Pankaj Doval is a journalist for The Economic Times, focusing on national news in India. With a specialization in the automotive industry, Pankaj covers topics such as car sales, electric vehicles, and industry developments. His articles provide insights into the Indian market and its impact on the global economy.
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Pankaj Doval's coverage primarily focuses on sales and marketing within the automotive industry in India, with a significant emphasis on electric vehicles. Given this focus, he would likely be interested in pitches related to new developments or innovations in these areas, as well as government announcements affecting the automotive sector.
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By: Pankaj Doval
Hero Moto CEO Niranjan Gupta announced that 50% of the scooter market will be electric by 2030, despite short-term competition.
Hero Moto projects that electric vehicles will account for 50% of the scooter market by 2030. The company plans to invest Rs 1,000 crore in EVs this year and will launch new electric models.
By: Pankaj Doval
Optiemus Infracom 's arm will manufacture, sell and localise drones of Taiwan-based KunWay Technology , the company said in a regulatory filing.
Maruti Suzuki refuses to write-off small, affordable cars in India, despite onslaught of SUVs, that have cornered 50%-plus share in sales, almost double to that of hatchbacks.
PM Modi urged the auto industry to focus on eco-friendly mobility through EVs, hydrogen fuel cells, and biofuels while highlighting the role of the middle class and youth in driving car sales.
Electric cars are gaining traction in India, but inadequate public charging infrastructure remains a significant hurdle.
JSW Group is set to invest around Rs 17,000 crore in its automobile business, expanding its JV with MG Motor and launching the JSW brand.
If there is one word that best describes the 2025 edition of Bharat Mobility Global Expo, it would be 'electric'. Nearly all big launches at the annual auto show are EVs
Tata Motors Electric Cars: Maruti Suzuki, the country’s biggest carmaker which is seen as a latecomer to the EV gang, boldly announced just before unveiling its debut green car, “The Wait Is Over”. Maruti Suzuki has invested INR 2,100 crore to manufacture eVitara, which promises a range of around 500 km/single charge (final figures yet to be arrived at). It will likely to hit Indian roads towards middle of the year.
Car companies like Tata Motors, Maruti Suzuki, Mahindra & Mahindra, and JSW MG are preparing extensive charging infrastructures to support their electric vehicles.
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