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Inside Suzuki’s ₹70,000-Crore Bet on Scale, Multi-Fuel Tech and a 4-Million Car Future

By Ketan Thakkar, Hormazd Sorabjee & Kiran Murali calendar01 Dec 2025

At the Japan Mobility Show, Suzuki Motor Corporation president Toshihiro Suzuki doubled down on India, unveiling a hig...

Jejurikar Says Mahindra’s De-Risking Measures Have Shielded Volumes Amid Supply Chain Volatility

By Prerna Lidhoo & Ketan Thakkar calendar27 Nov 2025

M&M says its multi-layered mitigation strategy has helped avoid volume loss even as global and domestic supply disrupt...

Mahindra Ramps Up EV Capacity to 8,000/Month as It Eyes 3X Penetration by 2028

By Prerna Lidhoo & Ketan Thakkar calendar27 Nov 2025

Close on the heels of the XEV 9S addition, Mahindra strengthens its production backbone to support surging long-range ...

Mahindra Resets 7-Seater EV Pricing: XEV 9S Debuts at ₹19.95–29.95 Lakh With Features Seen Above This Segment

By Prerna Lidhoo, Ketan Thakkar  calendar27 Nov 2025

Mahindra’s new XEV 9S offers aggressive pricing, high-end features under ₹30 lakh, aiming to boost EV adoption and str...

Velusamy Positions XEV 9S as Mahindra’s Answer to India’s Demand for Big EVs

By Prerna Lidhoo, Ketan Thakkar  calendar27 Nov 2025

The new three-row platform targets buyers seeking presence, practicality and uncompromised comfort across all rows.

Tata Motors Eyes Sierra Family Beyond First Launch

By Darshan Nakhwa, Prerna Lidhoo and Ketan Thakkar calendar25 Nov 2025

The EV arrives in six months, with future silhouettes dependent on demand and clear separation from Harrier and Curvv....

Sierra Stakes its Claim for Top-Two in India’s Mid-Size SUV Market

By Prerna Lidhoo, Darshan Nakhwa & Ketan Thakkar calendar25 Nov 2025

With a new platform, a broader powertrain strategy, and a sharply upgraded production outlook, Tata Motors readies its...

Valeo Maps €700 Million India Opportunity in New 2028 Strategy

autherKetan Thakkar calendar20 Nov 2025

Supplier sees India entering a “deep transformation phase” with EVs, ADAS and premium lighting driving demand

Mahindra Maps Strategic LHD Push, Prepares Global SUV and Pickup Rollout From 2027

autherKetan Thakkar calendar20 Nov 2025

Automaker targets deeper entry into RHD markets and prepares European foray as part of decade-long scale-up plan.

Mahindra Targets Over Rs 2 Lakh Crore in Automotive Revenues by FY-30, Sets Sights on Becoming World’s Fastest-Growing SUV Brand

By Ketan Thakkar, Prerna Lidhoo calendar20 Nov 2025

From an FY20 base of ₹28,408 crore, Mahindra is chasing 8X automotive revenue growth and positioning itself as the wor...