95% of Indian Consumers Ready to Pay for SDVs: Deloitte India  

India’s automotive market is entering a software-first era, with 95 percent of consumers willing to pay for Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) capabilities such as safety, security and continuous vehicle health reporting, according to the 2026 Deloitte Global Automotive Consumer Study – India. India stands out in next-generation mobility readiness, with 81 percent of consumers finding SDVs helpful […]

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India Sets Ambitious Road Safety Target for 2030 With New Delhi Declaration

The declaration calls for accountability, enforcement and systemic reform, as India continues to record the world’s highest road fatalities, a challenge underscored at the BARS-hosted Confluence, where experts highlighted how pedestrians, cyclists, two-wheeler riders, gig workers and rural communities bear the greatest burden. India has formally committed to cutting road fatalities and serious injuries by […]

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Olectra Secures LOI for 1,085 Electric Buses from TGSRTC under CESL-led PM E-DRIVE Initiative

Olectra Greentech Ltd., India’s largest electric commercial vehicle manufacturer and a pioneer in advanced urban mobility solutions, has secured a Letter of Intent (LOI) from the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC), issued through Evey Trans Pvt. Ltd., for 1,085 electric buses under the PM E-DRIVE initiative led by Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL). The […]

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Mahindra Last Mile Mobility Reinvents Electric L5 Passenger Mobility with UDO

Mahindra Last Mile Mobility has unveiled the Mahindra UDO, an all-new electric three-wheeler that marks a decisive shift in the evolution of India’s L5 passenger carrier segment. With an introductory price of ₹3.58 lakh (ex-showroom), the company is positioning the UDO not merely as a product upgrade, but as a category reset: combining long-range capability, […]

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TATA.ev Unveils New Punch.ev

TATA.ev — India’s leading zero-emission mobility brand — today launched the new Punch.ev, a fully upgraded version of its popular electric SUV. Positioned as a breakthrough in entry-level electric mobility, the new Punch.ev directly tackles the four biggest barriers that have held back mainstream EV ownership: affordability, real-world range, charging convenience and long-term battery assurance. […]

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LeafyBus Accelerates India’s Intercity EV Revolution with Platform-Led Model

LeafyBus recently crossed a defining milestone in India’s electric mobility journey by partnering with Eicher Trucks & Buses to deploy 100 Skyline Pro E 13.5m electric intercity sleeper buses on major national corridors. With the first 35 buses scheduled for rollout by March 31, 2026, the collaboration marks one of the largest structured deployments of […]

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NBC Bearings, Ahamani EV Technology India Partner to Scale Advanced Drone Solutions

National Engineering Industries Ltd. (NBC Bearings), part of the CKA Birla Group, has entered into a strategic partnership with Ahamani EV Technology India Pvt. Ltd., the Indian subsidiary of Taiwan-based Ahamani Advanced Inc., to accelerate the adoption of next-generation drone technologies in India. As part of the agreement, NBC Bearings will acquire a 30 percent […]

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