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EXCLUSIVE: Maruti Suzuki To Ramp Up Production By 22% YoY in FY27
EXCLUSIVE: Maruti Suzuki To Ramp Up Production By 22% YoY in FY27

autherKetan Thakkar calendar07 Jun 2026

The automaker aims to manufacture 2.82 million units, while preparing for aggressive SUV product launches with one mod...

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Deep Drive Podcast | India's 125cc Scooters Close In on 110cc Segment as Buyer Preferences Shift
Deep Drive Podcast | India's 125cc Scooters Close In on 110cc Segment as Buyer Preferences Shift

By Ketan Thakkar and Rishaad Mody calendar07 Jun 2026

As incomes rise and feature expectations grow, Indian scooter buyers are increasingly trading up, pushing the 125cc s...

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Exclusive: M&M Redraws the Supplier Playbook for a More Uncertain World
Exclusive: M&M Redraws the Supplier Playbook for a More Uncertain World

autherKetan Thakkar calendar06 Jun 2026

As the SUV maker prepares a 26-product rollout through FY31 and expands its global footprint, it is asking suppliers t...

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Exclusive: TVS Taps Brand Expert Lippincott for Premium Brand Revamp, Paddock Rollout
Exclusive: TVS Taps Brand Expert Lippincott for Premium Brand Revamp, Paddock Rollout

By Ketan Thakkar & Kiran Murali calendar06 Jun 2026

Paddock stores to lead premium retail push, while TVS Motor is working on a logo refresh.

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Honda’s Long Overdue India Reset
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Honda’s Long Overdue India Reset

By Kiran Murali, Ketan Thakkar and Hormazd Sorabjee calendar03 Jun 2026

India-specific SUVs, localised hybrids, mainstream EVs, faster development cycles and a more decentralised strategy ma...

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Exclusive: Tata Motors' First Avinya Model to be based on CJLR's Freelander
Exclusive: Tata Motors' First Avinya Model to be based on CJLR's Freelander

autherKetan Thakkar calendar03 Jun 2026

Avinya X, the first model, will launch in 2027, but not on JLR's Electrified Modular Architecture. The CJLR platform w...

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Maruti's Entry-Car Volumes Jump 2.4 Times as Kharkhoda Capacity Unlocks Demand
Maruti's Entry-Car Volumes Jump 2.4 Times as Kharkhoda Capacity Unlocks Demand

By Kiran Murali and Ketan Thakkar calendar01 Jun 2026

Alto and S-Presso volumes surge as supply constraints ease; Bharat sales grow 55%, CNG volumes hit 78,000 units, SUV s...

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Maruti Suzuki Says EV, CNG Vehicle Bookings Soar Amid Fuel Price Hike
Maruti Suzuki Says EV, CNG Vehicle Bookings Soar Amid Fuel Price Hike

autherKetan Thakkar calendar01 Jun 2026

Bookings exceed production as e Vitara and CNG model demand increases.

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Fire at Hyundai Mobis Plant Raises Risk of Production Disruption at Hyundai Motor India
Fire at Hyundai Mobis Plant Raises Risk of Production Disruption at Hyundai Motor India

By Kiran Murali and Ketan Thakkar calendar31 May 2026

Blaze at Hyundai Mobis' Irungattukottai facility that manufactures infotainment and electronic modules triggers assess...

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PV Dispatches in May Seen Growing in Double Digits to 4.2-4.4 Lakh Units
PV Dispatches in May Seen Growing in Double Digits to 4.2-4.4 Lakh Units

By Kiran Murali and Ketan Thakkar calendar31 May 2026

In May 2025, domestic passenger vehicle dispatches were at around 3.50 lakh units.

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