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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TVS Motor Company has announced the appointment of Mr. Peyman Kargar as Director and Chief Executive Officer, effective January 27, 2027. He will succeed Mr. K. N. Radhakrishnan, who will continue in his role until then to ensure a seamless transition, before serving as Non-Executive Director until the AGM scheduled in July 2027. Mr. Kargar […]
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JSW MG Motor India has appointed Mr. Parth Jindal as Chairman of the company, with immediate effect. Mr. Jindal has been a member of the company’s Board since the formation of the joint venture between JSW Group and SAIC Motor. He has been closely involved in shaping the company’s product strategy, manufacturing expansion and localisation […]
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With lightweighting gaining importance across commercial mobility, Virgo Prime Aluminum is strengthening its aluminium portfolio and market presence to support the evolving requirements of OEMs, bus body builders and component manufacturers. Prawaas 5.0 provided Virgo Prime Aluminum with a valuable platform to showcase its range of flat-rolled aluminium products for the automotive and commercial mobility […]
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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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Varroc has appointed Mr. Eric Hamon as Chief Technical Officer, effective August 3, 2026. He will report to Mr. Arjun Jain, Whole Time Director and CEO of Business I at Varroc, and will lead the company’s technology and engineering organisation. Mr. Hamon brings over 25 years of global automotive technology and engineering leadership experience, with […]
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India’s electric vehicle penetration, currently at around 8.5%, is set to rise to 30% by 2030 — and component manufacturers who move early stand to benefit the most. That was the central message at ASSOCHAM Northern Region’s EV Ancillaries and Auto Components Conclave 2026, held in Gurugram, where government officials and industry leaders called on […]
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India’s two-wheeler segment recorded its best-ever June performance, with total retail registrations reaching 18,28,458 units — a significant jump from 15,08,378 units in June 2025. The 21.22% year-on-year surge was broad-based, with virtually every player posting volume gains, though the market share movements told a more nuanced story of leaders holding ground, challengers closing in, […]
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India’s passenger vehicle segment recorded its best-ever June performance, with total retail registrations reaching 4,10,853 units — a significant jump from 3,19,412 units in June 2025. The 28.63% year-on-year surge was broad-based, with gains visible across virtually every price point and brand, though the market share movements revealed a more nuanced story of winners, steady […]
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India’s automotive retail market recorded its best-ever June performance in history, with total registrations reaching 25,57,234 units — a 21.83% year-on-year increase and a 1.03% rise over May 2026. According to the data released by FADA – The Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations, the month marked record June figures across two-wheelers, three-wheelers, commercial vehicles, passenger […]
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