Electric vehicle sales rose sharply in FY26, driven by strong growth in two- and four-wheelers and a robust year-end push, as per Vahan registration data
Strong rural demand, policy support, and festive season boost drive auto sales to record highs in FY26, while electric vehicles see rapid adoption across segments
Fuel price fears amid West Asia tensions push electric two-wheeler penetration to 9.7%, as fence-sitters shift to EVs
JSW MG Motor India on Monday said it will hike prices of select models by up to 2 per cent from April 1, 2026, to offset rising input costs. The price hike will be on the company's mainline portfolio and will not include premium EV products -- MG M9 and Cyberster -- sold through MG Select channel. "This price revision is aimed at partially offsetting the impact of continuously rising input costs," JSW MG Motor India said in a statement. At present, the company sells a range of internal combustion engine (ICE) and EV vehicles under its MG portfolio, from the Comet EV priced at Rs 4.99 lakh plus Rs 3.2/kmw for battery subscription and Rs 38.33 lakh for the top-end SUV Gloster.
BYD's optimistic export outlook follows disappointing results, including the company's first annual drop in profit in four years even as it toppled Tesla Inc. as the world's top-selling EV maker
Withdrawal of state support and an intensifying price war are squeezing BYD's margins and sales, forcing the EV major to rely on exports to sustain growth
EV manufacturers face potential financial impact as unspent subsidy allocations risk lapsing by the March 31
JSW Motors has partnered Dassault Systemes to deploy a digital platform to accelerate EV design, engineering and manufacturing as part of its broader automotive push
Ministry advises automakers to cut oil-based fuel use, optimise production and explore alternatives amid supply constraints triggered by West Asia conflict
EV maker aims to expand presence across metros and emerging markets, strengthening retail network and ecosystem to boost adoption of electric mobility in India
Sony Honda will issue full refunds to those who have made reservations for what was to be its first model, the Afeela 1, in California
Euler Motors has raised Rs 437.5 crore in a Series E round led by Lightrock, along with Rs 250 crore in debt, to expand capacity and scale operations
India has notified the Income-tax Rules, 2026 ahead of April 1 rollout. From EV tax perks and expanded HRA benefits to tighter crypto reporting and no change in tax slabs,
But electric penetration lags NITI Aayog's targets
With 70 per cent of its best-selling electric vehicle model Windsor coming from non-metros, JSW MG Motor India is stepping up efforts to accelerate sales by leveraging the opportunity through increased awareness, according to a senior company official. The MG Windsor has clocked cumulative sales of about 65,000 units since its launch in October 2024. Of the total sales of the model, four metros -- Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Chennai accounted for 30 per cent and rest of India contributed to 70 per cent. Commenting on the trend, JSW MG Motor India Chief Commercial Officer, Vinay Raina said EV sales were initially concentrated in metro cities, largely due to limited awareness and the absence of products that truly appealed to the masses. "The introduction of the MG Windsor changed this dynamic and became a key enabler of rapid EV adoption in non-metro cities. It was the right product at the right time -- encouraging customers in these markets to experience a sustainable driving option
Range anxiety, inadequate charging infrastructure, charger uptime and maintenance gaps, battery degradation worries, evolving safety standards, and high utilisation stress in commercial vehicles
Analysts believe Ather has strong credentials to get included under the PLI scheme as it is the leading EV-2W startup in India with a strong focus on engineering and R&D.
Two- and three-wheeler vehicles now make up the bulk of avoided road fuel use due to the fast rise of electric motorbikes, especially in developing nations
Ather Energy expands its service network to 500 centres across India, nearly doubling capacity to support growing EV adoption and strengthen after-sales service infrastructure
The latest recommendations by the Parliamentary Committee on EV policy reforms (PM E-DRIVE) could boost Tata Motors, M&M, Ather, and Sona BLW, said analysts at Nomura