Volvo Car Bets on Safety, Sustainability & Electrification for India Growth

By Ravichandran Srinivasan For Volvo Cars, India represents far more than just another growth market. As the luxury automotive space gradually evolves from traditional internal combustion vehicles to electrified mobility, the Swedish luxury carmaker is positioning itself at the intersection of safety, sustainability, premium customer experience and digital transformation. At the helm of this transition […]

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Why India Needs Deep-Tech Manufacturing in the EV Ecosystem

By Abhilash Maurya, CoFounder and CEO, Naxatra Labs India’s electric vehicle (EV) industry is at a pivotal moment. Over the past few years, the country has made significant progress in EV adoption, supported by policy initiatives, growing consumer awareness, and increasing investments across the mobility value chain. However, while the conversation around electric mobility often […]

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Klüber Lubrication Powering the Performance behind India’s Industrial Ambition

As India’s automotive and manufacturing sectors enter a new phase defined by electrification, localisation, efficiency and advanced engineering, specialty lubrication is emerging as a critical enabler of performance, reliability and sustainability. In this interview with MOTORINDIA, Hitendra Bhargava, CEO and Regional Management Board Member Asia Pacific, Klüber Lubrication, shares his insights on the evolving automotive […]

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Infinita Lab – Enabling Faster, Smarter Materials Validation for the EV Era

As industries push the boundaries of innovation, the role of materials testing and validation has become increasingly central to product development. Nowhere is this more evident than in the electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem, where performance, safety, and reliability are all deeply rooted in material behaviour. Addressing this critical need, Infinita Lab has positioned itself as […]

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KPMG International’s Auto and manufacturing CEOs bet big on AI amid uncertain global landscape

Amid rising geopolitical uncertainty, energy transition pressures and rapid technological disruption, automotive and industrial manufacturing leaders remain cautiously optimistic about growth, according to KPMG International’s Industrial Manufacturing and Automotive CEO Outlook 2025. The report, based on insights from 230 CEOs globally—including 110 from automotive and 120 from industrial manufacturing—highlights a sector navigating one of its […]

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NIQR Reinforces Quality Culture with Dr. Suzuki Endowment Lecture

By R. Natarajan Quality remains the single most critical contributor to the success of any product. With this premise, the National Institution for Quality & Reliability (NIQR) was established to promote quality excellence. The institute plays a vital role in the ecosystem by organising regular events for professionals from both the manufacturing and service sectors, […]

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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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