Auto Industry

Audi , the German luxury car manufacturer, commenced local assembly of the all -new Audi Q3 at the SAVWIPL plant in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar marking a significant milestone for the brand. The all -new Audi Q3 India...

Kinetic Engineering Limited (KEL), the flagship entity of the Kinetic Group, is further strengthening its growth momentum with an additional investment of approximately Rs 57 crore towards expansion and growth. Of t...

Stellantis India announced that it has acquired the remaining stake held by Hindustan Motor Finance Corporation Ltd. (HMFCL), a CK Birla Group company, in Stellantis Automobiles India Private Limited (SAIPL). With t...

Indian tyre major and pioneers of technological innovation, JK Tyre & Industries Ltd, launched four new OTR tyre solutions at Bauma Conexpo India 2026 at the India Expo Centre, Greater Noida. Designed for constructi...

Rosmerta Digital Services Limited (RDSL) and the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to make citizen compliance more accessible through technology.

Hyundai Motor India inaugurated public 120 kW DC fast-charging stations in New Delhi on World EV Day 2026. The newly inaugurated charging stations will offer EV users convenient access to fast-charging facilities, h...

On the one hand while Hyundai Motor India is waiting for the customer demand to mature before entering the hybrid race, Kia India, on the other hand, is preparing to expand its hybrid portfolio beyond the recently l...

After a strong response in 2025, 50 exclusive units of the Octavia Rally Sport (RS) sedan return to India. The Octavia RS is powered by a 2.0 TSI turbocharged petrol engine delivering 195 kW (265 PS) and 370 Nm. Pai...

During the 66th Annual Convention of The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi shared a special message at the convention stating, “India’s automobile industry is w...

A new report, ‘Powering India’s Automotive Sector: Unlocking Women’s Talent for Industry Growth,’ by Good Business Lab (GBL), a non-profit labour innovation and research organisation, was unveiled at the 66th ACMA A...

Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd. (TMPV) unveiled Tata.Cars, its new consumer-facing global brand identity, together with its promise, ‘Nothing’s Too Far’. Inspired by the conviction that sees mobility as a pathwa...

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) announced a strategic partnership with Porsche AG for enabling AI services across the mobility value chain for Porsche. The partnership is reinforced by a five-year strategic deal fro...

Jaya Hind Industries, a fully vertically integrated company and a leading global supplier of precision aluminium die-cast components, announced a phased investment of Rs 600 crore over the next two years to strength...

Priya Kapur, Non-Executive Director of Sona Comstar, has shared a thoughtful reflection on the importance of people, craftsmanship and continuous learning following her recent visit to the company’s manufacturing fa...

Maruti Suzuki India Limited’s most advanced vehicle manufacturing facility at IMT Kharkhoda, Haryana, was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Prime Minister of Japan, H.E. Ms. Sanae Takaichi, during ...

Hero MotoCorp announced the foundation stone laying ceremony for its second Global Parts Centre (GPC) in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh.

Renault India has begun exports of the all-new Duster, with a first shipment of 750 vehicles departing from Chennai to South Africa. The shipment marks the beginning of Renault India’s export programme for the new D...

Maruti Suzuki India has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Directorate of Employment and Training (DET), Government of Gujarat, to set up Advanced Manufacturing Labs (AMLs) at Industrial Training In...

Force Motors announced the roll-out of the 200,000th engine from its state-of-the-art engine manufacturing facility in Chakan, Pune, marking a significant milestone in its manufacturing partnership with Mercedes-Ben...

Indian auto retail has held its growth trajectory with May’26 registering the best ever May across 3W, PV, tractors and overall registrations. The industry retailed 25,31,067 units during the month, a 9.55% YoY expa...

Roppen Transportation Services Private Limited (Rapido), India’s largest and most affordable one-stop mobility platform, announced a collaboration with the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) to support na...

Hyundai Motor India reaffirmed its long-standing partnership with the Government of Tamil Nadu (GoTN) and committed to making the state its ‘Flagship EV Hub for India.’ GoTN and HMIL also jointly announced an exclu...

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), a global leader in IT services, consulting, and business solutions organization, has announced a strategic partnership with Nokian Tyre PLC, a premium tire manufacturer headquartered...

Honda India Foundation (HIF) inaugurated Mahendragarh’s Driving Practice Zone (DPZ), the first facility of its kind in Haryana, aimed at providing aspiring drivers with a safe, structured space for driving practice ...

Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL) has awarded Lohum the rights to restart, upgrade, and maintain the 50,000 tonne-per-annum copper project at Jhagadia, Gujarat, under a 20-year revenue-sharing agreement, extendable by ...

Mann+Hummel, a global leader in filtration solutions, announced the launch of its new state-of-the-art Global Technology & Innovation Centre in Tumkur, Karnataka, marking a significant milestone in its global growth...

Maruti Suzuki India announced the commencement of commercial production at the second plant of its Kharkhoda manufacturing facility in Haryana. This second plant has an annual production capacity of 2.5 lakh units, ...

Back in 2020, the Indian electric vehicle space was largely confined to policy discussions, pilot projects and a small set of early adopters. Tata Motors, at the time, took a decisive step with the introduction of N...

Maruti Suzuki India announced that it has achieved a significant milestone by cumulatively dispatching over 3 million vehicles through railways, demonstrating its commitment to green logistics.

Reinforcing its commitment to fostering innovation and nurturing young design talent in India, Maruti Suzuki India announced the launch of the second edition of its flagship design challenge, DesignXathon 2026. Buil...

For Hyundai Motor India, financial year 2026-27 marks as the pivot point as the carmaker plans fresh growth phase to regain momentum in the Indian passenger vehicle market.

Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has been awarded with the “Special Trophy for Excellence in Exports of High-Technology Products: Large Enterprise” at the 57th EEPC India National Awards for Export Excellence. The honou...

China isn’t the competition, rather it is the benchmark for India. For New Delhi based Tsuyo Manufacturing Pvt Ltd with manufacturing facilities in Greater Noida in Uttar Pradesh, this is less a provocation and more...

Lanxess, a leading specialty chemicals company, has inaugurated a new blending plant at its chemical manufacturing site in Jhagadia, Gujarat. As part of the first phase of development, the facility will manufacture ...

Suzuki Motorcycle India is celebrating 20 years of its journey in India, marking two decades of building strong customer trust, delivering reliable products, and evolving alongside India’s mobility needs.

Maruti Suzuki India has made significant strides in promoting gender diversity and inclusion. In the last two years, the company has systematically increased the hiring of women in vehicle manufacturing and engine t...

Relux Electric is planning to speed up the development of its EV charging infrastructure on key routes and high-growth areas in India, specifically in the states of Punjab and Rajasthan.

Sona BLW Precision Forgings, one of the leading global providers of mobility technology solutions, announced the achievement of two significant production milestones.

It has been a landmark year for Indian auto retail — delivering an all-time high of 2,96,71,064 units with a broad-based 13.30% YoY growth that saw five of six vehicle categories set new annual records. This was rev...

Maruti Suzuki India announced that it achieved its highest-ever export volume of over 4.47 lakh vehicles in FY 2025-26. This is a robust growth of more than 34 per cent over FY 2024-25.With this feat, the company is...

Avendus Capital, India’s leading investment bank, has released its latest report on the Indian Auto Component Industry, highlighting a structural shift in global automotive supply chains that is driving value concen...

Nissan Motor India (NMIPL) delivered a robust performance in March 2026, recording a cumulative sale of 10,388 units. Domestic wholesale stood at 4,408 units, recording highest ever monthly domestic wholesale in las...

Mahindra & Mahindra announced that In the utility vehicles segment it sold 60,272 vehicles in the domestic market, a growth of 25% and overall, 62,109vehicles, including exports.

The Light Electric-Vehicle Acceleration Forum (LEAF) was launched as a neutral, industry-led consortium focused on advancing the EV charging ecosystem to accelerate the adoption of electric two-wheelers and three-wh...

GoMechanic, a leading player in India’s automotive service industry, announced the nationwide expansion of its Roadside Repair Services (RSR), aimed at delivering fast, reliable, and tech-enabled roadside support to...

Former Indian rally champion Hari Singh is among two Indian nationals who is reported missing in an accident involving a tourist speedboat early Friday near V Felidhoo in the Maldives. Raymond Group Managing Directo...

Belrise Industries Limited (BIL), one of India’s leading integrated automotive component manufacturers with a diverse portfolio of safety-critical systems and engineering solutions announced that its step-down wholl...

Marking a significant milestone in India’s electric mobility journey, Samarth E-Mobility Pvt. Ltd., a technology-first, innovation-led electric mobility company, announced the development and manufacturing of its 10...

According to the latest data released by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA), overall retail of vehicles stood at 24,09,362 units in Feb 2026, registering a +25.62% YoY growth

Nissan Motor India Pvt. Ltd. (NMIPL) announced consolidated sales of over 10,565 units for February 2026, reinforcing steady business momentum across domestic and international markets and marking a transition into ...

Kia India, one of the country’s leading mass-premium automakers, recorded its highest-ever February sales of 27,610 units since commencing operations in India. The 10.3% year-on-year growth over 25,026 units sold in...

Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) achieved total sales of 66,134 units in February 2026 reporting a healthy year-on-year growth of 12.6%.The performance includes domestic sales of 52,407 units (+9.8% YoY) and expor...

Rosmerta Technologies Limited, India’s leading mobility solutions provider and a long-standing advocate of road safety, launched “The Curious Bunch”, a comic book for children, at the 3rd Edition of the CII National...

Zelio E-Mobility, a rapidly expanding electric two- and three-wheeler manufacturer that has been doubling its growth year over year, has announced a new manufacturing facility in Cuttack (Odisha), marking an importa...

Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited (SAVWIPL) has marked a key milestone in India with the start of production of the new Kushaq at its world-class Chakan plant in Pune. Built on the Group’s ‘Make in India, ...

In a conversation with Motown India, Rajesh Jain, Chairman & Managing Director of Neolite, expressed that India is some years behind Europe and China in advanced lighting systems. While admitting it in a measured wa...

On the occasion of the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, taking place from February 16 to 20, 2026, Valeo reaffirms its ambition in the world’s rapidly growing automotive market. Anchored in its new “Elevate 2028” stra...

Leading EV powertrain manufacturer Tsuyo Manufacturing announced the launch of next-generation electric motor and powertrain technologies with superior performance and efficiency. The launch comes as a big boost to ...

The Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA), in collaboration with Boston Consulting Group (BCG), released a joint study titled “Bolts, Bytes and Bots: Reimagining Next-Gen Auto Component Manu...

Ms Priya Kapur, non-executive Director at Sona Comstar and Managing Director of Aureus Investment, delivered her first public address as keynote speaker at the 60th ACMA Excellence Awards & Technology Summit 2026 i...

TVS Motor Company has provided the Governorate of Vatican City State with two TVS iQube electric scooters. The official delivery, which took place on February 5th, is part of a consolidated collaboration between the...

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 Indian Auto LPG Coalition (IAC) has submitted a formal representation to the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB), urging the inclusion of Auto LPG (Autogas) in the ongoing TERI-led study titled “C...

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...

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...

The latest retail sales data released by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations of India (FADA) reveals an interesting trend. Leading the pack of retailers are two major ICE players, TVS Motor Company and...

Neolite ZKW Lightings Limited, an established manufacturer and global supplier of automotive lighting products and components for OEMs, across a broad spectrum of vehicle categories for passenger vehicles, commercia...

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...

National Engineering Industries Ltd. (NBC Bearings), the flagship engineering company of the multi-billion-dollar CKA Birla Group and Ahamani EV Technology India Pvt. Ltd. (“Ahamani India”), the Indian subsidiary of...

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...

Indian tyre industry major and a market leader in the radial tyre segment, JK Tyre & Industries Ltd., inaugurated the Phase III of capacity expansion and modernisation at its state-of-the-art Passenger Car Radial (P...

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...

Schaeffler, the leading motion technology company, announced the appointment of Maximilian Fiedler (38) as Regional CEO, Asia/Pacific, effective January 1, 2026. In this role, he will also be part of the Executive B...

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...

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...

Valeo, a global leader in automotive technology, and Hero MotoCorp, world’s largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters, announced their strategic partnership through the signing of the Memorandum of Understand...

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...

Suzuki Motorcycle India (SMPL) announced a major landmark in its manufacturing journey with the roll-out its 10 millionth two-wheeler from its Gurugram (India) plant. This achievement reflects SMIPL’s steady growth ...

Citroen India, in association with its Gujarat dealership La Maison Nanavati, celebrated the ceremonial handover of 51 Citroen C3 CNG vehicles to Luthra Group at latter’s Surat headquarters.

Tata Motors marked a defining milestone in India’s electric mobility journey, with over 250,000 TATA.ev vehicles plying on road, affirming its position as the pioneer and market leader in India’s growing electric pa...

India Yamaha Motor (IYM) Pvt. Ltd. announced the appointment of Hajime Aota as the new Chairman of Yamaha Motor India Group effective from 1st January 2026.

Kia India commenced production of the all-new Kia Seltos at its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, marking a key milestone for the company’s operations in India. Kia India will ann...

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...

The Audi Group is entering into a strategic partnership with UST, a global transformation company specializing in AI-powered technology, design, and engineering. UST, headquartered in Aliso Viejo, California (USA), ...

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...

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...

Maruti Suzuki India announced a historic signing of collaboration agreements with 13 Charge Point Operators (CPOs) and aggregators to provide seamless charging experiences on a single platform.

TVS Motor Company (TVSM), and BMW Motorrad announced a landmark achievement of 200,000 units produced under their long-term partnership.

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...

JSW MG Motor India announced that the MG Windsor has crossed the 50,000 sales milestone in just over a year, marking a historic achievement for the company. With this, the MG Windsor becomes India’s first EV to cros...

Enlight Metals Pvt. Ltd., a next-generation metal aggregator headquartered in Pune, has announced strategic partnerships with major automobile manufacturers, including Toyota, Volkswagen, Hyundai, and Mahindra, furt...