Hyundai Motor India posts record Q4 domestic sales; March 2026 becomes best-ever month

Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) recorded its highest-ever quarterly domestic sales, delivering 1,66,578 units in Q4 FY2025–26, marking an 8.5% year-on-year growth. The company also reported total quarterly sales of 2,08,275 units during the...

CARS24 collaborates with Tesla to simplify transition to Electric Vehicles in India

As electric mobility gains momentum in India, CARS24 has announced a collaboration with Tesla India to introduce an integrated trade-in programme designed to make the transition from petrol or diesel vehicles to electric vehicles...

Kia India posts record March sales of 29,112 units; Q1 growth rises 11.6%

Kia India, one of the country’s leading mass-premium automakers, recorded its best-ever March sales at 29,112 units, registering a 14.5% year-on-year growth compared to 25,525 units sold in March 2025. The company also reported...

Ather Energy allots ESOPs worth ₹22.4 crore to employees under 2025 Plan

Electric two-wheeler manufacturer Ather Energy has allotted 2.97 lakh equity shares to its employees under the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) 2025, following the exercise of stock options, the company said in a regulatory...

Škoda Peaq Electric Flagship SUV revealed with 600 km range

Škoda Auto is set to expand its electric vehicle lineup with the all-new Škoda Peaq, a flagship seven-seater electric SUV scheduled to arrive in mid-2026. Based on the Škoda Vision 7S, the Peaq will...

Honda showcases All-Electric Fastport eQuad at New York International Auto Show

Honda Motor Co. is set to showcase its all-electric Fastport eQuad at the New York International Auto Show, highlighting its latest micromobility solution designed to transform last-mile delivery logistics. The vehicle will be presented...

Odysse Electric registers 137% growth with 1,350 units sold in March 2026

Odysse Electric Vehicles, one of India’s fastest-growing premium electric two-wheeler manufacturers, has reported its highest-ever monthly sales performance, recording 1,350 units in March 2026. The strong performance highlights the company’s accelerating growth and increasing...

SIAM hosts Annual Principals’ Meet 2026 to strengthen road safety education in schools

The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), in collaboration with Delhi Traffic Police, Yamaha Motor India Pvt. Ltd., and Hindustan Times, organized the Annual Principals’ Meet 2026 in Delhi under the theme “Bridging the...

Komaki expands manufacturing capabilities with new battery plant

Komaki, a leading electric vehicle manufacturer, has announced the launch of its second lithium battery manufacturing facility in Udyog Vihar, Gurgaon. The new plant marks a major step in the company’s expansion strategy and...

Govt approves Lohum’s rare earth magnet plan; 29 more electronics projects get nod

The Government of India has approved a proposal from Lohum Cleantech Pvt. Ltd. to manufacture rare earth permanent magnets from rare earth oxide, along with 29 additional proposals for electronics component manufacturing. The move...

VinFast expands India network, opens 50th showroom in Bengaluru

VinFast Auto India, a subsidiary of global electric vehicle manufacturer VinFast, has inaugurated its latest 3S dealership in Bengaluru, marking the company’s 50th retail outlet in India. The milestone highlights VinFast’s rapid network expansion...

Valeo inaugurates electric powertrain manufacturing line in Pune

Valeo has inaugurated a new state-of-the-art manufacturing line dedicated to electric powertrain systems at its Pune facility, marking a significant step in strengthening electric mobility manufacturing in India. The inauguration, held on March 28,...

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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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