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April volumes hold near peak despite fewer selling days; Tata leads while M&M and Maruti gain share amid broad-based growth

Passenger vehicle sales surge year-on-year to about 450,000 units in April, driven by GST cuts, tax relief and rural demand, even as West Asia conflict poses risks

Passenger vehicle sales in the domestic market were 354,000 units in April last year

Domestic sales also reached an all-time high of 1,91,122 units in April compared to 1,42,053 units in the year-ago month

The new plants will bring Toyota's factories in India to six, with the other three existing facilities in the south

The issue has figured prominently in recent internal deliberations in the automotive industry, Business Standard has learnt

EV maker eyes sharp growth in revenue and volumes, backed by expanded production, retail network, and rising demand amid concerns over fuel price volatility

French automaker moves tribunal to streamline India structure, boost exports to €2 billion annually by 2030, and strengthen the country's role as a key manufacturing hub

With the major population riding motorcycles, the strategy is to deepen the presence, Founder & CEO, Madhumita Agrawalsaid

Quilmotors will be responsible for assembly operations, network development, sales, after-sales service and spare parts distribution

Asia-Oceania leads global vehicle growth and demand, consolidating its role as both manufacturing hub and consumption market, amid uneven recovery across Europe and the Americas

Industry stakeholders believe the move could provide a meaningful boost to India's auto exports, particularly at a time when companies are looking to diversify markets and scale global operations

Global sales shrank 7.3 per cent from the same month a year earlier to 897,871 vehicles, with overseas sales down 7.2 per cent and those in Japan falling 7.8 per cent

EV volumes rise 87 per cent in FY26, with ₹20-30 lakh segment gaining share while entry-level adoption weakens due to affordability and product gaps

Eight Indian auto brands feature in global top 100, with Mahindra leading at 25th as strong SUV demand, EV push and global expansion drive rising brand value

The ​firm ‌operates 18 plants and five research and development centres across Europe, China and Latin ‌America, most recently establishing a presence in the US

Stellantis India marks the rollout of its 50,000th vehicle from the Thiruvallur plant, underlining India's role in global manufacturing, exports, and engineering excellence

Tata Elxsi will lead the implementation of the connected vehicle platform and unified customer experience app for JSW Motors' upcoming vehicle programs, in partnership with a broader ecosystem

The company, which made its much-awaited entry into India is intensifying charging network expansion to address range anxiety of customers

Flix expects India to become its largest market by 2030, driven by rising demand and rapid network expansion, though access to bus terminal infrastructure remains a key constraint