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With India stuck in ICE age, China set to lead electric 2W export race

China is rapidly capturing global electric two-wheeler markets, while India risks missing a major export opportunity despite its dominance in ICE segments

Toyota Kirloskar Motor to set up new manufacturing plant in Maharashtra

The new vehicle manufacturing plant will be in the Bidkin Industrial Area, Maharashtra, India, Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) said in a statement

PM Modi's EV push lifts industry confidence, but policy gaps persist

India's EV industry sees stronger momentum after Prime Minister Narendra Modi renewed his push for electric mobility amid rising sales and infrastructure growth

Siam divided over Delhi's proposed ban on CNG-powered three-wheelers

Deadline for responses to the draft EV policy ended on May 10 but siam may seek more time from the Delhi government to respond

West Asia tensions begin disrupting India's auto supply chain, margins

Bajaj Auto, Hero MotoCorp and Ather Energy flag rising commodity prices, freight costs and supply-chain disruptions as geopolitical tensions weigh on demand and margins

ELV rules make auto sector non-compliant, FY26 scrap target missed by 70%

The rule requires manufacturers to scrap ELVs sold in the domestic market 20 and 15 years back for private and commercial vehicles, respectively to get the EPR certificate

India is buying more EVs, but can charging infra keep pace with demand?

India's EV sales are rising rapidly, but inconsistent charging access, downtime and residential infrastructure gaps continue to test consumer confidence and adoption

Toyota expects $4.3 bn hit from Iran war fallout amid supply disruptions

Toyota posted an operating profit of 569.4 billion yen ($3.6 billion) for the three months ended March 31, compared with 1.1 trillion yen a year earlier

Bajaj to launch new Pulsars across 125-250cc range before festive season

Bajaj Auto plans fresh Pulsar launches across the 125cc-250cc range in Q2 FY27 as premium motorcycle segments continue to outpace overall market growth

Royal Enfield to set up ₹2,200 cr unit in Andhra, expand outside Tamil Nadu

The company will invest approximately Rs 2,200 cr in two phases to establish a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility at Satyavedu in Tirupati district, close to Andhra Pradesh-Tamil Nadu border

Rajasthan panel clears ₹2,200 crore investment proposals in auto, textiles

Rajasthan clears ₹2,200 crore investment proposals in automobile and textile sectors, boosting jobs and industrial growth

Tata, JSW Group to invest nearly $1 billion in EV, battery technologies

Tata Group and JSW Group are separately funding research and development centers aimed at building in-house expertise in next-generation battery technologies and advanced EV systems

Riding the Bharat wave: Govt-backed taxi app bets on cooperative muscle

In a written reply to Parliament, Union Minister for Home and Cooperation Amit Shah said that Bharat Taxi is facing early challenges, including competition from existing players

India electric vehicle sales surge in April as passenger vehicles jump 75%

India's electric vehicle market recorded strong annual growth in April 2026, led by a sharp rise in passenger vehicle sales and broader consumer adoption

2W industry to grow high single digits despite West Asia crisis: Hero

About 21.71 mn two-wheelers were sold in India in FY26, recording a 10.7% year-on-year growth, primarily driven by the GST rate cuts implemented in September 2025

Auto sales raced to record 2.61 million units in April: Fada data

GST 2.0 boost and rural tailwinds kept growth on track

JLR cuts prices of imported models by up to ₹75 lakh ahead of India-UK FTA

Price of Range Rover Sport SV has been reduced to ₹2.35 crore from ₹2.75 crore, significantly strengthening its market positioning

India's auto dealers brace for Iran war impact on supply chain, fuel costs

While the impact is not broad-based, the repercussions could last for a few months even if the conflict ends, Sai Giridhar, vice-president of Fada said

Retail auto sales rise 12.9% in April to record 2.61 million units: Fada

Commercial vehicles also witnessed a growth of 15.02 per cent at a record 99,339 units last month as compared to 86,364 units in April 2025

Electric cars: Forgotten past, repeated rise and fall before latest revival

The very first EV was born in the 1830s; By the 1900s, electric carriages were dodging horse droppings in Manhattan streets