After two-, three- and four-wheelers, electrification of the mass transit segment is now taking off. Work on two projects, of nearly Rs 50 billion in greenfield electric bus-manufacturing projects, has started in Pune.

TVS Motor Company, a reputed two-wheeler and three-wheeler manufacturer globally, announced that its two-wheeler exports clocked 1 million units in FY21-22.

The Adani Group said that it has signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding with Nasdaq-listed Ballard Power Systems.

Samvardhana Motherson Automotive Systems Group BV (SMRP BV) and Valeo have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to create the vehicle interiors through integration of lighting systems

The auto component maker Bharat Forge Limited along with its subsidiary, BF Industrial Solutions Limited announced 100% acquisition of Coimbatore-based JS Autocast Foundry India Private Limited.

US truck engine maker Cummins Inc said that it will buy auto parts maker Meritor Inc for $2.58 billion in cash, to beef up its electric and hybrid vehicle parts offerings.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has previously urged the Government of India to bring the taxes down. The Government is now asking Tesla to source auto components worth at least $500 million from India.

Indian goods worth as much as $26 billion, which are currently taxed at 5% by the UAE, will be allowed at zero duty once the free trade agreement (FTA) with Abu Dhabi comes into force by May.

The next commodity supercycle could start and end with Chinese graphite, the single most important battery material right now in terms of supply and demand.