Recent Articles Published by Shahkar Abidi
Bharat Forge Takes ₹450-Crore EV Hit, Begins Europe Steel Restructuring

By Darshan Nakhwa and Shahkar Abidi calendar07 May 2026

The components manufacturer initiated a restructuring of its European steel operations while projecting a 25 percent r...

Escorts Kubota Q4 Net Profit Rises 30% on Strong Tractor Sales

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Standalone net profit from continuing operations rose to ₹324.8 crore, helped by 21% growth in tractor volumes and imp...

Himadri Maps FY27 Growth Push with Battery Materials, Birla Tyres and Speciality Chemicals

By Darshan Nakhwa and Shahkar Abidi calendar07 May 2026

The company plans to operationalise its LFP cathode material project, scale up Birla Tyres capacity, expand its specia...

Bajaj Auto Sees Strong EV Growth as Fuel Price Concerns Lift Demand 

By Darshan Nakhwa, Ketan Thakkar, Kiran Murali calendar06 May 2026

Rakesh Sharma says lower EV subsidies are losing their impact on buyer decisions as consumers brace for higher fuel co...

Bajaj Auto To Introduce New Pulsars, Chetak Variants Ahead of Festive Season 

By Darshan Nakhwa, Kiran Murali, Ketan Thakkar calendar06 May 2026

Company plans new 125cc to 250cc motorcycles and fresh Chetak variants as demand shifts towards premium bikes and EVs

Bajaj Auto Sees Motorcycle Growth Cooling To 7-9% Amid West Asia Shock

By Darshan Nakhwa, Ketan Thakkar, Kiran Murali calendar06 May 2026

The automaker expects industry growth to moderate to 7 to 9 percent amid supply chain disruptions and rising inflation...

Mahindra Says April Output Hit by Supplier Shortfalls, Expects Recovery in May

By Darshan Nakhwa and Ketan Thakkar calendar06 May 2026

Automaker says one supplier issue has been resolved and options have been created for the other.

Exide’s Cylindrical Cell Lines to Start Customer Sample Deliveries by Q1FY27

By Darshan Nakhwa and Kiran Murali calendar04 May 2026

The company said the prismatic cell line will initiate product trials shortly thereafter.

Exide Industries Q4 Revenue Rises 9.4%, PAT Up 22%; West Asia Conflict Hits Exports

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Despite raw material and geopolitical pressures, margins improved and cash flow stayed robust.

Weekly News Wrap: India-New Zealand FTA, Maruti’s ₹14,000 Crore Capex, April Auto Sales, Labour Day Special, Busworld 2026 

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Trade openings, capacity expansion, strong April sales, workforce reskilling and bus electrification shaped a packed w...