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‘We’re Being Careful’: Tesla CFO Vaibhav Taneja on Company’s Cautious India Strategy

2 days ago | autocarpro.in | Ketan Thakkar |Darshan A Nakhwa

Tesla's India entry faces tariff hurdles and no immediate plans for local manufacturing. CFO reiterated interest, but the timeline remains unclear as the government has yet to resolve duty concerns. By Ketan Thakkar & Darshan Nakhwa 23 Apr 2025 21 Views Tesla’s long-anticipated entry into the Indian market remains uncertain, as high import duties are a significant deterrent.
VinFast to Open Tamil Nadu Factory in 3-4 Months: TRB Rajaa

1 month ago | autocarpro.in | Kiran Murali |Darshan A Nakhwa |Radhika Dave |Autocar India

VinFast will start selling in India with CKD operations, with a capacity of 50,000 units initially, scaling up to 150,000 units. By Kiran Murali, Darshan Nakhwa, Radhika Dave 26 Mar 2025 57 Views Vietnamese electric vehicle manufacturer VinFast is set to start operations at its new plant in Tamil Nadu within the next three to four months, according to Dr. TRB Rajaa, the state's Minister for Industries, Investment Promotions, and Commerce.
After Manufacturing, R&D is Tamil Nadu’s New Destination

1 month ago | autocarpro.in | Kiran Murali |Darshan A Nakhwa |Radhika Dave |Autocar India

After emerging as a top-notch manufacturing destination, Tamil Nadu has set its eyes on the next frontier - R&D. By Kiran Murali, Darshan Nakhwa, Radhika Dave 26 Mar 2025 21 Views After successfully building Tamil Nadu into a manufacturing powerhouse, the state government is now ready to take the next step: turn the South Indian state into a hub of research and development (R&D) activity. "Tamil Nadu is going beyond the manufacturing story.
Mahle Eyes India as Global Export Hub, Targets 20% Sales from Exports by 2030 | Autocar Professional

1 month ago | autocarpro.in | Darshan A Nakhwa |Yukta Mudgal |Ketan Thakkar

Pro Plus Arnd Franz, Chairman and CEO of the Mahle Group, says India is both a key market as well as a key operations centre for the German auto components major. By Darshan Nakhwa, Yukta Mudgal & Ketan Thakkar 17 Mar 2025 29 Views India has emerged as a strong pillar in the global strategy of German automotive component major Mahle, as the company shifts its focus towards marketspecific growth.
Schaeffler Sees Hybrids and Automatics as Key Growth Areas in India

2 months ago | autocarpro.in | Darshan A Nakhwa |Ketan Thakkar

The company has secured key business wins in these areas and has already started local production, although volumes remain small. By Darshan Nakhwa and Ketan Thakkar 24 Feb 2025 25 Views As India’s automotive market matures, Schaeffler is witnessing a surge in demand for automatic transmissions and hybrid technologies.
Bosch Eyes Over 8% Growth Amid Global Uncertainty and Rising Vehicle Content

2 months ago | autocarpro.in | Darshan A Nakhwa |Ketan Thakkar

While India’s growth remains steady, Bosch believes caution is necessary, as external economic pressures could impact domestic markets in the coming months. By Darshan Nakhwa and Ketan Thakkar 23 Feb 2025 26 Views The world’s largest auto component maker, Bosch, expects to maintain a growth rate exceeding 8% over the next five years in India, outpacing the overall market.
Suzuki Motor Raises FY31 Revenue, Operating Profit Targets | Autocar Professional

2 months ago | autocarpro.in | Darshan A Nakhwa |Ketan Thakkar

The company raised its revenue target for the financial year ending March 2031 to 8 trillion yen (₹4.62 lakh crore) from the target of 7 trillion yen (₹4.41 lakh crore) announced in January 2023.
M&M Aims to Sell Over 1.2 Lakh EVs per Year by 2027, Says Rajesh Jejurikar

2 months ago | autocarpro.in | Darshan A Nakhwa |Ketan Thakkar

The automaker plans an initial monthly output of 5,000 EVs for its XEV 9e and BE 6 electric SUVs. By Darshan Nakhwa and Ketan Thakkar 07 Feb 2025 7 Views Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd expects to clock electric vehicle sales in excess of 1.2 lakh units per year by 2027, with the EV segment likely to contribute to 20-30% of its overall auto volumes, said Rajesh Jejurikar, executive director and chief executive officer, of M&M's auto and farm divisions.
Battery cell prices may have bottomed out, says Tata Motors CFO PB Balaji

2 months ago | autocarpro.in | Shahkar Abidi |Ketan Thakkar |Darshan A Nakhwa

EV battery cell prices have leveled off, but overall battery pack costs could drop as production increases. By Shahkar Abidi, Ketan Thakkar and Darshan Nakhwa 30 Jan 2025 10 Views The cost of battery cells for electric vehicles (EVs) appears to have stabilised at the lower end and may soon begin to rise, according to PB Balaji, Group CFO of Tata Motors.
Product offensive will remain linchpin for breakthrough in all markets: Balaji

2 months ago | autocarpro.in | Darshan A Nakhwa |Ketan Thakkar

The automaker plans to introduce new products and explore innovations in different markets. Meanwhile, JLR has been performing well in the US and UK, though it faces difficulties in China. By Darshan Nakhwa and Ketan Thakkar 29 Jan 2025 3 Views Tata Motors Ltd expects introduction of new models across markets and favourable macroeconomic factors to drive volume growth in the year ahead.