Auto industry

Auto components on an assembly line at a manufacturing facility, as policy support and EV adoption improve growth prospects for the sector. [Image is for representation purposes only.] ( Victor Moriyama/Bloomberg)

Policy push and EV shift brighten outlook for auto component makers: Report

2 min read . 12 Jan 2026

Indian auto industry hit record festive-month dispatches in October 2025 across PVs, two-wheelers and three-wheelers, but April–October data shows only modest growth.
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October 2025 boosts India auto sales to record levels even as H1 stays modest

3 min read . 14 Nov 2025

Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) and Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles' (TMPV) move towards greater integration in the South African market is a stroke of commercial genius intersecting with aggressive industrial policy.

Indian carmakers set sights on South Africa for next phase of grow

3 min read . 27 Oct 2025

During April to September 2025, India exported a record 31.43 lakh vehicles, up an impressive 24.3 per cent from the same period in the previous year.
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Indian auto exports hit record 31.4 Lakh units in H1 FY26, up 24% YoY

3 min read . 22 Oct 2025

SUV market share has hit 52 per cent, while hatchbacks have dropped to just 26 per cent, their weakest share in nearly 20 years.
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SUVs dominate Indian car market as hatchbacks lose buyers to premiumness: Report

2 min read . 20 Oct 2025

Automakers have reported that customers are arriving with intent rather than hesitation, backed by easier financing and renewed confidence post the GST 2.0 announcement.

Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai and Tata see record Dhanteras deliveries on GST 2.0 boost

2 min read . 19 Oct 2025

September 2025 saw a marginal 0.9 per cent drop in passenger vehicle retails

GST 2.0 and festive demand boost September vehicle dispatches: SIAM

3 min read . 16 Oct 2025

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer visited Mumbai along with representatives from British businesses, universities, and cultural institutions, to promote the free trade agreement signed between the UK and India. (via REUTERS)

British PM Starmer's visit to boost the auto industry. Here's why…

2 min read . 10 Oct 2025

After a quiet start to September, the country’s auto retailers witnessed a dramatic turnaround, with passenger vehicle sales soaring 35 per cent year-on-year during the nine-day Navratri period
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Festive demand, GST cuts lift Navratri car sales 35%, overall retails up 6%

3 min read . 08 Oct 2025

According to ICICI Securities, wholesale volumes surged across all major vehicle categories, signalling one of the strongest monthly performances of the year and restoring momentum after months of muted sentiment.
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Indian auto industry rebounds strongly after GST cut boost: ICICI Securities

2 min read . 06 Oct 2025

September 2025 saw varied trends in India’s PV market. Maruti Suzuki posted record exports but weaker domestic sales, Hyundai rode SUV demand, Tata Motors led domestically with EVs and CNG cars, while Mahindra maintained SUV dominance amid GST 2.0 changes.

Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Tata Motors, Mahindra: PV sales snapshot september 2025

3 min read . 03 Oct 2025

Indian automakers face shrinking product cycles, delayed launches, and rising Chinese EV dominance. Ravindra Patki of Vector Consulting says fixing execution gaps and accelerating innovation is vital for India’s auto industry to stay competitive.
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Indian auto industry faces innovation test amid Chinese EV dominance

3 min read . 30 Sept 2025

By 2047, when the country hopes to achieve its “Viksit Bharat” vision, tyre production volumes could expand nearly four-fold, with revenues growing twelve times to touch a staggering ₹13 lakh crore.
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Indian tyre industry revenue to hit ₹13 lakh crore by 2047: ATMA–PwC report

2 min read . 17 Sept 2025

With the launch of the Maruti Suzuki Victoris, the carmaker is eyeing 50 per cent market share, backed by focus on SUVs, safety and multi fuel approach

Maruti Suzuki steadies growth path with GST relief, Victoris and safety push

5 min read . 16 Sept 2025

The passenger vehicle segment saw a modest decline in domestic sales last month, clocking 3,21,840 units, down 8.8 per cent from 3,52,921 units in August 2024.
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PVs dip as dispatches recalibrate, 2W and 3W rise in August 2025: SIAM

2 min read . 15 Sept 2025

India is now the world’s third-largest car market, and component exports touched USD 523 billion in FY25.

Indian auto industry poised to drive next global manufacturing era: Takeuchi

2 min read . 14 Sept 2025

Around 3 lakh vehicles have been scrapped till August 2025, including 1.41 lakh government-owned vehicles.

India’s vehicle scrappage drive could unlock ₹40,000 crore in GST: Gadkari

2 min read . 14 Sept 2025

The rare earth magnet crisis had given the Indian auto industry sleepless nights, as the domestic auto sector faced a severe disruption owing to the shortage of rare earth elements. (REUTERS)

India must build rare earth magnet ecosystem to cut supply risks: SIAM

2 min read . 14 Sept 2025

Nitin Gadkari emphasised that for India to emerge as a global auto hub, exports must become the next growth engine.
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Exports are the next engine for Indian automotive sector: Nitin Gadkari

2 min read . 11 Sept 2025

GST 2.0 is slated to be effective across India from September 22, which will command lower tax on automobiles. (AFP)

₹2,500 cr compensation cess on books of auto companies will lapse on this date

1 min read . 10 Sept 2025