ACMA’s 65th Annual Session highlights supply chain resilience

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.

FADA 7th Auto Retail Conclave affirms “Self-Sustaining Success”

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...

Mercedes-Benz India celebrates 1-yr milestone of new long wheelbase E-Class

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

Reactions on GST cut: A tailwind for the auto sector

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.

GST slashed for tractors, small cars, motorcycles, tyres, auto parts, among others

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

Kinetic Engineering inaugurates robotic chassis line for Kinetic DX EV production

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...

Mukand Sumi Special Steel launches greenfield integrated plant

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.

PM commemorates e-Vitara prodn, exports from Maruti Suzuki Gujarat plant

Prime Minister Narendra Modi commemorated the start of production of Maruti Suzuki’s first Battery Electric Vehicle (“BEV”), e Vitara, for sales in over 100 countries, at Suzuki Motor Gujarat Private Limited (“SMG”)...

E 20 petrol causes “drastic” reduction in fuel efficiency, is misplaced: Govt

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.

Primus Partners report highlights localising rare earth magnet production

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...

Hyundai Motor India accelerates youth empowerment in the country

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 ...

India’s auto industry charts biofuel-driven future at SIAM meet

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...

“Citroen 2.0 Shift into the new” strategic vision rolled out

Citroen India announced a bold new chapter in its journey with the launch of “Citroen 2.0 – Shift Into the New” strategic plan.

Acma hosts first edition of Steer 2025 on automotive aftermarket

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...

Force Motors launches Force iPulse in tie up with Intangles

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, Ichikoh Industries to partner for Valeo lighting business

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...

MG Motor marks six years in India; Special anniversary prices announced

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.

JK Tyre unveils luxury tyre range Levitas

JK Tyre & Industries Ltd. marked a new chapter in its premium journey with a high-octane showcase of its luxury tyre range, Levitas, at ‘Fast & Fabulous: The Supercar Catwalk’ in Mumbai.

Renault Group strengthens presence in India for global growth

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 posts robust Q1 FY25-26 performance; Records EBITDA of Rs 357 crore

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...

Over 1.2 million Hyundai Creta sold in India in last decade

Hyundai Motor India is celebrating 10 glorious years of the Hyundai Creta in India. What began in July 2015 as HMIL’s bold step into the mid-SUV segment, has today become a name synonymous with power, style and aspi...

Stephane Deblaise appointed CEO of Renault Group in India

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...

Vinfast India accelerates local employment in Thoothukudi EV plant

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...

Hidden battle for rare earths: Strengthening alternative supply chains

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...

Indian Auto Component Industry clocks USD 80.2 billion in FY 24-25

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-...

Continental Tires announces strategic realignment of product portfolio in India

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

Kinetic Watts, Volts unveil world-class manufacturing facility in Maharashtra

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 clocks 8.7 million helmet sales in FY 2024-25

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...

Hyundai Motor Group opens new battery research centre at IIT Delhi

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 opens new design centre in Chennai

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.

R Velusamy is new President of M&M Automotive Business

The Mahindra Group has announced senior leadership appointments across businesses. Hemant Sikka, who is currently President of the Farm Equipment Sector (FES), has been appointed as the MD & CEO of Mahindra Logistic...

JLR India records highest ever annual sales with growth of 40% in FY25

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...

Maruti Suzuki WagonR tops passenger vehicle sales for 4 years in a row

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.

Lohia Auto transforms into Zuperia Auto Pvt Ltd (ZAPL)

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 ...

IAC concerned over lack of Autogas vehicles in India

Indian Auto LPG Coalition (IAC) has once again raised concerns over the lack of Autogas vehicle production in India, noting that eight of the world's ten largest automakers manufacture Autogas vehicles for various g...

 Takashi Nakajima is new President & CEO of Honda Cars India

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...

Ather Energy expands R&D capabilities with expansion of The Juggernaut

Ather Energy Limited, one of India’s electric two-wheeler manufacturers, announced the expansion of its R&D and testing capabilities at its Product Testing & Validation Centre-

Lanxess inaugurates India Application Development Centre in Mumbai

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...

Schaeffler India showcases Advanced Mobility Solutions

Schaeffler India, a leading motion technology company, has announced its participation in The Auto Expo Components Show 2025, part of the Bharat Mobility Global Expo in New Delhi.

Electric vehicle maker Okaya EV rebrands as OPG Mobility

In a strategic move to meet the growing demands of India’s electric mobility market, Okaya EV has unveiled its new brand identity, OPG Mobility.

BMW Group India clocks highest-ever annual car sales of 15,721 units

Writing a new chapter of success, BMW Group India has achieved its best-ever annual car deliveries with 11% growth. The company delivered 15,721 cars (BMW and MINI) and 8,301 motorcycles (BMW Motorrad) between Janua...

Volvo Group partners with Indian universities to shape future automotive talent

Furthering its commitment to bridge the gap between academia and industry, Volvo Group India Pvt. Ltd. has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Amrita University and Thapar Institute for engineering stude...

EV makers to bet $20 billion on South and Southeast Asia, says report

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 appoints Ramachandra Puttanna as Business Head

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 appoints Kedar Lele as Managing Director

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

Industrialist Ratan Naval Tata, an embodiment of passion and compassion, is no more

The days of giants walking our planet have gone. The days when men walked tall, are over too. Ratan Naval Tata, an Indian industrialist, known globally for his compassion, passion and a zeal for enterprise, besides ...

JRG Automotive Industries India, Takagi Seiko Corporation announce JV

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...

ACMA aims at self-reliance, global competitiveness: 64th Annual Session

The Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA), the leading organisation for India’s auto component sector, held its 64th Annual Session on September 09, 2024, centered on the theme ‘Viksit Bhara...

BYD India celebrates 11 Years of Electric Mobility

BYD India, a subsidiary of the world's leading New Energy Vehicles (NEV) manufacturer BYD, marks its 11th anniversary of its electric mobility journey in India since the arrival of its first electric bus in Chennai ...

Amazon partners Gentari to deploy new electric vehicles in India

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.

BorgWarner supplies eTVD system to Polestar BEV SUVs

BorgWarner is first-to-market with its electric Torque Vectoring and Disconnect (eTVD) system for battery electric vehicles (BEVs) with launches for Polestar and an additional major European OEM.

No Indian auto maker has implemented JIT end-to-end in supply chain

Vector Consulting Group, India's fastest-growing management consulting company, unveils an in-depth research-based report on the Indian auto manufacturing industry.

Significant lack of female representation, says CEO of Oben Electric

On International Women’s Day 2024, Madhumita Agrawal, Founder and CEO of Oben Electric noted that the Indian auto industry faces a critical challenge: a significant lack of female representation, particularly in lea...

Zypp Electric plans to empower 2000 women riders

In celebration of International Women's Day, Zypp Electric, India's leading tech-enabled EV-as-a-service platform, announced a pioneering initiative to empower women within the green mobility sector.

Ajay Shanker is Ultraviolette CFO; Company partners with Mantra Academy

Ultraviolette Automotive, an electric two wheeler manufacturer, has appointed Ajay Shanker as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Ajay comes with a rich background spanning over 25 years in pivotal financial roles at...

Omega Seiki, Attero plan to recycle over 100 MWh of battery in next 3-4 years

In a landmark move for both the electric vehicle (EV) sector and e-waste management, Omega Seiki Private Limited (OSPL), a prominent figure in the electric vehicle industry, and Attero, a distinguished leader in e-w...

ASDC advocates skilling for EV industry at Bharat Mobility Global Expo -2024

Automotive Skill Development Council (ASDC), operating under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, made a remarkable presence at India's inaugural Bharat Mobility Global Expo – 2024.

5th edition of ACMA Automechanika New Delhi show begins in Capital

The 5th edition of ACMA Automechanika New Delhi 2024 has raised its curtain at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. The show began with a renewed enthusiasm from the industry and is pleased to welcome 500+ exhibitors from Ind...

Big thrust on strengthening  EV ecosystem in Interim Budget 2024-25

Business leaders in the automotive space hailed the Interim Budget 2024-25 presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for its clear focus on strengthening the electric vehicle ecosystem at large.

GreenLine Mobility, Netradyne tie up to enhance fleet, driver safety

Netradyne, a provider of AI technology for fleet and driver safety, has announced its collaboration with GreenLine Mobility Solutions, India's premier LNG-powered heavy trucking logistics company.

Altair collaborates with Indian Institute of Technology Madras on EV tech

Altair, a global leader in computational science and artificial intelligence (AI), announced its collaboration with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras to establish an eMobility simulation lab on the ins...

5th edition of ACMA Automechanika New Delhi gets bigger, better

The three-day 5th edition of ACMA Automechanika New Delhi is scheduled to hit the ground from February 1 to 3, 2024 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi bringing together 500+ exhibitors from 12 countries.

Hyundai focus on global hydrogen ecosystem, carbon-neutral activities

Hyundai Motor Group held its 2024 New Year address at Kia AutoLand Gwangmyeong, the first dedicated electric vehicle (EV) plant in Korea, looking forward to the year ahead and outlining the Group’s key areas of focu...

Indian auto component industry grows 12.6pc to Rs. 2.98 lakh crore

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 first half o...

Continental, Synopsys provide vehicle digital twin capabilities

Continental announced a collaboration with Synopsys to accelerate the development and validation of software features and applications for the Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV).

Cashless medical treatment to all injured accident victims soon, says Govt

Union Ministry of Roads Transport & Highways (MoRTH) is planning to introduce cashless medical treatment to all injured accident victims across the nation within the next three to four months.

BYD rolls off 6 millionth new energy vehicle

BYD, the world's leading manufacturer of new energy vehicles and power batteries, achieved a historic milestone as its 6 millionth new energy vehicle rolled off the production line. This momentous occasion, marking ...

Luxury Ride expands inventory of luxurious cars to 75+ this festive season

As festive season is one of the most crucial times for marketers, Luxury Ride, a one-stop destination for the most opulent range of pre-owned luxury cars, has expanded its inventory size to 75+ for pre-owned luxury ...

Honda, Mitsubishi Corporation, sign MoU to explore new businesses in EV age

Honda Motor Co and Mitsubishi Corporation (MC) have announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to begin discussions toward the creation of new businesses with an aim of leveraging the strengths of ...

Indian automotive industry could reach $1 trillion by 2035: Arthur D. Little Report

India's automotive industry can become a global hub for design, development, and production, appealing to international mark. The Indian automotive industry can drive investments and collaboration, paving the way fo...

Domestic market for PVs with ADAS to cross $1 b by fiscal 2028: Crisil

According to a Crisil Market Intelligence & Analytics report, the domestic market for passenger vehicles with ADAS or Advanced Driver Assistance System s will cross US 1 billion by financial year 2028.

Electric Vehicles penetration in India will reach 50pc by FY33: Axis Capital

Electric Vehicles (EV) penetration in India will reach 50pc by FY33 led by strong and sustained government support. Moreover, incentives of Rs 1.8 trillion over FY 24-28E would lead to battery demand of 250Gwh and e...

Revamp Moto begins production of 120 bikes at Nasik microfactory

Revamp Moto, a modular electric two-wheeler manufacturer, announced the launch of commencement of production of the first 120 bikes called the RM Buddie 25 at India’s first microfactory and the company’s facility in...

Manav Kapur of Steelbird takes charge as Chairperson of ACMA-YBLF

Manav Kapur, Executive Director, Steelbird International, India’s leading automotive components company, has taken charge as chairperson of ACMA-YBLF.

Hero Electric to diversify into premium EV bike market under A2B brand

Hero Electric, India's leading electric two-wheeler company and a leader in city speed e-mobility, shared its plans to create differentiated brands for market categories. In line with that strategic vision, the comp...

Indian Govt launches Bharat NCAP (New Car Assessment Programme)

Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari launched the Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (Bharat NCAP) in New Delhi aiming to enhance road safety by elevating vehicle safety standards for up to 3...

Urban-X by Mini introduced in India

Mini India announced the launch of Urban-X by Mini in India. Urban-X supports Indian urban tech startups for the first time under the global Mini Impact Program.

Gogoro, Swiggy announce electric vehicle partnership in India

Gogoro Inc, a global technology leader in battery-swapping ecosystems that enable sustainable mobility solutions for cities, announced a vehicle partnership with Swiggy, India’s leading on-demand convenience deliver...

Mahindra unveils new visual identity for Born EVs

Mahindra Electric Automobiles Limited (MEAL), a newly set-up subsidiary of Mahindra & Mahindra, pioneers of the SUV segment in India, unveiled a powerful and distinctive new visual identity for its forthcoming range...

S&P Global Mobility India forecasts growth amidst snarled infrastructure

While the Indian automotive industry is poised to continue its growth trend in the future, it will be challenged by infrastructure hurdles, particularly within cities. Urban centers are India’s growth engines; howev...

Seven automakers unite to create charging network across North America

Seven of the world’s leading automakers – BMW Group, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz Group, Stellantis NV – are creating a joint venture to accelerate the transition to electric vehicles in North ...

Hyundai foundation launches ‘Eco-Gram’ Waste Management Program

Hyundai Motor India Foundation (HMIF), the philanthropic arm of Hyundai Motor India Ltd. (HMIL), inaugurated a waste management plant in Gurugram.

Schaeffler India appoints Aashish Bhatia as President Automotive Technologies

Leading industrial and automotive supplier, Schaeffler India Limited announced the appointment of Aashish Bhatia as President Automotive Technologies (Automotive OE business).

Saffron clad chief evangelist may bring succour to Indian electric 2W industry

The electric two wheeler industry in India is in disarray and in order to bring in a semblance of order, it has wrapped itself in saffron, or so it seems, for the time being, hoping to extricate itself from a sticky...

Mahindra SUV Scorpio hits 900,000 units milestone

Mahindra & Mahindra announced that it has achieved a production milestone of 900,000 units for the Scorpio SUV, marking a significant achievement for the brand that created the SUV category in India. For over two de...

Indian Automobile Industry valued at $ 108 Billion in 2022-23: Primus Partners

Primus Partners Pvt. Ltd. (Primus), a pioneer in the realm of management consulting services reported that the automobile industry registered an astounding employment figure of over 1.9 crore++ occupying paramount i...

ReadyAssist, Okaya EV partner to provide full stack after sales support

ReadyAssist and Okaya EV have announced their strategic partnership to provide a full stack after sale service and emergency assistance to Okaya’s B2B and B2C customers. Okaya EV is an EV 2-wheeler manufacturer and ...

SMEV asks for contingency support from Ministry of Commerce and Industry

Society of Manufacturers of Electric Vehicles (SMEV), the registered association representing Indian manufacturers of electric vehicles , has in its latest communication reached out to the Minister of Commerce and I...

SMEV petitions NGT to support Green Tax on ICE 2 wheelers

The Society of Manufacturers of Electric Vehicles (SMEV), the registered association representing Indian manufacturers of electric vehicles, has petitioned the National Green Tribunal (NGT) expressing concerns that ...

EV battery manufacturing to drive demand for 2,400 acres of land by 2030:CBRE

CBRE South Asia Pvt. Ltd., India’s leading real estate consulting firm, has announced the findings of its report, ‘Electric Vehicles in India – New Wheels on the Roads’. The report focuses on the real estate strateg...

Electric two wheeler industry besieged with woes of a strange kind

Usually every industry has a body that represents the genuine grievances, fears and wishes of companies it represents. The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) represents OEMs (vehicle manufacturers) op...

Skoda Auto Volkswagen India launches student car project in India

Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited (SAVWIPL), which manages the Indian region of five Volkswagen Group brands – Skoda, Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche, and Lamborghini, has announced its first-ever student car pr...

Metalverse, India’s first DIY motorcycle accessories production company

Bandidos Group, South India's leading retailer of mid-range and premium motorcycle accessories, has launched its own manufacturing unit with first-of-its-kind technologies in India's motorcycle accessories industry.

Mobec successfully raises $1 mn during ongoing seed fundraise

Mooting the idea of providing mobile-tech charging for passenger electric vehicles, anytime and anywhere, Mobec Innovations Pvt Ltd, India’s first full-stack M-CAAS (Mobile-Charging as a Service) green company, has ...

JLR to invest 15 billion UK pounds over next five years

JLR announced plans to accelerate its transition to become the world’s leading modern luxury car manufacturer revealing its Halewood plant, in the UK, will become an all-electric production facility and its next gen...

ZF Aftermarket continues expansion in Indian market

ZF Aftermarket is expanding its product offering in India with the launch of three new TRW products. With the new products,

Keshub Mahindra, Chairman Emeritus, Mahindra Group passes away at 99

Keshub Mahindra, Chairman Emeritus, Mahindra Group passed away peacefully in the morning of April 12, 2023. The 99-year-old, nonagenarian, was a well-known philanthropist who redefined good corporate governance in I...

Tsutsumu Otani is new President, CEO, MD of Honda 2 Wheelers

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced the new top management in Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI). Tsutsumu Otani will be taking on new responsibility as the President, CEO & Managing Director of Honda Motorcycle &...

TVS HLX series clocks3 million global sales milestone

TVS Motor Company has announced that the TVS HLX series has achieved a milestone of 3 million sales across 54 countries. This is the fastest million milestone that the brand has achieved in 17 months and it represen...

India should make 2, 3 wheelers sales 100% electric in next 5 years: Kant

“India should target making two and three-wheelers sales 100% electric in the next five years. This will not only help reduce air pollution but also ensure that we become a global manufacturing champion for electri...




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