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Karan Dhar

Karan Dhar

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Karan Dhar is Associate Editor at Business Today. He has over a decade of experience as a business journalist. He tracks mobility, retail, FMCG and other corporate developments.
Kia's flagship SUV will also be available in a diesel powertrain, giving customers the freedom to choose between strong hybrid and diesel.

Kia launches Sorento at ₹28 lakh; targets 30% EV, hybrid sales by 2030

by Karan Dhar |Sep 4, 2026

The Sorento is Kia's first hybrid SUV for India, and the brand's entry into a new premium three-row SUV segment which accounts for roughly 45,000 units of India’s 48 lakh passenger vehicle market.

Maruti Suzuki, however, is facing tight inventory as it heads into the festive season as market demand is more.

India’s passenger vehicle industry expected to cross 53 lakh units in FY27: Maruti Suzuki

by Karan Dhar |Sep 4, 2026

Small cars, in particular, are witnessing a sharp revival. Maruti Suzuki India’s Senior Executive Officer, Marketing & Sales, Partho Banerjee said the company sold more than 21,000 WagonR units and ar...

Mahindra Group decided to bring the two commercial vehicle businesses under SML Mahindra

Mahindra-SML merger to unlock sourcing, product platform and service synergies: Vinod Sahay

by Karan Dhar |Sep 2, 2026

The Mahindra Group decided to bring the two commercial vehicle businesses under SML Mahindra as part of its ambition to scale up its truck and bus business, which currently has about 7% market share o...

Automakers selling cars in China will need to have a mechanical release both on the inside and outside of their car doors.

‘Electronic auto locks very dangerous’: Piyush Goyal urges auto industry to work on safety

by Karan Dhar |Sep 2, 2026

The auto industry should worry about ‘electronic auto locks’ or flush door handles before the government steps in, warns Union minister Piyush Goyal

Maruti, Hyundai Exports Hit: West Asia Crisis Disrupts Shipments; Will FY27 Face More Pain?

Maruti, Hyundai Exports Hit: West Asia Crisis Disrupts Shipments; Will FY27 Face More Pain?

by Sakshi Batra |Sep 2, 2026

India’s auto exports are facing fresh pressure as a shortage of shipping vessels disrupts shipments from major carmakers including Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai. Business Today’s Karan Dhar explains how o...

Maruti Suzuki exported 33,844 vehicles in August, marginally lower than 36,538 units in the corresponding month last year.

Shortage of ships hits India's auto exports in August

by Karan Dhar |Sep 1, 2026

Maruti Suzuki continues to account for over 50% share in India’s auto exports.

The company’s green portfolio is also gaining traction, with CNG, strong hybrid and electric vehicles (EVs) now contributing 44% of Maruti’s sales.

Maruti Suzuki’s SUV share rises to 32%. Read how

by Karan Dhar |Sep 1, 2026

August SUV sales hit record high; Exports remained strong on demand side but were temporarily affected by a shortage of ships.

Manufacturing Majors: Maruti Suzuki driving ‘Make in India’

Manufacturing Majors: Maruti Suzuki driving ‘Make in India’

by Karan Dhar |Aug 31, 2026

Almost two-third global production of Suzuki comes from Maruti Suzuki India Ltd, says MD & CEO Hisashi Takeuchi.

While EVs in India attract 5% GST, a plug-in hybrid vehicle or PHEV is taxed at 40%.

BT Explainer: What are EREVs? Why JSW MG Motor may bring this tech to India next

by Karan Dhar |Aug 31, 2026

Parth Jindal, who took the wheel at the SAIC Motor-backed JSW MG Motor India as Chairman, said that the company could bring an EREV to India next.

Beyond his role with the auto joint venture, Jindal maintains an extensive leadership footprint across the JSW Group ecosystem.

Parth Jindal takes charge as Chairman at JSW MG Motor India to drive green mobility

by Karan Dhar |Aug 31, 2026

The appointment comes at a time when JSW Group is looking to raise its stake in JSW MG Motor India above 35% to become the largest shareholder in the joint venture