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MedTech multinationals bet big on India, eyeing global hub status

Global medtech giants like Siemens and Philips are expanding R&D and manufacturing in India, leveraging policy support and talent to embed India in global value chains

Two-wheeler sales off to choppy start; top players see double-digit fall

Domestic sales of Bajaj Auto, HMSI, and Hero MotoCorp, which together have more than a 65 per cent market share, dropped in double digits

CEAT Q4 results: Net profit falls 8.36% to ₹99.49 cr, revenue up 14.3%

The net profit for the company was impacted due to lower operating margins and an increase in raw material cost

US tariff jitters: Auto part exporters may take a Rs 4,500 crore hit

Exporters with manufacturing operations within the US would also be partly insulated from the new tariffs

Stake in SML Isuzu, M&M eyes e-bus foray soon, 21% share in LCV bus segment

M&M has entered into an agreement to acquire 58.96% in SML Isuzu for Rs 555 crore

TVS Motor Q4 net profit soars 67.5% to ₹648.16 crore on strong demand

The company's revenue from operations increased by 16.09 per cent Y-o-Y to ₹11,542 crore in the fourth quarter

Drugmakers Glenmark Pharma, Cipla plan to step up US manufacturing

The US already contributes a significant share, around a quarter, of Cipla's total revenues

Mahindra to acquire controlling stake in SML Isuzu for ₹555 crore

M&M has a 52 per cent share in the sub-3.5T light commercial vehicle (LCV) market. With this transaction, M&M expects to double its market share in the >3.5T segment to 6 per cent initially

Lord's Mark eyes ₹950 crore revenue as reverse merger nears BSE listing

Lord's Mark, which operates across diagnostics, medtech and renewable energy, is placing strong bets on its remote patient monitoring (RPM) technology to drive global expansion

Tractor sales likely to hit record high in FY26 on monsoon, MSP hike

Pre-buying ahead of TREM V norms, rising construction activity to fuel demand; margins remain stable

Auto component firms bank on localisation, diversification amid tariff woes

With global trade uncertainties rising, Indian auto component manufacturers are focusing on localisation, diversification, and policy support to shield operations and tap fresh export opportunities

Zydus Medtech signs deal with Brazil's Braile Biomedica for TAVI technology

To commercialise transcatheter aortic valve system in India, Europe and other select markets

Indian pharma companies eye larger share of US cancer generics market

Indian firms have been focusing on complex generics for some time now, which insulates them partially from pricing pressures in the generics space in the US

India's auto sector sees $1.5 billion in deals in Q1 2025 despite IPO lull

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) continued to gain momentum, recording nine deals worth $359 million-marking the third straight quarter of growth

Tata Motors files record 250 patents in FY25; focuses on EVs, emerging tech

The filings span multiple areas of product and process development, with a focus on electric vehicles (EVs), hydrogen-based technologies, and core vehicle systems

Commercial vehicle sales may touch 1 mn mark in FY26 after 7 yrs: Crisil

LCVs to account for 62% of volumes

European car major Volkswagen may drive more global models into India

The brand's India strategy remains focused on selective participation in segments where it can use its global resources

Auto launches may jump-start Q4FY25 revenue, but margins could stall

Richer product mix to drive Ebitda growth; margins under pressure due to rising input costs, discounting, ad-spends

MG Windsor becomes fastest-selling EV in India with 20K units in 6 months

As of March 2025, JSW MG Motor enjoys a 31 per cent retail market share in the EV segment, trailing only Tata Motors, which holds a 38 per cent share

Granules India completes acquisition of Swiss CDMO Senn Chemicals AG

The acquisition was executed through Granules' wholly owned subsidiary, Granules Peptides