Auto Industry

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...

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...

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...

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...

Strengthening the long-standing partnership between India and Germany, Friedrich Merz, Federal Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany, visited the Bosch campus at Adugodi, Bangalore on January 13, 2026, durin...

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 ...

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.

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...

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...

TVS Industrial & Logistics Parks (TVS ILP), India’s first corporate industrial and logistics parks developer, has leased over 33,000 sq. ft space of its facility in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, to Toyotsu Bharat I...

Greaves Cotton Limited has partnered with Ligier Group (“Ligier”), one of Europe’s most recognised manufacturers of light & heavy quadricycles

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...

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. held the Honda Automotive Technology Workshop for members of news media. Following is a summary of the next-generation technologies for automobile products scheduled to go on sale in the second...

Eurogrip, India’s leading brand of two-and three-wheeler tyres from TVS Srichakra Ltd., introduced Trailhound Wild & Bee Wild as part of its latest range of adventure and scooter tyres at EICMA 2025, the world’s for...

The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) organised the Automotive HR & Skilling Conclave 2025 recently in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, under the theme ‘Accelerating Ahead: HR and Skilling for the Future of Mobi...

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.

Lumax Auto Technologies Limited (LATL), a leading Tier-1 supplier to Indian automotive OEMs, inaugurated its cutting-edge Technology Centre in Bengaluru. The facility, called the ‘Smart Hub for Innovation and Future...

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...

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) has announced the appointment of Tarun Garg as the next Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the company, subject to approval of shareholders, effective January 01, 202...

Bijliride, a fast-growing EV rental and mobility-tech startup, has announced a strategic partnership with DeCharge and Bolt.Earth to integrate its expansive charging networks directly into the Bijliride mobile app.

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 ...

Revolt Motors, a leading electric motorcycle brand, has announced the appointment of Roy Kurian as President. With over three decades of proven leadership across automotive and electric mobility sectors, Kurian brin...

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).

JCBL Armouring Solutions is making strides in the luxury car armouring segment. The company has already extended its expertise to premium vehicles such as Mercedes, Range Rover, and Defender, delivering world-class ...

Maruti Suzuki India has announced the arrival of first lot of vehicles in Kashmir valley by rail, becoming the first automobile manufacturer in the country to use Indian Railways to dispatch vehicles to the region. ...

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

Visteon Corporation, a global leader in automotive electronics and connected cockpit solutions, announced the launch of Scholar, a flagship programme under Visteon University across 26 engineering colleges in India.

Raptee.HV, the Chennai-based electric motorcycle startup pioneering the use of electric car’s high-voltage (HV) technology in two-wheelers, has announced that it has secured strategic funding from the Technology Dev...

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 Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA), the apex body representing the Indian auto component industry, announced the appointment of Vikrampati Singhania, Managing Director, JK Fenner (Ind...

The Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA), the apex body of the Indian auto component industry, convened its 65th Annual Session in New Delhi.

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...

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...

On World EV Day, Vedanta Limited, India’s leading critical minerals, energy transition metals, oil & gas and technology conglomerate said it is set to boost metal manufacturing for the evolving needs of the country’...

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,

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.

Maruti Suzuki India has commenced the exports of Suzuki’s first Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV), the e Vitara, in August. Over 2,900 units of e Vitara were shipped from Pipavav Port in Gujarat to 12 European countrie...

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.

JSW Sarbloh Motors, a subsidiary of JSW Defence Private Limited, a JSW Group company, has formed a strategic joint venture with Tomcar USA, a globally respected manufacturer of high-performance all-terrain vehicles ...

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 ...

The Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA) convened the inaugural edition of Steer 2025 (Safe, Tech, Empower & Engage, and Reach) in New Delhi, a national aftermarket confluence aimed at char...

Tata AutoComp Systems Limited, through its British subsidiary Artifex Interior Systems Limited (Artifex), has entered into a conditional agreement to acquire 100% of the share capital of IAC Group (Slovakia) s.r.o.

Honeywell has announced its collaboration with Stereolabs on the development of a new mobile solution that can quickly and accurately measure the size, volume and weight of boxes and pallets in a distribution center...

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...

Tata AutoComp Systems Limited (TACO) has announced that the company along with Japan’s Ichikoh Industries Limited (Ichikoh), a company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange prime market and owned at 61.2% by Valeo, wil...

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

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 ...

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...

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.

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.

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

Continental, one of the world’s leading premium tyre manufacturers, has announced a strategic realignment of its product portfolio in India.

Hyundai Motor Group announced the opening of the Hyundai Centre of Excellence for future mobility technology (Hyundai CoE)at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi.

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.

Mahindra & Mahindra inaugurated its all-new Mahindra India Design Studio (MIDS) –a state-of-the-art creative facility that marks a bold leap forward in the company’s design capabilities. Located in Mumbai, the futur...

Maruti Suzuki India has announced that the WagonR is India’s highest selling car in Financial Year 24-25, with 1,98,451 units sold during the year.

Tata AutoComp Systems Limited, a leading Indian automotive components manufacturer, has entered into definitive agreements to acquire up to 80% shareholding of Artifex Interior Systems Limited (formerly known as IAC...

Lohia Auto, a pioneer in India’s electric vehicle (EV) sector, which sells EV products under the “Lohia” brand, has transitioned to Zuperia Auto Private Limited (ZAPL). The new entity, ZAPL, is geared up to capture ...

Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited (SAVWIPL) has raised the bar further in manufacturing by producing 500,000 units of locally-manufactured engines at its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility at Chakan, ...

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. has appointed Takashi Nakajima as the new President & CEO of Honda Cars India Ltd (HCIL) and he will take charge from April 1, 2025, consequent to the management changes announced annually by H...

German specialty chemicals company Lanxess inaugurated its India Application Development Centre (IADC) in Thane, Mumbai, strengthening its innovation and customer service capabilities. The centre ,taking up an entir...

BGauss, a lifestyle enhancing mobility solution, belonging to the promoters of RR Global, announced it has raised Rs 161 crore in a new funding round, comprising a mix of primary and secondary capital.

The building of an electric car industry in South and Southeast Asia (SSEA) will be expensive. It will involve execution risk typical for cross-border expenditure, where entities will try to anticipate shifting poli...

Greaves Cotton Limited, a leading diversified engineering company, has announced the appointment of Ramachandra Puttanna as the new Business Head for EV Solutions & New Businesses within Greaves Retail.

Castrol India Limited, a leading lubricant manufacturer, has announced the appointment of Kedar Lele as its new Managing Director, effective 1 November 2024.

The TSF Group, that derives its legacy from the erstwhile TVS group – one of the largest automotive groups based in India – is showcasing its exhaustive product offerings including brakes, axles& wheels aimed primar...

JRG Automotive Industries India Pvt Ltd. (JRG Automotive) and Takagi Seiko Corporation (Takagi Seiko) of Japan have announced the formation of a strategic joint venture aimed at introducing advanced automotive manuf...

HERE Technologies, the leading location data and technology platform, in collaboration with SBD Automotive, a global automotive research firm, unveiled anElectric Vehicle (EV) Index for India.

Maruti Suzuki India Limited, India’s leading automobile manufacturing company, commenced export of its ‘Made-in-India’ SUV Fronx to Japan.

Amazon India and Gentari Green Mobility Business (Gentari) announced a strategic fleet management partnership with the goal of boosting zero-tailpipe emission deliveries in India.

GLIDA, one of India's leading public EV Charge Point Operators (formerly known as Fortum Charge & Drive India), announced the inauguration of its largest electric vehicle charging hub in Hyderabad with 102 charging ...

Brakes India, a TSF Group company and India’s leading braking systems manufacturer together with ADVICS, an AISIN Group company and Japan’s leading premium brake system supplier, plan to form a joint venture to desi...

Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Euisun Chung visited India to review the Group’s mid-to long-term future mobility strategies, which lay the foundation for its leadership in the Indian market and sustainable grow...

SAIC Motor, a global Fortune 500 company with annual revenues of around US$ 110 billion and a presence in over 100 countries and the US$ 23 billion JSW Group, (India’s leading conglomerate with interests across B2B ...

BorgWarner has begun eMotor rotor and stator production for XPeng Motors, a leading Chinese Smart EV company. The product will be used on the X9 MPV as well as XPeng’s next electric B-class sedan, with start of prod...

ZF, the third largest supplier of automotive systems for passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, and industrial technology, has inaugurated its manufacturing plant in Oragadam, Tamil Nadu.