wheeler and car sales post...

Suzuki Motorcycle Doubles Down on 125CC Scooter Space With New Burgman

By Kiran Murali, Ketan Thakkar & Mukul Yudhveer Singh calendar02 Apr 2026

Focus on affordability, mileage and urban commuting needs drives Suzuki’s renewed push in the 125cc scooter segment, w...