Auto Industry

Maruti Suzuki India has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Directorate of Employment and Training (DET), Government of Gujarat, to set up Advanced Manufacturing Labs (AMLs) at Industrial Training In...

Force Motors announced the roll-out of the 200,000th engine from its state-of-the-art engine manufacturing facility in Chakan, Pune, marking a significant milestone in its manufacturing partnership with Mercedes-Ben...

Hyundai Motor India reaffirmed its long-standing partnership with the Government of Tamil Nadu (GoTN) and committed to making the state its ‘Flagship EV Hub for India.’ GoTN and HMIL also jointly announced an exclu...

JCBL South has manufactured and delivered 1,000 20-foot CSC certified containers to US-headquartered energy multinational GE Vernova. Developed entirely for 100% export to the United States, the order marks one of J...

Honda India Foundation (HIF) inaugurated Mahendragarh’s Driving Practice Zone (DPZ), the first facility of its kind in Haryana, aimed at providing aspiring drivers with a safe, structured space for driving practice ...

Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL) has awarded Lohum the rights to restart, upgrade, and maintain the 50,000 tonne-per-annum copper project at Jhagadia, Gujarat, under a 20-year revenue-sharing agreement, extendable by ...

EBG Group, one of India’s fastest-growing multi-sector business groups, has inaugurated Vajram Electric, a centralised manufacturing, assembly and distribution hub in Hyderabad, a move expected to generate over 450 ...

Mann+Hummel, a global leader in filtration solutions, announced the launch of its new state-of-the-art Global Technology & Innovation Centre in Tumkur, Karnataka, marking a significant milestone in its global growth...

Maruti Suzuki India announced the commencement of commercial production at the second plant of its Kharkhoda manufacturing facility in Haryana. This second plant has an annual production capacity of 2.5 lakh units, ...

Maruti Suzuki India announced that it has achieved a significant milestone by cumulatively dispatching over 3 million vehicles through railways, demonstrating its commitment to green logistics.

Lanxess, a leading specialty chemicals company, has inaugurated a new blending plant at its chemical manufacturing site in Jhagadia, Gujarat. As part of the first phase of development, the facility will manufacture ...

In a major milestone for Valeo in India and regional manufacturing excellence, Marc Vrecko, CEO of Valeo Brain Division inaugurated a cutting-edge new HD Surround-View Camera production line on April 3rd, 2026, at t...

Sona BLW Precision Forgings, one of the leading global providers of mobility technology solutions, announced the achievement of two significant production milestones.

Maruti Suzuki India announced that it achieved its highest-ever export volume of over 4.47 lakh vehicles in FY 2025-26. This is a robust growth of more than 34 per cent over FY 2024-25.With this feat, the company is...

Zelio E-Mobility, a rapidly expanding electric two and three-wheeler manufacturer that has been doubling its growth year over year, is preparing to operationalize its fourth manufacturing facility in Coimbatore, Tam...

Marking a significant milestone in India’s electric mobility journey, Samarth E-Mobility Pvt. Ltd., a technology-first, innovation-led electric mobility company, announced the development and manufacturing of its 10...

Zelio E-Mobility, a rapidly expanding electric two- and three-wheeler manufacturer that has been doubling its growth year over year, has announced a new manufacturing facility in Cuttack (Odisha), marking an importa...

Marelli, a global technology supplier to the automotive sector, together with its joint venture partner Motherson, inaugurated a new manufacturing facility for automotive lighting in Sanand in the Indian state of Gu...

TVS Mobility Private Limited (TVS Mobility Group) announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Palfinger to support by offering integrated supply chain, dealership, aftermarket, rental and m...

On the occasion of the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, taking place from February 16 to 20, 2026, Valeo reaffirms its ambition in the world’s rapidly growing automotive market. Anchored in its new “Elevate 2028” stra...

Jeep, the iconic SUV brand with 85 years of global heritage, reaffirmed its commitment to Asia Pacific with India at the center of its Strategic Plan Jeep 2.0. This plan for India reflects Jeep’s vision to build end...

The latest retail sales data released by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations of India (FADA) reveals an interesting trend. Leading the pack of retailers are two major ICE players, TVS Motor Company and...

Neolite ZKW Lightings Limited, an established manufacturer and global supplier of automotive lighting products and components for OEMs, across a broad spectrum of vehicle categories for passenger vehicles, commercia...

Indian tyre industry major and a market leader in the radial tyre segment, JK Tyre & Industries Ltd., inaugurated the Phase III of capacity expansion and modernisation at its state-of-the-art Passenger Car Radial (P...

Mercedes-Benz India announced that in 2026 it plans 12 new cars for India. Many of these products will comprise top end vehicles and new BEVs. The company kick started 2026 with the launch of the Mercedes-Maybach GL...

Suzuki Motorcycle India (SMPL) announced a major landmark in its manufacturing journey with the roll-out its 10 millionth two-wheeler from its Gurugram (India) plant. This achievement reflects SMIPL’s steady growth ...

Kia India commenced production of the all-new Kia Seltos at its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, marking a key milestone for the company’s operations in India. Kia India will ann...

S. Samuel (Sam), former Managing Director of Ceat and Harrisons Malayalam, and former Supervisory Board Member of the RPG Group, passed away peacefully in his sleep on 19 December 2025, at the age of 91.

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the 'Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Sintered Rare Earth Permanent Magnets' with a financial outlay of Rs.7280 crore. This first-of-its-kind init...

TVS Industrial & Logistics Parks (TVS ILP), India’s first corporate industrial and logistics parks developer, has leased over 33,000 sq. ft space of its facility in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, to Toyotsu Bharat I...

Greaves Cotton Limited has partnered with Ligier Group (“Ligier”), one of Europe’s most recognised manufacturers of light & heavy quadricycles

Bentley Motors announced a series of updates to its forward-thinking Beyond100+ strategy, reflecting current market and customer perspectives. In a press conference streamed live from Bentley’s home in Crewe, and th...

Marelli has established a new technical R&D site in Bangalore, southern India, to further expand the company’s engineering capabilities, supporting its innovation strategy in crucial automotive technology areas. The...

Lumax Auto Technologies Limited (LATL), a leading Tier-1 supplier to Indian automotive OEMs, inaugurated its cutting-edge Technology Centre in Bengaluru. The facility, called the ‘Smart Hub for Innovation and Future...

According to industry estimates, India could need to recycle over 1.2 million EV batteries annually by 2030. This number is anticipated to exceed 14 million by 2040. NavPrakriti has started the operation of eastern ...

Ather Energy Limited announced a significant production milestone with the roll-out of its 5,00,000th vehicle from its manufacturing plant in Hosur, Tamil Nadu. The milestone vehicle was Ather’s flagship family scoo...

JSW MG Motor India announced that its battery assembly shop in Halol, Gujarat has achieved a remarkable milestone by reaching 80% gender diversity across operations.

Tata Power, India’s largest vertically integrated power company and the country’s leading EV charging provider, joined hands with Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Ltd., India’s largest 4-wheeler EV manufacturer, to ...

In a major stride towards next-level automation and advanced manufacturing, Kinetic Engineering Ltd., part of Kinetic India, has inaugurated its advanced Robotic Chassis Line at its facility in Ahilya Nagar, Maharas...

Maruti Suzuki India has commenced the exports of Suzuki’s first Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV), the e Vitara, in August. Over 2,900 units of e Vitara were shipped from Pipavav Port in Gujarat to 12 European countrie...

Mukand Sumi Special Steel Limited (MSSSL) has announced a significant expansion in production with the construction of a greenfield integrated steelmaking facility at Kanakapura, Koppal, Karnataka.

JSW Sarbloh Motors, a subsidiary of JSW Defence Private Limited, a JSW Group company, has formed a strategic joint venture with Tomcar USA, a globally respected manufacturer of high-performance all-terrain vehicles ...

Omega Seiki Mobility (OSM), a leading Indian electric vehicle manufacturer, has launched its first international electric vehicle assembly plant in Jafza, investing USD 25 million (AED 92 million)over the next five ...

VinFast has officially inaugurated its electric vehicle (EV) assembly plant at the Sipcot Industrial Park in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, India.

Schaeffler India, a leading motion technology company, has further strengthened its localisation commitment by widening the existing industrial portfolio with inclusion of Made-in-India large size Spherical Roller ...

Renault Group is accelerating its development in India, one of the most dynamic automotive markets in the world. As part of its strategy to make the country a key international hub, the Group has taken a major step ...

Maruti Suzuki India announced that Fronx has become the fastest SUV from India to clock export of 1 lakh units. This impressive feat was achieved in just 25 months. The model is exclusively manufactured at the Compa...

Force Motors, a key automotive player and India’s largest van manufacturer, has announced its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 (Q1 FY2025-26). The company has reported a strong performance, unde...

Skoda Auto is revving to newer highs as it celebrates its 25-year legacy in India, and 130 years globally. Earlier this month, the brand achieved its highest half-yearly sales ever in H1 2025.

VinFast Auto India, the subsidiary of global electric vehicle leader VinFast, has announced the induction of its first cohort of 200 locally hired professionals at its soon to be inaugurate factory in Thoothukudi, T...

According to a report by CareEdge Global IFSC Limited, a full-service credit rating agency, China has firmly established itself as the global powerhouse in the Rare Earth Element (REE) sector, holding 49% of the wor...

Skoda Auto has crossed a major manufacturing milestone in India, half a million cars produced in state of the art Indian manufacturing facilities.

Kinetic Watts and Volts, the electric mobility arm of the pioneering Kinetic Group, announced the inauguration of its next-generation manufacturing facility in Ahilya Nagar, Maharashtra.

Steelbird Hi-Tech India Limited, the world’s largest helmet manufacturer, has achieved another strong performance in fiscal year 2024-25, recording sales of 8.7 million helmets — a remarkable jump from 8 million uni...

Renault India, a fully owned subsidiary of Renault Group, has unveiled its new India-centric transformation strategy – renault. rethink with the inauguration of the Renault Design Centre Chennai.

Mahindra & Mahindra inaugurated its all-new Mahindra India Design Studio (MIDS) –a state-of-the-art creative facility that marks a bold leap forward in the company’s design capabilities. Located in Mumbai, the futur...

Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited (SAVWIPL) has raised the bar further in manufacturing by producing 500,000 units of locally-manufactured engines at its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility at Chakan, ...

Ather Energy Limited, one of India’s electric two-wheeler manufacturers, announced the expansion of its R&D and testing capabilities at its Product Testing & Validation Centre-

Maruti Suzuki India began commercial production at its Kharkhoda facility in Haryana. The foundation stone, for this facility, was laid by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi in August 2022, virtually.

Mahindra has unveiled its new dedicated state-of-the-art manufacturing and battery assembly facility at its Chakan plant, a fully integrated ecosystem dedicated to producing Electric Origin SUVs.

JRG Automotive Industries India Pvt Ltd. (JRG Automotive) and Takagi Seiko Corporation (Takagi Seiko) of Japan have announced the formation of a strategic joint venture aimed at introducing advanced automotive manuf...

Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Euisun Chung visited India to review the Group’s mid-to long-term future mobility strategies, which lay the foundation for its leadership in the Indian market and sustainable grow...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated India's first automobile in-plant railway siding at Suzuki Motor Gujarat Private Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) via video conferenci...

Revent Precision Engineering, in collaboration with ECS Mobility, has announced the establishment of a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Dharuhera, Haryana.

ZF, the third largest supplier of automotive systems for passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, and industrial technology, has inaugurated its manufacturing plant in Oragadam, Tamil Nadu.

In a landmark move for both the electric vehicle (EV) sector and e-waste management, Omega Seiki Private Limited (OSPL), a prominent figure in the electric vehicle industry, and Attero, a distinguished leader in e-w...

HMC HIVE, a Hero Motors Company, from its integrated e-cycle manufacturing facility at Hero Cycle Valley in Ludhiana, announced its partnership with Belgian Cycle Factory, a leading cycling company in Europe and own...

Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) released a behind-the-scenes glimpse into manufacturing of the new Hyundai Creta at its state-of-the-art production facility in Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu.

Altair, a global leader in computational science and artificial intelligence (AI), announced its collaboration with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras to establish an eMobility simulation lab on the ins...

Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Ltd. (TPEM), a subsidiary of Tata Motors, announced the start of production of passenger vehicles from its new factory in Sanand, Gujarat. This event marks a significant milestone fo...

Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL), announced Rs 6 180 crore investment plans in the state of Tamil Nadu (this includes Rs 180 crore towards a dedicated ‘Hydrogen Valley Innovation Hub,’ in association with IIT- Mad...

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India(HMSI) inaugurated a new3rd assembly line at its fourth two-wheeler plant at Vithalapur in the state of Gujarat (India)adding a capacity of 6.5 lakh units

Christopher Marsh took charge as the head of the Surface Solutions business and the Pune Plant in India on October 01, 2023. He succeeds Landry Tchapda who now at the end of his assignment has been assigned another ...

Premium electric motorcycle startup, Raptee has raised $3 Million in a Pre Series A round led by deep-tech VC fund Bluehill Capital

Revamp Moto, a modular electric two-wheeler manufacturer, announced the launch of commencement of production of the first 120 bikes called the RM Buddie 25 at India’s first microfactory and the company’s facility in...

Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited (SAVWIPL), has achieved the 600,000 export milestone for cars produced at its manufacturing facility in Chakan, Pune.

Valeo, the global automotive technology provider, has set-up a second line in Sanand, Gujarat, to manufacture Ultrasonic Sensors in India.

Global leading industrial and automotive supplier, Schaeffler India Limited announced the inauguration of manufacturing hall 2 at its manufacturing facility at Savli, Vadodara Gujarat.

Orxa Energies, a high-performance electric vehicle, and energy systems startup based out of Bengaluru, has inaugurated its new facility at Bommasandra Industrial area spread across 1 acre. The new facility accommoda...

Musashi India, a 100% owned subsidiary of Musashi Seimitsu Industries, Japan and a leading manufacturer of two-wheeler and four-wheeler transmission components in India, has announced its foray in the E-mobility spa...

CBRE South Asia Pvt. Ltd., India’s leading real estate consulting firm, has announced the findings of its report, ‘Electric Vehicles in India – New Wheels on the Roads’. The report focuses on the real estate strateg...

MG Motor India, an iconic British automobile brand and part of Chinese auto major SAIC has announced its strategic 5-year business roadmap to Indianise the business operations for sustainable growth and meaningful ...

Bandidos Group, South India's leading retailer of mid-range and premium motorcycle accessories, has launched its own manufacturing unit with first-of-its-kind technologies in India's motorcycle accessories industry.

JLR announced plans to accelerate its transition to become the world’s leading modern luxury car manufacturer revealing its Halewood plant, in the UK, will become an all-electric production facility and its next gen...

Isuzu Motors India (IMI), a subsidiary of Isuzu Motors Limited, Japan, has announced key changes in the top management. The company which is headquartered in Chennai in Tamil Nadu, has a manufacturing plant in Sri C...

In a big push towards widening the pool of women workforce in the automotive manufacturing sector, Pinnacle Industries has announced one of the largest women-only recruitment campaigns christened as ‘EvolutioNARI’.

As India targets net zero emissions by 2070 and plans to meet 50 percent of its electricity requirements from renewable energy sources by 2030, Skoda Auto Volkswagen India has taken another significant step towards ...

In a joint venture partnership with Al-Abdullah Group, Qatar, Kabira Mobility, the company behind KM3000 and KM4000, India’s fastest and longest riding bikes on road, announced its investment of Rs 300 crore in the ...

Weber Drivetrain, a technology-driven EV startup for sustainability has announced a strategic Technology Transfer (TT) partnership with China-based Wuxi Lingbo Electronic Technology. Under this collaboration, Weber ...

Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M Ltd.), one of India’s leading automotive companies, has announced that their investment of Rs. 10,000 crore for electric vehicles has been approved under the Maharashtra Government’s industr...

HYM Drive Systems, a joint venture between Hero Motors Ltd. and Yamaha Motors Co. (Japan), has inaugurated its plant at Hero E-Cycle Valley in Ludhiana. Pankaj Munjal, Chairman of Hero Motors Company, inaugurated th...

On December 14, the first Audi Q8 e-tron drove off the production line at the Brussels plant. It marks the beginning of an era for the new top model in Audi’s electric SUV range. The plant has been a role model for ...

Apollo Tyres has inaugurated an advanced tyre testing facility, which is housed at its Global R&D Centre, Asia in Chennai, India. The new facility will help improve upon the efficiency and effectiveness of product d...

Minda Corporation Limited, the flagship company of Spark Minda inaugurated a state-of-the-art wiring harness plant in Chakan, Pune on December 6, 2022. The new greenfield facility takes the count of plants across th...

Marquardt India, a leading manufacturer of electromechanical and electronic switches and switching systems for automobiles and other sectors opened its global R&D centre in Pune. The centre with skilled engineers is...

Global auto leader Volkswagen Group’s Aurangabad facility has transitioned to 100% ‘green’ energy, well ahead of its 2025 target. With this achievement, Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited (SAVWIPL), which m...

EVeium, manufacturer of high-speed electric two-wheelers, has announced aggressive plans to open 100-plus showrooms pan India by the end of the year 2023.

BorgWarner, a global leader in delivering innovative and sustainable mobility solutions for the vehicle market, recently announced major milestones at two of its production facilities. Its Suzhou facility produced i...

Skoda Auto India celebrated the last quarter of 2022 with an international congregation in the picturesque backdrop of the Himalayas in Dehradun. The peak-to-peak drive showcased the achievements of the company and ...

Honda Cars India Ltd (HCIL), leading manufacturer of premium cars in India, announced that the company has reached the 2 million-unit milestone in cumulative production of Honda cars in India.