On May 16, Hyundai Motor India Limited, in an investor update, announced that it has planned a capex of around INR 70 billion in the financial year 2025-26 (ending March 31, 2026). 
Out of the total planned capex, the major allocation will be around 40% for the Pune expansion and 25% for product-related investments.

On May 22, Exicom launched Harmony Direct 2.0, its next-generation DC fast charger. It has Harmony OS, India’s first indigenously developed charger operating system. Harmony OS puts intelligence at the core, automating charger-to-car-to-cloud interactions. The charger is uniquely equipped with sensor-based diagnostic

On May 21, multiple sources reported that Komaki Electric launched the CAT 2.0 Eco, an electric utility scooter to address the specific needs of gig workers, delivery services, and small businesses. It has a range of 110 kilometers. CAT 2.0 Eco houses advanced LiFePO4 smart batteries. It has a reinforced frame and sp

On May 21, Bajaj Auto Limited announced that it intends to take control of the KTM business that is headquartered in Austria, through its wholly owned subsidiary Bajaj Auto International Holdings BV (BAIHBV). 
BAIHBV holds a 49.9% stake in its associate, i.e., Pierer Bajaj AG (PBAG) in Austria. PBAG holds over 75% st

On May 22, TVS Motor Company signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with OOR Cabs Pvt. Ltd., a technology-driven mobility platform, to supply 500 TVS King EV MAX electric three-wheelers during the financial year 2025-26 (ending March 31, 2026). 
OOR Cabs will deploy the vehicles for intra-city passenger services,

On May 22, the Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel chaired a meeting on the rollout of electric buses under the PM e-Drive Scheme. Following detailed deliberations, the Ministry of Heavy Industries has assured that approximately 4,500 electric buses will be provided to Bengaluru, 2,000 to Hyderabad, 2,800 t

On May 22, Himadri Speciality Chemical Ltd (HSCL) announced a strategic investment of USD 4.43 Million to acquire a 16.24% stake in International Battery Company, Inc (IBC), a U.S. headquartered technology developer and manufacturer of chemistry-agnostic prismatic Lithium-ion (Li-ion) cells.
The partnership will comb

On May 22, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. (HMSI) announced that it will build a fourth production line at its fourth plant in Vithalapur, Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
The company will invest about INR 9.2 billion (around JPY 16.1 billion) to build a fourth production line, which will produce 650,000 motorcycles p

On May 20, ZF Group launched its largest Digital Development Hub outside Europe in Bengaluru, India. The 33,300-square-foot facility supports agile development with 250 employees working on both domestic and international projects. This hub will be instrumental in advancing SCALAR, ZF’s fleet orchestration platform,

On May 21, Gabriel India, in an investor update, announced that its joint venture Inalfa Gabriel Sunroof Systems is planning to set up a second production line for sunroofs at its Chennai plant. It will have a capacity of 200,000 units. It will be operational by the second half of 2025. 
Based on Gabriel India invest

On May 21, Uno Minda announced that its board has approved the consolidation and shifting of two-wheeler lighting manufacturing plants located at Bahadurgarh and Sonipat to a new location at Kharkhoda, Haryana. The new manufacturing facility is being set up to meet the continuous increase in the demand from OEMs and

On May 21, Indian start-up Minus Zero presented an end-2-end autopilot to navigate in dense Indian urban traffic with on-coming vehicles and narrow roads with or without lane markings. Tested on some of Bangalore’s toughest roads, their vision-based technology handles obstacles like animals, pushcarts, and small two-

On May 21, EKA Mobility announced that it has been awarded the Automotive Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Certificate under the Advanced Automotive Technology Vehicles category by the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) for its bus platform. This recognition highlights EKA Mobility’s commitment to build

On May 21, the Ministry for Heavy Industries chaired a inter-ministerial coordination meeting to review and accelerate the implementation of EV charging infrastructure under the PM E-Drive scheme. With a financial outlay of INR 20 billion, the PM E-Drive scheme will support the installation of approximately 72,000 EV

On May 20, KPIT Technologies inaugurated its new technology center in Gothenburg, Sweden, marking KPIT’s global expansion and first center in the Nordic region.
The new technology center is based in Lindholmen Science Park, will serve European OEMs and customers throughout the Nordic region. The center plans to grow

On May 20, Nissan Motor India issued a statement reaffirming its commitment to India following recent speculative reports regarding its operations. It stated that it remains fully committed to its operations, dealers, partners, and customers in India. The sales and service will continue for both existing and upcoming

On May 19, 2025, Jupiter Wagons Limited announced that its electric vehicle subsidiary, Jupiter Electric Mobility Private Limited (JEMPL), has commenced the rollout of Tez electric light commercial vehicles (e-LCVs) from its Indore manufacturing plant. Additionally, production of battery products began at its Bangalo

On May 19, Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) introduced the Hyundai Vehicle Digital Passport, a new connected car service designed to consolidate key vehicle information for Bluelink-enabled Hyundai vehicles.
The platform leverages data analytics from telematics systems and service records to generate a digital iden

On May 20, Suzuki Motorcycle India Private Limited (SMIPL), a subsidiary of Suzuki Motor Corporation, held a foundation stone-laying ceremony for its upcoming motorcycle manufacturing plant in Kharkhoda, Haryana. The new facility will be SMIPL’s second plant in India and is aimed at expanding production capacity in r

On May 5, Nidec India Private Limited, a subsidiary of Nidec Corporation, held a groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of a third building at its existing manufacturing facility in Neemrana, Rajasthan. Located approximately 120 km southwest of New Delhi, the new building will cover a total floor area of 27,767