Automobile

Hyundai Motor India records highest-ever monthly sales at 82,299 units in October

The company's total sales comprised 62,799 units in the domestic market, its highest-ever monthly domestic sales

Hero MotoCorp: Growth broadens beyond motorcycles, but costs temper upside

Pricing actions and cost controls offer cushion against commodity inflation, but margin recovery remains gradual

India, Volkswagen clash in court over record $1.2 billion tax dispute

India has since 2024 alleged Volkswagen ​undervalued auto imports for years and paid below the full tariff rates

India's car export growth slows as West Asia war, higher base weigh on shipments

Shipping disruptions and a higher base limited passenger vehicle export growth in H1 FY27, while other automobile segments recorded sharp gains.

TVS Motor Q2 FY27: Strong growth across markets keeps earnings momentum intact

Exports and EVs add to growth while capacity expansion supports market share gains

Ethanol a step towards India's energy security, says Bajaj Group's Anandamayi Bajaj

The fifth-generation Bajaj family member sees ethanol as a way to reduce dependence on imported crude, with nuclear power a longer-term opportunity for the group.

Hero MotoCorp Q2 net profit jumps 5% to Rs 1,456 crore

Revenue from operations rose 21% y-o-y to Rs 14,687 crore in Q2 FY27, driven by a double digit volume growth, mix improvement and pricing action.

Iveco deal done, what’s the road ahead for Tata Motors?

A global CV manufacturing giant is in place, but operational integration is the key which may face near term hurdles

Maruti Suzuki Q2 FY27: Domestic demand strong, margin needs to catch up

Pricing actions and capacity additions will be crucial to offset cost pressures

Bajaj Auto: Exports, EV drive another record quarter

Strong margins support outlook, but rising costs and capacity constraints remain key risks

Bajaj Auto faces capacity crunch as premium bike, EV demand soars

The automaker is in talks with state governments for a sixth manufacturing plant as demand for premium motorcycles and electric scooters outstrips capacity. Meanwhile, its below-150cc motorcycle sales have fallen 24% despite growth in the broader market

SIAM members aligned on seeking changes to BS-VII rollout, says Maruti Suzuki CEO

Hisashi Takeuchi said that the proposed norms will impact vehicle prices and called for a roadmap that balances environmental needs with industry growth.

Small cars are far from dead, India isn't just an SUV market: Maruti Suzuki Chairman R C Bhargava

Maruti Suzuki's small car sales rose 35.9% year-on-year in Q2 FY27, with Chairman R C Bhargava crediting GST reform for reviving demand and predicting a sizeable market for such models even in 2047.

Land Rover cuts Defender prices by up to Rs 34 lakh after local assembly begins

The locally assembled Defender will start at Rs 99 lakh, with JLR India expecting the price cuts to lift sales of the luxury SUV by 20%

CBU vs CKD: How local assembly has made JLR's Defender up to Rs 34 lakh cheaper

JLR has started producing the Defender 110 in Pune and cut prices by up to Rs 34 lakh for the fully loaded top-end version, with localisation rather than the India-UK FTA driving the price reduction.

India's mid-size SUV market is booming, but Skoda, Volkswagen, Renault and Nissan are missing out

The Kushaq, Taigun, Duster and Tekton together sold just 23,038 units in the first half of FY27, barely a quarter of Hyundai Creta's volumes, as limited powertrain options, ownership costs and resale value concerns weigh on demand.

Can Bayon rescue Hyundai’s fading dominance in India’s car market?

With its market share slipping from 17.36% in FY21 to 12.29% in FY26, Hyundai is betting on new SUVs, a 26-product pipeline and fresh investments to regain ground lost to Tata Motors and Mahindra

Ather Energy: Scaling up for the next growth phase

Market-share recovery and sustained profitability remain key challenges

Tata Motors secures 89.42% stake in Iveco as takeover offer crosses threshold

In a regulatory filing on October 27, Tata Motors said its wholly-owned subsidiary, TML CV Holdings B.V., had received provisional results indicating that 238.16 million Iveco shares were tendered by the October 26 deadline.

Hyundai Bayon launched in India at Rs 9,99,900: Price, variants, engine and features

The petrol SUV offers manual and automatic gearbox options, a panoramic sunroof, connected features and Level 2 driver assistance.

Chinese carmakers overtake Japan in Europe for first time

Registrations of Chinese-branded cars roughly doubled from a year earlier in September to make up 12.7% of total sales across the region, led by hybrids

Tata Motors CV: Strong volume growth, but margin pressures persist

Strong volumes and market-share gains offset by rising costs and margin pressure

Hyundai Bayon launch today: Price, engine, features, safety, bookings details

The 4.2-metre mid-size SUV will offer manual and automatic gearboxes, AI voice assistance, two 12.3-inch displays and six standard airbags.

Tata Motors rules out further hike in Iveco offer despite shareholder pushback

Tata Motors is holding firm on its revised €14.40-per-share proposal for Iveco, despite opposition from an investor with a 3.8% stake that says the offer undervalues the Italian commercial vehicle maker. With the tender deadline approaching, the automaker expects shareholder participation to cross 80%

Tata Motors CV posts Rs 1,254-crore profit in Q2, revenue rises 36% to Rs 25,338 crore

Tata Motors’ commercial vehicle business recorded a sharp turnaround in profitability in the September quarter, supported by higher sales volumes and a lower mark-to-market loss on investments. The company also moved closer to completing its proposed acquisition of Iveco, with the tender offer set to close on October 26

Govt proposes mandatory emergency braking systems for new cars by 2030

MoRTH has proposed making Advanced Emergency Braking Systems mandatory for new car models from October 2030 and for existing models from October 2032 under draft rules aimed at improving road safety.

Ultraviolette unveils X47 Venom electric bike with 343-km range, claims 10x lower running costs

The Ultraviolette VX100 platform powers the X47 Venom, featuring a redesigned battery pack, electric motor and motor controller to boost performance while reducing weight

From crash tests to immobilisers: India's vehicle safety changes explained

Several requirements will apply to new models first, with later deadlines for models already in production.

Mahindra Finance: Strong Q2 FY27, but near-term challenges cloud outlook

Guidance could face pressure due to NIM contraction and emerging risks to asset quality

Honda's India market share crashes from nearly 7% to 1.3% in a decade as rivals race ahead

Honda's domestic sales have plunged nearly 68% from their FY16 peak, even as India's passenger vehicle market expanded 66%. The Japanese carmaker is now betting on new SUVs and electric vehicles to reverse its decline.

India sells over one vehicle a second in Navratri as auto sales surge past 1 million in just 9 days

India recorded 10.32 lakh vehicle sales during Navratri, with two-wheelers driving growth as passenger vehicle sales dip against last year’s GST-led festive surge. Dealers remain cautious over elevated car inventories and financing costs

Bajaj Finance – Q2 stable, but catalysts missing for stock upside

Ability to drive growth and maintain asset quality following the capital mop-up will be a key factor to watch

Schaeffler India CEO Harsha Kadam taken into custody over June factory accident

The police investigation into the deaths of two contract workers at Schaeffler India's Pune facility has widened to include its top executive, who was taken into custody for questioning

Renault Duster hybrid claims 29kmpl: What buyers should know about its efficiency?

The SUV combines a petrol engine with two electric motors and a battery that charges while driving, with prices starting at Rs 16.99 lakh.

New Audi Q3 in India: Price, engine, variants, features and all you need to know

The new Audi Q3 is available in Nova and Zenith variants, with a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine, quattro all-wheel drive and several technology and safety features.

Ferrari looks to increase supercar supplies to India as demand accelerates

The Italian luxury carmaker is open to increasing vehicle allocations as demand grows, with expectations of lower import duties under the India-EU free trade agreement drawing more prospective buyers.

Hyundai Motor Group fast-tracks CNG SUV push as India market share slips

Hyundai and Kia are exploring factory-fitted CNG offerings in India's two largest passenger vehicle segments, where neither currently offers the fuel.

Maruti Suzuki leaves Alto, S-Presso prices unchanged despite rising costs amid demand rebound

The carmaker is absorbing higher input costs on its most affordable models to sustain a recovery in entry-level demand, even as it raises prices across the rest of its portfolio

Iveco shareholders approve resolutions paving way for Tata Motors acquisition and delisting

Iveco shareholders have cleared crucial corporate changes linked to Tata Motors’ takeover, including a lower acceptance threshold that could ease the path to delisting and private ownership

Maruti Suzuki reclaims 40% market share in H1 FY27; Tata overtakes Mahindra as Hyundai slips

Maruti Suzuki's market share rose to 40.96% in April-September 2026 from 38.71% a year earlier, reversing a decline that had pushed its share below 40% in FY26.

Maruti Suzuki gets favourable tax tribunal order for 8 financial years; impact at Rs 13,000 crore

Maruti Suzuki India said a favourable ITAT order covering FY2013-14 to FY2019-20 and FY2021-22 has a positive tax impact of approximately Rs 13,000 crore, including interest, and will allow it to reduce the interest component of its contingent liability by around Rs 6,300 crore.

Stellantis to invest Rs 4,000 crore in India, launch 12 Jeep and Citroen models by 2029

Stellantis will invest an additional Rs 4,000 crore in India by 2029, targeting 12 new and upgraded Jeep and Citroen models, higher localisation and a wider sales and service network. The first launch is scheduled for Q2 2027, with the rollout extending through the remainder of the decade

Energy in Motion opens Rs 1,000-crore electric truck complex in Pune

The Talegaon facility combines electric truck assembly, battery pack manufacturing and testing, while the company plans a nationwide network of megawatt-scale charging and battery -wapping stations

Auto sales rise 20% in H1 FY27, SIAM expects growth to continue in second half

Passenger vehicle sales increased 28% year-on-year in April-September period, while all four major vehicle segments posted record volumes in Q2 FY27. SIAM expects growth rates to moderate in the second half on the account of higher base.

Mahindra XUV 3XO CNG launched at Rs 9.99 lakh, check price, mileage, variants, features

Named the XUV 3XO ZNG, Mahindra's first mainstream CNG passenger vehicle offers a turbocharged engine, twin-cylinder storage and certified mileage of 24.7 km/kg.

Auto stocks hit the skids, is there a valuation reset?

Strong volumes have failed to lift auto stocks as rising input costs squeeze margins. With valuations cooling, the focus now shifts from sales growth to earnings quality

Govt proposes BS VII norms from April 2029: What car buyers should know

Electric cars and plug-in hybrids would have to meet minimum battery performance requirements, while the draft proposal also covers pollution from brakes and tyre wear.

India overtakes Korea to become Hyundai’s second-largest market globally

India has surpassed Hyundai’s home market in vehicle sales for the first time, prompting the automaker to expand production capacity and accelerate its hybrid and electric vehicle plans

India's top 6 carmakers now in CNG race as competition intensifies

Mahindra's entry will complete the presence of factory-fitted CNG offerings across India's six largest passenger vehicle manufacturers, which together control over 90% of the market.

Hero Motors shares jump up to 8% as Q2 profit more than doubles; stock up 66% since listing

Hero Motors shares jumped on Wednesday after Q2 net profit more than doubled and EBITDA surged 92 percent. The stock has gained 66 percent since its September listing.