Recent Articles Published by Kiran Murali
India Two-Wheeler Sales Hit Record 21.4 Million Units in FY26, Crosses Pre-COVID Peak

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FY26 marked a decisive turning point for India’s two-wheeler industry, which finally surpassed its FY19 peak after six...

Sub-Rs 1 Lakh Segment to Remain Ampere’s Priority: Greaves Electric MD

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Value segment to remain Ampere’s growth anchor amid rising competition.

New Cafe 3 Draft Eases Emission Limits; Small Cars To Benefit More From Flatter Curve

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Small cars see a larger easing in their emission limits, but the explicit 3g relief for small cars has been dropped.

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