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Commercial vehicle makers are urging the government to shift to real-world fuel-efficiency testing and reconsider rules for smaller N1-category models.

Commercial Vehicle sector calls for revised CAFE rules, N1 exemption

2 min read . 14 Nov 2025

Shailesh Chandra, CEO of Tata Motors, has been elected President of the OICA. (REUTERS)

SIAM and Tata executive Shailesh Chandra to lead global auto body, OICA

2 min read . 10 Nov 2025

For Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, it is not just an energy issue—it’s an economic, strategic, and environmental imperative
(Mohd Nasir for HT Auto)

Safety must be first priority for Indian roads: Nitin Gadkari

3 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

Small cars are expected to see a major boost with the reduced tax rates under the GST 2.0 regime. (REUTERS)

Festival arrives early: GST slashed, hatchbacks to be cheaper with lowered tax

3 min read . 04 Sept 2025

Petrol cars with engine between 1.2L and 1.5L along with diesel cars with engine of above 1.5L will be taxed at 40%.

GST 2.0 slaps a 40% tax on these cars, dubs them as luxury ones

3 min read . 04 Sept 2025

Almost all the passenger vehicles in India will now be taxed at a lower GST rate.

Planning to buy a car or bike this Diwali? Here's how much GST you have to pay

3 min read . 04 Sept 2025

Here is your quick check on the biggest developments in the world of automobiles.

Auto recap, Sept 2: Honda Elevate update, Car sales in slow lane, BMW EV teaser

2 min read . 03 Sept 2025

Passenger vehicles in the Indian market witnessed a softened demand owing to the ongoing speculations around potential changes in Goods and Services Tax (GST) on automobiles.

Passenger vehicle sales stay in slow lane for 4th straight month

3 min read . 02 Sept 2025

The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) has released data showing that Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh are the two dominant states, in terms of passenger vehicle and two-wheeler sales, respectively. (AFP)

Maharashtra tops PV sales in Q1 FY26, Uttar Pradesh highest in two-wheeler chart

1 min read . 01 Sept 2025

The E20 blends 20 per cent ethanol with petrol, which is now the standard fuel across India and is creating quite some confusion among the vehicle owners. (AFP)

SIAM says E20 hurts mileage but is safe for vehicles, as motorists complain

2 min read . 01 Sept 2025

Sales of passenger vehicles slipped 0.2 per cent to 3,40,772 units in July
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Two and three-wheelers drive Indian auto sales as passenger vehicles remain flat

1 min read . 17 Aug 2025

Domestic sales of two-wheelers in June stood at 15,59,851 units, a decline of 3.4 per cent. Scooters and motorcycles fell by 1.7 per cent and 3.7 per cent, respectively
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India auto industry sees record exports in Q1 despite domestic sales dip in June 2025

2 min read . 16 Jul 2025

The Indian PV market witnessed a mixed sales performance in June 2025, with three of the top four OEMs, including Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai and Tata Motors recording sales slump amid weak consumer sentiment. The automakers have blamed it to the geopolitical crisis, Weighed down by a slowdown in retail demand, car manufacturers reduced passenger vehicle supplies to the auto dealers in June. This resulted in a seven per cent year-on-year (YoY) decline in wholesale dispatch numbers. Seven of the country's largest car manufacturers, cumulatively accounting for 95 per cent of the domestic PV market, dispatched 300,226 units to their dealer networks last month.

In pics: Car sales in India slump in June, SUVs contonue to buck the trend

03 Jul 2025

Small car woe for the carmakers in India continue in June as well, which is directly impacting the overall sales performance of the OEMs and industry.

Car sales in India dip again in June amid weak buyer sentiment, SUVs continue to thrive

4 min read . 02 Jul 2025

The rare earth magnet crisis is giving the Indian auto industry sleepless nights, as the domestic auto sector is facing a severe disruption owing to the shortage of rare earth elements, which could result in a complete shutdown of production as well. (REUTERS)

Indian auto delegation yet to leave for China for talks to expedite rare earth magnets supply

2 min read . 30 Jun 2025

While certain categories witnessed contractions in local sales for the month, others continued on the growth path, and exports continued to be a highlight
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Passenger vehicles stable in May 2025, SIAM reports 2.2% growth in two-wheelers

4 min read . 16 Jun 2025

The rare earth magnet crisis is giving the Indian auto industry sleepless nights, as the domestic auto sector is facing a severe disruption owing to the shortage of rare earth elements, which could result in a complete shutdown of production as well. (REUTERS)

Indian auto industry in panic mode over rare earth magnet crisis. Why it matters so much??

5 min read . 10 Jun 2025

Maruti Suzuki Chairman R C Bhargava sees no production disruption as of now, owing to the ongoing rare earth magnet shortage.

No impact of rare earth magnet shortage on production so far: Maruti Suzuki Chairman

1 min read . 10 Jun 2025

China controls over 90 per cent of global processing capacity for the magnets, used across multiple sectors, including automobiles.

Indian auto industry seeks govt help in expediting approvals for rare earth magnets import from China

2 min read . 09 Jun 2025