Author: Amit Prakash

Who has written this article? NK Minda, Chairman, UNO Minda.There has been a fundamental change in the global economic scenario in the last few years. The world order shaped by two to three decades of deep globalization – characterized by free trade, integrated supply chains and global sourcing – has given rise to a more fragmented and protectionist environment. Rising geopolitical tensions, regional conflicts and strategic competition have forced large economies to impose tariffs, non-tariff barriers and export controls, especially on critical raw materials such as semiconductors, rare earths, energy inputs and advanced technologies. These developments have disrupted global supply…

TVS Motor Company has revised the prices of TVS Jupiter 110. The popular family scooter has now seen an increase in prices of most variants, while one trim remains unchanged. The increase ranges from Rs 550 to Rs 1,250, depending on the variant.TVS Jupiter 110: Variant-wise price hike details Starting with the base Jupiter Drum SMW, its ex-showroom price has increased from Rs 72,650 to Rs 73,400, representing an increase of Rs 750. The price of the Jupiter Drum alloy variant has now increased from Rs 77,450 to Rs 78,000, making it Rs 550 more expensive than before. Meanwhile, Jupiter…

Bharat Taxi has been launched in India as a government-backed alternative to established ride-hailing platforms like Ola, Uber and Rapido, with a focus on driver ownership and fair earnings. The app is supported by the Ministry of Cooperation and operated by Sahakar Taxi Cooperative Limited.Bharat Taxi App: Key Details to KnowThis app is available on both Android and iOS. In its initial phase, Bharat Taxi follows a zero-commission structure, whereby 100 percent of ride payments go directly to drivers, known as Sarathi on the platform. Unlike many existing platforms, Bharat Taxi plans to avoid surge pricing.At a later stage, the…

Your car’s suspension doesn’t deteriorate overnight. It warns you. The problem is that most of us ignore these until travel becomes inconvenient. On Indian roads, where potholes, speed breakers and broken patches are part of everyday driving, the suspension works harder than almost any other component. This also means it wears out sooner than many owners expect.The first sign that something is not right is a noticeable change in ride quality. If your car suddenly feels harsh over small bumps or starts crashing into potholes that it previously handled well, it’s worth paying attention to. A healthy suspension should absorb…

Skoda Kailak has crossed the 50,000 unit production mark in a year. Kailak has played a key role in driving the group’s year-on-year growth of 36 per cent to 2025, a performance underpinned by the expansion of its Indian operations and high levels of localisation. Skoda entered the sub-compact SUV segment in India with the launch of the Kylak on December 2, 2024. The model has since seen strong market traction, emerging as a volume driver for the Czech automaker with customer deliveries set to begin on January 27, 2025. Things to know before buying Skoda Kylak Real World Review…

TVS Motor Company has filed a design patent in India for its RTR HyprStunt motorcycle. The stunt-centric concept was first shown at EICMA 2025 in November. It was part of TVS’s series of experimental and performance-oriented machines. With the patent filing, TVS has now secured the design and basic layout of the bike. The patent images show a very raw and minimalist motorcycle. It has a long single seat, wide handlebars and a short tail section. One thing that stands out is the absence of a headlamp. This clearly indicates that the RTR HyperStunt in its current form is not…

Hyundai Motor India has closed FY 2024-25 on a strong note, registering its best-ever performance in the country. The company produced 7.63 lakh vehicles and sold 7.62 lakh units during the financial year. These were record figures for the country in terms of production, sales and after-sales operations.SUV contribution in sales was 69 percentSUVs remain the biggest growth driver for Hyundai in India. The segment’s share in the company’s domestic sales was 69 percent in FY25. Let us tell you that Creta’s market share in the mid-size SUV segment was more than 30 percent.Currently, Hyundai’s India lineup includes the Exeter,…

Mahindra & Mahindra recently announced that it has received over 90,000 combined bookings for its newly launched XUV 7XO and Due to increase in bookings, customers have to wait a long time for the delivery of their cars. And now, the waiting period for select variants of the XUV 7XO has increased by one year. Based on the latest waiting period chart, the Mahindra XUV 7XO has seen a wide variation in delivery timelines across different variants and powertrains. The AX variant has the longest waiting period, lasting 12 months for both petrol and diesel manual versions, while the automatic…

Buying an electric two-wheeler in India is no longer seen as a risky or uncertain option. Over the past five years, the e2W market, led primarily by electric scooters, has seen strong growth, with most of the major players now firmly established. With confidence growing in the segment, manufacturers are preparing to take the next step by entering the electric motorcycle sector. Towards this end, Hero MotoCorp and TVS Motor Company have filed design patents in India for their upcoming electric bikes, indicating that the launch may be closer than expected. This is what we know so far.Hero MotoCorp’s electric…

Fancy vehicle registration numbers have quietly turned into a status symbol in India. Not overnight. slowly. Almost casually. A clean number plate with repeating digits or a neat sequence attracts attention, whether the vehicle is modest or high-end. Many owners say it feels personal. Others believe that certain numbers bring luck. Some people like to stand in traffic.These numbers are not assigned randomly. They are selected, bid and paid through an official government system. At first glance it seems complicated. Once you understand the flow this doesn’t happen. The entire process now runs online, which reportedly reduces middlemen and confusion.…