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Small, frequent spikes in fuel prices to dent consumption, challenge growth

Freight rates on grand trunk routes have shot up 3-4 per cent month-on-month in the past few days, according to the Indian Foundation of Transport Research & Training (IFTRT)

Car, two-wheeler exports soar in FY22 amid chip crunch, falling rupee

Shipments of Maruti Suzuki and Bajaj Auto vehicles see record jump

Maruti Suzuki's exports hit record high of 238,376 units in FY22

The top five export models during the year included Baleno, Dzire, Swift, S-Presso and Brezza.

EVs face a burning question of safety after serial fire incidents

Serial fires in green two-wheelers in a week raise questions about the regulation and safety standards of this fast-growing section of the automobile industry

Creeping rise in fuel prices set to stoke inflation further: Transporters

Freight rates on grand trunk routes have already shot up by an average 3%-4% month-on-month in the last few days, according to Indian Foundation of Transport Research & Training

Safety flags raised after three electric scooters catch fire in a week

EVPure, Ola S1 and Okinawa vehicles go up in flames; government sets up committee for investigation.

Will act once expert panel submits report: MoRTH official on e-scooter fire

Videos of a Pure EV electric scooter model engulfed in flames in Chennai went viral on social media Tuesday night. It was the fourth such incident involving e-scooters within a week

'Pain in system is too much': Motherson Sumi chief sees lot of acquisitions

The $10-billion Motherson Sumi group, which has acquired 27 companies in the last two decades, is gearing up to acquire several more in the coming months, indicated its chairman V C Sehgal

E-two wheelers on fire brings safety of Li-ion batteries under spotlight

While such incidents of e-two wheelers bursting into flames have been on a rise with increasing sales, it's the first one that has claimed two lives

There's a huge opportunity for growth In India: Lamborghini CEO

'What we can see in the Indian market is that we have more and more ultra-high net individuals from the second generation too entering the market,' says Stephan Winkelmann

Reliance New Energy Solar, Ola among firms selected for PLI scheme

The selected companies which include Reliance New Energy Solar, Ola Electric Mobility, Hyundai Global Motors Co will receive incentives under India's Rs 18,100 crore-programme for local production

Holidaying abroad or dining out? Expect to shell out more this summer

A steep rise in the cost of services and consumables is prompting those in the restaurant, travel, and hotel business to revise their rate cards by 10-20% in the coming weeks

Skoda Auto Volkswagen India expects to move close to breaking-even in 2023

The VW Group's local arm is counting on higher sales in domestic and exports markets

Supply chain uncertainty saddles auto component firms with inventory

Impact on passenger car makers due to chip crisis and raw material shortage, and on two-wheeler, tractor and CV makers due to demand swings has trickle-down effect on autoparts makers

Russia-Ukraine war: High input costs forcing automakers to walk a tightrope

The second of the five-part series looks at automakers' concern over any further price hike that may dent demand in segments like two-wheelers

Domestic leisure to be strong even after overseas travel resumes: Experts

Temperatures are running high for those in the travel and hospitality business because they expect demand for both inbound and outbound travel to explode

Size matters: Smaller cars ceding ground to bigger, pricey models

Share of entry-level cars (up to Rs 5 lakh) declines to 4-year low; those above Rs 10 lakh gain

There's demand all over but daily rate recovery is slow: Hyatt Hotels Sr VP

In a Q&A, Genevieve Materne says average daily rates (ADRs) may touch pre-Covid only in 2023-24, though lifting of curbs on international flights will offer some traction

Ukraine crisis: Brokerages and rating agencies pare estimates for auto cos

While commodity cost inflation will hurt margins, probable increase in fuel prices can potentially lead to demand deferment across segments, according to Motilal Oswal

Fallout of Russia-Ukraine war: Metal users, producers feel price pinch

Price hikes in the offing, say metal producers; may have to pass on costs, say user industries