5+ hour, 59+ min ago   (1094+ words) Renewable energy storage is emerging as the next big growth driver. For several years, the battery conversation in India has been closely linked to electric vehicles. That was expected. EVs created a large new market for lithium-ion batteries, brought battery…...

3+ day, 18+ min ago   (197+ words) The business journalist has moved to the automaker’s communications department. Rajkumar Leishemba, formerly Associate Editor at the Press Trust of India (PTI), has joined Renault India’s communications department. Based in New Delhi, Leishemba was part of PTI’s economic bureau and…...

4+ day, 5+ hour ago   (446+ words) Powered by multiple tailwinds, not only has the Indian electric vehicle industry achieved 300,000 sales three months in a row but with 2.26 million units in the first 8 months and 8 days of CY2026, it is poised for record retails of 3.5 million EVs this…...

6+ day, 5+ hour ago   (458+ words) The automaker, which currently employs women in about 8% of executive roles, aims to expand female representation across manufacturing, engineering, sales and leadership functions over the next four years. Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) has announced a target to raise the…...

6+ day, 8+ hour ago   (462+ words) Three-wheeler retail sales rose 8.64% to 1.22 lakh units in August, with electric vehicles accounting for 65.30% of segment retail. Three-wheeler retail sales increased 8.64 percent year on year to 1,22,281 units in August 2026, marking the segment's best-ever August, according to FADA. Retail volumes were…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (434+ words) The company's 35 HP electric tractor is ready for market, but pricing will not work without state support, says its EV engineering chief. Escorts Kubota Ltd is holding off on a full commercial launch of its next electric tractor until the…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (430+ words) Petrol falls to a record-low 41% share in passenger vehicles, three-wheeler EV penetration crosses 65%, and electric buses post their best month yet. India's auto retail market extended its electrification trend through August 2026, with alternative fuels — CNG, hybrids and electric vehicles — collectively…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (55+ words) GCC expansion and rising R&D investments are shifting India’s auto component industry towards engineering, software and IP-led capabilities. Prerna Lidhoo 02 Sep 2026 Kiran Murali 02 Sep 2026 Eshisha Java 02 Sep 2026 What will be the primary battery technology powering mainstream EVs five years…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (253+ words) A five-fold gap between skilled-worker demand and local training supply in Pune points to a wider problem, as suppliers need different skills for the shop floor, engineering and technology. Nationally, about 60% of auto component companies named manpower and labour shortages…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (109+ words) FADA President Sai Giridhar expects festive-season momentum to drive healthy double-digit auto retail growth, supported by rural demand, easing rates and rising disposable incomes. FADA President Sai Giridhar shares his outlook for the upcoming festive season and explains why India’s…...