Recent Articles Published by Kiran Murali
Bain & Co's Four S Strategy to Drive India’s EV Growth

By Kiran Murali, Mukul Yudhveer Singh & Ketan Thakkar calendar10 Feb 2026

India’s EV expansion now hinges on scale, standards, supply chains and skills, as the sector shifts from pilots to mas...

India on Course for 1 Cr Annual EV Sales by 2030: SIAM's Sushant Naik

By Kiran Murali, Mukul Yudhveer Singh & Ketan Thakkar calendar10 Feb 2026

Rapid uptake in two‑wheelers, three‑wheelers and buses has already lifted penetration from under 1% in 2019 to over 7%...

How ZF is Scaling India’s Digital Aftermarket

By Shahkar Abidi and Kiran Murali calendar10 Feb 2026

ZF is expanding India’s digital aftermarket with diagnostics, AI, and localized parts, shifting from component supplie...

Global Trade Agreements and Export Demand Propel New Opportunities for the Indian Aftermarket Ecosystem

By Shahkar Abidi, Kiran Murali, Ketan Thakkar, Mukul calendar09 Feb 2026

Record participation at ACMA Automechanika New Delhi highlights a sector ready to capitalize on shifting global supply...

Uno Minda Aftermarket Sees Business Growing 2-3x to Over $300 Million in 3-4 Years

By Kiran Murali, Shahkar Abidi, Mukul Yudhveer calendar09 Feb 2026

Anand Kumar, vice president for sales and marketing at the group’s aftermarket division, said OEMs now see the afterm...

Government Notifies WLTP Cycle for BS-VI Emission Testing From April 2027

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The change will apply mainly to passenger cars, SUVs, MPVs, and commercial passenger buses and vans under a GVW of 5 t...

Zero Duty on Nearly 50% of Indian Auto Parts Exported to US: Piyush Goyal

autherKiran Murali calendar07 Feb 2026

The minister said some auto parts exports will attract zero duty, while others will face an 18% tariff.

India, US agree on interim trade deal; Auto exports to get preferential quota

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The US will grant a preferential tariff rate quote for automotive parts imported from India.

Horse Powertrain Plans India Entry; Puts Hybrids at Core

By Ketan Thakkar, Kiran Murali & Shahkar Abidi calendar05 Feb 2026

Hybrid-focused powertrain supplier evaluates localisation, partnerships and India-led exports as part of global growth...

Hero MotoCorp to Invest ₹275 Crore More in Euler Motors, Raises EV Bet

By Darshan Nakhwa & Kiran Murali calendar05 Feb 2026

The two-wheeler maker has also approved renewable energy investments at Haridwar and Neemrana plants.