AUTO Ola Electric Board Clears ₹2,000 Cr Infusion Into EV, Cell Making Arms

Ola Electric Mobility has approved an investment of ₹2,000 crore into its wholly owned subsidiaries Ola Electric Technologies Pvt Ltd and Ola Cell Technologies Pvt Ltd to support their operational and business expansion requirements. The decision was approved by the company’s board of directors as Ola Electric continues to strengthen its electric vehicle and battery […]

CW Bureau · May 15, 2026

AUTO VECV Arm, Cityflo To Deploy 2,000 Premium Intra-City Buses In 3 Years

Eicher Trucks and Buses,  a business unit of VE Commercial Vehicles (VECV) – a joint venture between Volvo Group and Eicher Motors, has strengthened its partnership with Cityflo to scale premium intra-city mobility solutions across India, with plans to deploy 2,000 buses over the next three years. The collaboration marks a major expansion of the […]

CW Bureau · May 15, 2026

AUTO Honda To Redraw India Strategy, Bets On Market-Specific Cars And Hybrids

Honda Motor Co is redrafting its India strategy with a sharper focus on locally-developed products, hybrid technology, digital integration and financial services, as the Japanese automobile major seeks to regain relevance in one of the world’s fastest-growing car markets. As part of its plan to rebuild its automobile business structure over the next three years, Honda […]

Sajan C Kumar · May 15, 2026

AUTO Green Bet: India’s Electric Bus Market Enters Crucial Transformation Phase

India’s bus industry is entering a significant phase of structural transformation, driven by accelerating electric vehicle (EV) adoption, infrastructure development, sustainability commitments and government-led clean mobility initiatives, according to KPMG. In its latest report titled Electrifying India’s Bus Industry – The Decade of Transformation, the firm noted that the country’s electric bus ecosystem is rapidly […]

CW Bureau · May 15, 2026

AUTO Tech Boost: Ravindran Shanmugam Appointed To Board Of TVS Motor

TVS Motor Company, part of the TVS Venu Group, has announced the appointment of Ravindran Shanmugam as an independent director on the company’s board for a period of five years with effect from May 13, 2026, subject to shareholder approval. The company said the induction is aimed at further strengthening the company’s corporate governance and […]

CW Bureau · May 14, 2026

AUTO Honda Sets Up Digital Innovation Arm In India To Boost Mobility Ecosystem

Japan’s Honda Motor Co has announced the establishment of a new India-based subsidiary, Honda Digital Innovation India Pvt Ltd (HDII), as the company looks to strengthen customer engagement and build a digital mobility ecosystem in one of its key growth markets. The newly- formed entity will focus on expanding digital customer touchpoints and creating new […]

CW Bureau · May 14, 2026

AUTO PVs Hit High Of 4.37 Lakh Units In Apr As Auto Industry Cruises In Top Gear

Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) said the Indian automobile industry began FY27 on a strong footing, with passenger vehicles, three-wheelers and two-wheelers posting high double-digit growth in April 2026. The industry body said the robust performance continued the momentum witnessed during the second half of FY26, driven by healthy consumer demand across segments despite […]

CW Bureau · May 14, 2026

AUTO BKT Targets Higher Consumer Recall Amid Its Entry Into On-Highway Tyres

Balkrishna Industries Ltd, the global off-highway tyre leader, is looking to strengthen consumer recall and emotional engagement during India’s Men’s T20 cricket season through a new culture-led campaign under its tyre brand BKT Tyres. The company has launched a social media-driven initiative titled “Sound of BKT” under its brand philosophy “Elevate Your Drive”, as it […]

CW Bureau · May 14, 2026

AUTO Kia India Rolls Out BaaS For Clavis To Make EV Purchase More Affordable

Kia India has launched a new Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) finance programme for its first made-in-India electric vehicle, the Kia Carens Clavis EV, as the automaker looks to accelerate electric vehicle adoption in the country through lower upfront ownership costs and flexible financing options. The move comes amid rising momentum in India’s EV market, driven by supportive […]

CW Bureau · May 13, 2026

AUTO Tata Motors Profit Up 70% On Strong Q4 Sales Push, Operational Discipline

Tata Motors Ltd, the commercial vehicle arm of Tata Group,  reported a standalone profit after tax (PAT) of ₹2,400 crore for the fourth quarter of FY26, marking a sharp 70% year-on-year increase, driven by strong operational performance and profitable growth. Quarterly revenue stood at ₹24,500 crore, up 22%, while EBITDA rose 35% to ₹3,400 crore. […]

CW Bureau · May 13, 2026

AUTO Forex Pangs: BYD India To Hike EV Prices By Up To 2% From July 2026

BYD India, the Indian subsidiary of global new energy vehicle giant BYD, has announced a price increase across its electric passenger vehicle portfolio effective July 1, 2026. The company said prices will rise by 1-2% depending on the model and variant, citing sustained foreign exchange fluctuations as the key reason behind the revision. The move […]

CW Bureau · May 13, 2026

AUTO Valeo To Manufacture ADAS In India For CVs Of A Leading Vehicle Maker

Global automotive technology major Valeo has secured a major nomination from one of India’s leading automobile manufacturers to deploy its advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) solution for commercial vehicles in the country. The global automotive technology company said its Valeo Smart Safety 360 (VSS360) system, tailored specifically for Indian road conditions, will be manufactured at […]

CW Bureau · May 13, 2026