Recent Articles Published by Ketan Thakkar
Mahindra Drives into the Future with NU_IQ Platform and Vision 2027

By Darshan Nakhwa and Ketan Thakkar calendar28 Aug 2025

From four new concept SUVs under the NU_IQ platform to capacity build-up and phased global expansion, Mahindra & Mahin...

Weekly News Wrap: GST Uncertainty, China Breakthrough, and Bold Corporate Bets

autherDarshan Nakhwa calendar24 Aug 2025

A week of contrasts where policy uncertainty threatened to dampen short-term sales even as bold corporate investments...

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Tata-Iveco: The Logic, Rationale and Context of India's largest CV Deal

By Shahkar Abidi & Darshan Nakhwa calendar20 Aug 2025

Here is a look at the voices, logic, and the context of the largest deal in the Indian commercial vehicle industry.

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Beyond India: Tata Motors’ Calculated Play for Global CV Dominance

By Shahkar Abidi & Darshan Nakhwa calendar20 Aug 2025

Tata’s acquisition of Iveco Group promises to open up new markets and technologies for the Indian CV maker.

Weekly News Wrap: Mahindra Races Ahead With New Platform, E20 Sparks Debate, OEMs Unveil Fresh Investments for Growth

By Darshan Nakhwa  calendar17 Aug 2025

Growth, innovation, and global ambitions shaped India’s auto industry last week, with Mahindra unveiling a global SUV ...

Mahindra to Boost Chakan Capacity by 2.4 Lakh Units

By Darshan Nakhwa and Ketan Thakkar calendar15 Aug 2025

Combined capacity to exceed million units by 2028; greenfield project in pipeline

Mahindra’s Vision 2027 Unveiled: Anish Shah Emphasises Global Scale, Tech Shift

By Darshan Nakhwa and Ketan Thakkar  calendar15 Aug 2025

According to Shah, the new vision is anchored on two “paradigm shifts” – in design and technology.

Mahindra Launches ‘NU IQ’ Global SUV Platform, Targets Mainstream Disruption

By Darshan Nakhwa and Ketan Thakkar calendar15 Aug 2025

The new platform builds on Mahindra’s disciplined focus on what it calls the core SUV recipe.

Mahindra Doubles SUV Market Share, Sets Sights on Global Vision 2027

By Darshan Nakhwa and Ketan Thakkar calendar15 Aug 2025

Mahindra’s revenue market share in SUVs rose from 13.2% in FY21 to 27.3% in the latest quarter, driven by a string of ...

Piaggio Vehicles to Invest in New 3W Architecture, Eyes Stronger Domestic and Export Play

autherDarshan Nakhwa calendar13 Aug 2025

Piaggio Vehicles bets on a new weight-optimised three-wheeler architecture, while safeguarding supply chains against ...