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Electric two-wheeler sales cross 1 million in record seven months for 2026

India's electric two-wheeler market crossed 1 million registrations in a record seven months, putting the industry on track to surpass last year's total within weeks

India's EV penetration surges, but charging stations lag: What data shows

India's EV penetration has risen more than 11-fold since FY20, but the country has just 52,718 public charging stations for over 10 million registered electric vehicles

Some BS-III vehicles may need rubber parts replaced for E20, says Gadkari

Union minister Nitin Gadkari said only some BS-III vehicles made before 2016 may need rubber parts and gaskets replaced when operated on E20 petrol, with no major impact on performance

No tax on EVs up to Rs 30 lakh in Haryana; women get 1% rebate too

The Haryana Cabinet has exempted electric vehicles priced up to Rs 30 lakh from motor vehicle tax at registration, while offering a 1 per cent rebate on vehicles bought in women's names

Govt proposes extending PUCC validity to three years for BS-VI vehicles

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has said that BS-VI vehicles aged between six and ten years will be required to renew their PUCC certificate and those above 10 years every six years

Hero to TVS: Two-wheeler makers ride export wave, but watch road ahead

Hero, TVS, and Bajaj count on overseas markets while bracing for global uncertainty

Electric car race widens as new entrants gain traction in H1 CY26

Maruti, VinFast and Tesla capture 8.1% market, account for 18% of incremental registrations

Will VinFast sustain its business in India's hyper-competitive market?

VinFast, the automotive subsidiary of the $12.83 billion Vingroup, the largest private conglomerate in Vietnam, is making waves in India

Maruti repositions Brezza as first-time buyers reshape compact SUV market

The refreshed Brezza will target first-time, replacement and additional-car buyers as Maruti responds to changing preferences and intensifying competition in compact SUVs

Qcom now a quick hack for personal care, premium products drive growth

Beauty and personal care sales on quick commerce platforms are nearing $1 billion annually, driven by premium products and strong demand, says Redseer

Mercedes-Benz launches AMG E 53 Hybrid at ₹1.45 crore, expands PHEV range

The Performance and Racing editions are priced at Rs 1.45 crore and Rs 1.48 crore, respectively, with an electric-only WLTP range of more than 100 km

Mercedes-Benz India to bring hybrid vehicles to meet consumer demand: CEO

Mercedes-Benz India sees hybrid as the bridge option for consumers who are not yet ready to go for full EVs

India's auto sector to commission ₹703 billion of projects by FY29: Report

A Brickwork Ratings report said the auto sector's revenue would grow at a compound annual growth rate of around 7.5 per cent to nearly ₹26 trillion over the coming years

Volkswagen nears sale of stake in its India unit to JSW Group: Report

The two sides are working toward a potential agreement in the coming weeks involving JSW making an investment in closely held Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Pvt

Maruti Suzuki to hike prices by up to ₹30,000 across models from August

The price revision, effective from August, 2026, comes as Maruti Suzuki looks to offset rising input costs, with the exact quantum of the increase differing across models

Commercial vehicle industry may post single-digit growth: Ashok Leyland

Ashok Leyland President MHCV, Sanjeev Kumar, said that diesel price hikes have had an impact on demand initially but have now stabilised

Q1 results preview: Higher costs may squeeze margin of auto companies

OEM revenue is expected to rise 22-29 per cent in Q1FY27, led by strong vehicle demand, exports and premiumisation, while higher input and freight costs are likely to squeeze margins

India invites applications for car import quota under India-UK trade pact

New Delhi has allowed the import of a total of 3.78 lakh units of conventional-engine passenger cars, including those in the mass segment, from UK at a concessional customs duty during first 15 yrs

Hyundai Motor crosses access to 30k EV charging points on its platform

The automaker said it plans to more than triple its proprietary DC fast public charging network from 183 stations to 600 by 2030

India wants to make EV batteries at home. Will cars get cheaper?

India wants to build the batteries that power electric vehicles, not just assemble them. But will that eventually make EVs cheaper? Here's what experts say