Deepak Patel

Deepak Patel

Deepak Patel is an assistant editor at Business Standard, covering the aviation and automobile sectors for the newspaper.

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MIAL asks airlines to submit Navi Mumbai flight shift plans by November 3

MIAL wants to shift international traffic equivalent to five million passengers annually to Navi Mumbai airport for Terminal 1 redevelopment, but airlines oppose unilateral slot cuts.

Updated On: 28 Oct 2026 | 9:33 PM IST

Hyundai Motor India Q2 profit falls 23.9% as raw material costs rise

Hyundai Motor India's Q2FY27 net profit fell 23.9 per cent to Rs 1,196 crore as rising raw material costs and higher employee expenses offset an 18.5 per cent increase in revenue.

Updated On: 28 Oct 2026 | 9:06 PM IST

SpiceJet's domestic market share falls below Star Air for the first time

SpiceJet's domestic market share dropped to 0.6 per cent in September, below Star Air's 0.7 per cent, as overall passenger traffic declined 6.49 per cent year-on-year, DGCA data showed

Updated On: 28 Oct 2026 | 8:51 AM IST

Maruti Suzuki Q2 net profit falls 26.4% to ₹2,466 cr on higher costs

Maruti Suzuki's revenue rose 26% to Rs 53,355 crore in Q2 FY27, but higher commodity costs, adverse forex movements and losses on mutual fund investments weighed on profit

Updated On: 28 Oct 2026 | 12:16 AM IST

Amazon expects India EV fleet to cross 20,000 vehicles over next year

Amazon plans to expand its electric vehicle fleet from over 15,000 currently, while partnering with Tata Motors to deploy 3,000 electric trucks and boost charging infrastructure

Updated On: 27 Oct 2026 | 7:26 PM IST

Hyundai targets 250,000 mid-size SUV sales in 2027 on Creta, Bayon push

MD and CEO Tarun Garg said the target is a baseline rather than a ceiling, as Hyundai expects the Creta and Bayon to appeal to different sets of mid-size SUV buyers

Updated On: 26 Oct 2026 | 11:35 PM IST

IndiGo, Air India break ranks with foreign carriers on Navi Mumbai shift

IndiGo and Air India Group plan to shift about a third of their international flights to Navi Mumbai airport as foreign carriers continue to oppose the proposed relocation

Updated On: 25 Oct 2026 | 8:12 PM IST

Automakers urge Centre to defer BS-VII brake and tyre norms until 2035

Automakers want brake and tyre emission norms linked to supplier readiness, final limits and testing methods

Updated On: 21 Oct 2026 | 11:39 PM IST

BVG India focusing on long-term contracts with better margins: CMD

The company wants contracts that provide good returns on investment and greater visibility on revenue and margins, rather than chase growth through low-margin work

Updated On: 20 Oct 2026 | 11:18 PM IST

Airport baggage weight issue under govt scanner amid concerns over charges

Aviation ministry examines complaints over inaccurate baggage weighing as an MP seeks a nationwide audit and independent reference scales for passengers

Updated On: 20 Oct 2026 | 10:11 PM IST

MIAL reiterates summer 2027 flight shift plan despite airlines' objections

MIAL says airlines can decide whether to move flights to Navi Mumbai or explore alternatives as Mumbai airport prepares to cut capacity by 5 million passengers from summer 2027.

Updated On: 19 Oct 2026 | 11:47 PM IST

ZF expects India sourcing to grow 10-15% annually over next 3-4 years

ZF Group has seen India sourcing rise 20% in three years and expects further growth, citing a 20% cost advantage from Indian suppliers even after shipping expenses

Updated On: 19 Oct 2026 | 6:39 PM IST

Renault CEO sees strong hybrids matching CNG's market share in India

Stephane Deblaise expects strong hybrids to gain ground as Renault expands its SUV portfolio, introduces new powertrains and targets double-digit annual sales growth

Updated On: 18 Oct 2026 | 11:54 PM IST

Honda 2W weighs capacity expansion beyond planned 8 million units

HMSI is assessing whether to add a production line or set up another factory as domestic demand and exports grow, with existing expansion plans set to lift capacity to 8 million units

Updated On: 18 Oct 2026 | 6:37 PM IST

Stellantis to invest ₹4,000 crore, launch 12 products in 3 years

The automaker plans seven all-new models and five major upgrades across Jeep and Citroen, aiming to triple annual sales to about 45,000 units within three years

Updated On: 15 Oct 2026 | 7:52 PM IST

BS-VII clock starts ticking as Centre sets 2029 target for emission norms

The government has proposed BS-VII emission norms from April 2029, introducing stricter real-world testing and brake and tyre pollution limits, while automakers seek more time to comply

Updated On: 14 Oct 2026 | 11:53 PM IST

Navi Mumbai airport not ready to handle international flights: Emirates

Emirates says Navi Mumbai airport lacks catering and cargo facilities, while MIAL has assured airlines that international flights will stay at Mumbai until at least March-end.

Updated On: 14 Oct 2026 | 9:58 PM IST

No plans of shifting flights from Mumbai to Navi Mumbai before March: MIAL

MIAL has assured airlines that no international flights will shift to Navi Mumbai before the winter schedule ends in March 2027, with any transition to follow consultations

Updated On: 13 Oct 2026 | 11:45 PM IST

Hyundai replicating India learnings across global markets: CEO Jose Muñoz

Hyundai Motor CEO Jose Muñoz says the company's India operations offer a blueprint for global markets, with long-term investments, localisation and electrification driving growth

Updated On: 13 Oct 2026 | 9:59 PM IST

Air India CCTO Nipun Aggarwal flags 'very low' utilisation at 120 airports

Air India CCTO Nipun Aggarwal says 120 of India's 160 airports remain underutilised, calling for stronger regional connectivity, smaller aircraft and more affordable air travel

Updated On: 12 Oct 2026 | 10:59 PM IST