On May 30, the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) announced that Maruti Suzuki India Limited has obtained the CMVR Compliance Certificate for their first electric vehicle, eVITARA – Suzuki's first global strategic BEV model.  Maruti Suzuki India Limited will be the exclusive manufacturer of eVITARA for t

On May 29, Samvardhana Motherson International Limited (SAMIL), in an investor update, announced that 14 greenfield projects are under various stages of completion, out of which nine greenfield projects will come onstream during FY 2025-26 (ending March 31, 2026). 
In India, it is building two plants for Wiring Harne

On May 30, Mahindra & Mahindra and Dolby Laboratories introduced Dolby Atmos in the Thar ROXX AX7L, making it the first SUV globally to feature 4-channel immersive audio.
The Thar ROXX offers a rich, 360° sound experience, with Dolby Atmos which adds depth and realism. With Gaana streaming built into the infotainment

On May 28, Lumax Auto Technologies Limited announced that during the quarter that ended on March 31, 2025, it won a new business to supply cockpit assembly for Thar Roxx and its newly launched electric vehicles, BE6, and XEV 9E.
It will also supply a gear shifter (automatic transmission and manual transmission) and a

On May 28, Maruti Suzuki India Limited signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), to promote innovation and facilitate business opportunities for startups from India and Japan.
They will collaborate to support startups based in India in accessing the startup and inn

On May 30, Suzuki Motor announced that it will increase production of the all-new Jimny Nomade at its Indian subsidiary Maruti Suzuki starting in July. Production will be increased to 3,300 units per month against the target monthly sales of 1,200 units for Japanese market.
 The company has temporarily suspended acce

On May 29, Ola Electric Mobility announced that it is ramping up production at the Ola Gigafactory with improving yields of its Bharat Cell, which is undergoing extensive testing across performance, lifecycle, and safety parameters, with phased commercialization in a couple of months. This phased rollout will help op

On May 28, the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) signed a MoU with JSW Greentech Ltd. to jointly explore technical support required for new technology development, testing, and certification. The collaboration will also have knowledge dissemination initiatives and training for JSW on electric mobility a

On May 28, Kalyani Forge announced a Capex of INR 250 million for FY 2025-26 (ending March 31, 2026) to support key strategic initiatives. It has also launched a Forging Modernization Program. The first full reconstruction project for a 1600T forging press has been completed. 
The company achieved an all-time high in

On May 29, Statiq, in a social media post, announced a partnership with VE Commercial Vehicles Ltd. (VECV). As part of this collaboration, Statiq has become VECV’s preferred charging solutions partner, with over 8000 charging points integrated into the MyEicher App. Eicher EV operators will benefit from special tarif

On May 28, Kinetic Watts and Volts, the electric mobility arm of Kinetic Group, announced the inauguration of its new manufacturing facility in Ahilya Nagar, Maharashtra, to power Kinetic’s next wave of electric mobility solutions. 
Spanning over 87,000 square feet, the facility integrates advanced automation, precis

On May 27, the Competition Commission of India approved the combination, inter alia, involving the merger of Ring Plus Aqua and Maini Precision Products into JK Maini Precision Technologies Limited (JKMPTL) and the demerger of JKMPTL's aerospace business into JK Maini Global Aerospace Limited.
RPAL is engaged in the

On May 28, Wardwizard Innovations & Mobility Ltd. (WIML) announced a partnership with XiCon International Ltd., a Mumbai-based engineering and manufacturing company and a subsidiary of Kaiser Corporation. XiCon has placed an order to lease 7,500 units of Wardwizard’s Wolf+ model for the financial year 2025-26 and 202

On May 28, Pioneer India, a subsidiary of Pioneer Corporation, inaugurated its new Research & Development (R&D) Center in Bengaluru, India.
The Bengaluru R&D center is set up to develop new ideas in automotive and mobility technologies, addressing the rising need for smart, safe, and affordable mobility across develo

On May 28, Ather Energy, a leading electric two-wheeler manufacturer in India, and Infineon Technologies Asia Pacific Pte Ltd signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in Seoul, South Korea, to jointly drive innovation in the electric vehicle (EV) industry in India. This collaboration will explore sensing and safety

On May 28, Lumax Auto Technologies Limited announced that IAC International Automotive India Private Limited (formerly known as Lumax Integrated Ventures Private Limited), a wholly-owned Subsidiary, inaugurated its two new manufacturing plants at Chakan (Pune), Maharashtra.
The first facility, an extension of IAC’s e

On May 27, Jupiter Electric Mobility (JEM), the electric vehicle arm of Jupiter Wagons Limited, signed an MOU with Pickkup, a fast-growing Delhi-based logistics platform specializing in sustainable intra-city and intercity deliveries.
The partnership aims to deploy 300 units of JEM TEZ, JEM's top-of-the-line electric

On May 27, Ravindra Energy Limited (REL) announced that its associate company, Energy In Motion Pvt Ltd (EIM), has entered into an exclusive agreement with FOTON to launch their range of electric heavy commercial cargo vehicles in India.
The commercial rollout of vehicles is scheduled to begin in Q2 of FY 2025-26. Un

On May 28, Schaeffler India Limited inaugurated its fifth manufacturing facility in Shoolagiri, Tamil Nadu, India. The 16,500 square meter plant will serve as a hub for the production and expansion of conventional and electrified powertrain technologies, including planetary gear systems, hybrid transmission component

On May 26, NHK SPRING CO., LTD. announced its plan to construct a new plant in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad) in India to manufacture and sale of coil springs and stabilizer bars. It will be the third production site of NHK SPRING INDIA LTD. The plant will be completed in 2027. NHK will invest JPY 2 billion i