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Sunday, January 4, 2026
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Topic: Nissan

Nissan did too little too late in India and Honda is not coming to save it

Without Honda to save Nissan, it could very well be a Chinese manufacturer that rescues it. Just like Lenovo bought ThinkPad and Motorola, and SAIC bought out MG.

Honda, Nissan agree to discuss merger, to create 3rd-largest automaker after Toyota, Volkswagen

Signalling a massive industry shift, the two companies said in a joint statement Monday that they would wrap up talks around June 2025 and set up a holding company by August 2026.

Nissan wants to reclaim its space in India. The new X-Trail isn’t the way to do it

The introductory price of the Nissan X-Trail is Rs 49.92 lakh, making it more expensive than the cars it is likely to rival. It also lacks features like a branded audio system, electrically adjustable front seats, and ADAS.

On Camera

What women want—a man who cooks and doesn’t seek a standing ovation for it

An average Lajpat Nagar playboy knows that women will reply to his Instagram story of the chicken curry he cooked for lunch. And he is proven right, every single time.

Wall Street carries big expectations this year after best run since 2009

The concern is not that 2025’s rally was irrational, but that it may be difficult to repeat. Outlooks remain anchored to AI investment and growth without reigniting inflation.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.