AUTO Hyundai To Nearly Double Pune Plant Capacity To 3.2 Lakh Units In Phases

Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) plans to nearly double the production capacity of its recently commissioned Pune manufacturing facility to 3.2 lakh units in phases from the current 1.7 lakh units, reinforcing its manufacturing footprint and export ambitions from India. The expansion plan, outlined by HMIL Managing Director & CEO Tarun Garg in the company’s […]

Sajan C Kumar · Aug 4, 2026

AUTO Ashok Leyland’s July Sales Rise 30%, M&HCV Truck Volumes Drive Growth

Ashok Leyland posted a robust 30% year-on-year growth in total vehicle sales (domestic and exports) in July 2026, driven by strong demand for medium and heavy commercial vehicle (M&HCV) trucks and light commercial vehicles (LCVs). The Hinduja Group flagship sold 19,590 vehicles in July, compared with 15,064 units in the corresponding month last year. Cumulative […]

CW Bureau · Aug 3, 2026

GENERAL Digital Green FarmerChat Crosses 10 Lakh Users, Launches FarmerChat 2.0

Digital Green India has announced that its AI-powered agricultural advisory platform, FarmerChat, has crossed 10 lakh users in India since its launch in October 2024. The milestone includes both farmers and frontline extension workers and coincides with the launch of FarmerChat 2.0, an upgraded version designed to deliver more personalised and hyperlocal farming advice. Available […]

CW Bureau · Aug 3, 2026

INFRASTRUCTURE Deccan Gold Mines Reports Tungsten Discovery At Spain’s Logrosan Project

Deccan Gold Mines Ltd, India’s first and only listed gold and critical minerals resource company, has reported encouraging drilling results from its Logrosan Tungsten Project in Spain, with every completed drill hole intersecting potentially economic tungsten or tungsten-tin mineralisation. The latest diamond drilling campaign comprised seven drill holes covering nearly 3,000 metres at the Dehesa […]

CW Bureau · Aug 3, 2026

AUTO Kia India Teases Sorento Hybrid SUV Ahead Of Launch; Opens Bookings

Kia India has teased the arrival of the Sorento, its globally acclaimed flagship SUV, marking the company’s entry into India’s hybrid SUV segment and further strengthening its premium product portfolio. The Sorento, which will become Kia India’s first hybrid SUV, is set to bring the Korean automaker’s global flagship to Indian shores, combining electrified performance, […]

CW Bureau · Aug 3, 2026

BANKING & FINANCE Sundaram Finance Q1 Profit Up 22% To ₹522 Cr On Robust Loan Growth

Sundaram Finance Ltd reported a 22% year-on-year increase in standalone net profit for the first quarter of FY27, driven by healthy loan disbursements, robust growth in assets under management (AUM) and continued improvement in asset quality. The Chennai-headquartered non-banking financial company (NBFC) posted a profit after tax (PAT) of ₹522 crore for the quarter ended […]

CW Bureau · Aug 3, 2026

AUTO Couture Edition Of MG M9, Cyberster Launched At ₹84.94 lakh, ₹87 Lakh

MG SELECT, the luxury brand channel of JSW MG Motor India, has launched the Couture Editions of its premium electric vehicles. the MG M9 and the MG Cyberster, priced at ₹84.94 lakh and ₹87.49 lakh, respectively. Developed in collaboration with internationally acclaimed fashion designer Gaurav Gupta, the limited-edition models blend luxury automotive engineering with haute […]

CW Bureau · Aug 3, 2026

AUTO BYD India Rolls Out Festive Offers To Boost Premium Electric Vehicle Sales

BYD India, the Indian arm of the world’s largest new energy vehicle (NEV) manufacturer, has unveiled a range of festive benefits aimed at making premium electric vehicle ownership more attractive ahead of the country’s peak automobile buying season. Under the ‘Celebrate Your Dreams with BYD’ campaign, customers purchasing eligible BYD electric vehicles from August 2026 […]

CW Bureau · Aug 3, 2026

AUTO Hero MotoCorp Scales Premium Play; Appoints Anuj Dua To Lead Segment

Hero MotoCorp, the world’s largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters, has unveiled an accelerated premium mobility strategy, signalling a sharper focus on high-growth premium segments through dedicated leadership, an expanded product portfolio, exclusive retail formats and advanced technology. As part of the strategy, the company has appointed Anuj Dua as Chief Business Officer, Premium Segment, […]

CW Bureau · Aug 3, 2026

GENERAL Willie Walsh Takes Charge As IndiGo CEO To Accelerate Global Expansion

Global aviation veteran Willie Walsh has assumed charge as IndiGo’s Chief Executive Officer, marking the beginning of a new leadership chapter as India’s major  airline accelerates its international expansion and global ambitions. Walsh, whose appointment was first announced in March 2026, assumes charge with more than four decades of experience in the global aviation industry. […]

CW Bureau · Aug 3, 2026

AUTO Renault Says Chennai Plant Is Fully Owned By It Since September 2025

Renault Group has clarified that its manufacturing facility in Chennai, which produces vehicles for both Renault and Nissan, has been fully owned by Renault Group since September 2025, urging stakeholders and the media to avoid referring to it as the “Nissan plant” or “Nissan factory”. The French automaker said such references are no longer factually […]

CW Bureau · Aug 3, 2026

AUTO Greaves Electric Mobility Secures ₹530 Cr From Existing Shareholders

Greaves Electric Mobility Ltd (GEML), the electric mobility arm of Greaves Cotton Ltd, has raised ₹530 crore through a fully subscribed rights issue, with existing shareholders—including Greaves Cotton Ltd (GCL) and Abdul Latif Jameel Green Mobility Solutions (ALJ)—participating in proportion to their shareholding. The fresh capital will be used to accelerate the company’s next phase […]

CW Bureau · Aug 3, 2026