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Auto production in 'precarious' phase as suppliers feel 'stressed': Siam

As the inflation rate continues to rise, workers, including those at automobile and auto component makers, in Noida and Gurugram have protested low wages over the past few days

Two Niti Aayog reports reveal gaps in India's policy approach towards EVs

Two recent Niti Aayog reports show near-identical projections but differ on EV subsidies and fuel efficiency norms, triggering debate within the automobile industry

Govt extends EV subsidies to aid adoption: Temporary fix or targeted move?

The Centre has extended EV subsidies for two- and three-wheelers to manage supply risks from West Asia; the move offers short-term relief, but questions remain on long-term strategy

West Asia war may hit auto sector, raise costs, dent demand: Siam

While the automobile industry concluded the 2025-26 year from a position of strength, developments arising from the ongoing West Asian conflict pose certain risks

Passenger vehicle dispatches rise 16% to 442,460 units in March: Siam

Two-wheeler sales rose 19.3 per cent to 19,76,128 units last month as against 16,56,939 units in March last year

Scooters set to overtake motorcycles as EV shift reshapes India's 2W market

Replacement demand recovery is expected to support near-term growth, while rising electrification and changing consumer preferences may drive scooters to overtake motorcycles in the long run

CAFE-III norms to kick in from April 2027, govt unlikely to extend deadline

While the likes of Maruti Suzuki and Toyota Kirloskar want small cars to be granted benefits, others like Tata Motors, Mahindra, Hyundai and Kia are against it

Switch Mobility completes India's largest electric bus export to Mauritius

Switch Mobility has delivered 100 electric buses to Mauritius under a government-backed initiative, marking India's largest such export and advancing clean public transport in the island nation

Statsguru: India yet to plug EV gap in the race with Asian peers

There has been strong growth in EV sales across Asian countries over the past few years, with most markets witnessing sharp expansions between 2021 and 2024

Delhi EV draft policy likely to draw pushback from major automakers

Industry flags lack of electric motorcycles, pricing gaps, and enforcement concerns, saying Delhi's aggressive EV transition plan may not be feasible in its current form

Electric motorcycles gain traction, but scaling remains a challenge

Scaling the two-wheeler segment presents structural challenges for e-motorcycles

Luxury carmakers hope West Asia ceasefire will lift consumer sentiments

Having resorted to stocking up of parts and kits, the luxury carmakers hope that the pressure on supply chain will be eased while looking forward to a return to normalcy at the earliest

Experts welcome Delhi EV's policy, flag need for strict enforcement

DPCC will develop a policy framework to establish battery collection centres across Delhi through a public-private partnership (PPP) model

Haryana raises minimum wages 35% after protests by auto industry workers

The decision comes a day after clashes between the police and workers in Manesar, located 30 miles (48.28 km) south of New Delhi and home to companies like Maruti Suzuki

Delhi draft EV policy: 100% tax exemption on electric cars under ₹30 lakh

Draft policy proposes 50% relief for hybrids, outlines phased shift to electric mobility, including 2027 three-wheeler transition and gradual restrictions on ICE vehicles

BEE plans to slash 'super credits' for strong hybrid cars in CAFE-3

CAFE-2 norms are currently in force, while draft CAFE-3 norms are under discussion and will be implemented from April 2027 for a period of five years

VW group targets 5% India passenger vehicle market share by decade-end

Automaker aims to double India market share with new models, alternate fuel push and potential entry into sub-4 metre SUV segment by 2030

Tesla lags new foreign entrants in India EV race despite global playbook

VinFast and BYD outpace the US EV giant with sharper pricing, faster localisation signals and wider networks, even as Tesla sticks to an import-led strategy

Higher fuel prices, ethanol push may accelerate EV shift: BMW India

Rising fuel prices, higher ethanol blending and improving EV ranges could accelerate electric vehicle adoption in India, says BMW Group India chief

M&M, Tata Motors, Hyundai battle for second position in PV segment

India's car market sees intense battle for No. 2 spot as M&M, Tata Motors, and Hyundai compete, while Maruti Suzuki remains far ahead