Mindra Group, India signs 1 GWh battery partnership with China’s REPT BATTERO On December 20, 2025, Mindra Group signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with REPT BATTERO Energy Co., Ltd., a China-based Tier‑I lithium‑ion battery maker for an exclusive 1 GWh partnership for the Indian battery energy storage system (BESS) market. The MoU covers 150 MWh of market distribution of advanced battery pack solutions, 850 MWh supply of 314 Ah bat...

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HMC HIVE and KPIT Technologies, India sign MoU to set up light EV engineering center On December 19, 2025, HMC E-Valley Pvt. Ltd. (HIVE), the hi-tech valley for advanced e-mobility manufacturing, and KPIT Technologies Limited announced a memorandum of understanding to establish an independent Centre of Excellence in Delhi-NCR for design and engineering services for global micromobility and L‑category electric vehicle OEMs, including e‑bicycle...

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Shriram Pistons & Rings, India to buy piston line assets from Sunbeam On December 19, 2025, Shriram Pistons & Rings Limited (SPRL) announced that it had signed an asset purchase agreement with Sunbeam Lightweighting Solutions Private Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Craftsman Automation Limited, to purchase identified plant and machinery and related assets forming part of a piston manufacturing line on a piecemeal basis for INR 280 million, ...

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Global NCAP upgrades six‑airbag Maruti Suzuki, India Celerio to three stars, Ciaz remains at one star On December 22, Global NCAP reported that the Maruti Suzuki Celerio fitted with six airbags as standard has been rated at three stars for adult occupant protection and two stars for child protection, with the tested 2025 5‑door hatchback weighing 929 kg and equipped with front, side, head curtai,n and side chest airbags, ESC and ISOFIX child-...

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Kinetic Watts & Volts, India ties up with Jio Things to build connected EV two-wheelers On December 22, 2025, Kinetic Watts & Volts Ltd. (KWV), the electric mobility subsidiary of Kinetic Engineering Ltd., announced a technology partnership with Jio Things Limited to integrate voice-assisted controls, IoT-based digital clusters and connected vehicle technologies into all upcoming Kinetic EV two-wheeler models. The association will add voice-assis...

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SKODA Auto Volkswagen India Pvt Ltd, Technology Center (Mahalunge, Maharashtra) Skoda's R&D location, in charge of vehicle development, localization, design, project management, electronics, infotainment, body design, interior, chassis, etc. - Number of Employees: 200 (as of 2024) - Investment: EUR 250 million - R&D center under INDIA 2.0 Project - Established in 2019 Skoda India announces design contest for upcoming mid-size premium sedan S...

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Stellantis Engineering India Private Limited, Pune (formerly FCA Engineering India Pvt Ltd) Stellantis (FCA)'s R&D location, responsible for the center acts as engineering support, research, and development center for the Asia Pacific region including India. It supports all the FCA brands including current and previous ones. Year of registration: 2017 ...

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Fiat India Automobiles Private Limited (FIAPL), Ranjangaon Plant Fiat Linea, Punto, Avventura ( -2015); Tata Indica Vista (2008-2017), Zest (2014-2019), Nexon (2017-), Nexon EV (2021-), SUV Curvv (2024-), EV SUV Curvv (2024-); Jeep Compass (2017-), Wrangler (2021-), Meridian SUV (2022-), Grand Cherokee (2022-); 1.3L gasoline engines, 1.2L/1.4L diesel engines, Revotorq –1.5L diesel engines, 2.0L diesel engines; Transmissions Joint venture plant...

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Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Limited (TPEML), Sanand -2 Plant (formerly Ford India, Sanand Plant) Tata: Nexon (2024-), Nexon EV (2024-), Sierra EV (2025-planning), Sierra ICE (2025-), Curvv EV(2024-), EV Avinya (planning); Ford Panther engine 2.0L (for export) *Ford lease back the land and buildings and operates the production. Ford Figo, Figo Aspire(2015- 2021)/ Ka+ (for export, 2016- 2019), FreeStyle (2018- 2021); Tata Passenger Electri...

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roduction for both Tata Motors and JLR, reaching up to 250,000 units a year. - Total Investment planned: INR 90 billion (to progressively increase the capacity over the next 5-7 years) - Will create over 5,000 employment opportunities (direct and indirect) - Will cater to the requirements of both Indian and international markets - Tata Motors plans to power the entire facility with 100% renewable energy Tata Motors, India conducts groundbreakin...

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ssenger Vehicles - Total Employees: 200 - Start of production of Electric Vehicles - March 2019 - Start of production of Medium Commercial Vehicle - May 2019 - Start of production of Light Commercial Vehicle - March 2014 - Start of production of Small Commercial Vehicle - March 2012 Tata Motors, India delivers 400 Starbus EV to DTC Tata Motors resumes operation in all plants in India Tata Motors restarts operations at selected plants On Sept...

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t of production - June 2010 Tata Motors unveils all-new Tigor EV Tata Motors launches ‘XPRES T EV’ for fleet customers Tata Motors announces solar rooftop project at Pune plant Tata Motors introduces advanced CNG technology in Tiago and Tigor models Tata Motors, India partner with Lithium Urban Technologies for EV fleet deployment Tata Motors rolls out 400,000th Tiago from its Sanand Plant, India Tata Motors s...

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rch 2000 hived off the Axle and Engine (including the Gear Box division) plants into independent subsidiaries. Tata Motors Launches new SIGNA range of Medium & Heavy Commercial Vehicles Tata Motors presents all-new BS-VI range of Commercial Vehicles Tata Motors resumes operation in all plants in India Tata Motors restarts operations at selected plants Tata Motors launches the Signa 3118.T truck Tata Motors partners tata Power for onsite sola...

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nger and commercial vehicles, also producing JLR models - Six assembly lines and in-house R&D center - The plant also assembles powertrains for the other plants of Tata Motor Passenger Vehicle Limited (TMPVL) - The plant started icommercial production in 1964 for CVs and in 1998 for PV Tata Motors India partners with LeadIT Initiative to accelerate transition towards Net-Zero Emissions Jaguar Land Rover, India commences local production of Range...

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subsidiary of Tata Motors, offers a range of solutions for passenger travel, a former Joint venture between Tata and Marcopolo - Tata Motors (51%) and Marcopolo SA of Brazil (49%) JV was signed in 2006 - Plant was established in 1992 Tata Motors acquires stake in Tata Marcopolo joint venture in India Tata Motors completes acquisition of Tata Marcopolo Motors Limited September 2014: Tata Motors announced on September 2 that it has received an...

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es; EV buses (2019-); Bus Bodies building plant of Tata Motors, a former Joint venture between Tata and Marcopolo, - Start of Production - January 2009 - Founded in 2006 Tata Motors completes acquisition of Tata Marcopolo Motors Limited Tata Motors acquires stake in Tata Marcopolo joint venture in India Tata Motors, India delivers 400 Starbus EV to DTC Tata begins supply of 40 electric buses to Lucknow City, India Tata Motors to supply Electric...

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lo SA in Tata Marcopolo Motors Ltd (TMML). Marcopolo S.A. will continue to license the “Marcopolo” trademarks to TMML for a minimum of 3 years. - May 2006: Tata Motors has floated a 51:49 joint venture company with Brazil's Marcopolo to manufacture and assemble fully-built buses and coaches in India. The JV will set up a facility in India within a year by investing Rs 150-200 crore. Tata Motors acquires stake in Tata Marcopolo joint venture...

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, full-scale operations were only officially launched on March 19, 2025 - The plant’s groundbreaking occurred in May 2018 and initial production started in February 2021 - Initial Investment: INR 1.7 billion (USD 30 million) Ashok Leyland starts production in Andhra Pradesh plant Ashok Leyland, India inaugurates new bus manufacturing plant in Andhra Pradesh On February 19, Ashok Leyland announced that the commercial production of the buses at...

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boxes assembly, Camshaft machining Plant of Ashok Leyland - Total Employees: 6,000 (As of 2023) - Start of production: 2010 Ashok Leyland Hosur plant won the Deming Prize Ashok Leyland to close Pantnagar plant for 6 days Ashok Leyland to close Pantnagar plant for 9 days in July 2019 Ashok Leyland, India rolls out 3 million vehicles from its production facilities Ashok Leyland, India rolls out 100,000th unit of ATVR from Pantnagar plant Ashok...

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Ashok Leyland, Ennore Plant Ashok Leyland Buses, trucks; Switch Mobility: EV buses - EiV12 (2022-), EiV22 double-decker buses (2023-),; Engines, Axles, Gearboxes; Ashok Leyland's plant, also produces EV buses from Switch Mobility - Total employees: 2,000 (As of 2019) - Established in 1948 Switch Mobility, India to expand globally and launch electric bus's Switch Mobility, India launches electric bus platform - SWITCH EiV 12 Switch Mobility prese...

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