Recent Articles Published by Angitha Suresh
Exclusive: VinFast to enter India’s e2W Market with 3 Battery-Swapping Models Sold in Vietnam

By Kiran Murali and Ketan Thakkar calendar30 Mar 2026

VinFast Evo, VinFast Feliz II, and VinFast Viper are expected to be the first models to be introduced in India.

Govt Approves Lohum’s Rare Earth Magnet Plan; 29 More Electronics Projects Get Nod

autherKiran Murali calendar30 Mar 2026

The project awarded to Lohum Cleantech marks the first initiative to manufacture rare earth permanent magnets from rar...

Focus on reliability, access, interoperability of charging infra, says HD Kumaraswamy

By Kiran Murali and Mukul Yudhveer Singh calendar30 Mar 2026

India’s electric vehicle adoption remains at an early stage, with charging infrastructure widely seen as a key bottlen...

Weekly News Wrap: Supply Risks Amid West Asia Tensions, March Sales Forecast, HMSI Production Plans

autherKiran Murali calendar29 Mar 2026

Rising geopolitical tensions in West Asia are beginning to test the resilience of India’s automotive supply chain, eve...

Govt Extends PM E-Drive Subsidy for E2Ws Till July; E3W to Get Incentives Till 2028

autherKiran Murali calendar28 Mar 2026

The scheme will provide subsidies on electric two-wheelers at a reduced rate from April to July, while the subsidy for...

March PV Dispatches Seen Up 10% YoY Amid West Asia Crisis

By Kiran Murali and Ketan Thakkar calendar27 Mar 2026

Domestic passenger vehicle wholesales in March are estimated in the range of 4,20,000-4,35,000 units.

Government Allocates 20% More Commercial LPG to States; Prioritises Auto Sector

autherKiran Murali calendar27 Mar 2026

Earlier, curbs on commercial LPG supplies were introduced to prioritise household consumption.

Exclusive: Honda Targets 6.79 Million 2W Production in FY27; No. 1 Spot Remains Out of Reach

By Kiran Murali and Ketan Thakkar calendar27 Mar 2026

HMSI’s production in FY26 is estimated to be close to 6 million units.

Govt Says No Crude or Fuel Shortage; Has Stock to Cover 2 Months

autherKiran Murali calendar26 Mar 2026

According to the Oil Ministry, India has an actual crude oil and fuel stock to cover around 60 days.

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Can OEMs' Aftermarket Strategy Hurt Small and Independent Outlets and Chains?

By Shahkar Abidi & Kiran Murali calendar12 Mar 2026

OEMs tighten their grip on vehicle lifecycles as independents fight for data, diagnostics and survival.