Automobile

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

LPG constraints: India's auto industry braces for impact on production

Siam asks MoPNG to give clarity on availability

Tired of wired Android Auto and Apple CarPlay? This small device fixes it

I tested the UltraProLink DriveLink dongle to see if it could fix my in-car infotainment experience. It solves cable problem, but does not entirely replicate reliability of native wireless systems

US tariff uncertainty: Auto, medtech exporters on wait-and-watch mode

Indian auto and medical device exporters adopt wait-and-watch approach as US tariff shifts and refund uncertainty cloud shipment decisions

India-US trade deal to boost auto suppliers, says Nomura; lists top winners

Nomura said the combination of lower duties and a weaker Indian rupee increases global competitiveness for auto suppliers such as Bharat Forge, Sansera, Sonacoms, Belrise Industries, and Motherson

Truck rentals flat in January; EV and CV sales sustain momentum: Report

India's mobility sector opened 2026 on stable footing, with truck rentals holding steady month-on-month, healthy year-on-year growth across routes, and strong demand for EVs, SUVs, freight transport

India leads but China narrows gap in South Africa's passenger vehicle track

China-assembled cars have doubled their share of the market

New Renault Duster debuts in India, pre-bookings start, delivery by April

Renault has launched the new-generation Duster SUV in India, opening pre-bookings ahead of a mid-March price announcement, with deliveries of turbo and hybrid variants set to begin from April

Government may do away with exception for small cars in CAFE 3 norms

Formula tweak under discussion to set lenient targets for vehicles weighing less than 1,229 kg

CARS24 revenue rises 18% as retail shift narrows losses ahead of IPO plans

Auto-tech firm says higher-margin retail and financing businesses are reshaping its profit profile

Black drives the thrill for car buyers, sees a surge in yearly sales

While white remains practical 'utility king'

Two-wheeler industry expects 6-9% growth in 2026 on GST cut, urban demand

India's two-wheeler industry is seen growing 6-9% in 2026, though a proposed ABS mandate for sub-125cc models could push up prices and temper volumes

2-wheeler industry eyes 6-9% growth in 2026 on GST-led affordability boost

India's two-wheeler industry is expected to grow 6-9% in 2026, aided by the GST cut, improved affordability and steady rural and urban demand, analysts said

India's vehicle retail sales jump 7.71% to 28.1 million in 2025: Fada

Retail sales of vehicles across categories in India in 2025 grew by 7.71 per cent at 2,81,61,228 units as compared to 2,61,45,445 in 2024, with GST 2.0 helping overcome a subdued start to the year, Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations said on Tuesday. Passenger vehicle (PV) retail sales stood at 44,75,309 units in 2025 as against 40,79,532 units in 2024, a growth of 9.7 per cent, Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) said in a statement. Similarly, two-wheeler (2W) sales also grew by 7.24 per cent at 2,02,95,650 units last year as compared to 1,89,24,815 units in 2024. In 2025, three-wheeler retail sales were at 13,09,953 units as compared to 12,21,886 units in 2024, up 7.21 per cent. Commercial vehicles (CV) retail also witnessed a growth of 6.71 per cent at 10,09,654 units in 2025 as against 9,46,190 units in 2024. Commenting on the performance, FADA President CS Vigneshwar said 2025 was a tale of two halves -- January to August remained subdued despite .

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

Force Motors logs strong gain for third straight year, up 197% in 2025

Force Motors will continue to benefit from its niche positioning in the automotive OEM market, supported by steady launch of new products and variants, and rise in demand for LCVs.

After slow start, auto sales set to end 2025 on a high as demand revives

India's automobile industry is set to post its highest-ever retail sales in 2025, supported by GST rationalisation, income tax relief, RBI rate cuts and improving rural demand after a good monsoon