JSW MG Motor India announces price hike of up to 2% effective April 1,...

JSW MG Motor India has announced a price increase of up to 2% across its MG vehicle portfolio, effective April 1, 2026. The company stated that the revision is aimed at partially offsetting the...

Industry leaders launch LEAF to accelerate India’s Light EV Charging Ecosystem

Industry stakeholders have come together to launch the Light Electric-Vehicle Acceleration Forum (LEAF), a neutral, industry-led consortium aimed at strengthening India’s EV charging ecosystem and accelerating the adoption of electric two-wheelers and three-wheelers. The...

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari inaugurates Ultraviolette’s 40th Experience Centre in Nagpur

Nitin Gadkari inaugurated Ultraviolette Automotive’s 40th experience centre in India with the launch of a new UV Space Station in Nagpur, marking another milestone in the company’s retail and service network expansion. The newly launched...

Fuel supply stable across India, no shortage of Petrol, Diesel or LPG: HPCL

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) has assured that fuel supply across India remains stable, with no shortage of petrol, diesel or LPG reported anywhere in the country. The company said all fuel stations are...

Centre amends PM E-DRIVE Scheme, extends EV two-wheeler incentives till July 2026

The Ministry of Heavy Industries has amended the PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E‑DRIVE) scheme, revising deadlines and eligibility criteria for incentives on electric two-wheelers and electric three-wheelers. In a notification...

India’s electric two-wheeler sales set record in March amid strong FY26 growth

India’s electric two-wheeler (E2W) market continues to show strong momentum despite ongoing geopolitical tensions in West Asia, with sales on track to set a new monthly record in March. As of March 27, E2W...

Bijliride teams up with Indofast Energy to expand B2C EV rentals through battery-swapping network

Bijliride, a leading electric mobility platform, partnered with Indofast Energy, a joint venture between IndianOil Corporation Limited and SUN Mobility, to accelerate its B2C expansion by tackling key infrastructure challenges in EV rentals. Leveraging...

Maruti Suzuki launches ‘Quickstop’ Compact Service Hubs to bring faster vehicle care closer to...

Maruti Suzuki India Limited has introduced ‘Quickstop’, a new compact service format aimed at enhancing convenience for customers in fast-paced urban environments. Designed as a prefabricated, container-based facility, Quickstop is equipped with essential tools...

Hyundai Motor Group secures 16 IIHS 2026 Top Safety Awards across Hyundai, Genesis and...

Hyundai Motor Group has announced that its brands — Hyundai Motor Company, Genesis Motor, and Kia Corporation — have collectively earned 16 safety awards from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) for the...

Royal Enfield launches 2026 Guerrilla 450 APEX at ₹2.49 lakh, Bookings open

Royal Enfield has launched the 2026 Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 APEX variant in India, with bookings now open and retail sales scheduled to begin from March 31, 2026. The new APEX variant is priced...

VIDA and KKR Launch ‘6 for 6’ campaign to accelerate India’s EV charging infrastructure

VIDA, powered by Hero MotoCorp, has announced a unique purpose-driven initiative in partnership with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), bringing together the excitement of cricket and the future of sustainable mobility. As the Title Partner...

India’s Ethanol push gains momentum as GEMA backs fuel price stabilisation move

The Grain Ethanol Manufacturers Association (GEMA) has welcomed the Government of India’s decision to rationalize excise duties on motor spirit and related petroleum products with immediate effect, calling it a timely step that will...

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Industry leaders launch LEAF to accelerate India’s Light EV Charging Ecosystem

Industry stakeholders have come together to launch the Light Electric-Vehicle Acceleration Forum (LEAF), a neutral, industry-led consortium aimed at strengthening India’s EV charging ecosystem and accelerating the adoption of electric two-wheelers and three-wheelers. The initiative brings together key players...

India’s Ethanol push gains momentum as GEMA backs fuel price stabilisation move

The Grain Ethanol Manufacturers Association (GEMA) has welcomed the Government of India’s decision to rationalize excise duties on motor spirit and related petroleum products with immediate effect, calling it a timely step that will help maintain stability in fuel...

MHI urges auto industry to shift to Natural Gas, Electricity amid West Asia Energy Concerns

The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) has urged the automobile industry to gradually move away from oil-based fuels and adopt alternative energy sources such as piped natural gas (PNG) and compressed natural gas (CNG) for industrial operations. The advisory...

Indian auto industry may face production risks as West Asia crisis impacts supply chains

Rising geopolitical tensions in West Asia are beginning to raise concerns within India’s automotive industry, with component manufacturers warning that disruptions in the supply of industrial gases and critical imported raw materials could affect production if the conflict involving...

Infrastructure sector urges PM Modi to implement QCBS-Based Procurement for Government Contracts

Industry leaders from the infrastructure sector have urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to ensure the effective implementation of the amended General Financial Rules (GFR) that allow government contracts to be awarded based on Quality-cum-Cost-Based Selection (QCBS) rather than solely...

SIAM CSR Conclave highlights collaboration as key to India’s Inclusive Development Vision

Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) strengthened the call for impactful Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) through its 7th SIAM CSR Conclave, themed “CSR Partnerships – From Shared Vision to Shared Value.” The event brought together industry leaders, CSR professionals,...

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