Lumax Auto Tech targets 20% growth in FY26, eyes ₹800–1,000 crore from Greenfuel in 6 years

Gurugram-headquartered automotive parts supplier Lumax Auto Technologies expects 20–25% revenue growth in the fiscal year 2025-26 (FY26), supported by a strong order book, increased wallet share, and benefits from recent acquisitions. The company is aiming for an 80–100 basis points (bps) EBITDA margin expansion and has set a long-term goal of 20% EBITDA margins by … Read more

Tata Motors rolls out AC cabins, cowls across full truck range

Homegrown commercial vehicle manufacturer Tata Motors, on Friday, announced the launch of factory-fitted air-conditioned cabins and cowls across its full truck range, covering SFC, LPT, Ultra, Signa, and Prima models. This is the first time cowl models include air conditioning. The air-conditioning system offers Eco and Heavy modes for efficient cooling. The company has also … Read more

India’s auto industry growth could slip into negative due to rare earth magnet shortage, says S&P Global’s Puneet Gupta

India’s auto industry is staring at a fresh wave of disruption, with growth projections for 2025 now under threat due to China’s export curbs on rare earth magnets. According to Puneet Gupta, Director of India & ASEAN Auto Market at S&P Global Mobility, any production halts triggered by the restrictions could push the industry toward … Read more

Suzuki Motor halted Swift production due to China’s rare earth curbs, sources say

Suzuki Motor’s suspension of production of its flagship Swift subcompact is due to China’s rare earth restrictions, two people familiar with the matter said, becoming the first Japanese automaker to be affected by the export curbs. The small car maker halted production of the Swift, excluding the Swift Sport version, from May 26, citing a … Read more

Classic Legends invests ₹350 crore in product development, targets 500 dealerships with upgraded Yezdi Adventure launch

Classic Legends, backed by Mahindra & Mahindra, is accelerating its push in the classic and adventure motorcycle segments with a comprehensive ₹1,000 crore investment plan. So far, ₹350 crore has been dedicated to product development, while the remaining budget will be focused on expanding global distribution, marketing, and introducing new models, revealed co-founder Anupam Thareja … Read more

India must invest in R&D and innovation to tackle rare earth crisis, say experts

India must invest in research and innovation to find alternatives to rare earth magnets, as the current global supply crisis triggered by China’s export restrictions is unlikely to ease soon. That’s the view of Jayant Dasgupta, Former Indian Ambassador to the WTO, and Hormazd Sorabjee, Editor of Autocar India, who told CNBC-TV18 that the situation … Read more