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How Mercedes-Benz's Bengaluru Hub Ended up Driving its Global Software Backbone

Sergius Barretto and Ketan Thakkar     calendar07 Jul 2026

Mercedes-Benz’s global technology chief says Bengaluru is playing an increasingly central role in software, infotainment and automated-driving systems for future vehicles.

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Beyond E20: How Geopolitical Crisis and an Industry Standstill Forced India to Redraw its Ethanol Roadmap

autherShahkar Abidi calendar02 Jul 2026

As Brent crude spiked past $119 a barrel, India fast-tracked E22-E30 certification in weeks, reviving a Rs 50,000-cror...

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Avinya: Tata Motors' Ultimate Premium Test

By Ketan Thakkar and Darshan Nakhwa calendar29 Jun 2026

Can JLR's influence turn ambition into a brand?

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Valeo: Betting on India's Autotech Shift

By Mukul Yudhveer Singh and Ketan Thakkar calendar24 Jun 2026

India contributes just 1% of Valeo's global revenues, but the French supplier's €200 million India investment is roote...

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From Everywhere to Somewhere: ZF's Profitability-First Reset

By Ketan Thakkar, Mukul Yudhveer Singh & Kiran Murali calendar22 Jun 2026

As ZF navigates industry disruption, portfolio rationalisation and profitability pressures, its new CEO is reshaping t...

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Beyond Buses: Behind Olectra's Planned Expansion into Electric Trucks and Advanced Vehicle Software

By Mukul Yudhveer Singh, Kiran Murali, Shahkar Abidi calendar19 Jun 2026

The Hyderabad-based commercial EV maker is positioning itself for a future that extends well beyond electric buses.

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The India Hand: Inside Satyakam Arya's Journey to Leading Japan's Hino Motors

By Shahkar Abidi and Ketan Thakkar calendar17 Jun 2026

From Faridabad's industrial lanes to Tokyo's automotive boardrooms, Satyakam Arya's rise to the top of Hino Motors ref...

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Tata Motors: Taking A Seat At The Global Table

autherShahkar Abidi calendar15 Jun 2026

Tata Motors' Iveco acquisition is not just about Europe. It signals something larger: India's biggest truckmaker no lo...

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Yamaha India CEO Jim Aota in Search of a Scalable India Strategy

By Kiran Murali & Ketan Thakkar calendar13 Jun 2026

As Yamaha Motor India’s new CEO Hajime (Jim) Aota pushes for a locally driven strategy, the company’s India play is ev...

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40% of India’s $8.3B Auto Capex is Earmarked for Automation

autherShahkar Abidi calendar09 Jun 2026

In the race of global automotive manufacturing, automation is no longer a choice, it is the only road left.