Automobile

India's ₹2,000-crore EV charging push may fall short of 2030 target: Report

With EV sales rising rapidly, IEEFA says India's charging strategy must address more than deployment and improve the experience for users across the country

Ebus exports may be up to 20% of output in 5 years, says Olectra MD

Olectra Greentech eyes exports from FY28, targets 10-20% of production in five years

Datanomics: Passenger car export volumes drop; 2W and 3W gain ground

Passenger car exports fell nearly 5% in April-July FY27, while two- and three-wheeler shipments jumped 34% and 50%, respectively

Educate customers on vehicle safety features, MoRTH tells auto dealers

Ministry asks automobile dealers to make buyers aware of safety technologies as it seeks to improve road safety and reduce dependence on transport offices

Heavy Industries minister urges auto industry to create more jobs for youth

Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy on Monday urged India's automobile industry to play its part in job creation saying the challenge of providing employment to even educated graduates is a "ground reality". Creating employment opportunities for the country's youth is critical to achieving the Viksit Bharat 2047 goal stated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. "Let us work together for an automotive workforce ready for the next generation of mobility and contribute to the larger vision of a Viksit Bharat 2047," Kumaraswamy said while addressing the Automotive Skills Development Council (ASDC) Annual Conclave 2026 here. The minister noted that the challenge faced by the younger generation in the country regarding the employment is a "ground reality". "If we look into it, it is very difficult to get an employment, even educated graduates. I am regularly seeing youngsters who are approaching me every day. My personal request to all our automobile industry friends -- please look after the ...

Tata Motors stock rebounds 22% from June low, nears record high

Tata Motors Commercial Vehicle share price hit intra-day high of ₹487.40, its highest level since March 3, 2026, after gaining 2 per cent on the BSE in Thursday's intra-day trade.

Maruti Suzuki posts record sales, eyes faster path to next million vehicles

Maruti Suzuki expects small-car revival, new SUVs, capacity expansion and record exports to help it reach its next million-vehicle sales milestone sooner than anticipated

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.