Recent Articles Published by Kiran Murali
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Beyond Cars: VinFast's Full-spectrum EV Push in India

By Kiran Murali & Mukul Yudhveer Singh calendar29 Jan 2026

With $2 billion committed, VinFast is constructing an integrated play spanning cars, scooters, buses, ride-hailing and...

Maruti Suzuki Says Small Cars Back in ‘Healthy Black’ as First-Time Buyer Share Rises to 47%

By Kiran Murali and Ketan Thakkar calendar29 Jan 2026

Held prices and improving affordability are bringing first-time buyers back into the small-car market.

India To Lead Global Energy, Oil Demand With Higher Demand From Transport Sector, Says OPEC

By Kiran Murali & Shahkar Abidi calendar28 Jan 2026

India’s oil demand growth will be led by road transport, driven by rapid growth in passenger and commercial vehicles, ...

TVS Motor Looks at EV Capacity Expansion as Output Inches Towards 5 Lakh Units Annually

By Kiran Murali & Ketan Thakkar calendar28 Jan 2026

Rising demand for iQube and Orbiter, easing supply constraints, and improving EV economics have prompted a review of f...

TVS Motor Revises FY26 Investment Plan Upwards to Rs 2,900 Crore

By Kiran Murali & Ketan Thakkar calendar28 Jan 2026

Company lifts annual investment guidance as credit, premium motorcycles, and electric mobility drive next phase of gro...

TVS Motor Sees 2W Industry Growing 15% in Q4, 9% in FY26 with GST Boost, Strong Rabi Output

By Kiran Murali & Ketan Thakkar calendar28 Jan 2026

KN Radhakrishnan says post-GST demand momentum, healthy rural outlook, and easier credit conditions will sustain indus...

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A Breather for Hero

autherKiran Murali calendar27 Jan 2026

A combination of policy tailwinds, new products and Honda’s cautious approach on EVs put a stop to the constant encroa...

India Signs FTA with European Union: Import duty on Motor Vehicles Slashed to 10%

autherKiran Murali calendar27 Jan 2026

India has opened up its market for European OEMs by gradually reducing the import duty on motor vehicles to 10% from 1...

Renault Targets India Market Share Recovery to 3-5% by 2030

autherKiran Murali calendar27 Jan 2026

French automaker Renault is betting on faster launches, a revived Duster, and new SUVs under its International Game Pl...

Renault Eyes Aggressive Product Push With New Models Every Year

By Hormazd Sorabajee and Kiran Murali calendar27 Jan 2026

French carmaker targets 3-5% market share by 2030 with annual launches after volumes fell to under 1%.