AUTO Ather Energy To Raise ₹2,500 Cr To Accelerate Next Phase Of EV Growth

Electric two-wheeler manufacturer Ather Energy Ltd has approved a proposal to raise up to ₹2,500 crore through a combination of equity and debt instruments, as the company looks to strengthen its growth plans and expand its presence in India’s rapidly evolving electric mobility market. Fund raising plan approved The company’s Board of Directors has approved […]

CW Bureau · Jun 13, 2026

AUTO Customer First: Skoda Auto Unveils First Express Care Facility In Chennai

Skoda Auto India has strengthened its customer service network with the inauguration of its first-ever Express Care facility in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Located at Perungudi on OMR Road and operated by Kun Motor Enterprises, the facility marks the introduction of Skoda Express Care, a new offering under the company’s Skoda Super Care programme. The move […]

CW Bureau · Jun 11, 2026

AUTO Modern Fleet Lowers Logistics Costs, Boosts Efficiency: Ashok Leyland MD

Commercial vehicle major Ashok Leyland has welcomed the Central government’s recently approved vehicle scrappage programme for the Delhi-NCR region, saying the initiative will improve productivity, enhance road safety, reduce emissions and lower logistics costs. The Union Cabinet recently cleared a ₹9,585-crore fleet modernisation scheme aimed at replacing over 2 lakh ageing trucks and buses in […]

CW Bureau · Jun 11, 2026

AUTO PPAP Partners Hutchinson To Make Automotive Body Sealing Systems

PPAP Automotive Ltd., a manufacturer of automotive sealing systems and interior and exterior automotive components, has entered into a technology partnership agreement with Hutchinson to manufacture advanced body sealing systems in India for the passenger vehicle segment. The collaboration is expected to strengthen PPAP’s technological capabilities and expand its automotive body sealing systems portfolio, enabling […]

CW Bureau · Jun 10, 2026

AUTO Spiro Appoints Anant Badjatya As Group CEO To Steer African Drive

Spiro, Africa’s leading electric mobility company, has appointed Anant Badjatya as its Group Chief Executive Officer, strengthening its leadership team as it accelerates expansion across the continent’s fast-growing electric mobility sector. The appointment comes shortly after Spiro secured a landmark $215 million financing round, one of the largest investments in Africa’s electric mobility industry, positioning […]

CW Bureau · Jun 10, 2026

AUTO Hyundai India Sees Production Back On Track By June 22 After Mobis Fire

Hyundai Motor India Ltd has said production activities affected by the recent fire incident at a key supplier’s manufacturing facility are expected to return to normal by June 22, while assuring that retail sales will remain largely unaffected due to adequate inventory levels across its dealer network. The update comes after a fire at the […]

CW Bureau · Jun 10, 2026

AUTO Rajiv Bajaj To Exit Bajaj Finserv Board To Fully Focus On Bajaj Auto Scale-Up

Rajiv Bajaj, Managing Director of Bajaj Auto, will step down from the board of Bajaj Finserv as he seeks to reduce external commitments and devote greater attention to the automaker’s expanding business interests, including its recent acquisition of KTM and the launch of new ventures. Will not seek re-election In a stock exchange filing on […]

CW Bureau · Jun 9, 2026

AUTO BYD Unveils DM-i Hybrid Technology In India With 1,200 Km Driving Range

BYD India, a subsidiary of BYD- the world’s No. 1 new energy vehicle manufacturer, has unveiled its globally successful DM-i (Dual Mode Intelligent) technology in the country, marking its entry into the advanced plug-in hybrid segment and expanding its portfolio of sustainable mobility solutions for Indian consumers. The technology, which is set to be launched […]

CW Bureau · Jun 9, 2026

AUTO Bosch Brings SiC Chips To Boost EV Efficiency And Affordability In India

As India’s electric vehicle (EV) market moves beyond early adoption and enters a phase focused on scale, efficiency, and affordability, Bosch is bringing its latest third-generation Silicon Carbide (SiC) semiconductor technology to the country, aiming to enhance vehicle performance while supporting the development of a stronger local mobility ecosystem. The company said its new generation […]

CW Bureau · Jun 9, 2026

AUTO BMW India Hikes Vehicle Prices By Up To 2% From July 1 As Costs Escalate

BMW Group India has announced a price increase of up to 2% across its BMW and MINI vehicle portfolio, effective July 1, 2026, citing the impact of rupee depreciation and rising logistics costs. The move comes as the luxury carmaker continues to witness strong demand in India, having recorded its highest-ever first-quarter sales performance in […]

CW Bureau · Jun 8, 2026

AUTO Passenger Vehicles Drive Record May Auto Retail Sales Growth, Says FADA

Indian automobile retail sales recorded their best-ever May performance, led by a strong surge in passenger vehicle (PV) registrations, as overall retail volumes grew 9.55% year-on-year to 25,31,067 units during May 2026, according to data released by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA). Passenger vehicles emerged as the star performer during the month, registering […]

CW Bureau · Jun 8, 2026

AUTO Tata Motors To Invest In EV, Hydrogen & Cleaner ICE Tech For Future Growth

Tata Motors will continue pursuing a multi-technology approach to commercial vehicle decarbonisation, investing in electric, hydrogen and cleaner internal combustion engine (ICE) technologies as it prepares for the next phase of mobility transformation. In a message to shareholders in the company’s Annual Report 2025-26, Tata Motors Chairman N Chandrasekaran said the transition to cleaner mobility […]

CW Bureau · Jun 7, 2026