AUTO Indofast, Zeon Charging Partner To Expand Battery Swapping In South

Battery-swapping solutions provider Indofast Energy has partnered with charge point operator Zeon Charging to expand its battery-swapping infrastructure across premium commercial and transit locations in Southern India, beginning with Bengaluru. Under the partnership, Indofast Energy will deploy its Quick Interchange Stations (QIS) across Zeon Charging’s network of premium sites, including shopping malls, metro parking facilities […]

CW Bureau · Aug 4, 2026

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 Keto Motors Unveils Urbanova KE9, Forays Into Electric Bus Segment

Commercial electric vehicle manufacturer Keto Motors Ltd has entered India’s electric bus market with the launch of its first commercial electric bus, the Urbanova KE9. The Urbanova KE9 is a 9-metre electric bus measuring 8,985 mm in length, 2,532 mm in width and 3,189 mm in height. It can accommodate 31 passengers and has a […]

CW Bureau · Aug 3, 2026

AUTO JSW MG Motor July Wholesales Rise 22% To 8,158 Units; EVs Drive Growth

JSW MG Motor India continued its strong growth trajectory by posting its highest-ever monthly wholesale sales for the second consecutive month in July 2026, driven by robust demand for its new energy vehicle (NEV) portfolio. The company reported wholesale sales of 8,158 units in July, registering a 22% year-on-year growth over the corresponding month last […]

CW Bureau · Aug 1, 2026

AUTO Ather Energy Targets Mass Market With EL Platform, Factory Expansion

Leading electric two-wheeler maker Ather Energy Ltd is preparing for its next phase of growth with the launch of its new EL platform, nationwide expansion and greater focus on software, as it targets the fast-growing mass-market electric vehicle segment. The company is also expanding manufacturing capacity and strengthening its connected vehicle ecosystem to support rising […]

CW Bureau · Jul 28, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY IITM Develops Advanced Cooling Technology For Compact Electronics

Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) have developed and experimentally validated a next-generation cooling technology that could significantly improve thermal management in compact electronic devices, potentially benefiting applications ranging from smartphones and laptops to data centres, defence electronics and electric vehicles. The research introduces a novel Flat Plate Pulsating Heat Pipe […]

CW Bureau · Jul 27, 2026

GENERAL Danfoss India Joins IITs To Launch Power Electronics Finishing School

Danfoss India has partnered with the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) at Madras, Bombay and Kanpur, along with the Immersive Technology and Entrepreneurship Labs (ITEL) Foundation, to support a six-month residential Power Electronics Finishing School aimed at creating industry-ready engineers for India’s clean energy and advanced manufacturing sectors. The initiative comes at a time when […]

CW Bureau · Jul 24, 2026

AUTO CEAT Bets On Artificial Intelligence And CAMSO Integration For Growth

Tyre major CEAT Ltd is focusing on expanding its global presence, completing the integration of the CAMSO business and accelerating premiumisation while investing in digital transformation and artificial intelligence. The company expects input cost inflation and geopolitical uncertainties to remain near-term challenges but sees strong long-term demand fundamentals supporting growth. International expansion “Our international business […]

CW Bureau · Jul 23, 2026

MANUFACTURING N.A.N. GreenMet To Invest ₹1,250 Cr In Integrated Rare Earth Magnet Plant

N.A.N. GreenMet Pvt Ltd, the critical minerals and advanced manufacturing platform founded by Navin Agarwal, Vice Chairman of Vedanta, has announced the launch of N.A.N. MagneTech Pvt. Ltd. to establish India’s first fully integrated high-performance Neodymium-Iron-Boron (NdFeB) rare earth magnet manufacturing facility. The company will invest around ₹1,250 crore in the first phase of the […]

CW Bureau · Jul 22, 2026

BANKING & FINANCE Manba Finance Launches Battery Replacement Loans For E3Ws

Manba Finance Ltd, a non-banking financial company (NBFC) focused on vehicle financing, has launched a Battery Replacement Financing product to provide loans for purchasing new lithium-ion batteries for electric three-wheelers, including e-rickshaws and e-carts. The company said the new offering will enable customers to replace batteries when required through affordable, small-ticket, short-tenure loans, helping them […]

CW Bureau · Jul 22, 2026

AUTO Indofast Energy, Hala Mobility Set To Expand Battery-Swapping EV Fleet

Indofast Energy, India’s battery-swapping solutions provider, has partnered with EV-as-a-service platform Hala Mobility to accelerate electric mobility adoption in the country’s last-mile logistics sector, with plans to expand their fleet to 40,000 vehicles by March 2027 and one lakh vehicles by 2028. The companies said the partnership has already scaled rapidly, deploying 15,000 battery-swapping electric […]

CW Bureau · Jul 22, 2026

AUTO TVS Motor Q1 PAT Up 51% To ₹1,174 Cr; Revenue Hits Record ₹13,896 Cr

TVS Motor Company Ltd reported a 51% year-on-year rise in profit after tax (PAT) to ₹1,174 crore for the first quarter of FY27, driven by record vehicle sales, robust international demand and strong growth in its electric vehicle (EV) business. The company had posted a PAT of ₹776 crore in the corresponding quarter of the […]

CW Bureau · Jul 21, 2026