M&M, Skoda-VW India JV talks hit speed bump as companies unable to reach consensus on key issues

M&M, Skoda-VW India JV talks hit speed bump as companies unable to reach consensus on key issues

Negotiations between Mahindra & Mahindra and Skoda Auto Volkswagen India on a potential 50:50 joint venture appear to have got stuck with the companies unable to arrive at common ground on key matters, said people aware of the ongoing deliberations. “The two companies that have already signed a series of nonbinding memoranda of understanding (MoUs) … Read more

Minda Corp joins hands with Taiwan firm to locally produce sunroof for PVs

Minda Corp joins hands with Taiwan firm to locally produce sunroof for PVs

New Delhi: Auto components maker Minda Corporation on Friday said it has inked a pact to form a joint venture with Taiwan-based HSIN Chong Machinery Works Co to locally produce sunroofs for passenger vehicles. The 50:50 partnership aims to localise the production of sunroof and closure technology products. “This collaboration underscores our commitment to Atmanirbhar … Read more

Brakes India forms JV with Japanese firm for advanced braking products

Brakes India forms JV with Japanese firm for advanced braking products

Brakes India on Wednesday announced its plans to develop and manufacture advanced braking products for the domestic light vehicle market in a 51:49 joint venture partnership with Japanese AISIN Group company ADVICS at an investment of Rs 500 crore over the next three years. The joint venture entity will focus on developing these products in … Read more

After X-440, Hero and Harley-Davidson may bring more US models to India

After X-440, Hero and Harley-Davidson may bring more US models to India

Hero MotoCorp and Harley-Davidson Inc are set to expand their partnership to bring more models of the iconic US motorcycle maker to India, riding on the overwhelming response to the X-440, multiple people aware of the negotiations told ET. The two companies are close to finalising an agreement to broaden their existing partnership, which is … Read more

ASK Automotive, AISIN Group enter into JV for passenger car segment

ASK Automotive, AISIN Group enter into JV for passenger car segment

Auto parts maker ASK Automotive on Wednesday said it has entered into a joint venture pact with Japanese auto components supplier AISIN Group Companies in the passenger vehicle space. As part of the collaboration, the two partners will market and sell the auto components in “independent after markets for passenger car production”, ASK Automotive said … Read more

TVS Mitsubishi: TVS Mobility forms JV with Mitsubishi Corp for comprehensive vehicle mobility ecosystem in India

TVS Mitsubishi: TVS Mobility forms JV with Mitsubishi Corp for comprehensive vehicle mobility ecosystem in India

TVS Mobility on Monday said it has formed a joint venture with the Japanese conglomerate Mitsubishi Corporation to establish a comprehensive vehicle mobility ecosystem in India. As part of the collaboration, Mitsubishi Corporation will initially invest Rs 300 crore with both parties committed to support the growth of the joint venture. This investment is intended … Read more