T.Murrali, Author at EV Tech News

Multi-Fuel, Software-Driven, Safety-Led – CII CV Summit 2026 Sets Agenda for Transformation

April 24, 2026April 27, 2026T.Murrali

The 4th edition of the Commercial Vehicle Summit 2026 closed with a clear message—the road to 2047 will be challenging and demands sustained investment, strong policy backing, continuous innovation, and close collaboration between industry, government and all stakeholders. The commercial vehicle industry, said is like the vascular system of the economy—keeping everything moving, connecting factories […]

Renault Bets Big on India, Turns It into Global Growth Engine

April 21, 2026April 21, 2026T.Murrali

With a stronger product line-up, advancing technology and sharper customer focus, the Renault is entering a new phase in India — one that will help shape its global future. India is no longer just another market for Renault. It is fast becoming the centre of its global story. When Renault Group CEO Mr. Francois Provost […]

Scania India Returns with Purpose, Building Slowly and Aiming Big

April 21, 2026April 21, 2026T.Murrali

The Swedish commercial vehicle manufacturer is not trying to win India overnight. It is trying to get it right and then grow. Scania Commercial Vehicles India is entering a new phase with the opening of a new office in Bengaluru. After years of muted visibility, the Swedish truck maker is rebuilding its business with a […]

Automotive Lighting Enters Smart Era as Market Heads Towards $79 Billion Mark

April 20, 2026April 20, 2026T.Murrali

As vehicles become more connected, autonomous and electrified, lighting will evolve into an intelligent, interactive system—playing a much bigger role than ever imagined in shaping the future of mobility. The automotive lighting market is quietly undergoing a transformation, moving far beyond its traditional role of simply illuminating the road. Today, lighting is becoming a key […]

Luxury Car Market Set to Double by 2036, Signalling a New Era of Transformation

April 13, 2026April 13, 2026T.Murrali

Nearly $26 billion in new opportunity is emerging, fuelled by innovation in products, technology and customer engagement. The global luxury car market is entering a new phase—one where tradition is no longer enough. For decades, luxury cars were defined by brand legacy, craftsmanship and performance. But today, that definition is evolving. Technology, electrification and changing […]

Kia Prepares for a Smarter, Cleaner and Connected Future, Bets Big on India

April 9, 2026April 9, 2026T.Murrali

The OEM places customers at the centre of its business strategy and, over the mid- to long-term, it intends to expand its mobility ecosystem with a strategic focus on PBVs, autonomous driving, and robotics, connecting people and infrastructure. India is set to play a central role in Kia’s next phase of growth. As the company […]

India Electric 2W Market Expands Steadily as Leadership Battle Intensifies

April 9, 2026April 13, 2026T.Murrali

Growth is steady, but competition is getting tougher, and only those with strong products and good reach will keep growing. Following the tempo of its ICE counterpart, India’s electric two-wheeler (E2W) market also continued its upward journey in FY26, with total retail volumes crossing 14 lakh units—up 21.8% year-on-year. EV penetration in the segment also […]

India Electric CV Segment Doubles, E3W Market Deepens in FY26

April 8, 2026April 8, 2026T.Murrali

India’s electric CV shift is picking up pace, and with better infrastructure and rising adoption, it is fast becoming one of the most competitive and rapidly evolving segments in the industry. India’s electric commercial vehicle (CV) market has entered a high-growth phase in FY26, with total retail volumes more than doubling to 19,454 units—up 120.6% […]

India Electric Passenger Vehicle Market Shifts Gears with 84% Growth in FY26

April 8, 2026April 8, 2026T.Murrali

Behind this strong growth, each OEM is charting its own course, with distinct strategies and varying levels of success. India’s electric passenger vehicle (EV PV) market has entered a decisive growth phase in FY26, with retail volumes rising sharply to nearly 2 lakh units—an impressive 83.6% year-on-year increase. At the same time, EV penetration in […]

Freudenberg Navigates Global Headwinds, Bets Big on India for Growth

March 31, 2026April 2, 2026T.Murrali

In a year of global uncertainty, Freudenberg’s 2025 performance reflects resilience and a clear focus on growth markets like India and China. While global sales saw a marginal dip to €11.73 billion—largely due to currency fluctuations—the company continued to focus on long-term fundamentals: innovation, cash strength and strategic expansion. The 1.8% decline in revenue was […]

Author: T.Murrali