AUTO JSW Motors Signs MoU With Tata IIS To Create EV-Ready Workforce

JSW Motors, the new energy vehicle arm of the JSW Group, is building a future-ready manufacturing workforce by signing a memorandum of understanding with Tata Indian Institute of Skills (Tata IIS). The partnership is aimed at creating a structured technical talent pipeline ahead of the commissioning of JSW Motors’ greenfield manufacturing plant at Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, […]

CW Bureau · Feb 27, 2026

AUTO IIT-M Unveils Roadmap To Power Zero-Emission Truck Charging Infra

In a significant push towards decarbonising India’s freight sector, the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras has unveiled a practical and financially viable roadmap for powering Zero Emission Truck (ZET) charging infrastructure with renewable energy. The study, along with a comprehensive policy handbook, has been developed by the Centre for Excellence in Energy and Telecommunications (CEET) […]

CW Bureau · Feb 26, 2026

AUTO Tata Motors To Deploy 40 Green Hydrogen Trucks At VOC Port

In a significant step toward decarbonising India’s port-led logistics ecosystem, Tata Motors has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority (VOCPA) to deploy 40 green hydrogen-powered heavy-duty trucks at the Tuticorin port in Tamil Nadu. The agreement, signed in the presence of Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal, […]

CW Bureau · Feb 26, 2026

AUTO BMW To Unite Over 1,000 Women Customers In Power Drive 2026

In a powerful celebration of passion, leadership and community, BMW Group India has announced the launch of its ambitious pan-India initiative Women Power Drive’ 2026  set to take place on March 7,2026, ahead of International Women’s Day. The event will bring together women customers from BMW, MINI and BMW Motorrad, uniting them as one vibrant […]

CW Bureau · Feb 26, 2026

AUTO TVS Motor Re-Enters South Africa, Eyes Multi-Segment Leadership

TVS Motor Company has re-entered the South African market, marking a strategic push to strengthen its international footprint and deepen its presence across the African continent. The company has partnered with The Nexus Collective, a specialised distributorship backed by Bidvest Group, the country’s largest automotive distributor. The move signals more than a market re-entry. It […]

CW Bureau · Feb 26, 2026

AUTO Used-Car Industry Breaks Seasonality, Signals Long-Term Maturity

India’s used-car market has crossed an inflection point. No longer a cyclical, discount-driven segment that peaks during festive seasons, it is emerging as a stable, year-round industry shaped by digital behaviour, AI-powered decisions and deepening demand beyond traditional metro strongholds. That is the central message of Gears of Growth 2025: Indian Used Car Market Report, […]

Sajan C Kumar · Feb 26, 2026

AUTO Toyota, Armed Forces Conclude Bharat Rannbhoomi Darshan

Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM), in partnership with the Indian Armed Forces, has successfully concluded the nationwide Bharat Rannbhoomi Darshan expedition, a 23-day journey commemorating India’s military heritage and honouring the valor and sacrifices of its armed forces. The expedition culminated at the National War Memorial in the national capital, where the closing ceremony was attended […]

CW Bureau · Feb 25, 2026

AUTO Olectra Greentech Bags ₹1,800-Cr Order For 1,085 E-Buses From TGSRTC

Electric mobility major Olectra Greentech has secured a ₹ 1,800-crore order for 1,085 electric buses from Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC), marking one of the largest single-state e-bus deployments under the Centre’s PM E-DRIVE initiative. The contract, awarded under the PM E-DRIVE programme led by Convergence Energy Services Ltd (CESL), covers the supply, operation […]

CW Bureau · Feb 23, 2026

AUTO Kinetic Engineering Invests ₹3 Cr In Its Arm Kinetic Watts & Volts

Pune-based Kinetic Engineering Ltd (KEL) has infused ₹3 crore in its subsidiary Kinetic Watts and Volts Ltd to strengthen its presence in the automobile segment. The investment has been made through a cash subscription of 30 lakh equity shares at a face value of ₹10 each, aggregating to ₹3 crore, the company said in a […]

CW Bureau · Feb 23, 2026

AUTO Motherson–Marelli JV Opens Automotive Lighting Plant In Sanand

Auto component manufacturer Samvardhana Motherson International Ltd (SAMIL) announced the commencement of operations at a new automotive lighting facility in Sanand, set up by its joint venture company Marelli Motherson Automotive Lighting India Pvt Ltd (MMLI). MMLI is a 50:50 joint venture between Motherson and Marelli Europe S.p.A.. The new plant, spread over 8,200 square […]

CW Bureau · Feb 23, 2026

AUTO Electrifying Public Transport: E-Bus Market Enters Scale-Up Phase

India’s electric bus transition is gathering pace, but the road to scale is proving more gradual than initially anticipated. According to a recent assessment by CareEdge Ratings, electric buses (e-buses) are now expected to account for 13% of annual bus sales by FY28, a realignment from earlier projections of 15% by FY27 due to execution […]

Sajan C Kumar · Feb 23, 2026

AUTO New Kushaq Production Signals India’s Key Role In Skoda Global Playbook

Škoda Auto Volkswagen India has commenced production of the new Kushaq at its Chakan manufacturing facility in Pune.  The start of production signals India’s growing role within the global manufacturing ecosystem of Škoda Auto, with the Kushaq continuing to serve as a cornerstone of the company’s India 2.0 programme. Developed specifically for Indian conditions and […]

CW Bureau · Feb 23, 2026