Auto Industry

Mercedes-Benz India announced a historic double milestone, recording both its highest-ever quarterly sales (Q3 2026) and best-ever January-September sales performance in India. Mercedes-Benz delivered 15,190 new veh...

Ceat Limited has announced an expansion of the manufacturing capabilities at its Chennai plant across passenger car and SUV, commercial vehicle and two wheeler tyre categories. The expansion strengthens the plant's ...

The Ministry of Power, Government of India has notified the new Corporate Average Fuel Economy(CAFE) Norms for passenger vehicles, which will come into effect from 1 April 2027 and remain applicable up to 31 March 2...

Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited (SAVWIPL) has commenced production of the new Skoda Slavia at its world-class Chakan plant in Pune, marking an important milestone in the Group’s India journey.

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...

Maruti Suzuki India announced the commissioning of 300 kW Green Hydrogen (GH2) electrolyzer plant, set up as pilot, at its Manesar facility. The Green Hydrogen produced is blended with natural gas to be utilized as ...

Creatara Mobility (Creatara), India’s pioneering lifestyle electric two-wheeler (e2W) manufacturer, announced the inauguration of its first plant in Faridabad with an installed annual capacity of 30,000 units. This ...

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...

Ultraviolette announced plans to establish its BIGGA (Big Global Ambition) factory, a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Hosur, Tamil Nadu.

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...

UST, a leading AI and technology transformation solutions company, has completed the acquisition of the majority stake in Italdesign from the Audi Group.

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...

Kinetic Watts & Volts Ltd. (KWV), is strengthening its growth strategy with a focused push towards international markets. Building on the growing momentum of its electric two-wheeler business in India, the company i...

The Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India Mobility Foundation hosted its 66th Annual General Meeting. Under the theme “Beyond Resilience,” the event convened top policymakers, distinguished interna...

The Board of Directors of JSW MG Motor India Private Limited appointed Parth Jindal as Chairman of the company, with immediate effect.

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...

Matter Motor Works, the deep-tech company behind the Aera, India's first geared electric motorcycle, announced the raise of its $25 million (Rs 240 crore) growth capital, anchored by existing investors doubling down...

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...

JLR India delivered its strongest first-quarter retail sales performance on record, with 1,665 units retailed in Q1 FY27, up 11% year-on-year (YoY). Wholesales for the quarter stood at 1,694 units, up 4% YoY.

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...

Mercedes-Benz announced its best-ever H1 CY 2026 sales with 9768 new Mercedes-Benz retailed in the January-June 2026 period (9013 units | 9% in CY H1 2025). The company also achieved its best-ever Q2 sales performan...

Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA), the apex body representing India's auto component industry, released the findings of its Industry Performance Review for FY2025-26.

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.

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...

Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited (SAVWIPL) was honoured as the ‘Automobile: Top Exporter’ for FY 2025-26 by the Mumbai Port Authority, recognising the Group’s outstanding export performance and contributi...

JCBL South has manufactured and delivered 1,000 20-foot CSC certified containers to US-headquartered energy multinational GE Vernova. Developed entirely for 100% export to the United States, the order marks one of J...

EBG Group, one of India’s fastest-growing multi-sector business groups, has inaugurated Vajram Electric, a centralised manufacturing, assembly and distribution hub in Hyderabad, a move expected to generate over 450 ...

Hyundai Motor Group is showcasing its comprehensive hydrogen ecosystem vision for Europe at the World Hydrogen Summit in Rotterdam, Netherlands, from May 19-21. The Group highlights its integrated hydrogen value cha...

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...

Apollo Tyres Ltd announced the launch of its first-ever ‘Apollo Rural Mobile Store’, a pioneering initiative designed to enhance last-mile connectivity and improve access to quality tyre solutions across rural India...

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...

Toyota Kirloskar Motor has announced plans to build a new vehicle manufacturing plant in the Bidkin Industrial Area, Maharashtra, India. The new plant is planned to start production in the first half of 2029 and is ...

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.

Porsche India, a division of Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited (SAVWIPL), announced the appointment of Ashutosh Dixit as Brand Director, Porsche India, with immediate effect.

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...

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.

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.

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.

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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.

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...

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...

Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) announced its sales performance for the month of February 2026, recording total sales of 34,034 units, compared to 28,414 units sold in February 2025. This includes 30,737 units sold in ...

In February 2026, Maruti Suzuki India Limited sold a total of 213,995 units. Total sales in the month include domestic sales of 164,130 units, sales to OEM of 10,710 units and exports of 39,155 units.

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...

BorgWarner, a global product leader in delivering innovative and sustainable mobility solutions, has secured a contract with a major North American original equipment manufacturer (OEM) to provide a powerful and eff...

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...

Marelli, a global technology supplier to the automotive sector, together with its joint venture partner Motherson, inaugurated a new manufacturing facility for automotive lighting in Sanand in the Indian state of Gu...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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.