On This Day in History, June 8: Porsche is born, Ghostbusters release, Siam renamed Thailand, Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four published, NFL merger announced, Robert F. Kennedy laid to rest and other major eventsOn This Day in History, June 8, the world witnessed events that shaped politics, warfare, literature and culture. The Viking raid on Lindis...
07 Jun, 2026, 10.49 PM IST
Parle Melody: The ₹1 soft power twist Modi served to Meloni and the worldPrime Minister Modi's gift of a Parle Melody toffee to Italy's Giorgia Meloni symbolised India's evolving soft power. Beyond traditional ex...
21 May, 2026, 12.59 PM IST
From medical tourism to casinos, oil shock hits Southeast AsiaCompanies across aviation, retail, and manufacturing are implementing price hikes and cost-cutting measures. Disruptions to supply chains a...
21 May, 2026, 11.52 AM IST
Automakers' joy ride hits a big cost hurdleRising input costs and freight charges, driven by the West Asia crisis, are pressuring automakers to increase vehicle prices. This surge in...
20 May, 2026, 12.14 AM IST
Kia Sonet X Line infotainment review: Why this screen matters more than everIndian car buyers now prioritize infotainment, with over 60% seeking advanced connectivity. The Kia Sonet X Line excels with sharp dual scr...
13 May, 2026, 08.39 PM IST
India proposes new vehicle rules to allow higher ethanol-blended fuelsIndia has proposed amendments to its motor vehicle rules to formally integrate higher ethanol-blended fuels, including E85 (85% ethanol) an...
29 Apr, 2026, 10.27 AM IST
Auto industry faces margin pressure as West Asia conflict pushes up raw material pricesThe ongoing conflict in West Asia is taking a toll on automakers, as the cost of essential materials such as steel, metals, and plastics so...
28 Apr, 2026, 06.09 PM IST
E100? Govt wants to go beyond E20 amid concerns over impact of ethanol on older vehiclesIndia's aggressive ethanol blending program, aimed at reducing crude oil imports, is raising concerns for vehicle owners. Vehicles designed...
28 Apr, 2026, 05.38 PM IST
India seeks to cool war’s oil burn with flex-fuel shiftIndia is gearing up to fast-track the integration of flex-fuel vehicles into its automotive landscape. These innovative cars are capable of...
20 Apr, 2026, 12.28 PM IST
Automakers give the green light to CAFE III proposals, norms to come into effect from April 2027Indian carmakers have agreed to new fuel efficiency rules, CAFE 2027. These norms will limit CO2 emissions for passenger cars starting Apri...
17 Apr, 2026, 01.30 AM IST
Auto sales hit record high in FY26 as tax cuts, rate easing drive demandIndia’s automobile sales hit a record high in FY26, driven by tax cuts, lower interest rates and revised income tax slabs, according to Soc...
15 Apr, 2026, 01.04 AM IST
Passenger vehicle dispatches rise 16% to 4,42,460 units in March: SIAMIndia’s auto industry saw strong growth in March, with passenger vehicle dispatches rising 16% year-on-year to 4.42 lakh units, according t...
14 Apr, 2026, 04.02 PM IST
Maharashtra tops PV sales in June qtr; overall segment crosses 10-lakh mark: SIAMAround 10 lakh passenger vehicles were sold in India during April to June. Maharashtra topped the sales charts. Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Kar...
29 Aug, 2025, 05.25 PM IST
Passenger vehicle wholesales rise 13.54 % in May at 3,34,247 units, SIAM saysThe Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) reported a 13.54% increase in the wholesale of domestic passenger vehicles, totaling ...
13 Jun, 2023, 12.16 PM IST
RCEP should not lead to job losses, hurt Make in India: SIAMTrade ministers of RCEP countries will discuss issues related to investment, e-commerce, rules of origin and trade remedies in a meeting in...
11 Oct, 2019, 03.27 PM IST
National Green Tribunal to hear auto industry body pleaSociety of Indian Automobile Manufacturers wants to be party in the plea filed by lawyer Vardhaman Kaushik that led to the tribunal directi...
10 Aug, 2016, 11.26 AM IST
- Ministry seeks Siam report on R&D
THE Ministry of Finance may not be too eager to hand out excise sops to small cars as per the auto policy prescription but the Ministry of ...
20 Apr, 2002, 03.37 AM IST