automotive
The Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA), the apex body of the auto components industry, announced the findings of its Industry Performance Review for the first-half of FY 2025-26 (April–September 2025). The Indian auto component industry grew by 6.8 per cent to Rs. 3.56 lakh crore
research report
New research shows that after an era of ‘AI hype’, business leaders are now increasingly realistic and pragmatic about their AI strategies, and have started using it in their decision-making. The Capgemini Research Institute publishes today a report on AI perspectives, The multi-year AI advantage: Building the enterprise of tomorrow,
electric vehicle
The future of electric mobility isn’t just about building vehicles - it’s about building the ecosystem that helps them thrive. Together, Yuma Energy and e-Sprinto have entered into a partnership aimed at achieving just that, as the two companies announced today that they intend to deploy swappable-battery electric
passenger auto
Škoda Auto Volkswagen India (SAVWIPL) closed 2025 with one of its strongest performances to date, supported by a resilient industry recovery and rising demand across segments. The Group reported its highest-ever domestic sale of 117,000 units with ~36% year-on-year volume growth, while cumulative sales reached 159,500 units (domestic
passenger auto
Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd. (TMPV), India’s leading manufacturer of cars and SUVs, announced the launch of India’s most loved SUV in an all-new, faster, smarter and bolder avatar. The new Tata Punch combines unmatched power, superior comfort, cutting-edge technology, and muscular styling under its unique signature “Command
education & training
Coromandel International Limited, one of India’s leading agri-solutions providers, has signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM) for the establishment of a Corporate Research Centre at the IITM Research Park. The announcement was made during the inauguration of the IITM Global Research Foundation,
startups
Aditya Birla Ventures announced its investment in the first tranche of Articul8 AI, Inc.’s oversubscribed Series B financing round. Articul8 AI, an enterprise generative AI (GenAI) software company, continues to attract strong global investor interest, with other participants in the round including Adara Ventures and NXC Corporation. Reflecting strong
retail & fashion
Oriflame, the Swedish holistic beauty and wellbeing brand, has announced a collaboration with actor Nitanshi Goel for the launch of its Opt Optimals Even Out skincare range, reinforcing its focus on skinimalism and science-led skincare solutions tailored for the Indian market. As Indian consumers increasingly gravitate towards simplified skincare routines
conference & expo
At the Rajasthan DigiFest x 10th TiE Global Summit, held at the Jaipur Exhibition and Convention Centre (JECC) from January 4–6, a panel titled ‘The Alchemy of Scale: Three Industries, One Growth Mindset’ brought together founders from automobiles and personal care- distinct sectors that revealed a shared blueprint for
automotive
Bharat Forge and Germany-based Agile Robots S.E. agree to explore a strategic collaboration to jointly explore the space of AI driven robotics and intelligent industrial automation. Driven by BharatForge’s extensive domain expertise and Agile Robots’ ingenious intelligent robots and automation solutions, this collaboration will see the deployment of
passenger auto
Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Limited (TMPV), India’s leading SUV manufacturer, announced the prices of the much-awaited Harrier and Safari powered by the 1.5L HYPERION Turbo-GDi Petrol engine. Priced competitively in the segment, the Harrier Petrol starts at ₹12.89 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi), while the Safari petrol is
alternative energy
Hartek Power, one of India’s engineering, procurement, and construction companies, has secured a major renewable energy contract in Karnataka. The company has been awarded the EPC scope for a 280 MW AC / 410 MWp DC solar PV project, along with an 80 MW / 320 MWh battery energy storage system