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 Maruti Suzuki Hits Global Milestone With 1-Million-Unit Gujarat Factory

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd has crossed a historic manufacturing milestone by commencing commercial production at the fourth plant of its Hansalpur facility in Gujarat, taking the complex’s annual production capacity to 1 million passenger vehicles—the first time any Suzuki manufacturing site worldwide has achieved the feat. The expansion also makes Hansalpur India’s largest passenger vehicle […]

CW Bureau · Jul 30, 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

AUTO Hero MotoCorp’s VIDA Marks Global Unveiling With Nepal Market Entry

Hero MotoCorp’s electric mobility brand VIDA has made its international debut by entering the Nepal market through a distribution partnership with CG Motors, marking the beginning of the brand’s global expansion strategy. The partnership with CG Motors, part of Nepal’s Chaudhary Group, will bring the VIDA VX2 Evooter range and the VIDA Dirt.E K3 youth […]

CW Bureau · Jul 26, 2026

AUTO Ashok Leyland Charts Global Growth, Eyes 25,000 Export Units Near Term

Hinduja Group flagship commercial vehicle manufacturer Ashok Leyland Ltd has outlined an ambitious global expansion strategy, targeting 25,000 export units in the near term while reaffirming its long-term goal of becoming one of the world’s top 10 commercial vehicle manufacturers. In his message to shareholders in the company’s Annual Report, Ashok Leyland Chairman Dheeraj G. […]

Sajan C Kumar · 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 JSW MG Motor Unveils India’s First Multi New Energy Vehicle Platform

JSW MG Motor India has unveiled MG ADAPT (Advance Drive Architecture Platform Technology), describing it as India’s first Multi New Energy Vehicle (NEV) platform capable of supporting multiple electrified powertrains, including electric, hybrid, plug-in hybrid and range extender electric vehicles. The company said the future-ready modular architecture will serve as the technological backbone for its […]

CW Bureau · Jul 16, 2026

MANUFACTURING Bosch Doubles Down On EVs, AI As India Becomes Global Innovation Hub

Bosch Ltd is sharpening its focus on electric mobility, software-defined vehicles and artificial intelligence, while positioning India as a key global engineering and manufacturing hub, Managing Director Guruprasad Mudlapur said in his message to shareholders in the company’s Annual Report 2026. The company said battery electric vehicle (BEV) technology will remain central to its long-term […]

CW Bureau · Jul 10, 2026

AUTO India Nippon Electricals Multi-Year Strategy Focuses On Electronics, EV

India Nippon Electricals Ltd. (INEL) has outlined a multi-year strategy centred on expanding its electronics and electric vehicle (EV) business, strengthening exports and improving operational efficiency. INEL’s strategic roadmap is built around five priorities — strengthening its leadership in core products, accelerating growth in electronics and EV-related technologies, expanding exports and the aftermarket business, improving […]

CW Bureau · Jul 9, 2026

AUTO Auto Sales Hit Record High In June, Grow 21.8%: FADA Retail Data

Automobile retail sales in India rose 21.83% year-on-year to a record 25,57,234 units in June 2026, making it the best-ever June for the industry. The data released by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) pertains to two-wheelers, three-wheelers, passenger vehicles and commercial vehicles. Tractors led the show On a month-on-month basis, retail sales increased […]

CW Bureau · Jul 6, 2026

INFRASTRUCTURE NTPC Signs MoU With Octopus Energy For Clean Energy, EV & Infra

NTPC Ltd, a Maharatna Public Sector Undertaking,  signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with UK-based Octopus Energy Group, a leader in clean energy and digital energy platforms, to explore strategic collaboration across the power and energy sector. The MoU was signed by NTPC Head International Business Development Jatinder Singh Chandok and Octopus Energy Group Director […]

CW Bureau · Mar 19, 2026

AUTO Motovolt Mobility Plans To Open 100 Touchpoints In Three Months

Electric two-wheeler company Motovolt Mobility has announced aggressive expansion plans to strengthen its retail footprint across India with 100 touchpoints over the next three months. The strategic rollout will significantly enhance the company’s presence across key Indian cities and towns, reinforcing its commitment to making electric mobility accessible for all. The expansion comes as Motovolt […]

CW Bureau · Jan 22, 2026