Automakers

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

Renault India launches the all-new Duster with turbo petrol and hybrid options, advanced features, and introductory pricing, targeting strong demand in the competitive SUV segment

VE Commercial Vehicles appoints B Srinivas as managing director and CEO from April 1, while Vinod Aggarwal transitions to chairman after leading the company for nearly two decades

Mahindra said it has received no intimation from Indonesian authorities about suspending its vehicle imports, clarifying a media report and reaffirming its 35,000-unit export order

Mercedes-Benz has localised assembly of V-Class in India, bringing its entry price to ₹1.4 cr, reducing dependence on costly imports, as the company repositions the van within its top-end portfolio

The CAQM's expert committee is examining mandatory annual EV sales targets for automakers in Delhi-NCR, with thresholds rising each year towards a phased shift to 100 per cent electric vehicle sales

After six major carmakers comfortably met CAFE-2 emission targets for FY24 and FY25, BEE is considering tougher, annually tightening CAFE-3 norms, though the industry favours a single target

Nissan aims for 100,000 exports and 100,000 domestic sales in FY27 as it launches three new locally built models and leverages India's FTAs to strengthen its global supply base

LMM expects the electrification rate among three-wheelers to rise to 55-60 per cent by 2030 from 35 per cent at present

Since the deal was announced, MUFG has fielded calls from automakers seeking to grow sales, for instance by offering preferential financing through Shriram

India-EU FTA opens a large European market for Indian-made small cars, with duty cuts boosting exports and giving carmakers like Maruti Suzuki a cost advantage

General Motors and Ford Motor - the two largest US-based car manufacturers - have been steadily losing customers in Asia, Europe and Latin America, as Chinese carmakers have gained ground

Planning mid-cycle facelifts over new launches

Chinese demand for foreign luxury cars is waning as customers opt for more affordable Chinese brand models, often sold at big discounts, catering to their taste for fancy electronics and comfort. That is bad news for European carmakers like Porsche, Aston Martin, Mercedes-Benz and BMW that have long dominated the upper reaches of the world's largest auto market. A slowing economy hits the luxury market --------------------------------------------- A prolonged property downturn in China has left many consumers with little appetite for big purchases. Meanwhile, the well-to-do are becoming increasingly shy about publicly displaying their wealth, said Paul Gong, UBS head of China Automotive Industry Research. Many car buyers have been swayed by a 20,000 yuan (USD 2,830) trade-in subsidy offered by the Chinese government for purchasing electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. People tended to purchase cheaper, entry-level cars where the discount will count more and those cars are mostly .

The import duty on cars will rise to 50 per cent from 20 per cent, dealing a significant blow to India's largest vehicle exporters to Mexico including Volkswagen, Hyundai, Nissan and Maruti Suzuki

Indian automakers are reviving legacy nameplates to leverage brand recall and stand out in a crowded market, as classic badges like Sierra, Safari, Baleno and Scorpio return to attract buyers

Market leader Maruti Suzuki reported a 21 per cent year-on-year rise in domestic sales, driven by sport utility vehicles as well as small cars like Alto

Strong order books keep automakers driving past slowdown fears

Significant regulatory transformations such as GST 2.0 and progressive customs reforms are likely to accelerate investment flows, promote EV adoption, and drive the next wave of Indo-Japan collaboration in clean mobility and advanced manufacturing, according to a report. With USD 43.3 billion in cumulative investments, Japan is India's fifth-largest foreign investor. A deeper utilisation of the Indo-Japan FTA will be key to driving competitiveness, enabling technology transfer, and advancing India's journey toward a sustainable, innovation-led automotive future, Grant Thornton Bharat and the Indo-Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IJCCI) said in a joint whitepaper. "The convergence of GST 2.0 and targeted customs incentives marks a defining moment for India's automotive sector. Reduced tax rates, simplified compliance, and supply-chain-focused exemptions will not only elevate India's cost competitiveness but also strengthen its positioning as a manufacturing and export hub for .

While India's CAFE formula resembles the European Union, it lacks any adjustments for protecting small cars