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Yokohama says 15-inch GEOLANDAR A/T is now made at Visakhapatnam

Yokohama says 15-inch GEOLANDAR A/T is now made at Visakhapatnam

Yokohama says two 15-inch GEOLANDAR A/T sizes are now manufactured in Visakhapatnam, replacing imports, with 16–18-inch local production planned for 2027. The release does not disclose prices, output or a production-start date.

Kinetic earmarks INR 57 crore from warrant conversion for driveline and EV expansion

Kinetic earmarks INR 57 crore from warrant conversion for driveline and EV expansion

Kinetic Engineering plans to direct approximately INR 17 crore to driveline capacity and INR 40 crore to its electric scooter business. The funding relates to the final tranche of promoter warrants issued in 2025, rather than a new public capital raise.

Imperial Auto appoints James Gaylord to lead Americas operations

Imperial Auto appoints James Gaylord to lead Americas operations

Imperial Auto has named James Gaylord managing director and chief executive of its US subsidiary, with responsibility for the Americas. His mandate includes supply-chain localisation and engineering, but the company has not quantified its expansion plans.

Musashi and Bhago Mobility announce an e-axle supply letter of intent, with production planned for 2027

Musashi signs LOI for Bhago three-wheeler e-axles

Musashi says it plans to supply locally manufactured e-axles for the fixed-battery version of Bhago Mobility’s passenger three-wheeler. Production is targeted for 2027, but the announcement gives no order value or committed supply volume.

Tyremaker backs Taxman

Tyremaker backs Taxman

While the tyre industry wants duties on raw material rolled back, Yokohama's Anil Gupta is relaxed about it as it triples its manufacturing capacity while also entering into premium SUV markets.

Hero Motors seeks 73 times earnings on a three-year average return on net worth of 7.58 per cent

Hero Motors seeks 73 times earnings on a three-year average return on net worth of 7.58 per cent

Hero Motors opens on 16 September at INR 79 to 84 a share, valuing it at INR 3,815 crore. Its fresh issue is down a quarter from its last draft.

Gestamp invests INR 523.7 crore in a Gujarat plant as global vehicle output slows

Gestamp invests INR 523.7 crore in a Gujarat plant as global vehicle output slows

The Spanish auto components maker has inaugurated its fifth Indian plant at Bhagapura in Gujarat, with two hot-stamping lines and about 240 employees, while cutting capital spending elsewhere.