AUTO
Nissan Tekton Enters India Book Of Records With 60-SUV Leh Convoy
Nissan Motor India Pvt. Ltd. (NMIPL) has entered the India Book of Records after a convoy of 60 Tekton premium SUVs successfully completed a Himalayan expedition to Leh, marking the largest convoy of a single-model four-wheeler to reach Leh. The feat coincides with Nissan’s celebration of 75 years of SUV excellence and showcases the capability […]
CW Bureau
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Aug 4, 2026
AUTO
Hyundai Motor India PAT Drops 35% On Production Issues, West Asia War
Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) reported a 35% decline in consolidated profit after tax (PAT) for the first quarter of FY27, with a fire at a key supplier’s manufacturing facility near its Chennai plant and geopolitical disruptions in West Asia impacting both domestic production and exports. The company posted a consolidated PAT of ₹888 crore […]
CW Bureau
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Jul 30, 2026
AUTO
Hyundai Motor Reports 13,900-Unit Production Loss After Supplier Fire
Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) said a fire at a key supplier’s manufacturing facility led to a production loss of 13,900 units in June. The company has restored normal production and expects to recover the shortfall in Q2 FY2026-27. The company said it has restored normal production across its manufacturing facilities from June 22, 2026, […]
CW Bureau
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Jul 1, 2026
AUTO
Renault India Begins Duster Exports With First Shipment To South Africa
Renault India, the wholly owned subsidiary of the French carmaker Renault Group, has begun exports of new Duster, with the first shipment of 750 vehicles departing from Chennai for South Africa. Export programme underway The shipment marks the beginning of Renault India’s export programme for the new Duster, with additional international markets planned in the […]
CW Bureau
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Jun 22, 2026
AUTO
New X3: BMW Steps Up Product Offensive In India’s Luxury SUV Market
Luxury car maker BMW has strengthened its premium SUV portfolio with the launch of the new BMW X3 30 xDrive M Sport Pro in the Indian market. The addition of a new model, is in line with the company’s strategy of offering locally produced, performance-led models tailored to evolving customer demand. The new petrol variant […]
CW Bureau
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Feb 16, 2026
MANUFACTURING
Mitsubishi Electric Opens ₹2.1K-Cr AC, Compressor Factory Near Chennai
Japanese electrical and electronic equipment major Mitsubishi Electric has commissioned a new air conditioner and compressor manufacturing facility at Gummidipoondi, near Chennai, strengthening its India manufacturing footprint and signalling a deeper localisation push in the fast-growing HVAC segment. The facility was inaugurated virtually by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin and is located within the […]
CW Bureau
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Feb 6, 2026
