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S M Boothem

S M Boothem

Mumbai, India

S M Boothem is an experienced journalist with two decades in media business. He began in automotive sector at Auto India, moved to Business India, broadening coverage from auto to all industries. At Bizmudra he reports and interviews across sectors.

AVRO participated at Plastiworld 2026

AVRO participated at Plastiworld 2026

Avro India Limited has expanded beyond its core plastic furniture business into recycling, establishing one of India’s largest facilities for processing flexible plastic waste. The initiative focuses on converting hard-to-recycle plastics into reusable raw materials, positioning the company within the circular economy and addressing the country’s

Built from the Ground Up

Built from the Ground Up

The Motovolt story of how a battery chemist from Kolkata plans for India's two-wheeler commercial EV future

ACMA Automechanika New Delhi 2026

ACMA Automechanika New Delhi 2026

The 6th edition of ACMA Automechanika New Delhi 2026 opened its doors today at Yashobhoomi, Dwarka, New Delhi, reaffirming its position as India’s definitive platform for the automotive aftermarket and a key convergence point for global auto component stakeholders. The three-day trade fair commenced with strong industry enthusiasm,

Renault brings back its iconic Duster

Renault brings back its iconic Duster

Renault India, a wholly owned subsidiary of Renault Group, today unveiled new Renault Duster, marking the return of a nameplate that helped establish the mid-size SUV category in the country. New Renault Duster preserves rugged, adventure-first character while advancing in areas critical to Indian SUV buyers: design, powertrain

MRAI’s International Material Recycling Conference 2026

MRAI’s International Material Recycling Conference 2026

“Scrap currently contributes nearly 21% of India’s crude steel production, compared to a global average of around one-third. While the scrap consumption in the Indian steel sector has been rising, the scrap availability is estimated to rise to nearly 36 million tonnes, which clearly indicates that demand for

Rajasthan DigiFest × TiE Global Summit

Rajasthan DigiFest × TiE Global Summit

As part of the ongoing Rajasthan DigiFest × TiE Global Summit 2026, Rajasthan today hosted the Regional AI Impact Conference, bringing together national and state leadership, policymakers, industry leaders, startups, and academia to deliberate on the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence in governance, infrastructure, innovation, and workforce development. Positioned as a

Vertis Infrastructure launches India’s first truck mounted attenuator

Vertis Infrastructure launches India’s first truck mounted attenuator

Vertis Infrastructure Trust successfully launched India’s first Truck Mounted Attenuator (TMA) at the Ador Campus in Pune, marking a significant milestone in the country’s highway safety ecosystem. The post-launch event was attended by senior officials from the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), industry stakeholders, and safety

Great Value Realty unveils Ekanam to redefine Noida’s skyline

Great Value Realty unveils Ekanam to redefine Noida’s skyline

Great Value Realty, one of North India’s most trusted real estate developers, today launched Ekanam (RERA No. UPRERAPRJ15109/2019), its flagship ultra-luxury residential project in Sector 107, Noida. Designed as a seamless blend of architecture and nature, Ekanam is envisioned with the core brand philosophy ‘Great is the

Montra Electric launches the all new Rhino 5538

Montra Electric launches the all new Rhino 5538

Montra Electric eM&HCV (IPLTech Electric Private Limited), the clean mobility brand of the diversified Murugappa Group announced the launch of new Rhino 5538 EV 4x2 TT and introduced Battery Swap for their Rhino range of trucks. The vehicles were launched at their eM&HCV (electric medium &

Amazon India expands B2B capacity

Amazon India expands B2B capacity

Amazon India has expanded its dedicated B2B fulfillment centre capacity by 3x ahead of the Amazon Great Indian Festival (AGIF) 2025. This expansion enables up to 50% faster delivery speeds for Amazon Business customers, as MSMEs and enterprises look to ramp up procurement this festive season. The infrastructure capacity expansion

VINFAST makes its landmark debut

VINFAST makes its landmark debut

VinFast officially launched its much-anticipated premium electric SUVs in India: the Sleek, smart VF 6 and Sporty sophisticated VF 7. Marking VinFast’s first models introduced to India’s rapidly expanding EV market, the launch underscores the company’s strong commitment to supporting the nation’s transition toward sustainable,

Post GST Reform comments

Post GST Reform comments

Bizmudra has compiled a list of statements from Industry leaders regarding the new reforms put forth by the GST Council: Mr Shailesh Chandra, President, SIAM; “Automobile Industry welcomes the Government’s decision to reduce the GST on vehicles to 18% and 40%, from earlier rates of 28% to 31% and

Industry views on upcoming GST reforms

Industry views on upcoming GST reforms

ATMA Seeks GST Relief on Tyres to Support Mobility, Lower Logistics Cost Lowering GST rates on tyres would directly reduce vehicle operating costs and help bring down logistics costs, while also extending benefits to farmers, small traders, service providers, and the infrastructure and mining sectors, Automotive Tyre Manufacturers Association (ATMA)

2025 Yezdi Roadster is ‘Born Out of Line’

2025 Yezdi Roadster is ‘Born Out of Line’

Jawa Yezdi Motorcycles announces the Yezdi Roadster 2025, the latest addition to brand Yezdi, the true Indian challenger in the classic segment, and proudly ‘Born Out of Line’, starting at Rs 2.09 lakh. The Yezdi Roadster dares to challenge conventions and thrives on individuality, with its bold design, powerful

Nippon Paint makes a bold statement

Nippon Paint makes a bold statement

Nippon Paint, Asia Pacific’s No. 1 paint company by revenue unveiled its latest innovation – Paint Protection Films in New Delhi. Under the n-SHIELD brand, Nippon Paint aims to develop and expand the market for paint protection films and other films in India and other markets around the world.

MG Windsor Pro

MG Windsor Pro

India stands at the cusp of a transformative mobility revolution. As the global shift toward sustainable transportation accelerates, the Indian electric vehicle (EV) market is gradually gathering momentum—driven by government incentives, heightened environmental consciousness, and rapid advancements in technology. While challenges such as high costs and limited infrastructure persist,

Samsung Galaxy Z unveiled

Samsung Galaxy Z unveiled

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. announced Galaxy Z Fold7, a device that brings together the best of Galaxy design, camera functionality and AI innovation in the thinnest and lightest Galaxy Z Fold series to date and the Galaxy Z Flip7, a compact AI phone with multimodal capabilities, powered by a new