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M&M hits record, rises 4% in 2 days on Q3; Nomura, Macquarie up targets

The M&M share price has jumped about 4.36 per cent in 2 days, including today's gain, on the back of strong Q3 results and outlook

Honda, Nissan results likely to highlight flaws as deal set to fail

A deal would have created one of the world's biggest carmakers, giving the combined company the scale it needs to compete with EV makers

Bajaj Auto to ride into e-rickshaw segment by end of ongoing fiscal year

Bajaj Auto is gearing up to enter the domestic e-rickshaw segment by the end of this fiscal to tap a 'sizable opportunity' in a fast-growing but highly unorganised market, according to a top company official. The company expects to get regulatory clearances towards the end of the ongoing quarter for its e-rickshaw that will enable it to enter the segment which is about 45,000 units a month, Bajaj Auto Executive Director Rakesh Sharma told analysts. "By the end of this financial year, we also intend to launch a modern 'e-rick', which will set an absolutely new standard in the segment and bring a very high level of satisfaction to both owners and passengers. The e-rick segment is almost as large as the auto segment and the new e-Rick should generate new business, he said. When asked for the exact timeline, Sharma said, "We expect to launch the e-rick by the end of this quarter, let's say, by the end of the FY25 fiscal. By the time all the permissions are through, it may just spill ov

M&M Q3 results: Profit rises 20% to Rs 3,181 crore on strong auto volumes

The company also posted a strong revenue growth of 17 per cent at Rs 41,470 crore

Auto retail sales up 7% in Jan as passenger vehicle segment rises 16%

All segments begin year well, 46% of automobile dealers expect growth: Fada

Hero MotoCorp Q3 Preview: Net profit may climb up to Rs 1,130 crore YoY

Hero MotoCorp is expected to report a steady performance for Q3FY25, with revenue growth driven by higher average selling prices (ASPs) rather than volume growth, analysts said

Bajaj Auto gets mixed reactions from brokerages after muted Q3 results

Despite the strong export performance, the overall Q3 results were seen as somewhat lacklustre, leading to mixed reactions from brokerages

Maruti Suzuki Q3 preview: Profit may climb up to 23%, revenue by 17% YoY

On the bourses, at 12:45 PM, Maruti Suzuki share was trading 0.21 per cent lower at Rs 11,965.15 per share. In comparison, BSE Sensex was trading 1.01 per cent higher at 76,128 levels

Auto parts firm Sundram Fasteners Q3 net profit flat at Rs 131 crore

The company's consolidated revenue from operations for the quarter ended December 31, 2024, stood at Rs 1,441.12 crore

Bharat Mobility Show ends, govt to seek view on making it annual affair

Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 came to a close on Wednesday after witnessing around 200 product unveils across automotive, components and technology, with the government planning to seek industry views to make it an annual affair. As per the organisers, the second edition of the event saw participation from over 1,500 exhibitors and footfalls of over 8 lakh people, making it one of the largest mobility events globally. "We saw over 200 product unveils over a period of five days which is a record in itself," Department of Commerce Additional Secretary Rajesh Agrawal told reporters here. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Expo at Bharat Mandapam on January 17 in the presence of Union ministers Nitin Gadkari, H D Kumaraswamy, Jitan Ram Manjhi, Manohar Lal, Piyush Goyal and Hardeep Singh Puri, and leaders of the automobile sectors. Electric vehicles hogged the limelight during the Auto Expo at Bharat Mandapam with passenger vehicle market leaders Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai .

Exicom TeleSystems sees a boost as major auto brands go for EV expansion

Electric vehicle charging solutions maker Exicom TeleSystems sees a boost to its business from the expansion in EV portfolios by major brands and uptake of the technology in overseas markets as well, a top official of the company said. While speaking at the Bharat Mobility International Expo, Exicom managing director Anant Nahata told PTI that the company is on expansion spree and expects its third EV charger manufacturing unit in Hyderabad to become operational within four months. He said that electric mobility has seen huge success in India, but in terms of cars, it is still between 3-4 per cent penetration. "As we have seen at the Bharat Mobility Show, all the big brands, whether it's Tata, Mahindra, Maruti Suzuki, or a host of foreign brands, have launched electric vehicles for India. We expect this penetration to rise much more rapidly in the next few years compared to the past. This growth creates significant opportunities for all the companies in the electric vehicle ecosyste

Price parity with ICE-run cars important for EV boom: Kia's Hardeep Brar

About 99,165 electric cars were sold in India in 2024, recording 20 per cent year-on-year growth, according to FADA

Indian mobility market set to double by 2030, exceeding $600 bn: Report

The Indian mobility industry is expected to double and surpass USD 600 billion by 2030, a report by Google and Boston Consulting Group said on Saturday. According to the Think Mobility Report, emerging revenue pools such as electric, shared, and connected mobility are poised to contribute USD 100 billion to the total market by 2030 while a majority of the revenue will come from classic revenue pools comprising classic components, sale of new ICE (internal combustion engine) vehicles, finance and insurance etc. "The Indian mobility industry is charting its unique course, poised to double and cross USD 600 billion by 2030," the report said. Share of four-wheeler (4W) electric vehicles (EV) is expected to grow in the range of 15-17 per cent by FY'30 from 2.2 per cent in FY'24 while 2-wheeler (2W) EV share is estimated to grow to 35-40 per cent from 5.4 per cent during the reported period. Around 51 per cent of respondents in the study, expressed concern on non-availability of EV charg

China's BYD launches Sealion 7 EV in India, deliveries to begin in March

The company did not give details of pricing as it started accepting bookings for the vehicle at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 in New Delhi

India's automobile industry will be number one in next 5 years: Gadkari

India's automobile industry will be number one in the world in the next five years, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said on Saturday, highlighting that the industry has created 4.5 crore jobs till now, the highest in the country. Addressing a Federation of Automobile Dealers Association (FADA) event, the road transport and highways minister further said demand of Indian automobile products is very high globally. "The size of Indian automobile industry is now Rs 22 lakh crore. I am confident that within five years, the Indian automobile industry will be number one in the world," he said. Presently, size of the US automobile industry is Rs 78 lakh crore, followed by China (Rs 47 lakh crore) and India (Rs 22 lakh crore). Gadkari further said when he took charge of the transport ministry in 2014, the size of the automobile industry was Rs 7.5 lakh crore and today its size is Rs 22 lakh crore. According to the minister, the automobile industry has created 4.5 crore jobs till now -- the .

Maruti Suzuki aims to become India's largest EV maker within a year

Company's new launch e-Vitara will be available with a range of more than 500 km

Lotus Emira makes a stunning debut in India with a Rs 3.22 crore price tag

The new Lotus Emira is the British automaker's only ICE model in India, on sale as a completely built unit. It's a lightweight mid-engine sports car joining the Electre electric SUV in India

Renault's big plans: Facelifts for Kiger & Triber, Duster to return in 2026

French automaker Renault is set to refresh its lineup with mid-life updates, marking a change after a four-year gap from introducing new models or major upgrades

Honda Elevate Black Edition launched, price starts at Rs 15.51 lakh

The Honda Elevate special edition is available in two variants: the Black Edition and the Signature Black Edition, both based on the top-end ZX trim and offered with manual & CVT transmission options

Surpassed Japan, now aim is to become no 1 in auto segment: Gadkari

Union minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday highlighted the growth of the country's auto sector in the past few years, during which it became the third biggest player in the segment, and said the aim is to become number one. "...our number was seventh in the world but we are third in the automobile sector... we surpassed Japan and now our number is third," Union Road Transport and Highways Minister said while addressing a function at National Automotive Test Tracks (NATRAX) here. "The size of the USA automobile sector at the top (of the table) was Rs 78 lakh crore industry size, while that of China was Rs 47 lakh crore," Gadkari said. "When I took charge of the minister. The size of the industry was Rs 7.5 lakh crore and today its size is Rs 22 lakh crore. And this is the industry, which has created 4.5 crore jobs till now -- the highest in the country. "This is the automobile industry, which is giving maximum revenue as a part of GST to the state government and Bharat Sarkar," he ...