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Ultraviolette Automotive is set to invest $70-$100 million over the next couple of years as the electric two-wheeler startup looks to expand its product portfolio with a diverse range of scooters and motorcycles, and significantly increase its manufacturing capacity to support future sales. “This [new products and capacity expansion] involves investments in the range of $70 million to $100 million for the next couple of years,” Ultraviolette co-founder and Chief Technology Officer Niraj Rajmohan, said. https://lnkd.in/gJ9Nr38Q

Italian sports motorcycle marque Ducati is set to introduce 14 new products in the Indian market in CY25. On March 5, the company introduced the 2025 edition of its flagship Panigale brand with the latest Ducati Panigale V4 and Panigale V4 S, priced at Rs 29.9 lakh, and Rs 36.5 lakh, ex-showroom, respectively. Speaking to Autocar Professional on the sidelines of the launch in New Delhi, Bipul Chandra, Managing Director, Ducati India , said, “2025 is a very busy year for Ducati India. While we have already launched the DesertX Discovery a few weeks back, and now followed it up with the latest Panigale, we will introduce 12 new products going forward.” https://lnkd.in/gGh8UC_p

In a significant reshuffling of India's passenger vehicle retails, Hyundai Motor India has been pushed down to fourth place in February 2025, according to the latest sales data released by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA). This marks a notable decline for the Korean automaker, which had consistently maintained its position as India's second-largest carmaker for several years and was still firmly in the second spot as recently as January 2025. The February data reveals that Hyundai recorded sales of 38,156 units, capturing a 12.58% market share. This puts the company behind market leader Maruti Suzuki (38.94%), Mahindra & Mahindra (13.15%), and Tata Motors (12.75%) in the monthly rankings. https://lnkd.in/gchdTDpH

In a concerning development for India's long-standing automotive leader, Maruti Suzuki's market share in the passenger vehicle segment plummeted to a two-year low of 38.94% in February 2025, according to data released by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA). This significant decline marks a stark contrast from the company's commanding position just a few years ago when it consistently maintained a market share above 45%. https://lnkd.in/gz3bhjYw

India’s automotive component industry is undergoing a transformation, driven by an unprecedented wave of mergers, acquisitions and private equity (PE) investments. From legacy players consolidating their market positions to global investors betting big on the sector’s long-term growth, the industry is seeing a flurry of strategic deals aiming to enhance competitiveness, expand capabilities, meet regulatory requirements and cater to the growing demand for electric vehicles (EVs) and other alternate fuel solutions. The development comes in the wake of rapid technological changes such as electrification, the emergence of SDVs and connected vehicle technologies. To stay relevant, the major players are entering newer areas such as battery management systems, charging infrastructure, power electronics and more. Similarly, as connected vehicles and smart mobility gain relevance, the need for integrating artificial intelligence and software-driven solutions has grown, driving more collaboration between component manufacturers and technology-focused entities. https://lnkd.in/dvWNwbRs

Orbitsys Technologies Pvt Ltd continues to revolutionize the automotive industry with cutting-edge Dealer Management System. Their cloud-based solutions streamline operations, enhance customer relationships, and drive business growth for automotive OEMs and dealerships across India #brandedcontent

Launched in 2018, Classic Legends, backed by Mahindra and Mahindra, has spent the past six years reviving iconic motorcycle brands like Jawa, Yezdi, and BSA. Despite a rich legacy, the company’s sales have been hovering around an average of 3,000 units per month. Amid fierce competition in the premium motorcycle segment, Sharad Agarwal, Chief Business Officer at Classic Legends, said that the company's commitment to preserving the authentic DNA of its brands while pursuing sustainable growth is a key focus area for this year. https://lnkd.in/gNsrAkRU

Around 60 autocomponent manufacturers received 109 awards across 10 categories at the 59th ACMA Excellence Awards, held every year to recognize innovation and excellence in India's auto component manufacturing sector. The ceremony, held in New Delhi on March 5, 2025, highlighted industry achievements under the theme "Viksit Bharat: Innovating for an Inclusive, Sustainable & Resilient Manufacturing Future." Shriram Pistons And Rings Ltd emerged as a dominant force at this year's awards, securing multiple top honors including Platinum awards in Excellence in Manufacturing, Excellence in New Product Design and Development (NPDD) and Localization, and Excellence in Export.  https://lnkd.in/db-CfiFf Shriram Pistons & Rings Ltd. Uno Minda Minda Corpoaration Asahi India Glass Limited (AIS) Sundram Fasteners Gabriel India Limited MAHLE ANAND Filter Systems Private Limited ADM JOINFLEX INDIA Pvt Ltd (Plant 1) Rane Madras Ltd (RML) Continental Automotive Group Wheels India Limited

Five years ago, as the world grappled with the shockwaves of the COVID-19 pandemic, automotive supply chains struggled to cope with the mega disruption caused to their logistical arrangements. Meanwhile in Gurugram, the leadership team at Lumax Auto Technologies was thrashing out the answer to a very different question: How can it achieve scale in an increasingly competitive market over the coming decade? At the time, Lumax Auto Technologies, a supplier of auto components such as lighting systems, two-wheeler chassis, and transmission products, had revenue of around Rs 1,100 crore, with nearly half of it—Rs 500 crore—originating in its core operations in fabrication, welding, moulding, and metallic components. The rest came from transmission systems and a handful of ancillary product lines. The company, then under the leadership of Managing Director @Anmol Jain and Chief Strategy Officer Vikas Marwah, was not satisfied with incremental growth. Instead, it wanted to triple its revenue to Rs 3,000 crore by 2025 and establish itself as a $1 billion enterprise by 2030. Marwah, a veteran of the auto component industry, was soon elevated to the post of Chief Executive Officer. Now as FY25 draws to a close, Lumax is on track to surpass Rs 3,000 crore in revenue—potentially exceeding its original target. https://lnkd.in/dHKhS7P3