
Scania has opened a new corporate office in Bengaluru and launched a white-label financing program with Axis Bank. The initiatives aim to strengthen Scania's presence, support customers, and foster sustainable growth in India.

JK Tyre has named Mandar Deo as President-India, strengthening its leadership team. The company operates 11 facilities, produces over 35 million tyres annually, and focuses on innovation and sustainability.

Rajeev Goyal has been appointed CEO of Mahindra Group's Agri and New Energy Businesses after 20 years with the company. He brings extensive experience in finance and leadership, aligning with Mahindra's strategic growth areas.

Tata Motors secured several awards at the 17th Apollo CV Awards 2026, including for its Signa range and leadership. The company was recognized for its performance in heavy trucks, last-mile delivery, and electric vehicles.

Continental Tires has appointed Aslan-Özkan as Managing Director for India, following Samir Gupta's departure. The company launched the CrossContact A/T² tyre and invested €10.5 million to strengthen its position in India's passenger vehicle segment.

ZF Group will supply ADAS technology for electric buses in India from 2027. The OnGuardMAX-based system uses cameras and radar, meets GSR 184(E) standards, and has been tested over 450,000 kilometres locally.

India's Union Budget 2026-2027 prioritises infrastructure, manufacturing, and capital expenditure, with tyre industry leaders highlighting increased demand, improved cost efficiencies, and support for advanced manufacturing and workforce development.

PepsiCo India has launched an EV Green Corridor on the Kosi-Pataudi route, deploying eight electric trucks and converting over 400 distributor vehicles to electric models, with additional CNG vehicles in NCR to reduce emissions.

Atul Auto Limited has appointed Dr. K. C. Vora as Non-Executive Independent Director for a three-year term starting March 15, 2026, pending shareholder approval. Dr. Vora brings over four decades of automotive experience.




