Recent Articles Published by Ketan Thakkar
Here’s What Maruti Suzuki Thinks About EV Adoption Hurdles in India

By Kiran Murali and Ketan Thakkar calendar15 Dec 2025

Real-world driving range, charging infrastructure and uncertainty around resale value are three major roadblocks for h...

Maruti Suzuki to Reassess FY30 EV Sales Outlook After GST Cut on ICE Vehicles

By Ketan Thakkar and Kiran Murali calendar15 Dec 2025

GST 2.0, which cut tax on ICE vehicles, has widened the price gap between ICE models and EVs.

Maruti Suzuki to Introduce Assured Buyback Program, BaaS for eVitara

By Kiran Murali and Ketan Thakkar calendar15 Dec 2025

Resale value concern is one of the major factors stopping faster EV adoption in India.

India EV Sector Funding at $1.4 Billion in 2025, up 27% YoY: Tracxn

autherKiran Murali calendar12 Dec 2025

Funding rounds more than halved this year to 65.

Automakers, sugar makers urge govt to promote flex fuel vehicles after E20

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According to Toyota Kirloskar, the automotive industry, the government and other stakeholders are of the same view tha...

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Rethinking the Map: Honda’s New India Bet

By Kiran Murali, Hormazd Sorabjee & Ketan Thakkar calendar03 Dec 2025

As Chinese automakers reshape global competition, Honda elevates India to top-tier market status and reboots its futur...

Maruti Suzuki Eyes 1 lakh EV Charging Points by 2030; Invests ₹250 crore

By Kiran Murali & Prerna Lidhoo calendar02 Dec 2025

Ahead of its first electric vehicle launch, the automaker has already set up 2,000 exclusive charging points across 1,...

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Inside Suzuki’s ₹70,000-Crore Bet on Scale, Multi-Fuel Tech and a 4-Million Car Future

By Ketan Thakkar, Hormazd Sorabjee & Kiran Murali calendar01 Dec 2025

At the Japan Mobility Show, Suzuki Motor Corporation president Toshihiro Suzuki doubled down on India, unveiling a hig...

VinFast to launch Limo Green in February

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The seven-seater MPV will be the company's third electric car to be launched in India.

VinFast to enter India’s electric bus segment by August 2026

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The automaker is in talks with State Transport Undertakings of various states, such as Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Uttar ...