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Diversification Cuts Ashok Leyland's Break-Even Cost
Diversification Cuts Ashok Leyland's Break-Even Cost

By Shahkar Abidi, Ketan Thakkar calendar13 Nov 2025

The company lowers break-even volumes through diversification, with non-truck businesses like defense, power solutions...

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If Demand Delivers, Ashok Leyland’s Battery Push Could Touch Rs 10,000 Crore
If Demand Delivers, Ashok Leyland’s Battery Push Could Touch Rs 10,000 Crore

By Shahkar Abidi and Ketan Thakkar calendar12 Nov 2025

The investment scale will depend on India's EV market growth, with initial Rs 500 crore outlay for pack assembly follo...

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Ashok Leyland Shifts its UK Electric Bus Production to RAK
Ashok Leyland Shifts its UK Electric Bus Production to RAK

By Shahkar Abidi and Ketan Thakkar calendar12 Nov 2025

Switch Mobility closes UK facility and relocates manufacturing to Ras Al Khaimah as company seeks better cost structur...

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Gulf Oil’s EV Charge
Gulf Oil’s EV Charge

By Shahkar Abidi calendar12 Nov 2025

Traditional lubricant manufacturer Gulf Oil Lubricants India is shifting its business focus to EV charging technology,...

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India’s fabless future lies in mechatronics integration’ — Lumax Auto’s CEO on EV Industry Strategy
India’s fabless future lies in mechatronics integration’ — Lumax Auto’s CEO on EV Industry Strategy

autherShahkar Abidi calendar12 Nov 2025

Lumax Auto CEO urges India to adopt a fabless EV strategy, citing semiconductor shortages, weak validation infrastruct...

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‘Two Strong Independent Companies’: N. Chandrasekaran Says Tata Motors Ready for Next Growth Curve
‘Two Strong Independent Companies’: N. Chandrasekaran Says Tata Motors Ready for Next Growth Curve

By  Shahkar Abidi, Ketan Thakkar calendar12 Nov 2025

The chairman emphasized a twin-engine growth strategy and a long-term vision at the listing ceremony of the commercial...

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AUMOVIO India CEO: India Needs to Localize R&D in Software
AUMOVIO India CEO: India Needs to Localize R&D in Software

autherShahkar Abidi calendar11 Nov 2025

Prashanth Doreswamy acknowledged that the shift to electrification is being driven primarily by government policies ra...

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E-Bus Penetration to Reach 20-30% by 2030, Says Olectra CEO at India EV Conclave
E-Bus Penetration to Reach 20-30% by 2030, Says Olectra CEO at India EV Conclave

autherShahkar Abidi calendar11 Nov 2025

The PM E-DRIVE scheme, launched in October 2024 with a total outlay of Rs 10,900 crore, allocated Rs 4,391 crore speci...

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Lumax Auto Technologies Shifts Accessory Operations to New Uttarakhand Site
Lumax Auto Technologies Shifts Accessory Operations to New Uttarakhand Site

autherShahkar Abidi calendar09 Nov 2025

The company is shifting its accessory operations to a new Pant Nagar facility to expand capacity and meet growing dema...

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India’s Medium and Heavy Commercial Vehicle Market Rebounds After Years of Flat Growth
India’s Medium and Heavy Commercial Vehicle Market Rebounds After Years of Flat Growth

autherShahkar Abidi calendar07 Nov 2025

The revival was most visible in October, with total industry volumes up 10% year-on-year and the intermediate CV segme...

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