Recent Articles Published by Shahkar Abidi
How Pre-New Year Cargo Runs and Tariff Deadlines Lock Construction Equipment OEM Liquidity

autherShahkar Abidi calendar01 Sep 2026

While global demand for Indian-manufactured machinery has reached record highs, a severe squeeze in ocean shipping and...

Greenfield Testing Center Under Development to Validate Construction Equipment Safety Compliance

autherShahkar Abidi calendar01 Sep 2026

Ministry and ARAI plan facility in Bangalore to support localized platforms.

Minister Kumaraswamy Prompts Deeper MSME Integration in CE Value Chain

autherShahkar Abidi calendar01 Sep 2026

Heavy Industries Minister urges equipment makers to curb Rs 45,000 crore import bill by localising critical components...

Vehicle Cybersecurity Emerging as Key Automotive Skill Requirement: ASDC

By Mukul Yudhveer Singh and Shahkar Abidi calendar31 Aug 2026

ASDC calls for investment in centres of excellence and training infrastructure as AI, ADAS, autonomous technologies an...

EV Transition Will Require a New Generation of Specialised Technicians: H D Kumaraswamy

By Mukul Yudhveer Singh and Shahkar Abidi calendar31 Aug 2026

Heavy Industries Minister says India’s workforce will need expertise in high-voltage systems, battery technology, powe...

ASDC Widens Skilling Reach, Apprenticeship Contracts Jump 112% in FY26

By Anurag Chaturvedi, Shahkar Abidi & Darshan Nakhwa calendar31 Aug 2026

Automotive Skills Development Council says learner numbers crossed 5 lakh last fiscal year as it expanded training par...

VECV's Engineering Components Clocks Peak Rs 2,702 Crore Topline in FY26 with 34% YoY Growth

autherShahkar Abidi calendar28 Aug 2026

Component arm powers parent VECV's record 1.03 lakh vehicle deliveries, backed by swift execution of Dewas assembly li...

How Yulu is Re-Engineering Deal Terms to Insulate New Capital

autherShahkar Abidi calendar28 Aug 2026

​​​​​​​In a tight venture environment, micro-mobility players can no longer rely on simple valuation multiple rounds. ...

Ashok Leyland’s Air Suspension Push Unlikely to Dent Tata Motors’ CV Volume Lead: Yes Securities

By Shahkar Abidi calendar28 Aug 2026

Yes Securities says cost barriers and compliance requirements will limit adoption of Ashok Leyland's new air suspensio...

Indian Automotive Giants Drive into Defense Mobility

By Shahkar Abidi calendar28 Aug 2026

Tata, Ashok Leyland, Bharat Forge, and BEML are securing roles in defense programs worth several lakh crore rupees as ...