Volkswagen bet on Xpeng to save its China business. It's not going to planVolkswagen’s ID. UNYX 08 electric SUV sold poorly, achieving only 267 units per month since its launch. The automaker initially aimed for 3...
20 Oct, 2026, 11.11 AM IST
Chinese car makers increasingly rely on overseas markets as September exports surgeChina’s passenger car exports jumped 64% year-on-year in September to about 919,000 units as automakers increasingly looked overseas to off...
12 Oct, 2026, 03.01 PM IST
China’s loss could be India’s gain as Japan Inc sours on ChinaJapanese companies are reducing their presence in China due to rising competition and geopolitical tensions. They are now considering inves...
05 Oct, 2026, 08.26 PM IST
Palmonas' offline push; IndiaAI's GPU crunchHappy Thursday! Demi-fine jewellery brand Palmonas is betting on offline stores, cofounder Pallavi Mohadikar said. This and more in today’s...
01 Oct, 2026, 08.06 AM IST
From pickups to idle plants: automakers seek lifeline from defence boomWestern automakers are increasingly looking at defense contracts as a way to boost revenues and utilize excess capacity. Companies like For...
28 Sep, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
India's car sales crank up as GST gains & income twist top price hikesCar prices have risen about 3% in the past year, but faster growth in household disposable incomes has kept cars affordable after GST 2.0 c...
26 Sep, 2026, 06.26 AM IST
China's car glut has long flooded the world. Now comes the cleanupChina's auto industry faces a major reset as production exceeds domestic demand significantly. Toyota's planned joint venture consolidation...
17 Sep, 2026, 12.08 PM IST
How Trump's war on EVs derailed America's auto-factory revival | ExplainedUS electric vehicle projects and jobs face setbacks due to policy shifts. Automakers canceled billions in investments and thousands of jobs...
16 Sep, 2026, 01.54 PM IST
Why a longer working week may not fix Volkswagen's woesGerman automakers face high labor costs and foreign competition. Calls are rising to extend the standard 35-hour work week to 40 hours. Thi...
03 Sep, 2026, 10.51 AM IST
Global Markets | European shares rise as French stocks rebound; markets digest Warsh speechEuropean stock markets experienced a slight uptick this week, buoyed by a notable recovery in French equities. Investors keenly scrutinized...
29 Aug, 2026, 09.41 AM IST
From Nike to Starbucks, some American brands are losing aura in ChinaGlobal companies once relied on China for consistent growth and expansion. Economic challenges and strong local competitors now impact fore...
28 Aug, 2026, 10.00 PM IST
Zerodha’s growth stalls; IT’s new deal modelZerodha’s profit growth has slowed as its core broking business comes under pressure. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
26 Aug, 2026, 08.12 PM IST
Hyundai goes big on India with 26 new models as it plots 100+ vehicle global offensiveHyundai is gearing up for an extensive expansion, aiming for over one hundred global vehicle launches and enhancements by 2030. In India, t...
26 Aug, 2026, 01.09 PM IST
More cars, thinner margins: Why rising sales aren’t boosting automakers’ profitsIndian car makers see strong sales volumes, but profits are declining. Rising commodity prices and currency shifts are impacting manufactur...
24 Aug, 2026, 03.16 PM IST
India Inc’s blockbuster Q1 earnings may not last as 3 key tailwinds fade in H2India Inc's impressive earnings in the first quarter might not sustain their momentum into the latter half of the year. Diminishing effects...
19 Aug, 2026, 08.39 AM IST
Ashok Leyland shares rise 2% post Q1 results. What Citi and Nomura suggestAshok Leyland shares rose 2.15% after the commercial vehicle maker reported a 2% YoY increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 668 crore in...
17 Aug, 2026, 09.28 AM IST
Tata Motors sells more in India, but JLR woes send profit crashing 80%Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles’ June-quarter net profit fell 80% to ₹775 crore as JLR faced supply disruptions and weaker volumes, while hi...
14 Aug, 2026, 01.33 AM IST