Castrol hires a new MD from Hindustan Unilever

Kedar Lele is joining as the new Managing Director, effective November 1. Lele succeeds Sandeep Sangwan, who has been elevated to the position of Global Chief Marketing Officer at Castrol headquarters in London. He has a total work experience of more than 26 years, of which 18 years has been spent at Unilever in various … Read more

Sona targets East for growth

Sona currently relies heavily on North America and Europe for 66% of its revenue. India contributes 28%. It’s current focus regions in the West (America and Europe) are plateauing and hence the Company is looking to expand into China, Japan, and South Korea. The targets are all 3 segments – electric, hybrid as well as … Read more

Ceat acquires Camso business from Michelin

Camso is a premium brand in construction equipment tyre and tracks with strong equity and market position in EU and North American aftermarket and OE segments. The acquisition will give CEAT access to 40 global OEMs and broaden its product offering into construction tyres and bias tracks. It’s an all cash deal valued at $225 … Read more

Amara Raja signs MoU with Piaggio India

Amara Raja Advanced Cell Technologies Private Limited (ARACT), a wholly owned subsidiary of Amara Raja Energy & Mobility Limited (AREM), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Piaggio Vehicles Private Limited, a 100% Indian subsidiary of the Italian auto giant, Piaggio Group. ARACT will collaborate with Piaggio India to develop and supply LFP (Lithium … Read more