Auto Industry

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...

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...

The electric passenger vehicle segment sales in the domestic market grew by a whopping 75.14 per cent in the month of April 2026, as compared to April 2025. Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles (TMPV) led the segment with...

The first month (April 2026) of the current fiscal 2026-27 saw the Indian auto retail industry retailing 26,11,317 units— a 12.94% YoY. Two-Wheelers sales for the month grew at 13.01%, while passenger vehicles grew ...

Meyle AG has expanded its leading portfolio to include a new shock absorber set suitable for the Tesla Model Y, complementing its existing range for the Tesla Model 3 and addressing a growing gap in the market. This...

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...

Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) announced the handing over of two specially equipped, camouflage Toyota Hilux vehicles to the Bengaluru South District, Ramanagara Division, under its Corporate Environmental Responsibil...

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...

Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) announced a significant milestone, achieving cumulative sales of 2 lakh units of the Innova HyCross in India.

Continental Tires, a leading premium tyre manufacturer, announced the appointment of Nevin Aslan-Ozkan as the Managing Director of Continental Tires India, effective 6 April 2026.

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.

In a major milestone for Valeo in India and regional manufacturing excellence, Marc Vrecko, CEO of Valeo Brain Division inaugurated a cutting-edge new HD Surround-View Camera production line on April 3rd, 2026, at t...

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

Barring Volvo Auto, Stellantis Automobiles India and Mercedes-Benz India, almost all other electric passenger vehicle manufacturers showed positive growth in sales for the financial year 2025-26 as compared to the p...

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...

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...

Honda Cars India registered domestic sales of 7,585 units and exports of 2,451 units in March 2026. The company’s sales were 7,228 units in domestic sales and 4,656 units of exports in March’25.

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.

Skoda Auto India continues its strong growth trajectory into 2026, recording its highest-ever quarterly sales in Q1 (January–March) with 20,028 units sold. This is a growth of17% over the 17,138 cars sold in the sam...

Kia India announced its best-ever sales performance for the month of March at 29,112 units, registering a robust 14.5% y-o-y growth over 25,525 units sold in March 2025.The company also delivered its strongest-ever ...

JSW MG Motor India recorded 19% Year-on-Year (Y-o-Y) growth in March 2026 compared to the same month in 2025.The company registered the sales figure of 6528 wholesale units, reflecting sustained momentum across its ...

In March 2026, Maruti Suzuki India Limited sold a total of 225,251 units. Total sales in the month include domestic sales of 169,428 units, sales to other OEM of 8,783 units and exports of 47,040 units.

Hyundai Motor India achieved total Q4 sales of 2,08,275 units in the January to March 2026 period, reporting a healthy YoY growth of 8.7%. This includes domestic Q4 sales of 1,66,578 units (+8.5% YoY) –HMIL’s highes...

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...

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. (HMSI) is advancing its capacity expansion to meet the growing and diversifying demand for two-wheelers in the country.

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...

Zelio E-Mobility, a rapidly expanding electric two and three-wheeler manufacturer that has been doubling its growth year over year, is preparing to operationalize its fourth manufacturing facility in Coimbatore, Tam...

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 ...

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) reported total sales of 5,67,351units in February 2026. This includes5,13,190 units in domestic sales and 54,161units in exports. HMSI registered a34% year-on-year (YOY) grow...

Total two-wheelers registered a growth of 30% with sales increasing from 391,889 units in February 2025 to 507,862 units in February 2026. Domestic two-wheeler registered growth of 32% with sales increasing from 276...

Hero MotoCorp, reported its strongest year-on-year (Y-o-Y) dispatch performance for February 2026. The company dispatched 558,216 units during the month, registering a robust 44% growth compared to 388,068 units, du...

Mahindra & Mahindra has recorded growth in sales of LCVs and three-wheelers in Feb 2026, as comapred to Feb 2025.

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...

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, ...

TVS Mobility Private Limited (TVS Mobility Group) announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Palfinger to support by offering integrated supply chain, dealership, aftermarket, rental and m...

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...

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...

Schaeffler India Limited, a leading motion technology company, is participating at ACMA Automechanika 2026 in New Delhi. Schaeffler India is showcasing its future-ready aftermarket portfolio that supports the comple...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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

Marelli has established a new technical R&D site in Bangalore, southern India, to further expand the company’s engineering capabilities, supporting its innovation strategy in crucial automotive technology areas. The...

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...

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 ...