India records 1.4 million Electric Two-Wheelers in FY2026, Capturing 57% of EV market

FY2026 has emerged as a landmark year for India’s electric vehicle industry, with total EV retail sales crossing 2.45 million units, reflecting 25% year-on-year growth compared to 1.97 million units in FY2025. The surge...

FY26 Auto Retail hits record 2.97 crore units; March 2026 becomes best-ever sales month:...

India’s automobile retail industry closed FY26 at an all-time high of 2,96,71,064 units, marking a strong 13.30% year-on-year growth, according to the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA). The surge was largely driven by...

Toyota Kirloskar Motor inaugurates Trupti Toyota in Bhubaneswar, strengthens presence in Odisha

Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has inaugurated its new dealership, Trupti Toyota, in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, marking another step in enhancing customer accessibility and expanding its retail footprint in the state. The new facility aims to...

Mahindra announces price hike of up to 2.5% across SUV and CV range effective...

Mahindra & Mahindra, one of India’s leading SUV manufacturers, has announced a price increase of up to 2.5% across its internal combustion engine (ICE) SUV and commercial vehicle (CV) portfolio. The average price hike...

Marelli to unveil smart lighting innovations at Auto China 2026, April 24–May 3

Marelli, a global technology partner to the automotive industry, is set to showcase its latest advanced automotive lighting innovations at Auto China 2026, scheduled to take place in Beijing from April 24 to May...

Fuel crisis drives surge in EV interest across Asia-Pacific Region

Rising fuel costs triggered by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are accelerating electric vehicle (EV) adoption across the Asia-Pacific region, as consumers and businesses look for alternatives to petrol and diesel vehicles. The ongoing...

Passenger Vehicle industry growth seen moderating to 4–6% in FY27: ICRA

ICRA Limited has projected a moderation in growth for India’s passenger vehicle (PV) industry in FY27, citing a high base effect and evolving macroeconomic conditions. The ratings agency expects PV industry growth to ease...

VinFast demand surges as 3,520 EV orders processed in one day

VinFast reported processing 3,520 electric vehicle orders in a single day on March 28, 2026, setting what the company described as a new daily order-processing record for Vietnam’s automotive industry. The pace equates to...

Daimler India Commercial Vehicles launches healthcare clinic for truck drivers in Sangagiri

Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV) has reinforced its commitment to driver welfare by inaugurating a dedicated Physiotherapy and Primary Healthcare Clinic in Sangagiri, one of Tamil Nadu’s major trucking hubs. Established in collaboration with Smile...

Florian Laudan appointed new Vice President of Communications at Porsche

Porsche AG has appointed Florian Laudan as Vice President of Public Relations, Press, Sustainability and Politics, effective April 7, 2026. He succeeds Dr. Sebastian Rudolph, who transitioned to lead Corporate Communications at Volkswagen AG...

OMODA & JAECOO accelerate toward 1 million sales in just three years

The global automotive industry is undergoing a major transformation, driven by advancements in vehicle intelligence and the rapid shift toward new energy vehicles. Amid this evolving landscape, OMODA & JAECOO — brands under Chery...

TAFE crosses 214,000 tractor sales in FY26, faster than domestic industry growth in FY2026

Tractors and Farm Equipment Limited (TAFE), one of the world’s leading tractor manufacturers and India’s second-largest tractor company, announced a record performance in FY26, with tractor sales approximately 2,14,951 units, the highest ever in the company’s...

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Drivn targets India’s Commercial EV market with Leasing Model

India’s commercial electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem is entering a decisive phase, where scaling adoption is becoming as much about financial innovation and operational intelligence as it is about technology. While electrification has gained strong momentum across two- and three-wheelers,...

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...

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