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• Ask Automotive net profit rises 16.3% in Q1 FY26

  The EBITDA margin improved by 183 basis points to 13.8 per cent, driven by better economies of scale, ramp-up of the new Bengaluru facility, and operational efficiencies at the Karoli mega plant.

  

• Sona fires salvo, issues cease-and-desist notice to Rani Kapur

  Sona BLW Precision Forgings (Sona Comstar) has issued a cease-and-desist notice to Rani Kapur, Sunjay Kapur's mother, for allegedly spreading defamatory information. The company denies her allegations of mismanagement and coercion, asserting they are false and unwarranted. Rani Kapur is considering legal action, potentially moving to the National Company Law Tribunal.

  

• Motherson Sumi Wiring's revenue rises 14% to ₹2,496 crore in Q1 FY26

  The company's net profit stood at ₹143 crore compared to ₹149 crore in the same period last year, reflecting a drop of 4 per cent.

  

• For ZF, the Indian aftermarket is ripe for the picking

  The German auto component maker is planning to go flat out in the coming years to make the most of the opportunities that India has to offer in the aftermarket arena. The success recipe for ZF will depend on strong partnerships, localisation and apt technology solutions.

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• Sona shareholders give overwhelming thumbs up to Sunjay Kapur’s wife as director amid family feud

  Priya Sachdev’s nomination is believed to be one of the reasons behind Rani Kapur’s, late Sunjay Kapur’s mother, request to postpone the AGM. About 99.4% of the shareholders who were present at the AGM voted in favour of Priya.

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• Sunjay's mom challenges wife's posting as Sona Comstar director

  Alleging that the death of her son in the UK was "highly suspicious and (under) unexplained circumstances", Sunjay's mother Rani sought deferment of the company's AGM scheduled for Thursday.

  

• NLC India exploring possibilities to source rare earth from overseas: CMD

  The remarks came amid China's recent curbs on exports of rare earth elements, impacting the global supply chain of the critical mineral which has diverse usage ranging from the manufacturing of home appliances to electric vehicles.

  

• Exide charts growth path with focus on lead-acid, lithium-ion batteries

  He said that commercial production at the company's lithium-ion cell manufacturing facility under its wholly owned subsidiary Exide Energy Solutions Ltd (EESL) is expected to commence during the current financial year.

  

• Sona Comstar appoints Priya Sachdev as non-executive director

  This decision follows the passing of former chairman Sunjay Kapur in June, after which Jeffery Mark Overly was appointed as the chairman on June 23, 2025.

  

• Scrapped batteries could power India's lithium boom

  Gujarat is set to revolutionize India's lithium landscape. Researchers at CSMCRI in Bhavnagar have unveiled an eco-friendly method for extracting lithium from old batteries. This breakthrough not only aims to lessen India's dependency on imported lithium but also accelerates the extraction process while ensuring high purity levels.

  

• Sona Comstar shares continue to slide as leadership uncertainty looms

  Sona Comstar's shares have dipped 36% from their 52-week high. On Friday, the stock was trading at ₹486.35, down 0.91 per cent intraday.