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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.

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Rado CEO Adrian Bosshard explained how several luxury watchmakers, after a slowdown in China last year, are turning their focus to India.

India’s contribution to Rado’s global sales in double digits: CEO Adrian Bosshard

by Karan Dhar |Feb 6, 2026

A lot of luxury brands, who lost business in China last year, are now jumping to India, says Rado CEO Adrian Bosshard.

Hyundai also recorded its highest-ever monthly domestic wholesales of 59,107 units in January, registering a 9.5% year-on-year growth.

Hyundai reclaims 2nd spot in India’s car market in January

by Karan Dhar |Feb 4, 2026

While every segment seems to be growing, data suggests that growth is higher in the compact SUV space compared to hatchbacks, says Hyundai Motor India MD & CEO Tarun Garg.

 Manufactured at the company’s Nashik Plant, Scorpio Pik Ups are tailored for payload capacity, and low operating costs.

Mahindra lands its biggest export order of 35,000 light commercial vehicles

by Karan Dhar |Feb 4, 2026

The order surpasses M&M’s total export volumes — passenger and commercial vehicles combined — of 34,709 units in 2024-25.

Full details of the deal are expected to be released through a formal India–US joint statement once the final processes are completed.

Rice exporters cheer as US cuts tariffs to 18%, boosting India’s export competitiveness

by Karan Dhar |Feb 3, 2026

Indian rice and FMCG exporters say the US tariff cut to 18% will make their products more competitive.

A flush door handle on a Tesla Model Y

Should India outlaw hidden car door handles after China’s ban?

by Karan Dhar |Feb 3, 2026

Vehicle design must prioritise simple, mechanical access over aesthetic or aerodynamic gains, say experts.

While PLI Auto scheme has seen a jump in budgetary allocation, another PLI scheme for battery cells has seen a steep cut in outlay.

Budget 2026: PLI Auto allocation doubled to Rs 5,940 crore; battery scheme sees steep cut

by Karan Dhar |Feb 1, 2026

Union Budget 2026: PLI scheme for Advanced Chemistry Cells (ACC) has seen a 44% drop in allocation from Rs 155.76 crore in FY26 to Rs 86 crore in FY27.

Currently, only Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS is operational.

Budget 2026: RRTS operator NCRTC sees 25% cut in allocation

by Karan Dhar |Feb 1, 2026

Union Budget 2026: The ministry of housing and urban affairs has earmarked Rs 2,200 crore for Namo Bharat operator NCRTC for FY27.

Budget 2026 Auto Sector

Union Budget 2026: PLI Auto allocation doubled to Rs 5,940 crore; battery scheme sees steep cut

by Karan Dhar |Feb 1, 2026

PLI scheme for Advanced Chemistry Cells (ACC) has seen a 44% drop in allocation from Rs 155.76 crore in FY26 to Rs 86 crore in FY27

Union Budget 2026: China, which accounts for about 92% of the world’s rare earth refining and roughly 98% of global magnet production, imposed curbs on rare earth exports to India from April 2025.

Budget 2026: Rare earth corridors could make India ‘self-reliant’ in magnets, say experts

by Karan Dhar |Feb 1, 2026

Union Budget 2026: China, which accounts for about 92% of the world’s rare earth refining and roughly 98% of global magnet production, imposed curbs on rare earth exports to India from April 2025.

Union Budget 2026: Real Estate Sector Reactions

Budget 2026 a 'disappointment' for real estate sector: Experts

by Karan Dhar |Feb 1, 2026

Union Budget 2026: The absence of any direct announcement on affordable housing is a disappointment, given its importance for urban housing supply and inclusive growth, says ANAROCK's Anuj Puri