Indian auto industry poised to reach USD 300 Billion by 2026; Revving up for innovation and expansion

India’s rapidly growing auto market is poised to hit a milestone, with projections indicating it will reach USD 300 billion by 2026. This growth is fueled by various factors, including rising income levels, urbanization, and a burgeoning middle class with increasing purchasing power.In March 2024, the Indian auto industry produced a total of 2,325,959 units, … Read more

Minda Corporation rolls out one million two-wheeler smart keyless system

Minda Corporation Limited, the flagship company of Spark Minda, Friday said it has rolled out one million two-wheeler smart keyless system. The smart keyless system has been designed & developed at the Smart Minda Technical Centre. Ashok Minda, Group Chief Executive Officer at Spark Minda, said, “As a technology-driven brand, Spark Minda continually pushes boundaries … Read more

Auto staff may see another year of double-digit hikes

India’s automotive sector employers are likely to offer double-digit pay increases in 2024, according to a new study, continuing the uptrend of the previous years as they seek to retain good talent. The pay rise is likely to be 10.5% on average for staff of automotive producers and 10% for those working for suppliers, according … Read more

electric vehicles: Budget 2024 Expectations: Auto companies seek continued push to green mobility, infrastructure development

Interim Budget Expectations: The government needs to continue with favourable policies to promote green mobility while also focussing on infrastructure development at a robust pace in the upcoming Budget, according to some leading firms in the automobile space. The Union government is all set to present the interim budget on February 1. “We expect capex … Read more