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India plugged in too late, nears bottom in 2025 ePV rankings, shows data

India ranks 47th in global ePV adoption in 2025 with just 4% penetration, far from its 2030 target, as infrastructure and policy gaps slow EV momentum

India plugged in too late, nears bottom in 2025 ePV rankings, shows data
Updated On : 18 Feb 2026 | 11:37 PM IST

Valeo to invest ₹2,150 cr in India and triple its annual sales by 2028

Valeo will invest ₹2,150 crore in India as part of its Elevate 2028 strategy, expanding EV and ADAS manufacturing, localisation, and engineering capacity to triple domestic sales

Valeo to invest ₹2,150 cr in India and triple its annual sales by 2028
Updated On : 18 Feb 2026 | 11:34 PM IST

Nissan Gravite 7-seater MPV launched in India at Rs 5.65 lacs, know more

The Gravite MPV was introduced by Nissan to the Indian market. The 7-seater automobile was first offered with a starting price of Rs 5.65 lakh (ex-price) and comes in 8 versions across 5 trim levels

Nissan Gravite 7-seater MPV launched in India at Rs 5.65 lacs, know more
Updated On : 18 Feb 2026 | 12:39 PM IST

Maruti Suzuki flips the EV switch with eVitara pricing play, BaaS bet

Maruti Suzuki debuts the e-Vitara with aggressive pricing, a BaaS model, buyback assurance and a charging-service network, while cautioning of production constraints until July

Maruti Suzuki flips the EV switch with eVitara pricing play, BaaS bet
Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 11:01 PM IST

Maruti Suzuki launches its first EV with battery rental scheme

The car has ​been ‌developed under parent Suzuki Motor's ‌global design and manufacturing partnership with ‌Toyota and is ​built in ​India

Maruti Suzuki launches its first EV with battery rental scheme
Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 3:15 PM IST

Auto industry growth likely to be 3-6% in FY27 as high base kicks in: Icra

Ratings agency says elevated growth in FY26 will give way to moderation next fiscal as higher base and normalising demand temper volumes across PV, two-wheeler and CV segments

Auto industry growth likely to be 3-6% in FY27 as high base kicks in: Icra
Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 2:07 PM IST

JSW MG to launch four models in 2026, to invest between ₹3k cr-₹4k cr: MD

The new models include a plug-in hybrid, an electric vehicle, the Majestor SUV and one additional model yet to be disclosed

JSW MG to launch four models in 2026, to invest between ₹3k cr-₹4k cr: MD
Updated On : 16 Feb 2026 | 11:24 PM IST

Two-wheeler makers see split export recovery in October-December quarter

Market-specific recovery patterns drove swings in overseas volumes in Q3

Two-wheeler makers see split export recovery in October-December quarter
Updated On : 15 Feb 2026 | 6:42 PM IST

CAFE-3 emission norms: BEE likely to rationalise technology credits

Several fuel-saving technologies are now widely used in India's passenger vehicles

CAFE-3 emission norms: BEE likely to rationalise technology credits
Updated On : 13 Feb 2026 | 11:32 PM IST

PV, two-wheeler dispatches ride on GST wave to log best January figures

Growth powered by healthy cash flow in rural areas

PV, two-wheeler dispatches ride on GST wave to log best January figures
Updated On : 13 Feb 2026 | 11:16 PM IST

EV retail sales expand in January, with gains across PVs and two-wheelers

India's EV retail market expanded in January 2026, with passenger vehicles and two-wheelers posting strong year-on-year growth amid rising demand, FADA data showed

EV retail sales expand in January, with gains across PVs and two-wheelers
Updated On : 11 Feb 2026 | 11:50 PM IST

India's auto component firms go digital amid world crises, EVs: Report

Digitalisation, automation and smart factories no longer a luxury for sector, it says

India's auto component firms go digital amid world crises, EVs: Report
Updated On : 11 Feb 2026 | 12:57 PM IST

Rural mkt boost drives passenger vehicle sales up 7% in Jan, says Fada

Overall, automobile retail sales, including passenger vehicles, too increased by 17.6 per cent to 2.72 million units

Rural mkt boost drives passenger vehicle sales up 7% in Jan, says Fada
Updated On : 10 Feb 2026 | 11:28 PM IST

Limited charging infra biggest challenge to EV growth: Auto firms

Auto industry executives say lack of charging infrastructure, reliability issues and low consumer confidence continue to slow electric vehicle adoption in India despite rising demand

Limited charging infra biggest challenge to EV growth: Auto firms
Updated On : 10 Feb 2026 | 11:02 PM IST

Stellantis-Tata Motors JV turns 20, signs new MoU for collaboration

Stellantis and Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles marked 20 years of their joint venture by signing a fresh MoU to explore deeper collaboration across manufacturing, engineering and supply chains

Stellantis-Tata Motors JV turns 20, signs new MoU for collaboration
Updated On : 10 Feb 2026 | 7:52 PM IST

Auto retail sales rise nearly 18% in January on high rural demand: Fada

On the business outlook for the next three months, Fada stated that dealer confidence remains decisively constructive, with 79.70 per cent of respondents expecting growth

Auto retail sales rise nearly 18% in January on high rural demand: Fada
Updated On : 10 Feb 2026 | 10:55 AM IST

Tata Motors PV starts manufacturing at new TN unit; Evoque first model

Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles and Jaguar Land Rover have commenced operations at their ₹9,000 crore Panapakkam plant in Tamil Nadu, rolling out the Range Rover Evoque as the first vehicle

Tata Motors PV starts manufacturing at new TN unit; Evoque first model
Updated On : 09 Feb 2026 | 8:46 PM IST

India-US trade deal: Cheaper Harleys likely to test Enfield's pricing power

The tariff removal will lower prices of Harley's large-displacement imported motorcycles, which retail between ₹14.5 lakh and ₹45.8 lakh

India-US trade deal: Cheaper Harleys likely to test Enfield's pricing power
Updated On : 08 Feb 2026 | 10:45 PM IST

TVS Jupiter 110 price hike announced; here's how much more you pay from Feb

TVS Motor Company has revised the prices of select variants of the Jupiter 110 scooter. Depending on the model, the popular scooter has become costlier by up to ₹1,250

TVS Jupiter 110 price hike announced; here's how much more you pay from Feb
Updated On : 07 Feb 2026 | 6:04 PM IST

US-India trade deal offers auto exporters relief, but tariff fog remains

India's auto component exporters may see relief under the interim US-India trade framework, but industry bodies say clarity on Section 232 tariffs and quota rules is needed to gauge gains

US-India trade deal offers auto exporters relief, but tariff fog remains
Updated On : 07 Feb 2026 | 1:56 PM IST