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Time of India
9 hours ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
India key market for MediaTek; young demographic, growing economy fuel growth: Country MD
India's booming technology sector and the young, tech-savvy population are making the country a pivotal market for global semiconductor giant MediaTek , according to company's India MD Anku Jain. India's strong economic growth and favourable demographics are driving rapid adoption of advanced technologies like 5G, smart devices, and AI-powered solutions, he said. "India is a very important market for MediaTek because it is a very huge consumption story,we can see the demographics -- which is a very young population, we can see our economy growing very fast. All these components are making the market very attractive for us," Jain told PTI. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Elite Swing Trader Mr. Hemant Shares His Winning Strategy for Free! TradeWise Learn More Undo Beyond smartphones, MediaTek's chipsets power many devices, including smart TVs, tablets, chromebooks, routers, and the smart home segment. Jain noted that the company is now expanding into new verticals such as automotive, recently partnering with JioThings to develop 4G smart clusters for the two-wheeler EV segment, and supplying infotainment systems for cars like Skoda Slavia and Tata Punch EV . Live Events The company is also exploring opportunities in satellite communications, with its chipsets poised to support evolving requirements as India's satellite and IoT ecosystem grows. Discover the stories of your interest Blockchain 5 Stories Cyber-safety 7 Stories Fintech 9 Stories E-comm 9 Stories ML 8 Stories Edtech 6 Stories As per Counterpoint Research, as of April 2025, MediaTek led India's smartphone chipset market with a 45 per cent share, followed by Qualcomm at 32 per cent. The company established its first R&D centre in India in 2004 and now employs over 1,000 engineers across its Bengaluru and Noida offices. The Taiwanese firm on Friday launched the MediaTek Dimensity 8450, a 5G smartphone chip with eight Arm Cortex-A725 cores and an Arm Mali-G720 MC7 GPU. Jain outlined MediaTek's commitment to further investment in the Indian market and continued expansion of its engineering teams. The company views its Indian R&D centres as extensions of its global operations, enabling it to address multiple technology verticals from within the country. "In the near future, we'll have the number of engineers keep increasing with time because we are coming up with new innovations and the talent pool in India, the engineering strength in India is very, very good for us," he said.
Mint
09-06-2025
- Automotive
- Mint
Tata Punch EV facelift in the works; likely to get a larger battery pack and more features
Tata Motors has been enjoying the leadership position in the Indian electric passenger vehicle market. The homegrown automaker sells some of the bestselling models in the segment, which include the Punch EV. The Tata Punch EV became the bestselling electric car in the country last year. Now, to ramp up its appeal, Tata Motors is working on a facelift iteration of the SUV. The Tata Punch EV facelift is expected to come packing a larger battery pack, which will promise a longer range on a full charge. Besides that, the updated Tata Punch EV would also get a revamped exterior and interior. The interior is likely to sport a host of new features in order to boost its appeal to consumers. The Tata Punch EV was launched in India in early 2024. It was introduced at a starting price of ₹ 10.99 lakh (ex-showroom) and is available in two battery pack options, which are 25 kWh and 35 kWh. The electric SUV comes promising a maximum range of 421 kilometres on a single charge. The EV is now expected to receive the brand's innovative technology, modern features and improved battery and charging technology. The upgraded Tata Punch EV could come sharing the same battery pack as the Tata Nexon EV, which sits above the Punch EV in the brand's product portfolio. Some of the technologies introduced in the newly launched Tata Harrier EV, too, are expected to be available in the Punch EV facelift, which would include (Tata Intelligence Digital Architecture Layer), digital key, DrivePay, and an ADAS suite. In terms of equipment inside the cabin, expect it to come packing a larger touchscreen infotainment screen, premium speaker setup with more sound modes and Dolby Atmos, a 360-degree camera with blind spot monitor, powered front seats, and new seat upholstery.
Hindustan Times
14-05-2025
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Tata Curvv EV, Nexon EV, Punch EV, Tiago EV get benefits of upto ₹1.86 lakh
Tata Motors' electric vehicle arm, has introduced offers of up to ₹1.86 lakh on its lineup of EVs, including the Tata Curvv EV, Punch EV, Nexon EV, and Tiago EV. The offer has been made under a celebration campaign for crossing 2 lakh sales of EVs. Under the program the automaker is providing exchange benefits of ₹50,000, including a complimentary home charger with installation. Also included is six months of free charging. Free charging is only on Tata power chargers on & Apart from this, zero down payment, and 100 per cent on-road finance too is on offer. ₹ 17.49 - 22.24 Lakhs Offers Expiring soon ₹ 9.99 - 14.29 Lakhs Offers Expiring soon ₹ 7.99 - 11.14 Lakhs Offers Expiring soon ₹ 12.49 - 17.19 Lakhs Offers Expiring soon ₹ 25 - 30 Lakhs ₹ 22 - 25 Lakhs (Also read: delivers new Curvv and Tiago EVs to Rashtrapati Bhavan. Check details) On top of this, there is special upgrade benefit available to owners, Tata Motors passenger vehicle owners, and even TATA Group employees. It is also available on GeM, CSD, and KPKB platforms to further present customers with options to take advantage of these special offers. With the offering, the Tata Curvv EV is being retailed with incentives of up to ₹1.71 lakh. The Curvv EV is the newest addition to the family and came out in September 2024. The Tata Curvv EV starts at ₹17.49 lakh, reaching ₹22.24 lakh (ex-showroom) for the Dark Edition variant. The Curvv EV is derived from the company's platform that also supports the new Punch EV. The SUV gets two battery pack sizes - 45 kWh and 55 kWh. The former ensures a range of 502 km, whereas the latter provides a range of 585 km on one charge. The 45 kWh also comes with a less capacity motor producing 110 kW (147 bhp), but the 55 kWh model produces 123 kW (165 bhp). The two motors produce 215 Nm of peak torque. The Tata Nexon EV, on the other hand, is being sold with advantages worth up to ₹1.41 lakh. The Nexon EV is one of the top-selling electric cars in India. It comes with a pair of battery pack options - 45 kWh and a 30 kWh battery pack. Tata Motors claims that the Nexon EV with the 45 kWh battery pack, has a range of as much as 489 kilometres on a full point Tata Motors makes about the Nexon EV 45 is that it can be charged from 10 percent to 80 percent in about 40 minutes using a 60 kW fast charger. (Also read: Tata Nexon EV crash rating extended to 45 kWh battery pack variants) At the same time, the Nexon EV MR features a 30 kWh battery pack with a stated range of 275 km. It can be charged from 10 per cent to 80 per cent in 56 minutes. The Nexon EV is priced at ₹12.49 lakh and ₹17.19 lakh, ex-showroom for the Red Dark Edition. The Tata Punch EV is availing benefits up to ₹1.20 lakh. The Tata Punch EV is available between ₹9.99 lakh and ₹14.29 lakh (ex-showroom). Tata Punch EV comes with a 25 kWh battery pack and 35 kWh battery pack. The 25 kWh battery pack variant of the EV produces 80 bhp maximum power and 114 Nm of maximum torque. The Long Range variant of Punch EV comes with a more enhanced motor which delivers 120 bhp peak power and a maximum torque of 190 Nm. The Punch EV boasts up to 365 kilometre range per charge. The Tata Tiago EV is one of the affordable EVs in the nation right now and the electric hatchback is availing benefits of up to ₹1.30 lakh. Recently updated Tata Tiago EV is available between ₹7.99 lakh and ₹11.14 lakh (ex-showroom). The XE MR and XT MR variants are available at ₹7.99 lakh and ₹8.99 lakh (ex-showroom), respectively. The electric hatchback features a 19.2 kWh battery pack that delivers up to 315 km range on full charge.
Hindustan Times
14-05-2025
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Tata Curvv EV, Nexon EV, Punch EV and Tiago EV available with benefits of upto ₹1.86 lakh. Check details
Special upgrade benefits are available for owners, Tata Motors passenger vehicle owners, and TATA Group employees Check Offers the electric vehicle division of Tata Motors, has announced discounts of up to ₹ 1.86 lakh on its EV range, including the Tata Curvv EV, Punch EV, Nexon EV, and Tiago EV. This special offer comes as part of a celebration marking the milestone of surpassing 2 lakh EV sales. Under the offer the carmaker is offering exchange benefits of up to ₹ 50,000, along with a free home charger with installation. Customers can also enjoy six months of free charging. The free charging is available only on Tata power chargers on & Besides this, zero down payment, and 100 per cent on-road financing is also available. Also Read : delivers new Curvv and Tiago EVs to Rashtrapati Bhavan. Check details Additionally, special upgrade benefits are available for owners, Tata Motors passenger vehicle owners, and TATA Group employees. The offer is also accessible through GeM, CSD, and KPKB platforms, providing even more avenues for customers to take advantage of these exclusive deals. Tata Curvv EV With teh offer, the Tata Curvv EV is being offered with benefits of up to ₹ 1.71 lakh. The Curvv EV is the latest member in the family and was launched in September 2024. The Tata Curvv EV is priced from ₹ 17.49 lakh, going up to ₹ 22.24 lakh (ex-showroom) for the Dark Edition model. The Curvv EV is based on the automaker's platform that also underpins the new Punch EV. The SUV has two battery pack options - 45 kWh and 55 kWh. The former promises a range of 502 km, while the latter offers a range of 585 km on a single charge. The 45 kWh also gets a smaller capacity motor churning out 110 kW (147 bhp), while the 55 kWh version makes 123 kW (165 bhp). Both motors churn out 215 Nm of peak torque. Tata Nexon EV The Tata Nexon EV meanwhile, is being offered with benefits of up to ₹ 1.41 lakh. The Nexon EV is one of the most popular electric vehicles in the Indian market. It gets a choice of two battery pack options - 45 kWh and a 30 kWh battery pack. Tata Motors asserts that the Nexon EV, equipped with a 45 kWh battery pack, can achieve a range of up to 489 kilometres on a single Tata Motors indicates that the Nexon EV 45 can be charged from 10 to 80 percent in approximately 40 minutes when using a 60 kW fast charger. Also Read : Living with Tata Curvv EV: Pros and cons of coupe SUV outlined Meanwhile, the Nexon EV MR has a 30 kWh battery pack that has a claimed range of 275 km. It can be topped up from 10 per cent to 80 per cent in 56 minutes. The prices of the Nexon EV start at ₹ 12.49 lakh and go up to ₹ 17.19 lakh, ex-showroom for the Red Dark Edition. Tata Punch EV The Tata Punch EV is getting benefits worth up to ₹ 1.20 lakh. The Tata Punch EV is priced between ₹ 9.99 lakh and ₹ 14.29 lakh (ex-showroom). Tata Punch EV comes available with a 25 kWh battery pack and 35 kWh battery pack options. The 25 kWh battery pack equipped version of the EV churns out 80 bhp peak power and 114 Nm of maximum torque. The Long Range trim of the Punch EV gets a more powerful motor that generates 120 bhp peak power and 190 Nm of maximum torque. The Punch EV promises up to 365 kilometre range on a single charge. Tata Tiago EV The Tata Tiago EV is one of the most affordable EVs in the country currently and the electric hatchback is getting benefits worth up to ₹ 1.30 lakh. Tata Tiago EV which was updated recently, comes priced between ₹ 7.99 lakh and ₹ 11.14 lakh (ex-showroom). The XE MR and XT MR trims come priced at ₹ 7.99 lakh and ₹ 8.99 lakh (ex-showroom), respectively. Powering this electric hatchback is a 19.2 kWh battery pack that promises up to 315 km range on a full charge. Check out Upcoming EV Cars in India, Upcoming EV Bikes in India. First Published Date: 14 May 2025, 16:30 PM IST
NDTV
05-05-2025
- Automotive
- NDTV
Best Electric Cars Under Rs 10 Lakh: MG Comet EV To Tata Punch EV
The Indian automotive industry has been going through a bunch of changes from several years. These changes are subjected to a new age of innovation along with sustainable development. If we look at the trend then a large number of people have made electric vehicles a choice for commuting. Even the government of India has extended subsidies for EV customers and manufacturers to boost the eco-friendly commute. If you are someone who is considering getting an EV, here is a list of electric cars under Rs 10 lakh that you must consider. Tata Punch EV The Tata Punch EV has been claimed to be the most selling electric car for quite a few months now. The Punch EV gets two battery pack options- a 25 kWh battery pack that offers a claimed range of 265 km and the 35 kWh battery option that offers 365 km of claimed range. The prices of the Tata Punch EV start from Rs 9.99 lakh (ex-showroom). Tata Tiago EV The other electric car that fits in the under Rs 10 lakh budget is the Tata Tiago EV. It is available at a starting price of Rs 7.99 lakh (ex-showroom). The Tiago EV could be an ideal choice for customers who don't need the bigger and broader Punch EV. The Tata Tiago EV gets two battery packs as an option, a 19.2 kWh battery and a 24 kWh battery pack. The 19.2 kWh battery claims a range of 223 km, whereas the bigger battery boasts 293 km of range on a single charge. MG Comet The third and the most affordable electric vehicle on the list is the MG Comet. The MG Comet is available at a starting price of Rs 4.99 lakh (ex-showroom). Since the Comet is under the brand's Baas option, the customers need to pay Rs 2.5 per kilometer, making it the most affordable EV in India.
