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Citroen to double India market share in 3 months with Basalt X SUV

Citroen eyes stronger India play with Basalt X SUV, aiming to double market share in three months while exports from Thiruvallur are projected to cross 10,000 units in FY26

GST cut to drive 200 bps boost in two-wheelers, 100 bps in PVs: Crisil

GST Council's two-rate tax structure to cut vehicle prices by up to 10%, supporting festive auto sales for two-wheelers, small cars, and compact SUVs

GST cuts boost auto sector, dealers hope for quick cess resolution

Auto dealers expect a boost in the second half of FY25 following GST cuts on vehicles and parts, which aim to improve affordability

EV makers relieved as GST Council retains 5% tax on electric cars

The GST Council's decision to retain the 5% tax rate on electric vehicles (EVs) reassures manufacturers, but competition from small petrol and diesel cars with lower taxes looms

New GST rates revive auto companies' hope for a festive sales spurt

Small petrol and diesel cars now attract only 18 per cent GST compared to 29-31 per cent earlier

New GST rates: Bikes over 350 cc may see sales rush till September 22

The GST rate hike on motorcycles above 350 cc to 40% may lead to a sales spike before September 22 but could affect long-term plans of premium manufacturers like Bajaj Auto, Hero MotoCorp, TVS Motor

GST rate cut on tyres to bring down vehicle operating costs: ATMA

The long-awaited move will make tyres more affordable for users across all segments and contribute positively to road safety by encouraging timely tyre replacement and maintenance, ATMA said

₹950 crore subsidy to boost EV adoption, infra expansion in Uttar Pradesh

The state registered sales of about 370,000 electric vehicles in FY25, ahead of Maharashtra (240,000), Karnataka (170,000) and Tamil Nadu (132,000)

VECV, Jio-bp Pulse ink pact to boost EV charging infra for trucks, buses

According to the statement, VECV signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Jio-bp pulse to expand and streamline charging access for VECV's electric commercial vehicle customers

GST rejig to make entry-level cars cheaper by 8.5%: Crisil Intelligence

Under the new two-slab GST structure, small cars and mid-segment vehicles will see price cuts, while premium two-wheelers may get costlier

GST cut makes cars, bikes, tyres cheaper, Diwali comes for Auto Inc

GST Council cut rates on small cars, bikes, SUVs and tyres, slashing levies to 18% and rationalising slabs, a move hailed as transformative for the auto industry

EVs to stay at 5% GST: Industry leaders say move will boost adoption

The GST Council has kept all EVs, mass market to luxury SUVs, under 5% tax, a step industry leaders say will spur sales and strengthen India's EV ecosystem

Small cars remain base, but SUVs can't be ignored: Maruti MD Takeuchi

Suzuki is transferring more export production from Japan to India, as the role of the latter continues to increase in the company's global strategy

HC directs Delhi govt to disburse subsidies promised to EV buyers

The bench noted that the government had funds but it was delaying disbursal owing to procedural issues

Maruti Suzuki Victoris unveiled with 5-star BNCAP, hybrid power and ADAS

Maruti Suzuki Victoris: The Victoris SUV was just introduced by Maruti Suzuki in India. The carmaker will shortly begin taking bookings for the SUV. However, a token of 11,000 can be used to book it

Maruti Suzuki expands SUV lineup with new mid-sized model 'Victoris'

Speaking at the Victoris launch event, MD and CEO Takeuchi said India has the largest youth population in the world, who will drive growth and become the company's current and future customers

Royal Enfield, TVS, and Hero rise on festival buzz; Bajaj, Honda slip

Two-wheeler sales in August 2025 rose for Royal Enfield, TVS, Hero and Suzuki, while Bajaj and Honda reported declines, with festive demand and GST reforms set to boost outlook

Cyber attack disrupts retail, production activities of Jaguar Land Rover

The disruption adds to JLR's woes after a report in July said it had delayed the launch of its electric Range Rover and Jaguar models for more testing and for demand to pick up

Govt may hike GST on luxury EVs, blow for Tesla, BMW, Mercedes, BYD

The panel recommended raising the GST rate to 18per cent from 5per cent currently for EVs priced between 2 million and 4 million rupees ($23,000-$46,000)

From Alto, Creta to Thar: Top cars likely to see price drop under GST 2.0

GST 2.0 Impact on Car Price: With the proposed dual tax slabs, GST 2.0 is anticipated to lower the cost of small cars while also making larger and even luxury vehicles more affordable