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Weekly News Wrap: Tata Takes Control of Iveco, EV Makers Step Up Capacity, Oct Sales Highlights

autherDarshan Nakhwa     calendar01 Nov 2026

Tata Motors completes the initial settlement of its Iveco acquisition, Maruti Suzuki posts record October sales, Hyundai launches the Bayon, and electric two-wheeler manufacturers announce major capacity expansions.

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Beyond China+1: Building India into a Trusted Global Manufacturing Partner Opinion Column
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Tata Motors, Iveco Combine €1.5 Billion Annual R&D Engine for Global Clean CV Race News
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Skoda Auto Volkswagen India and ARAI to Set Up Crash Test Facility in Chakan News
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ARAI Inaugrates EV Battery and Powertrain Testing Facilities in Pune News
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