October 2026 -

Battery Replacement Costs Top Concern Among Hesitant EV Buyers: PulseAI Study

October 29, 2026 Pranay Theerdhala Comments Off

Battery replacement expenses, safety risks and charging times remain major barriers to electric vehicle (EV) adoption in India, according to a PulseAI Research study surveying 1,300 consumers. Titled The Great Indian Switch, the study found […]

Green Route October 2026: India’s EV Revolution, Technology, Charging & Growth

October 28, 2026 admin Comments Off

India’s EV Revolution: How Technology, Charging Infrastructure and Skills Are Building a Stronger EV Ecosystem India’s electric vehicle (EV) industry is entering a new phase. The focus is no longer limited to manufacturing electric cars, […]

Ather Energy to Invest ₹122 Crore to Expand Electric Two-Wheeler Manufacturing Capacity

October 26, 2026 Pranay Theerdhala Comments Off

Ather Energy has earmarked ₹122 crore, including taxes, to expand its electric two-wheeler manufacturing capacity at its Hosur facility in Tamil Nadu and its upcoming Factory 3.0 in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra. The expansion will add […]

BCG Identifies New Electric Two-Wheeler Demand from India’s Quick-Commerce Boom

October 26, 2026 Pranay Theerdhala Comments Off

India’s rapidly expanding quick-commerce and food-delivery sectors are creating a new customer segment for electric two-wheeler manufacturers, according to a Boston Consulting Group (BCG) report. These delivery riders require vehicles that offer affordability, speed, manoeuvrability […]

SAEINDIA to Host APAC 23 Automotive Conference in New Delhi

October 22, 2026 Pranay Theerdhala Comments Off

SAEINDIA will host the 23rd Asia Pacific Automotive Engineering Conference (APAC 23) at the Yashobhoomi Convention Centre in New Delhi on November 13–14, 2026. The biennial event returns to India after 15 years, bringing together […]

BKT, Pirelli Plan 50:50 Joint Venture for Passenger Car Tyres in India

October 22, 2026 Pranay Theerdhala Comments Off

Balkrishna Industries (BKT) and Pirelli Tyre have signed agreements to establish a 50:50 joint venture (JV) for manufacturing passenger car radial (PCR) tyres in India. The proposed partnership aims to strengthen BKT’s presence in the […]

Volvo Group Consolidates Mining Operations Under New Entity, Volvo Mining

October 20, 2026 Pranay Theerdhala Comments Off

Volvo Group has announced plans to establish a dedicated business entity, Volvo Mining, to consolidate its mining-related products, services and operations. The new entity is scheduled to begin operations on January 1, 2027, strengthening the […]

SWITCH Mobility and PURPLE BUS Launch Electric Intercity Bus Service in Vidarbha

October 20, 2026 Pranay Theerdhala Comments Off

SWITCH Mobility and PURPLE BUS have launched an electric intercity bus service on the Nagpur–Chandrapur route in Maharashtra’s Vidarbha region, marking another step towards sustainable long-distance public transportation in India. The service was flagged off […]

Jindal Stainless Deploys 10 Electric Trucks to Reduce Logistics Emissions

October 15, 2026 Pranay Theerdhala Comments Off

Jindal Stainless has deployed 10 electric trucks for finished goods transportation, marking a significant step in its efforts to decarbonise logistics operations. The trucks will operate between the company’s Jajpur plant in Odisha and Kharagpur […]

Automotive Software Procurement Shifts Directly to OEMs as Tier-1 Suppliers Cut Spending

October 14, 2026 Pranay Theerdhala Comments Off

The automotive industry is witnessing a significant shift in software procurement, with technology companies increasingly securing contracts directly from vehicle manufacturers as Tier-1 suppliers reduce engineering expenditure. According to Tata Elxsi executives, supplier-side automotive revenues […]