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The Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE-III) norms will provide a clear roadmap for improving fuel efficiency and reducing carbon emissions while offering manufacturers multiple technology pathways for compliance, the automobile industry said. The government has notified the third phase of CAFE norms for passenger vehicles, setting relatively softer efficiency targets for lighter cars and requiring greater fuel-efficiency improvements from heavier vehicles. Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) President Shenu Agarwal said the framework provides clear predictability which will enable the auto industry plan investments and accelerate innovation, thereby, playing an important role in the country's journey towards Viksit Bharat in 2047. "CAFE III regulation lays down a structured road-map with aggressive annual targets for next 5-years for the auto industry along with a market-based compliance mechanism. This will not only ensure reduction of overall fuel consumption from

PM's adviser Tarun Kapoor urges domestic manufacturing of critical components, flags semiconductor capacity and calls for a faster transition towards electric vehicles

SIAM has sought a seven-month extension of the localisation deadline for traction motor and motor controller systems, citing disruptions in rare-earth magnet supplies

During internal discussions, major 2W makers have cited concerns over the weight and accuracy of equipment used to measure RDE on the road, as its heaviness itself can increase emissions

The industry body first flagged chloride contamination and vehicle-part failures, but later withdrew its letter as India's ethanol policy became a wider political and commercial issue

The AAP chief claimed the government was promoting ethanol under US pressure, while the BJP cited SIAM's clarification to reject allegations of misinformation over E20 fuel quality

Auto industry body Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers has withdrawn a letter written to the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas that had flagged concerns over contamination of E20 fuel that caused problems with vehicles citing the need for further authentication. In a statement, Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) said the "communication in question" was part of routine and ongoing technical deliberations that take place between various stakeholders, including industry bodies, oil marketing companies, auto OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) and testing agencies. "Some numbers quoted in the communication need authentication through collection of elaborate data from various regions across the country followed by a comprehensive consultation with our member OEMs," the auto industry body said. It further said, "The referred numbers reported in the media need authentication as mentioned above and therefore SIAM is withdrawing its earlier ...

The industry body has sought to defer localisation norms till April 1, 2027, saying China's export curbs on rare-earth magnets continue to disrupt supplies.

Robust utility vehicle demand, GST 2.0-led momentum and lower financing costs keep passenger vehicle dispatches strong, with industry expecting record sales in calendar 2026

India's automobile industry recorded its strongest-ever first quarter, with record sales across key segments, while SIAM expects festive demand and easier financing to sustain momentum

Domestic passenger vehicle dispatches from companies to dealers clocked a record 12,73,811 units in the first quarter of this fiscal year, registering a growth of 25.9 per cent driven by strong domestic demand despite the headwinds from the West Asia war, industry body SIAM said on Wednesday. Passenger vehicle dispatches in the first quarter of last fiscal year stood at 10,11,884, Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) said in a statement. The previous highest dispatches of PVs in the first quarter of a fiscal year was posted in Q1 of 2024-25 at 10.3 lakh units. Two-wheelers posted a growth of 20.3 per cent in the first quarter at 56,28,675 units as against 46,77,990 units in the year-ago period, SIAM said. Three-wheelers also clocked highest-ever Q1 dispatches at 2,14,339 units as compared to 1,65,211 units in the same period last fiscal year, a growth of 29.7 per cent, it added. In Q1 of 2026-27, commercial vehicles also posted its highest-ever sales with 2.65 lakh un

Domestic passenger vehicle dispatches from companies to dealers rose 24.1 per cent year-on-year to 3,88,144 units in June this year, industry body SIAM said on Wednesday. Passenger vehicle dispatches stood at 3,12,851 units in June 2025, Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) said in a statement. Total two-wheeler sales rose 18.6 per cent to 18,51,400 units last month as against 15,61,283 units in June last year, it added. Three-wheeler dispatches to dealers were up 26.1 per cent last month at 77,951 units as against 61,828 units in the year-ago period, it added.

ARAI's forex proposal exposed wider industry concerns over the auto PLI scheme, with automakers seeking a simpler, faster certification and compliance process

Battery recycling targets start after 8 years, but LFP batteries last longer

Industry body flags Vietnam reference point, seeks India-specific star-rating framework

Seeks use of average forex rate for DVA calculations

Scooters powered highest-ever 2W volumes, shows Siam data

PM's adviser says ethanol blending should rise to E25 before India transitions to flex-fuel vehicles and E100, while electric mobility remains central to energy security

FISME has asked SIAM and automobile OEMs to help MSME auto component suppliers absorb rising wage, energy and raw material costs linked to the West Asia crisis

Deadline for responses to the draft EV policy ended on May 10 but siam may seek more time from the Delhi government to respond