Global carmakers replicate China strategy to gain foothold in India

AutomobilesTie-ups like Honda and Tata's are increasingly crucial to managing capital expenditureA deconstructed Tata Sierra.ev vehicle is displayed during a launch event in Mumbai on June 30, 2026. © ReutersSAYAN CHAKRABORTYAugust 12, 2026 14:54 JSTBENGALURU -- Honda's move to collaborate with a Tata Group company has cemented a trend of global automakers seeking out local partners in India as they borrow a page from their China playbook to expand in the fiercely competitive South Asian country.