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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

Govt asks auto sector to optimise production as war hurts energy supplies

The ministry has also urged companies to shift factory operations from oil-based fuels to electricity and to use recycled aluminium or alternative materials as shortages and costs rise

2 years on, automakers still waiting for govt to clear FAME-II dues

EV manufacturers face potential financial impact as unspent subsidy allocations risk lapsing by the March 31

West Asia crisis: Centre to push for flex-fuel vehicles amid supply crunch

Government fast-tracks flex-fuel vehicle rollout, convenes automakers meet as fuel supply disruptions push shift beyond E20 ethanol blending

JSW Motors partners Dassault to accelerate EV design and manufacturing

JSW Motors has partnered Dassault Systemes to deploy a digital platform to accelerate EV design, engineering and manufacturing as part of its broader automotive push

India asks auto industry to optimise output as Iran conflict hits supplies

The government has already prioritised use of gas for households over industries, which get only about 80 per cent of their average needs

Shift away from oil-based fuel to electricity: MHI tells auto sector

Ministry advises automakers to cut oil-based fuel use, optimise production and explore alternatives amid supply constraints triggered by West Asia conflict

India's truck fleet shows its age: Nearly 42% of vehicles past 12 years

Ageing truck fleets in India are set to drive a multi-year replacement cycle, offering growth opportunities for OEMs despite recent industry slowdown

Euler Motors raises ₹437 crore in Series E round led by Lightrock

Euler Motors has raised Rs 437.5 crore in a Series E round led by Lightrock, along with Rs 250 crore in debt, to expand capacity and scale operations

Biogas body seeks phased CBG blending, diesel phase-down in Delhi

Biogas industry body has urged phased CBG blending and diesel phase-down in Delhi, advocating an integrated clean mobility approach combining EVs, CNG, and biogas

Govt to deploy 10,000 AC E-buses in 116 cities by 2027; 35,000 more planned

The minister said states were told to give their demands, and a selection criterion was laid down, and buses were sanctioned on the recommendations of coordination committees

A first: Two-wheeler sales cross 20 million in FY26, shows VAHAN data

But electric penetration lags NITI Aayog's targets

West Asia crisis impact on Indian industry won't be long-term: Hajime Aota

The first product to come to India will be the Yamaha EC-06, which we are going to sell in limited cities and dealerships initially

Volkswagen CEO vows more restructuring, sees lessons in China: Report

To avoid costly overcapacity, VW is applying "clear manufacturing cost targets" to all its plants, be they in Germany, Europe or China

'Skoda Auto India eyeing up to 12% sales growth in 2026 on product push'

Skoda Auto India, which has launched the facelift version of its mid-sized SUV Kushaq, has set its eyes on crossing the 1 lakh annual sales milestone in future, but not in 2026

JSW MG Motor bets on non-metros to accelerate sales of EV Windsor

From an EV growth perspective, "The non-metro regions present a tremendous opportunity, and we aim to play a leading role in this journey, said JSW MG's senior official

Delhi govt eyes private push to expand EV infra ahead of policy rollout

Delhi plans 7,000 new EV charging stations and seeks private sector participation as part of its upcoming EV policy to boost clean mobility

Skoda Auto India keeps foot on the pedal, targets 10-12% growth

Skoda Auto India targets 10-12% growth in 2026, outpacing the market, even as West Asia tensions and rising oil prices pose risks to demand and supply chains