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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

Tesla's India sales fall short with only 600 cars ordered since July

The electric vehicle maker now intends to ship between 350 and 500 cars to India this year, with the first batch expected to arrive from Shanghai in early September

PV sales decline 7% in August as buyers await GST rate cut decision

Domestic passenger vehicle sales dropped 7.3% in August to 330,000 units as buyers and automakers awaited GST Council reforms, with Maruti Suzuki and M&M reporting weaker volumes

Ceat completes acquisition of Camso, to invest $171 mn in Sri Lanka

The investment is aimed at expanding manufacturing capacity for off-highway tyres (OHT) and tracks at the Midigama and Kotugoda facilities

Hyundai Motor India sales decrease 4.23% to 60,501 units in August

August sales included 44,001 units in the domestic market and 16,500 units exports, Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) said in a statement

Tractor industry volumes likely to post 4-7% growth in FY26: Icra

Pre-buying ahead of the TREM V emission norms, proposed to take effect from April 1, 2026, could further aid volume growth, it added