Ashok Leyland’s MD &CEO Shenu Agarwal Elected as SIAM President for 2026-27

The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) has elected Mr. Shenu Agarwal, Managing Director and CEO, Ashok Leyland Ltd., as its new President for 2026-27. Agarwal, who previously served as Vice President of SIAM, succeeds Shailesh Chandra, Managing Director and CEO, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd., as Immediate Past President. The new office bearers were […]

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Sriram Viji appointed new ACMA President, Anjali Singh named President Designate

The Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA), the apex body representing the Indian auto component industry, has announced the appointment of Mr. Sriram Viji, Managing Director, Brakes India Pvt. Ltd., as President for the 2026–27 term, and Mrs. Anjali Singh, Executive Chairperson, ANAND Group & Gabriel India, as President-Designate. Welcoming the new leadership, Mr. Vinnie […]

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Schaeffler India appoints Amit Bhalerao as COO

Schaeffler India has appointed Mr. Amit Bhalerao as Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective August 10, 2026. Mr. Bhalerao will oversee the company’s manufacturing operations in India, with a focus on operational excellence, digital transformation, localisation and developing future-ready manufacturing capabilities. He joins Schaeffler India with more than 23 years of experience in manufacturing, operations, lean […]

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ASDC Appoints Prasanna Pahade as New CEO

The Automotive Skills Development Council (ASDC), India’s apex skill development body for the automotive sector, has announced the appointment of Prasanna Pahade as its new Chief Executive Officer. A seasoned business transformation leader with over 25 years of experience across automotive, logistics, manufacturing and engineering, Pahade succeeds Arindam Lahiri, who has led the Council since 2019, steering […]

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Renesas elevates Malini Narayanamoorthi to Lead India Operations

India is advancing its role in automotive electronics, software-defined vehicles and semiconductor design, driven by technology adoption and policy support. In this context, Malini Narayanamoorthi has been appointed President of Renesas India and Vice President at Renesas Electronics. The development reflects both her role in scaling the company’s India operations and the region’s growing importance […]

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