Nissan India Appoints Abhishek Arora As Director For Dealer Network Development and Customer Training
- By MT Bureau
- November 28, 2024
Japanese automaker Nissan Motor India (NMIPL) has given additional responsibility of Director - Dealer Network Development and Customer Quality Training (DND-CQT) to Abhishek Arora effective 14 November 2024.
Arora will continue to focus on his current role as Director – Transformation & New Projects. In his new role, he will be responsible to lead channel development and management for the brand as well as drive strategic initiatives linked to network development and business to ensure Nissan’s future readiness.
The company said he has deep expertise in managing premium automotive networks and is set to bring significant value to Nissan’s India CBU business, further strengthening its market presence.
Arora had joined Nissan in September 2024 as Director - Transformation and New Projects and was given interim charge of Director - DNDCQT in October 2024. He is now set to lead the DND-CQT function full time and continue to manage transformation projects.
Prior to joining Nissan India, he led key functions such as network development, business management, sales training and others at Audi India. He has also worked with General Motors, Tata Motors, and Honda Motorcycles in various roles.
Saurabh Vatsa, MD, Nissan Motor India (NMIPL), said, “We are delighted to welcome Abhishek Arora at Nissan as Director – DND-CQT in addition to his current responsibilities in driving Transformation Projects. We are confident that his extensive experience and strategic leadership in the premium automotive space will play an important role in strengthening our network capabilities. His leadership will ensure that we are well-positioned to execute our upcoming product launches and further enhance customer experience as we work towards long-term growth and success in this dynamic market with a mix of localized and CBU products.”
Hyundai Motor India Sells 54,210 Units In July 2026
- By MT Bureau
- August 01, 2026
Hyundai Motor India, one of the leading passenger vehicle manufacturers, has announced attaining its highest-ever monthly wholesales of 75,360 units in July 2026, up 25.4 percent YoY.
In the domestic market, the company sold 54,210 units, up 23.3 percent YoY, while exports came at 21,150 units its highest-ever in the last 100-months, up 31.4 percent YoY.
Last month, the company’s popular offering, the Hyundai Creta, also saw its highest-ever monthly sales at 18,088 units, while Hyundai i20 saw a similar record performance of 6,738 in CY2026.
Tarun Garg, MD & CEO, Hyundai Motor India, said, “We have kicked off the new quarter on a strong note. Achieving 75,360 total sales (domestic + exports; up 25.4 percent YoY), our highest-ever monthly volume since inception, underscores the immense trust consumers place in brand Hyundai. Furthermore, delivering 21,150 export units (up 31.4 percent YoY), our highest in more than 100 months, reinforces our relentless commitment to Make-in-India, Made-for-the-World.”
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Mahindra Sells 60,048 SUVs In July 2026
- By MT Bureau
- August 01, 2026
Mumbai-headquartered automotive major Mahindra & Mahindra has announced its wholesale figures for July 2026, selling 60,048 SUVs, marking a 20 percent YoY growth, over 49,871 units sold last year.
On the other hand, the company’s light commercial vehicle (LCV) sales grew by 23 percent to 25,204 units, as compared to 20,464 units for the same period last year.
The LCV <2-tonne segment saw wholesales of 3,870 units, up 40 percent YoY, while the LCV 2-tonne to 3.5-tonne segment witnessed a 21 percent YoY jump to 21,334 units.
Three-wheeler sales (including electric) came at 14,538 units, up 53 percent YoY, as compared to 9,475 units sold last year.
Exports at 4,070 units saw a 47 percent YoY jump, albeit from a low-year-ago base of 2,774 units.
Nalinikanth Gollagunta, CEO, Automotive Division, Mahindra & Mahindra, said, “In July we achieved SUV sales of 60,048 units, delivering growth of 20 percent. The total vehicle sales stood at 103,860, a 26 percent YoY growth reflecting all-round demand traction across the portfolio.”
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Maruti Suzuki India Posts INR 33.52 Billion Net Profit For Q1 FY2027
- By MT Bureau
- July 31, 2026
Maruti Suzuki India, the country’s largest passenger vehicle manufacturer, has announced its financial results for Q1 FY2027.
The company reported net sales of INR 499.59 billion, up 36 percent YoY, as compared to INR 366.206 billion for the same period last year. The net profit saw a decline of 10 percent YoY, to INR 33.52 billion, from INR 37.58 billion, on the back rise in material cost due to the ongoing geopolitical situation.
During Q1, the wholesales grew by 29.3 percent YoY, with domestic small car sales seeing 34 percent growth, while SUVs and exports clocked 44.6 percent and 28.6 growth YoY, respectively.
Maruti Suzuki India said its inventory level was at 13 days, despite sales growth on the commissioning of its second plant in Kharkhoda.
The company also has announced an investment of INR 5.61 billion towards setting up 4 compressed biogas (CBG) projects, which would serve as a key learning opportunity to plan future expansion for the same.
Hyundai Motor India Pune Plant Wins 2026 Red Dot Award For Workplace Design
- By MT Bureau
- July 31, 2026
Hyundai Motor India (HMIL), one of the leading passenger vehicle manufacturers, has received the 2026 Red Dot Brand & Communication Design Award in the Interior Architecture category for the office space at its Pune manufacturing facility.
The selection represents the first instance of an automotive manufacturing site receiving a Red Dot Award for its administration and employee support facilities. The design layout at the Pune plant combines individual workspaces with open collaboration zones. The office incorporates employee support infrastructure, including a mother care room, dedicated meditation rooms, meeting areas fitted with writing surfaces to address language differences, personal lockers, and central document storage units for paper-based operational workflows.
Architecturally, the building utilises biophilic design elements, including interior landscaping, a central courtyard configuration and upcycled terrazzo flooring. The spatial design was developed following workforce analysis covering employee demographics, gender diversity and team communication patterns.
Tarun Garg, Managing Director & CEO, Hyundai Motor India, said, “Winning the prestigious Red Dot Award is a proud milestone for Hyundai Motor India and for the global manufacturing community. The award-winning facility at our Pune Plant demonstrates how thoughtful workplace design can positively influence collaboration, employee well-being and operational excellence. Every space has been created with our people at the centre, encouraging innovation, inclusivity and sustainability while reflecting Hyundai’s global design philosophy. This recognition reinforces our commitment to building world-class manufacturing ecosystems where exceptional products begin with exceptional workplaces.”
The award acknowledges the integration of administrative facility design within an industrial automotive context, setting standard practices for employee environment design in manufacturing complexes.
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