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Hans India
a day ago
- Automotive
- Hans India
Mahindra and Mahindra clocks 17 pc growth in auto sales in May 2025
Mahindra and Mahindra on Sunday reported a solid performance in May 2025, with overall auto sales reaching 84,110 units -- a 17 per cent increase compared to May 2024. The figure includes both domestic and export markets, highlighting the company's continued momentum across product segments. The SUV segment played a major role in this growth. Mahindra sold 52,431 SUVs in the domestic market in May, marking a strong 21 per cent year-on-year (YoY) rise. Including exports, total SUV sales stood at 54,819 units, showcasing the popularity of Mahindra's utility vehicles both in India and abroad. Year-to-date (YTD) numbers further underscore Mahindra's growth story. The company has seen a 24 per cent rise in UV sales, reaching 104,761 units, along with a 55 per cent jump in exports compared to the same period last year. Mahindra's Automotive Division CEO Nalinikanth Gollagunta said: "In May, we achieved SUV sales of 52,431 units, a growth of 21 per cent, and total vehicle sales of 84,110 units, a 17 per cent growth compared to the same month last year." "Thanks to continued demand for our products, we were able to deliver industry-leading growth across our ICE and BEV portfolio," he added. Mahindra's commercial vehicle segment also performed well. Sales of Light Commercial Vehicles in the 2–3.5 tonne category rose 14 per cent YoY to 17,718 units. The company's three-wheeler segment, including electric variants, saw an 11 per cent growth, reaching 6,635 units sold in May. Exports also contributed significantly to the overall performance. Mahindra shipped 3,652 vehicles in May 2025, registering a sharp 37 per cent increase from the same month last year. Mahindra's product lineup includes a strong mix of internal combustion engine (ICE) models such as the XUV 3XO, Bolero, Bolero Neo, Thar, Thar Roxx, XUV700, Scorpio Classic, and Scorpio-N. On the electric side, Mahindra offers the BE 6 and XEV 9e SUVs, reflecting the company's commitment to electric mobility.
India Today
a day ago
- Automotive
- India Today
Mahindra records 21% surge in SUV sales in May 2025, overall sales up 17%
Mahindra and Mahindra reported a robust performance in May 2025 with overall auto sales reaching 84,110 units, marking a 17% year-on-year growth. This includes domestic and export company's SUV segment led the charge, selling 52,431 units in the domestic market—a notable 21% increase compared to May 2024. Total SUV sales, including exports, stood at 54,819 year-to-date figures further underscore its momentum, with a 24% increase in UV sales (104,761 units sold) and a 55% jump in exports compared to May 2024. advertisement 'In May, we achieved SUV sales of 52,431 units, a growth of 21%, and total vehicle sales of 84,110 units, a 17% growth compared to the same month last year,' said Nalinikanth Gollagunta, CEO of Mahindra's Automotive Division. 'Thanks to continued demand for our products, we were able to deliver industry-leading growth across our ICE and BEV portfolio.'Commercial vehicle sales also remained steady, with the Light Commercial Vehicle (2–3.5T) segment growing 14% year-on-year to 17,718 units. Sales of three-wheelers, including electric models, increased by 11%, totalling 6,635 for the month saw a sharp 37% jump to 3,652 internal combustion engine (ICE) portfolio consists of the XUV 3XO, Bolero and Bolero Neo, Thar, Thar Roxx, XUV 700, Scorpio Classic and Scorpio-N. On the other hand, Mahindra sells the BE 6 and the XEV 9e electric strong demand across both internal combustion and electric vehicle segments, Mahindra continues to maintain its momentum in the competitive Indian automotive to Auto Today Magazine
Time of India
3 days ago
- Time of India
Man's crime-show binge & digital trail land him in jail for wife's murder
Raipur: He googled, 'How to fool police'… and led the police straight to him. A man's search history has helped Chhattisgarh police crack a murder that was allegedly made to look like an accident. The suspect, Shishpal Vasnik, a govt engineer, had planned the cold-blooded murder after watching over 150 episodes of crime shows on YouTube and repeatedly googling 'how to murder and erase evidence', say investigators. Vasnik hired a contract killer, say police. The price of his wife's life? Rs 60,000. The victim, Barkha Vasnik, was a teacher at a private school in Balod town, around 90km from Raipur. On March 22, she was returning home from school, at her usual time, when a Bolero rammed her as soon as she took a curve on Manpur Road in Dallirajhara region. She and a friend Mathura Mandavi, who was riding pillion, were thrown on the road and fell unconscious. Barkha was declared dead in hospital. Mathura was seriously injured and spent several days in ICU. At first glance, it seemed like a tragic hit-and-run. But suspicions raised by Barkha's family, especially her sister Priyanka Dahar, led police to reinvestigate the case — this time treating it as potential murder. The truth that emerged was more disturbing than anyone had imagined. Trail Of Evidence, Virtually, Leads To Govt Staffer Balod SP Yogesh Patel led the investigation. He and CSP Chitra Verma began combing through digital evidence and uncovered unsettling digital footprints. Shishpal, an assistant engineer in the electricity department, had been extensively watching crime content on YouTube and searching "how to commit murder," "ways to destroy evidence," and "fool police investigations." "His phone and Google search history were damning, but it was his attempt to manipulate his location data that truly exposed his involvement. On the day of the murder, Shishpal handed his phone to a colleague and a driver with instructions to make random calls from different locations, hoping this would trick investigators into thinking he was in Bhilai (70km from Balod)," the SP said at a press briefing in Balod. In fact, he was sitting in the Bolero with contract killer Kayamuddin, said police. Rs 60k For Wife's Life Investigations revealed that Shishpal had hired 24-year-old Kayamuddin from Supela in Bhilai, and paid him Rs 60,000 to kill his wife. The two spent several days surveilling Barkha's route from school to home and discovered that she often took a quiet, isolated stretch. On the day of the crime, the duo used a white Bolero SUV with no licence plates. As Barkha's scooter approached a bend near Bajrangbali Temple, they rammed it. After she and her friend fell, unconscious, Shishpal stepped out of the vehicle and struck Barkha repeatedly on the head and back with an iron rod, say police. The duo drove off. Dowry Demands, Domestic Abuse & History Of Violence The motive, according to police, stemmed from a long history of domestic discord. Barkha and Shishpal were married in April 2016. Within a day of their wedding, Shishpal allegedly began pressuring her for Rs 4 lakh in dowry. The relationship deteriorated over the years, leading to a divorce case that was pending at the time of her murder. Family members allege that Barkha endured repeated physical abuse during the marriage. Records and complaints shared by her sister with local media support these claims. Barkha is survived by two little children — a son in Class 1 and a daughter in Class 2 — who now live with their maternal grandmother in Durg. Her brother Shubham Kutare told reporters, "These children never received their father's love, and now they've lost their mother too." Police have recovered the iron rod allegedly used in the murder, the Bolero used in the attack, two mobile phones, and a list of contacts used to fake call activity. Based on this evidence, Shishpal and Kayamuddin have been arrested and are in police custody. SP Yogesh Patel called the case "an exceptional example of forensic and field investigation," highlighting how digital traces and a family's perseverance cracked open a crime designed to be the perfect murder.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Time of India
Chhattisgarh: Husband plots wife's murder after watching over 150 crime shows, paid Rs 60,000 contract to killer
RAIPUR: A govt employee was arrested in Balod district for murder of his wife- a school teacher- after meticulously planning the crime by watching 150 episodes of crime shows on internet how to kill and erase evidence. The murder initially appeared to be a road accident when the victim was returning home from school on Mar 22 and got hit down by a Bolero vehicle. But the digital footprints of the husband got police to a breakthrough. The man had hired people as contract killers. Police revealed the chilling incident in Balod district, after arrest of an assistant engineer in the electricity department. The incident dates back to March 22, when Barkha Vasnik, a lecturer at a private school, died following what appeared to be a scooter accident near a temple on Manpur Road in the Dallirajhara region. Her friend Mathura Mandavi, who was riding pillion, was seriously injured. At first glance, it seemed like a tragic hit-and-run. But suspicions raised by Barkha's family, especially her sister Priyanka Dahar, led police to reinvestigate the case — this time treating it as potential murder. The truth that emerged was more disturbing than anyone had imagined. Digital Trail Led to the Killer Balod SP Yogesh Patel and CSP Chitra Verma, began combing through digital evidence. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo They uncovered a stunning digital footprint: Barkha's husband, Shishpal Vasnik, had been extensively watching crime content on YouTube and searching 'how to commit murder,' 'ways to destroy evidence,' and 'fool police investigations.' 'His phone and Google search history were damning, but it was his attempt to manipulate his location data that truly exposed his involvement. On the day of the murder, Shishpal handed his phone to a colleague and a driver with instructions to make random calls from different locations — hoping this would trick investigators into thinking he was in Bhilai, the officers said during a press brief in Balod. Contract Killing for Rs 60,000 Investigations revealed that Shishpal had hired a 24-year-old man named Kayamuddin from Supela, Bhilai, and paid him Rs 60,000 to carry out the murder. The two spent days surveiling Barkha's route from school to home and discovered that she often took a quiet, isolated stretch. On the day of the crime, the duo used a white Bolero SUV with no license plate. As Barkha's scooter approached a bend near the Bajrangbali Temple, they rammed into it. As she and her friend fell, Shishpal stepped out of the vehicle and struck Barkha multiple times on the head and back with an iron rod. They fled immediately. The motive, according to police, stemmed from a long history of domestic discord. Barkha and Shishpal were married in April 2016. Within a day of their wedding, Shishpal allegedly began pressuring her for Rs 4 lakh in dowry. The relationship deteriorated over the years, leading to a pending divorce case. Family members allege that Barkha endured repeated physical abuse during the marriage. Records and complaints shared by her sister with local media support these claims. Barkha leaves behind two young children — a son studying in Class 1 and a daughter in Class 2 — now living with their maternal grandmother in Durg. Her brother Shubham Kutare told reporters, 'These children never received their father's love, and now they've lost their mother too.' Police have recovered the murder weapon (an iron rod), the white Bolero used in the attack, two mobile phones, and a list of contacts used to fake call activity. Based on this evidence, both Shishpal Vasnik and Kayamuddin have been arrested and are in police custody. SP Yogesh Patel called the case 'an exceptional example of forensic and field investigation,' highlighting how digital traces and family persistence cracked open a crime designed to be the perfect murder. This harrowing case not only exposes the terrifying depths of domestic violence but also underscores how technology, when misused, can turn into a dangerous weapon — and how it can also help uncover the truth.
India Today
6 days ago
- India Today
Man, daughter critically injured after car flips in collision with bus in Karnataka
A man and his daughter were critically injured when a private bus reportedly collided with their car in Karnataka's Dakshina Kannada district early Tuesday, police to officials, the bus was travelling from Puttur to Mangaluru when it reportedly rammed into the rear of the car near Mura village as it was turning right towards Kedila. The impact caused the car to overturn. The vehicle was severely damaged in the crash. Of the three occupants, two sustained critical injuries, while a child travelling with them was injured were shifted to a private hospital in Mangaluru. Police are verifying the identities and ages of the man and his daughter. A probe into the incident has been launched. In a similar incident last week, six people died in Vijayapura district when an SUV jumped the median on the road and collided with a bus and another SUV on the other side of the road. The deceased include five passengers of the Bolero SUV and the bus driver. The road was closed for traffic for a while, the police confirmed. Written by Rahen Philip IN THIS STORY#Karnataka
