Automobile

Auto industry total retail sales up 26% at 25,91,138 units in July: FADA

Total automobile retail sales in India grew by 25.89 per cent year-on-year to 25,91,138 units in July, continuing with the demand momentum that set in after rationalisation of GST in the latter part of last year, the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations said on Thursday. In July last year, total automobile retail sales in India were at 20,58,325 units, Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) said in a statement. Passenger vehicles (PV) retail sales were at 4,16,555 units last month as compared to 3,49,674 units in July 2025, a growth of 19.13 per cent, it added. Sales of two-wheelers were at 18,18,289 units in July this year compared to 14,17,767 units in the same month a year ago, up 28.25 per cent, it added. Three-wheeler sales stood at 1,33,778 units last month as compared to 1,15,166 units in July 2025, a growth of 16.16 per cent, FADA said. Commercial vehicles also witnessed a 24.04 per cent rise in retail sales at 99,666 units last month as compared to

India invites applications for car import quota under India-UK trade pact

India on Monday invited the first round of applications for the allocation of 2026 import quotas for fully-built passenger cars and goods vehicles under the duty concession provisions of the India-UK free trade agreement. Under the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), which came into effect from July 15, New Delhi has allowed the import of a total of 3.78 lakh units of conventional-engine passenger cars, including those in the mass segment, from the UK at a concessional customs duty during the first 15 years of the implementation of the trade pact between the two countries. Under the pact, tariffs on automotive imports will fall from about 110 per cent to 10 per cent, with quotas on both sides. Importers seeking to import vehicles from the UK under the quota-based duty concessions (tariff rate quota - TRQ) provided under the agreement can submit their applications from July 21 to August 4, the directorate general of foreign trade (DGFT) said in a ...

Mounting paperwork, delays hurt ease of doing business for automakers

ARAI's forex proposal exposed wider industry concerns over the auto PLI scheme, with automakers seeking a simpler, faster certification and compliance process

Maruti Suzuki Brezza facelift: Popular SUV to feature changes in July

From a turbo-petrol engine and ventilated seats to an underbody CNG tank, here's everything the updated Brezza is expected to offer

Maruti launches recurring deposit loan scheme for small car-buyers

Maruti Suzuki's new RD-backed auto loan scheme helps buyers build a down payment while enabling lenders to assess repayment discipline before loan disbursal

Half of older petrol vehicle owners want E0, E10 fuel back: Survey

As India deepens ethanol blending, a new survey suggests many owners of older petrol vehicles are grappling with higher running costs and want lower-ethanol alternatives

Over 75 proposals approved under Rajasthan's investment promotion scheme

The official said that these units had applied for various benefits under RIPS-2024 to commence their production or operations

India to drive Hyundai Motor's global production, export road map

Hyundai Motor India plans to cross 1 million units of production capacity by FY28, with Chennai playing a central role in exports and new model launches

Automakers ramp up production with dispatches, exports powering FY27

PV production trails dispatch growth, signaling inventory normalisation; 2W and 3W exports rebound

Rajasthan panel clears ₹2,200 crore investment proposals in auto, textiles

Rajasthan clears ₹2,200 crore investment proposals in automobile and textile sectors, boosting jobs and industrial growth

V2X explained: India aims to link cars, roads, pedestrians, and networks

India is exploring V2X to enable vehicles and road infrastructure to communicate in real time. Still under consultation, the move could reshape road safety, traffic flow and future mobility systems

Auto sector pushes for trials ahead of E25 move over vehicle concerns

The issue has figured prominently in recent internal deliberations in the automotive industry, Business Standard has learnt

Azad Engg hits record high, up 51% in a month; what's fueling the buying?

In the past month, Azad Engineering shares have zoomed 51 per cent, as against a 6 per cent fall in the benchmark Sensex.

Ashok Leyland zooms 13% as US-Iran ceasefire lifts markets; mcap tops ₹1trn

Ashok Leyland's total market capitalisation surpassed the ₹1 trillion mark to hit 1,01,018.55, up ₹11,189 crore from ₹89,828.86 crore on Tuesday

Powered by tax relief, auto sales race to record 29.5 million in FY26

Strong rural demand, policy support, and festive season boost drive auto sales to record highs in FY26, while electric vehicles see rapid adoption across segments

Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles to hike prices of ICE products from April 1

Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd on Friday said it will hike prices of its internal combustion engine (ICE) passenger vehicles from April 1, 2026, citing rising input costs. The weighted average price increase will be 0.5 per cent of the ICE portfolio, and the extent will vary across models and variants, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd said in a statement. This revision is being undertaken to partially offset the continued increase in input costs, it added. The company sells a range of ICE vehicles from the hatchback Tiago to the Safari SUV priced between Rs 4.57 lakh and Rs 23.42 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).

Force Motors shares up 1600% in 3 yrs; is risk-reward still favourable?

In the past one year, shares of Force Motors surged 186 per cent to ₹20,746.9 on March 16, 2026, from ₹7,251.1 on March 13, 2025, outperforming the Nifty Auto index, which rose around 20 per cent

West Asia crisis: LPG crunch hitting auto factory canteens in India

Auto industry body SIAM seeks priority LPG supply for factory canteens, warning shortages could disrupt shift operations and manufacturing

Iran war: Auto earnings at risk as demand sputters, margin worries mount

Rising input costs, export risks to the Middle East and fears of gas supply disruptions weigh on Indian auto stocks amid the escalating Iran conflict

Tata Motors secures orders for over 5,000 buses from state transport bodies

Tata Motors has secured cumulative orders for over 5,000 buses and chassis from multiple state transport undertakings through government e-bidding, reinforcing its presence in public transport