Archive for April, 2026

The Push for Rare Earth Independence

The Push for Rare Earth Independence

India’s automotive and mobility ecosystem is racing to decouple from rare earth import dependence, writes Ashish Bhatia. Rare Earth Elements (REEs) have quietly become one of the most decisive inputs shaping the future of the global automotive and mobility industry. Once viewed as niche materials relevant primarily to defence and electronics, rare earths today sit at the heart of electric[Read More…]

by April 24, 2026 Cover Stories, GAME CHANGER
Hindustan Zinc Launches Rajasthan’s First EV Bus Fleet

Hindustan Zinc Launches Rajasthan’s First EV Bus Fleet

Hindustan Zinc Limited, the world’s largest integrated zinc producer and among the top ten global silver producers, recently flagged off the Rajasthan’s first & largest fleet of electric buses in partnership with Enviiiro Wheels Mobility Pvt. Ltd. at its Zinc Smelter Debari business unit in Udaipur, marking a significant milestone in its green mobility journey. This initiative is part of[Read More…]

by April 22, 2026 News
BKT On-Highway

BKT On-Highway

For decades, Balkrishna Industries Limited (BKT) has operated at the heart of industries where terrain defines performance-powering tractors across farmlands, supporting mining operations, and enabling heavy machinery in some of the toughest off-road conditions. Now, the company is shifting gears toward a very different landscape-India’s fast-moving highways. In a significant strategic move, BKT has entered the country’s consumer tyre market[Read More…]

by April 20, 2026 NEW LAUNCH, Tyre Talk
Ashok Leyland Launches TWIN FUEL Variants of DOST and DOST+ XL

Ashok Leyland Launches TWIN FUEL Variants of DOST and DOST+ XL

Ashok Leyland, the Indian flagship of the Hinduja Group, launched TWIN FUEL variants of its popular Light Commercial Vehicles (LCVs) – DOST and DOST+ XL. The vehicles were unveiled by Amandeep Singh, President – LCV, IO, Defence and Power Solutions, Ashok Leyland, in the presence of Viplav Shah, Head – LCV Business, Ashok Leyland. The newly launched TWIN FUEL models[Read More…]

by April 16, 2026 NEW LAUNCH