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Replacement demand, GST reset likely to boost sales in MHCV segment

India's MHCV segment shows early signs of an upcycle as replacement demand revives, freight economics stabilise and GST-driven distortions fade, giving brokerages cautious optimism

SUV demand holds steady in used market despite GST-led price cuts

Despite GST relief making small cars cheaper, India's used-car market continues to favour SUVs, which are seeing faster inventory turnover and stronger residual values, industry executives say

EV share in luxury car segment dips in GST 2.0 era as ICE models gain edge

While the trend is also visible in the mass market segment, it is the entry luxury segment that is witnessing a more marked shift towards internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles

Transport ministry proposes Aadhaar-like number for EV battery traceability

According to the guidelines, any change in attributes of BPAN due to recycling and repurposing shall result in a new BPAN by the same or a new producer or importer

Electric vehicles transition boosts capacity buildup in auto ancillaries

Investments are increasingly driven by electric vehicles, safety systems and higher electronics content per vehicle, even as export-focused firms remain cautious amid global trade uncertainty

Hot wheels: Dzire topped car buyers' desire in 2025, defying SUV wave

Maruti Suzuki's Dzire reclaimed the top spot after eight years, outselling SUVs and hatchbacks in 2025 even as utility vehicles accounted for more than half of India's PV market

Delhi CM, transport minister meet six automakers on EV Policy 2.0

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and Transport Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh met six automakers to discuss EV Policy 2.0, focusing on incentives, charging infrastructure and grid adaptability

BYD India increases price of its SUV SEALION 7 premium variant by ₹50K

The BYD SEALION 7 Premium variant will now cost ₹49.4 lakh, up from ₹48.9 lakh (ex-showroom) previously

New FASTag norms to come into effect from Feb 1: Here's what changes

The latest move is aimed at enhancing public convenience and eliminating post-activation hassle faced by highway users

Car sales zoom 26% in Dec on GST cut, year-end rush lifts wholesale demand

For calendar year 2025, domestic PV wholesales stood at 4.55 million units, marking a 5.7 per cent YoY increase

e2W registrations rise 27.5% in December; TVS leads, others step up chase

Based on VAHAN numbers for December, TVS has taken a substantial lead over its rival Bajaj Auto by grabbing more than a fourth of the total e2W market

Carmakers flex dealer, service networks to drive growth beyond metros

Network scale seen as central to tapping smaller markets

Auto registrations hit record 28 mn in 2025, EV sales steal the spotlight

India's vehicle registrations crossed 28 million in calendar year 2025 for the first time, driven by steady overall demand and strong growth in electric two-wheelers and passenger EVs

Maruti Suzuki to decide soon on revising small car prices: Official

The year also marked the commencement of export of Suzuki's first Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV), the e VITARA from its Hansalpur facility

New FASTag issuance for cars to skip KYV after February 1, says NHAI

New FASTags issued to cars will no longer require Know Your Vehicle checks from February 1, 2026, as NHAI aims to ease compliance and end post-activation inconvenience for users

Ola Electric's market share rises in December after service overhaul

Electric-scooter maker lifts monthly share to 9.3% as Hyperservice rollout helps it return to the top three players in several states

Hyundai Motor India records 6.6% sales growth to 58,702 units in Dec

This includes monthly domestic sales of 42,416 units and exports of 16,286 units, Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) said in a statement

Festive demand lifts Audi India's retail sales to 4,510 units in 2025

Healthy festive-season demand and growth in Audi Approved (pre-owned cars), SUVs and the performance and lifestyle car range, further supported by GST 2.0

Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles records 14.1% jump in December sales

Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd on Thursday reported a 14.1 per cent growth in total sales to 50,519 units in December 2025 compared to 44,289 units in the same month of 2024.

Maruti, Mahindra & Mahindra log Dec sales jump as tax cuts fuel demand

Earlier in the ​day, Mahindra & Mahindra - which has a car portfolio comprised entirely of SUVs - said its monthly sales grew 23 per cent in December