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Strong H1 dispatches may propel passenger vehicles to record 2026

Robust utility vehicle demand, GST 2.0-led momentum and lower financing costs keep passenger vehicle dispatches strong, with industry expecting record sales in calendar 2026

Auto industry posts record Q1 sales; festive demand seen lifting growth

India's automobile industry recorded its strongest-ever first quarter, with record sales across key segments, while SIAM expects festive demand and easier financing to sustain momentum

Passenger vehicle dispatches hit record high in Q1 at 12,73,811 units: Siam

Domestic passenger vehicle dispatches from companies to dealers clocked a record 12,73,811 units in the first quarter of this fiscal year, registering a growth of 25.9 per cent driven by strong domestic demand despite the headwinds from the West Asia war, industry body SIAM said on Wednesday. Passenger vehicle dispatches in the first quarter of last fiscal year stood at 10,11,884, Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) said in a statement. The previous highest dispatches of PVs in the first quarter of a fiscal year was posted in Q1 of 2024-25 at 10.3 lakh units. Two-wheelers posted a growth of 20.3 per cent in the first quarter at 56,28,675 units as against 46,77,990 units in the year-ago period, SIAM said. Three-wheelers also clocked highest-ever Q1 dispatches at 2,14,339 units as compared to 1,65,211 units in the same period last fiscal year, a growth of 29.7 per cent, it added. In Q1 of 2026-27, commercial vehicles also posted its highest-ever sales with 2.65 lakh un

Passenger vehicle dispatches rise 24.1% to 388,144 units in June: Siam

Domestic passenger vehicle dispatches from companies to dealers rose 24.1 per cent year-on-year to 3,88,144 units in June this year, industry body SIAM said on Wednesday. Passenger vehicle dispatches stood at 3,12,851 units in June 2025, Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) said in a statement. Total two-wheeler sales rose 18.6 per cent to 18,51,400 units last month as against 15,61,283 units in June last year, it added. Three-wheeler dispatches to dealers were up 26.1 per cent last month at 77,951 units as against 61,828 units in the year-ago period, it added.

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

Bee in the bonnet: Now, Siam objects to battery recycling rules

Battery recycling targets start after 8 years, but LFP batteries last longer

One size cannot rate India's electric two-wheeler ride, says Siam

Industry body flags Vietnam reference point, seeks India-specific star-rating framework

Forex issues delaying PLI applications, Siam writes to govt again

Seeks use of average forex rate for DVA calculations

Small cars, SUVs drive passenger vehicle sales to record high in May

Scooters powered highest-ever 2W volumes, shows Siam data

E25 shift should come before flex-fuel move: PMO advisor Tarun Kapoor

PM's adviser says ethanol blending should rise to E25 before India transitions to flex-fuel vehicles and E100, while electric mobility remains central to energy security

Fisme to Siam: Share rising input cost burden with MSME vendors

FISME has asked SIAM and automobile OEMs to help MSME auto component suppliers absorb rising wage, energy and raw material costs linked to the West Asia crisis

Siam divided over Delhi's proposed ban on CNG-powered three-wheelers

Deadline for responses to the draft EV policy ended on May 10 but siam may seek more time from the Delhi government to respond

Bajaj to launch new Pulsars across 125-250cc range before festive season

Bajaj Auto plans fresh Pulsar launches across the 125cc-250cc range in Q2 FY27 as premium motorcycle segments continue to outpace overall market growth

Centre proposes E100 testing framework to accelerate flex fuel vehicles

The Centre has proposed draft norms to include E100 in emission testing, aiming to accelerate flex fuel vehicle adoption and boost ethanol demand amid energy supply concerns

Siam backs CAFE-3 draft, urges govt to notify norms soon amid time crunch

Auto industry body SIAM supports latest CAFE-3 draft norms, urges quick notification as limited time remains for implementation ahead of April 2027 rollout

Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Nissan lead India's PV exports with 80% share

Tata Motors and Mahindra & Mahindra's share of total exports from India stood at 3.2%

Auto production in 'precarious' phase as suppliers feel 'stressed': Siam

As the inflation rate continues to rise, workers, including those at automobile and auto component makers, in Noida and Gurugram have protested low wages over the past few days

West Asia war may hit auto sector, raise costs, dent demand: Siam

The war in West Asia may have adverse implications for the Indian automotive industry and could pose near-term challenges for the sector, having an indirect impact on vehicle demand, Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers President Shailesh Chandra said on Tuesday. While the automobile industry concluded the 2025-26 year from a position of strength, developments arising from the ongoing West Asian conflict pose certain risks, he told reporters here. "Recent uncertainties arising from the West Asia conflict need to be closely monitored. The evolving geopolitical situation may have adverse implications for automotive production, input and commodity prices, fuel prices and freight rates, which could pose near-term challenges for the industry and may also indirectly impact the demand requirement," he said. Sharing an update on the current situation faced by the domestic auto industry, Chandra said, "Supply disruptions have led to shortages of propane and ethylene, critical inputs

2 years on, automakers still waiting for govt to clear FAME-II dues

EV manufacturers face potential financial impact as unspent subsidy allocations risk lapsing by the March 31

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