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Tata Motors, THINK Gas enter partnership for truck LNG refueling ecosystem

Tata Motors on Thursday said it has partnered with city gas distribution player THINK Gas to strengthen the LNG refueling ecosystem for long-haul and heavy-duty trucking in India. The two partners have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for this purpose, Tata Motors said in a statement. The partnership aims to enhance infrastructure readiness, build greater awareness of fuel quality, and enable wider adoption of LNG-powered commercial vehicles, accelerating the transition towards cleaner, more decarbonised freight operations, it added. Tata Motors Vice President & Business Head - Trucks, Rajesh Kaul, said as India advances towards sustainable and efficient freight movement, LNG presents a compelling solution for long-haul and heavy-duty trucking. "Through this partnership with THINK Gas, our goal is to strengthen ecosystem readiness, ensuring reliable access to refuelling infrastructure and enabling fleet operators to adopt LNG with confidence," he added. THINK Gas Senior

Commercial vehicle sales up 2% in H1 as medium, light trucks drove growth

India's commercial vehicle market grew 2% in H1 FY26 as light and medium trucks saw gains, while heavy vehicle demand softened amid higher fleet productivity

Who is Shailesh Chandra, Tata Motors' new MD & CEO starting October?

Shailesh Chandra, who currently heads Tata Motors' passenger and electric vehicle businesses, will take charge as the company's new managing director and CEO from October 2025

Tata Motors announces leadership transition amid demerger plans

Tata Motors announced major leadership changes as it prepares to demerge its commercial vehicle business into TML Commercial Vehicles Ltd, effective October 1, 2025

Aiming to reach Rs 400 crore revenue in FY26: Euler Motors founder

Founder & CEO Saurav Kumar says the firm will expand to 100 cities, launch affordable EVs, and ramp up production as it eyes doubling revenue to Rs 400 crore in FY26

Auto upcycle is here, says Morgan Stanley; Upgrades Maruti, Eicher, Hero

Among companies, Maruti Suzuki is expected to gain market share with new SUV launches and a revival in first-time buyers, prompting the brokerage to raise its target from ₹14,262 to ₹18,360.

Nomura backs auto rally post-GST cut; M&M, TVS Motor, Hyundai in fast lane

Nomura expects the GST cut to spark a volume surge of 5-10 per cent across categories, with passenger vehicles (PVs) and two-wheelers leading the growth.

Auto sector mixed; Maruti, M&M top MOFSL bets as GST decision looms

Maruti Suzuki's volumes dipped marginally by 0.6 per cent Y-o-Y to 181,000 units, with export growth of 40.5 per cent Y-o-Y offset by a 7.5 per cent drop in domestic sales.

Price cap, certificate crunch stall Centre's electric truck drive

The scheme mandates that a buyer scrap an old vehicle to get a certificate of deposit (CD), which must then be used to claim the incentive on a new electric truck of the same or lower weight

Nuvama sees mixed June auto sales; two-wheelers, tractors to outperform

Analysts cite rural demand and the ongoing marriage season as key drivers supporting two-wheeler and tractor volumes, while subdued consumer sentiment and conversion delays are likely to weigh on PV &

Tata Motors plans new Ace diesel variant without DEF, targets SCV recovery

Tata Motors plans to reintroduce its Ace diesel mini-truck without SCR tech to reduce total cost of ownership, while expanding rural presence with Intra range

Govt may raise motor third-party insurance premiums by up to 10% soon

The hike, likely to take effect by October 2025 or April 2026, aims to ease pressure on insurers facing rising claims, especially from commercial vehicles and pandemic-era payouts

India's CV industry quietly begins shift to hydrogen-powered vehicles

Ashok Leyland, Tata Motors and Daimler lead India's shift to hydrogen-powered commercial vehicles as pilot trials expand under the National Green Hydrogen Mission

Maruti Suzuki ties up with Equitas Small Finance Bank for car financing

Leading car maker Maruti Suzuki India Ltd has partnered with private sector Equitas Small Finance Bank to offer vehicle financing options to its customers, a company official said on Friday. A memorandum of understanding between the two entities was signed with an aim to provide retail financing options for new cars, used cars and commercial vehicles. "The collaboration is set to enhance the accessibility and affordability of Maruti Suzuki vehicles for a broader range of customers," a company statement here said. The Chennai-headquartered Equitas Small Finance Bank would leverage the growing customer base of the bank to benefit diverse Maruti Suzuki customer profiles and offer them a range of comprehensive financing solutions. Maruti Suzuki India Ltd Senior Executive Officer Partho Banerjee exchanged documents with Equitas Small Finance Bank's retail assets head Jagadesh J in the presence of representatives of both organisations. "Our collaboration will enable us to reach an even

TaMo eyes 40% CV, 16% PV market share; EV biz hits Ebitda breakeven

Tata Motors targets 40% share in CVs and 16% in PVs by FY27, plans major EV investments and demerger of vehicle businesses by end-2025

Vedanta exploring using biodiesel in CV fleet in Odisha's Jharsuguda plant

On the World Environment Day, Indian mining and metals firm Vedanta Ltd said on Thursday that it is exploring using biodiesel in the commercial vehicle fleet at its Jharsuguda township in Odisha. The company, Vedanta Aluminium, said in a statement that it has pledged to decarbonize 100 per cent of its light motor vehicle fleet by 2030. Towards this effort, the company is exploring the use of biodiesel in its commercial vehicle fleet after conducting successful pilot runs to evaluate its feasibility. Further, it has begun using biomass briquettes made from agricultural residue for co-firing applications at its Lanjigarh alumina refinery in Odisha and BALCO smelter in Chhattisgarh. At Lanjigarh refinery unit in Odisha's Kalahandi district, 20 tonnes of biomass are co-fired daily, cutting down over 10,000 tonnes of CO2 equivalent emissions annually, it said. Similarly, the company has introduced a 10-ton electric forklift at its aluminium plant in Jharsuguda and now operates a large

We are well positioned as long as Indian market grows: Dheeraj Hinduja

Dheeraj Hinduja talks about its export ambitions, electric vehicle (EV) business, and geo-political scenario

Tata Motors demerger to give shareholders long-term returns: Chandrasekaran

Tata Motors chairman N Chandrasekaran has said that the demerger will enhance agility, boost EV focus, and integrate AI to deliver long-term value

Tata Motors shares hit speed bump, down 3% post muted Q4; what analysts say

Tata Motors' consolidated net profit tanked 51.2 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) to ₹8,556 crore in the March quarter of financial year 2025 (Q4FY25), from ₹17,528 crore in Q4FY24.

Auto retail sales see 3% rise in April; Fada keeps outlook positive for May

Automobile retail sales rose 3 per cent in April led by strong rural demand and festive tailwinds, though commercial vehicle sales continued to show weakness