Auto Industry

Uno Minda, a leading Tier 1 supplier of proprietary auto solutions for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), has successfully participated in Acma Automechanika Delhi 2026, taking place from February 5–7, 2026, a...

The Detailing Mafia, one of the world’s fastest-growing professional car detailing franchise ecosystems, is currently participating in Automechanika New Delhi 2026, where it is showcasing its system-driven detailing...

The 6th edition of ACMA Automechanika New Delhi 2026 opened its doors at Yashobhoomi, Dwarka, New Delhi, reaffirming its position as India’s definitive platform for the automotive aftermarket and a key convergence p...

I call the Union Budget exercise an annual jamboree. While ordinary citizens look forward to benefits that accrue directly to them in terms of income tax reliefs or cost cuts in their daily items of purchase, variou...

Jeep, the iconic SUV brand with 85 years of global heritage, reaffirmed its commitment to Asia Pacific with India at the center of its Strategic Plan Jeep 2.0. This plan for India reflects Jeep’s vision to build end...

The sixth edition of ACMA Automechanika New Delhi, India’s premier international trade fair for the auto component and automotive aftermarket industry, will bring together over 870+ exhibitors, serving as a key conv...

With the conclusion of the India–EU Free Trade Agreement, calibrated and carefully crafted quota based auto liberalisation package will not only allow EU auto makers to introduce their models in India in higher pric...

Gulf Oil Lubricants India Ltd. (GOLIL), one of India’s fastest-growing lubricant companies, has announced key strategic partnerships with leading construction equipment manufacturers- ACE - Action Construction Equip...

Maruti Suzuki India announced the start of shipment of its premium SUV, Victoris, for exports. Over 450 vehicles have set sail from Mundra and Pipavav ports for global markets. The SUV, which embodies the brand’s ‘G...

The Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA), the apex body of the auto components industry, announced the findings of its Industry Performance Review for the first-half of FY 2025-26 (April–Se...

Mercedes-Benz India announced that in 2026 it plans 12 new cars for India. Many of these products will comprise top end vehicles and new BEVs. The company kick started 2026 with the launch of the Mercedes-Maybach GL...

Skoda Auto Volkswagen India (SAVWIPL) closed 2025 with one of its strongest performances to date, supported by a resilient industry recovery and rising demand across segments. The group reported its highest-ever dom...

Yuma Energy and e-Sprinto have entered into a partnership to deploy swappable-battery electric two-wheelers at scale, a bold step set to supercharge fleet electrification across India’s cities.

Nissan has announced a series of senior management changes in its Africa, Middle East, India, Europe and Oceania (AMIEO) region, designed to strengthen delivery of the Re:Nissan transformation plan and enhance opera...

Honda Motor Co.,Ltd. announced that it will adopt a new H mark with refreshed design as the new symbol representing Honda automobile business.

ACMA Automechanika New Delhi 2026, India’s international trade fair for the automotive service and aftermarket industry, will take place from 5–7 February 2026 at Yashobhoomi (IICC), Dwarka, marking its largest edit...

Champions of the two wheeler ICE (internal combustion engine) space, TVS Motor Company and Bajaj Auto dominated the electric two wheeler space in 2025. While TVS recorded sales of 298881 units in CY 2025 as compared...

According to the latest electric passenger car sales data released by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA), Tata Motors continues to lead the pack with 70,004 units in calendar year 20925 as comp...

Ather Energy announced that Ather riders now have access to 5000+ public fast chargers equipped with the LECCS (Light Electric Combined Charging System) connector. This network spans across 395+ cities and includes ...

BMW Group India has once again posted its highest-ever annual car sales, registering consistently high performance in a dynamic business environment. The company sold 18,001 cars in calendar year 2025, achieving hig...

S. Samuel (Sam), former Managing Director of Ceat and Harrisons Malayalam, and former Supervisory Board Member of the RPG Group, passed away peacefully in his sleep on 19 December 2025, at the age of 91.

The ICOTY and IMOTY Awards 2026, presented by JK Tyre, took centre stage in New Delhi at one of the industry’s most anticipated evenings. The ICOTY Awards, now in their 21st year, and the IMOTY Awards, in their 19th...

Ather Energy has confirmed its plans to enter the auto insurance services space by incorporating a wholly owned subsidiary that will operate as a corporate agent. In an effort to make the ownership experience more s...

India’s electric vehicle (EV) policy has entered a new phase of scale. The PM eDrive scheme delivered 1.13 million EVs in its first year while offering half the per-vehicle subsidy compared to FAME II, signalling a ...

In a major push to accelerate India’s clean mobility transition, Esyasoft e-Mobility and Park+, India’s largest community and corporate mobility platform, have announced a strategic partnership to deploy 10,000 EV c...

India's EV sector raised $1.4B in 2025 YTD, marking a 27% increase over the $1.1B raised in 2024. This significant capital was concentrated in just 65 funding rounds (down sharply from 135 in 2024), indicating great...

Ather Energy, one of India’s leading electric two-wheeler manufacturers, announced that its family scooter, Rizta, has crossed the 2 lakh sales mark.

Bijliride, one of India’s fastest-growing two-wheeler EV rental platforms, announced its expansion into three major cities, Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Delhi NCR, marking the next big leap in its two-wheeler EV rental ex...

Ola Electric announced the commencement of mass deliveries of its 4680 Bharat Cell power vehicles.

Agentic AI platform Disseqt AI announced its partnership with Tata Technologies and Infosys, under which Disseqt will help both companies’ IT and DevOps teams develop and fast-track the production of tailored Agenti...

JSW MG Motor India has announced the expansion of its luxury retail channel, MG Select. The network now encompasses 15 Experience Centres across 14 major cities in India, underscoring the brand's commitment to deliv...

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the 'Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Sintered Rare Earth Permanent Magnets' with a financial outlay of Rs.7280 crore. This first-of-its-kind init...

Bentley Motors announced a series of updates to its forward-thinking Beyond100+ strategy, reflecting current market and customer perspectives. In a press conference streamed live from Bentley’s home in Crewe, and th...

Big two wheeler players in India like Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India, Hero MotoCorp, TVS Motor Company and Royal Enfield, among others, recorded peak retail sales in 2025, thanks to the festive season and the posi...

The festive cheer dovetailed with GST 2.0 that resulted in vehicle prices being cut by thousands and lakhs of rupees, resulted in not only a good September, but also a bombastic October for car manufacturers. Leadin...

Statiq, India’s leading EV charging network provider, has announced a landmark partnership with BMW Group India aimed at transforming the country’s e-mobility landscape.

The ACMA Mobility Foundation (AMF), in partnership with KPMG, hosted a forum on “Decoding Taxation & ESG: Preparing Businesses for India’s Evolving Regulatory Environment” in New Delhi. The event brought together le...

According to industry estimates, India could need to recycle over 1.2 million EV batteries annually by 2030. This number is anticipated to exceed 14 million by 2040. NavPrakriti has started the operation of eastern ...

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI), a leading two-wheeler manufacturer in the country, has achieved a significant milestone of 35 million sales for its popular Activa range, comprising the Activa 110, Activa ...

Hero MotoCorp announced its official entry into the United Kingdom in partnership with MotoGB with its Euro 5+ range led by Hunk 440.This marks the company’s 51st international market, strengthening its footprint a...

According to the Grant Thornton Bharat Q3 2025 Automotive Dealtracker, India’s automotive sector recorded its strongest quarter in over a year, with 30 transactions valued at USD 4.6 billion.

Embraer Defense & Security and Mahindra Group have signed a landmark Strategic Cooperation Agreement (SCA) to advance the C-390 Millennium solution for the Indian Air Force’s Medium Transport Aircraft (MTA) programm...

Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) hosted its first-ever Investor Day, presenting a comprehensive strategic road map that includes India centric product expansion plans, advanced manufacturing, deep localisation and...

Micelio Mobility’s annual flagship event, the ‘Global Clean Mobility Summit 2025’ concluded in Bengaluru, spotlighting innovation, collaboration, and leadership in sustainable transport.

JSW MG Motor India has risen to become the second largest brand in the luxury EV segment—an impressive milestone powered by the combined success of the MG Cyberster and the MG M9 Presidential Limousine. Both models ...

Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Samagra Shikshana Karnataka (Department of School Education and Literacy), Government of Karnataka, to promote and stren...

Revving up its fast-paced performance for 2025, BMW Group India posted highest-ever car sales in first nine months of the calendar year (January – September). The company sold 11,978 cars and 3,976 motorcycles. BMW ...

Steelbird Hi-Tech India Limited has set a bold target to produce over 1 crore+ helmets and achieve Rs 1000 crore revenue in the ongoing financial year (FY 2025-26).

VIDA – powered by Hero MotoCorp – has introduced a comprehensive suite of value-added services designed to enhance every stage of EV ownership.

Kia India, one of the country’s leading mass-premium automobile brands, has announced that its sub-compact SUV, Kia Syros, and the recently launched Kia Carens Clavis will now be available through the Kendriya Polic...

To deliberate on advancing road safety, fostering responsible driving practices, and accelerating the transition towards greener mobility solutions, the Society for Automotive Fitness & Environment (SAFE), an initia...

The Special Plenary Session 3 at the 65th Annual Convention of the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) on “Changing Global Dynamics: Implications for India in Evolving Landscape” emphasised the critica...

At the 65th Annual Convention of the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), the Special Plenary Session 1 on “Key Enablers Driving Global Leadership in Sustainable Mobility” brought together industry lea...

At the 65th Annual Convention of the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), industry leaders and policymakers discussed the critical role of sustainable mobility in achieving Viksit Bharat by 2047.

The Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) hosted the 7th edition of the Auto Retail Conclave, centered around the theme "Self-Sustaining Success: Transforming Auto Retail for Naya Bharat."The Conclave...

Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL), has reinforced its commitment to developing a comprehensive EV ecosystem across the country.

Hero MotoCorp Limited announced the appointment of Harshavardhan Chitale as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective Monday, January 5, 2026, following approval of the Board of Directors.

The BSA Gold Star came back to India last year, carrying with it the unmistakable charm of authentic British motorcycling.

Mercedes-Benz India announced the first anniversary of the new Long Wheel base E-Class, the best selling luxury sedan in the country.

Marking yet another significant milestone, Renault India, a fully owned subsidiary of the French carmaker Renault Group, announced 300+ customer deliveries of its popular models across Kerala, during the auspicious ...

Business leaders, automotive bodies, researchers and analysts have all hailed the steps taken at the 56th meeting of the GST council on Sept 03 towards GST reforms.

Following the announcement made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi from the ramparts of Red Fort on August 15, 2025 on next-generation GST reforms,

In a major stride towards next-level automation and advanced manufacturing, Kinetic Engineering Ltd., part of Kinetic India, has inaugurated its advanced Robotic Chassis Line at its facility in Ahilya Nagar, Maharas...

BYD India, a subsidiary of BYD, the global No. 1 NEV (New Energy Vehicle) manufacturer, is celebrating a landmark moment with the delivery of its 10,000th electric vehicle in India.

Ashok Leyland, the Indian flagship of the Hinduja Group and the country’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturer, announced its plans to invest in development and manufacturing of next-generation batteries, for bot...

Mukand Sumi Special Steel Limited (MSSSL) has announced a significant expansion in production with the construction of a greenfield integrated steelmaking facility at Kanakapura, Koppal, Karnataka.

A delegation of the Karnataka Bike Taxi Welfare Association (BTA) met Rahul Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, in the Parliament complex to raise concerns over the suspension of bike taxi services in...

Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles (TMPV), a subsidiary of Tata Motors—one of India’s largest automotive manufacturer has re-entered the South African passenger vehicle market, marking the beginning of a new era for the...

Critiques suggesting that E20 causes a “drastic” reduction in fuel efficiency are misplaced. Vehicle mileage is influenced by a variety of factors beyond just fuel type.

Omega Seiki Mobility (OSM), a leading Indian electric vehicle manufacturer, has launched its first international electric vehicle assembly plant in Jafza, investing USD 25 million (AED 92 million)over the next five ...

India’s push toward clean mobility, green energy, and advanced manufacturing is facing a hidden vulnerability: its near-total reliance on imported rare-earth magnets. A new report by Primus Partners, From Extraction...

Marking International Youth Day 2025, Hyundai Motor India reaffirmed its enduring commitment to empowering the youth of India. Driven by a future-focused, multi-dimensional approach, HMIL through the initiatives of ...

The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), under its Jaivik Pahal (Bio Initiative) campaign, hosted the 4th International Conference on World Biofuel Day 2025 in New Delhi, themed “Indian Auto Industry’s...

Force Motors, a key automotive player and India’s largest van manufacturer has announced the launch of Force iPulse, a next-generation connected vehicle platform that introduces a new standard in operational intelli...

Production anniversary for a brand icon: the 600,000th model of the legendary Mercedes-Benz G-Class rolled off the production line in Graz, Austria – a Mercedes-Benz G 580 with EQ Technology

VinFast has officially inaugurated its electric vehicle (EV) assembly plant at the Sipcot Industrial Park in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, India.

JSW MG Motor is celebrating its sixth anniversary in India, by announcing special anniversary pricing for limited period, 100% on-road funding and EMI holiday options on Hector and Astor.

BorgWarner has secured two significant turbocharger business wins for a major global original equipment manufacturer’s (OEM) next-generation vehicles in Europe and North America.

Schaeffler India, a leading motion technology company, has further strengthened its localisation commitment by widening the existing industrial portfolio with inclusion of Made-in-India large size Spherical Roller ...

Renault Group is accelerating its development in India, one of the most dynamic automotive markets in the world. As part of its strategy to make the country a key international hub, the Group has taken a major step ...

Maruti Suzuki India announced that Fronx has become the fastest SUV from India to clock export of 1 lakh units. This impressive feat was achieved in just 25 months. The model is exclusively manufactured at the Compa...

Ather Energy, India's leading electric two-wheeler manufacturer, announced that it has crossed the milestone of 400 Ather Grid fast charging points across Maharashtra.

Force Motors, a key automotive player and India’s largest van manufacturer, has announced its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 (Q1 FY2025-26). The company has reported a strong performance, unde...

Renault Group announced the appointment of Stephane Deblaise as Chief Executive Officer of Renault Group in India, effective September 1, 2025. In this role, he will be responsible for defining and executing the Gro...

The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) organised the 11th SIAM Automotive Logistics Conclave in New Delhi, focusing on the theme "Enhancing Efficiencies in Automotive Logistics."

Skoda Auto is revving to newer highs as it celebrates its 25-year legacy in India, and 130 years globally. Earlier this month, the brand achieved its highest half-yearly sales ever in H1 2025.

VinFast Auto India, the subsidiary of global electric vehicle leader VinFast, has announced the induction of its first cohort of 200 locally hired professionals at its soon to be inaugurate factory in Thoothukudi, T...

According to a report by CareEdge Global IFSC Limited, a full-service credit rating agency, China has firmly established itself as the global powerhouse in the Rare Earth Element (REE) sector, holding 49% of the wor...

BMW Group India has announced a change in personnel at the helm with Hardeep Singh Brar being appointed as the President and Chief Executive Officer effective 1 September 2025.

A total of 13,178 electric cars were retailed in the country in the month of June 2025, in contrast to 7323 units sold in the corresponding period last year.

Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA), the apex body representing India’s Auto Component manufacturing industry announced the findings of its Industry Performance Review for the fiscal 2024-...

Skoda Auto has crossed a major manufacturing milestone in India, half a million cars produced in state of the art Indian manufacturing facilities.

Hyundai Motor India SUV Creta has become the highest-selling model in the country for June 2025. With an impressive 15,786 units sold in June 2025, the Hyundai Creta reaffirmed its position as a customer favourite i...

Kinetic Watts and Volts, the electric mobility arm of the pioneering Kinetic Group, announced the inauguration of its next-generation manufacturing facility in Ahilya Nagar, Maharashtra.

Steelbird Hi-Tech India Limited, the world’s largest helmet manufacturer, has achieved another strong performance in fiscal year 2024-25, recording sales of 8.7 million helmets — a remarkable jump from 8 million uni...

Renault India, a fully owned subsidiary of Renault Group, has unveiled its new India-centric transformation strategy – renault. rethink with the inauguration of the Renault Design Centre Chennai.

Hyundai Motor India has announced a significant shift in customer preference, with penetration of sunroof-equipped vehicles surging to 53.2%, underlining the growing preference for premium features. Additionally, SU...

JSW MG Motor India has unveiled an exhilarating new campaign for its flagship SUV, the much-loved MG Hector — ‘Midnight Carnival’.

JLR India has reported its highest-ever annual sales in its 17-year operations in the country. The company saw a record 6,183 retail sales in FY25, representing 40% year-on-year growth, while wholesale volumes reach...

Beginning 2025 with a strong start, BMW Group India has delivered its best-ever Q1 car deliveries with +7% growth. The company delivered 3,914 cars (BMW and MINI) and 1,373 motorcycles (BMW Motorrad) between January...