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VW group targets 5% India passenger vehicle market share by decade-end

Automaker aims to double India market share with new models, alternate fuel push and potential entry into sub-4 metre SUV segment by 2030

Tesla lags new foreign entrants in India EV race despite global playbook

VinFast and BYD outpace the US EV giant with sharper pricing, faster localisation signals and wider networks, even as Tesla sticks to an import-led strategy

Higher fuel prices, ethanol push may accelerate EV shift: BMW India

Rising fuel prices, higher ethanol blending and improving EV ranges could accelerate electric vehicle adoption in India, says BMW Group India chief

M&M, Tata Motors, Hyundai battle for second position in PV segment

India's car market sees intense battle for No. 2 spot as M&M, Tata Motors, and Hyundai compete, while Maruti Suzuki remains far ahead

Ola Electric launches LFP cell for EVs, rollout to begin next quarter

The Ola Gigafactory has a capacity of 2.5 GWh and is being scaled up to 6 GWh, reflecting the company's rapid progress in building large-scale cell manufacturing capabilities

EV retail sales in India rise 24.6% to 2.45 million units in FY26: Fada

While electric two-wheelers crossed 1.4 million units, electric passenger vehicle retail sales missed the 200,000 units by a whisker but surged 83.63% in FY26, Fada said in a statement.

Auto retail sales scale new peak in FY26, inch closer to 30 mn units

Strong growth across segments, GST 2.0 benefits and rising rural demand pushed India's auto retail sales to a record 29.6 million units in FY26, with EV adoption also gaining pace

Retail vehicle sales up 25.3% in March; dealers flag West Asia risks: Fada

Passenger vehicle sales rose 21.48 per cent year-over-year in March, while two-wheeler sales rose 28.68 per cent and commercial vehicle sales rose 15.12 per cent

Vehicle retail sales rise 13.3% in FY26 amid market optimism: Fada

Commercial vehicles (CV) retail also witnessed a growth of 11.74 per cent at 10,60,906 units in FY26 as against 9,49,406 units in FY25

Resilient rural demand drove 23% surge in India's FY26 tractor sales

Geopolitical uncertainties and concerns over a below-average monsoon remain overhang for FY27

Tata Motors leads PV recovery post-GST cut, outpaces peers in H2FY26

Co says strong product mix, multi-powertrain strategy drive volume and market share gains

After GST-led surge, car sales growth likely to decelerate in FY27

High base effect, weak pentup demand, and West Asia conflict to temper momentum

West Asia conflict: Predictable expenses likely to boost EV demand

CSEP study says high crude prices may accelerate EV transition, but electric cars will continue to rely on fiscal incentives to remain competitive with ICE vehicles till 2030

West Asia conflict: Bajaj Auto, Ather Energy raise prices as costs jump

Bajaj Auto and Ather Energy raise prices as metal costs surge, passing on war-driven input inflation to consumers

Passenger vehicle sales in India likely to moderate to 4-6% in FY27: Icra

"The industry continues to witness structural shifts, with utility vehicles accounting for nearly 67 per cent of overall sales, reflecting sustained premiumisation trends," it said

Two-wheeler makers end FY26 strong on rural recovery, premium demand

Two-wheeler makers post strong FY26 growth led by rural recovery, scooter demand and premium motorcycles, though FY27 outlook may soften amid global headwinds

Passenger vehicle wholesales rise 16% in March despite West Asia conflict

Passenger vehicle wholesales rose 16.3 per cent in March, driven by GST-led demand recovery and strong SUV traction, even as geopolitical tensions weighed on costs

Electric vehicle sales saw surge in FY26 on strong year-end push

Electric vehicle sales rose sharply in FY26, driven by strong growth in two- and four-wheelers and a robust year-end push, as per Vahan registration data

Ministry of Heavy Industries, DFS plan financing push for e-buses, e-trucks

Govt plans credit guarantees and interest support to unlock financing for private e-bus and e-truck operators amid lender hesitation

Govt starts talks with automobile companies on shift from E20 to E25

Government explores E25 fuel shift beyond E20, but automakers flag emission risks, liability concerns, and lack of testing amid rising crude oil pressures