Sohini Das

Tyre makers step up capacity expansion despite pressure on margins

Near-full capacity utilisation and resilient replacement and original-equipment demand are driving expansion, even as natural rubber and other input costs squeeze margins

PV makers ramp up festive preparations, but brace for slower H2 growth

Production and dealer stocking rise ahead of festivals, but high base and inventory risks loom over H2 growth

Tata Motors to raise car, SUV prices by up to ₹25,000 from September 1

Third price increase this year comes amid rising input costs and sustained inflationary pressure

Longer life for clean-fuel vehicles may improve ownership costs: Industry

Centre's proposal to extend the regulatory life of eligible clean-fuel commercial vehicles by five years could improve TCO and residual values, but battery costs remain a concern

Two-wheeler exports seen rising up to 20% as Africa demand recovers: Ind-Ra

Recovery in African markets, expansion into Latin America and Southeast Asia, and a rising share of premium products are expected to support export growth

Tata Sons' capital call: Listed giants find their own growth fuel

In the concluding part, Business Standard examines how listed Tata companies will fund expansion

Manipal Health to buy 100-bed Kinder Women's Hospital for ₹130 crore

Deal strengthens hospital chain's presence in Bengaluru's Whitefield; follows recent IPO and acquisition-led expansion

New factories, aircraft, AI hubs to test Tata group's funding muscle

In the first of a two-part series, Business Standard examines the funding needs of Tata Electronics, Air India, Agratas and Tata Digital - and the role Tata Sons may play in financing them

Electric 2W rush hits supply roadblock as OEMs struggle to meet demand

Rising demand triggers high waiting period for major brands

GSK India aims to double revenue to ₹8K cr by FY30: MD Bhushan Akshikar

GSK India aims to double revenue to ₹8,000 crore by FY30, with oncology and adult vaccines emerging as key growth drivers alongside its general-medicines portfolio

Festival stocking lifts July auto wholesale dispatches; 2W exports jump 28%

Passenger vehicles, two-wheelers and three-wheelers posted double-digit growth in July, while two-wheeler exports rose 27.7 per cent as the auto industry entered the festive season

TaMo PV Q1 PAT falls 80% as JLR volumes, higher commodity costs weigh

TaMo eyes 70% volume growth in EVs for FY27; expects domestic PV industry to grow 10%

After Ratan Tata's demise, an unravelling script engulfs the Tata group

Divisions over governance, Tata Sons' listing, the SP Group's exit and mounting business losses eroded the consensus behind Chandrasekaran's proposed third term

Who's next for Tata Sons as Chandra steps away? A winding road ahead

Tata Sons must constitute a selection committee to choose its next chairman amid governance disputes at Tata Trusts and unresolved questions over listing and the SP Group

Chandrasekaran's exit brings 158-yr-old empire at a governance crossroads

While many business groups in India follow a trust structure, experts said it works as long as the promoter, the board and professional management are on the same page

The currency effect: Fx-driven hikes steer buyers towards used luxury cars

BMW's used-car sales jump 54% in H1; Audi sold nearly one pre-owned car for every new vehicle in 2025; Mercedes-Benz reports double-digit growth

Indegene eyes clinical research acquisition to widen pharma services play

The company is evaluating specialised CROs, data-management and patient-recruitment businesses as it looks to expand across the pharmaceutical value chain

Tractor retail sales defy El Niño worries, rise 25% in April-July

Registrations hit record July high as rainfall recovery, kharif sowing and healthy farm cash flows support rural demand

FMCG to automobiles: India Inc counting the cost of West Asia conflict

While several firms have responded with calibrated price increases to protect margins, many signalled that further price escalations could follow

US may gain edge in India trade talks over Russian oil purchases: Experts

US senate passes bill threatening 100% tariff on top russian oil buyers