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Maruti, Tata lead hatchback revival as India's carmakers rediscover the mass marketIndian carmakers are rediscovering the hatchback. For years, SUVs dominated sales. Now, rising prices and economic challenges mean small ca...
China out, India in? The Japanese begin a quiet but powerful pivotJapanese banks are increasingly shifting their Asia strategy from China to India and Southeast Asia as slowing growth, rising costs and geo...
Passenger vehicle sales race ahead in May as Maruti, Kia break recordsThe Indian automobile industry celebrated a strong sales performance in May, with Maruti Suzuki and Kia India achieving their best-ever sal...
Electric two-wheeler sales cross 150,000 in May amid fuel price riseThe recovery comes after a 22% month-on-month fall in April from a record 192000 units in March, when automakers used aggressive discounts,...
Shot of hike as painkiller: India’s economic storm calls for decisive MPC actionIndia's economy faces a perfect storm. The rupee is at historic lows, subsidies are soaring, and fiscal deficit risks are rising. Capital o...
Hyundai Motor India to hike car prices by up to Rs 12,800 from June 1Hyundai Motor India will raise car prices by up to Rs 12,800 starting June 1, 2026. This decision follows earlier announcements and conside...
US companies, shamed by Trump, tiptoe into $166 billion tariff refund raceAfter a landmark Supreme Court ruling, U.S. businesses are strategically striving to salvage billions in refunds from now-invalid tariffs. ...
Global Market: Japan inflation slows sharply, but energy risks cloud outlookJapan's core inflation eased to a four-year low in April, driven by government subsidies. However, rising energy costs due to the Iran conf...
Maruti cars could cost Rs 30,000 more soon. Here's whyMaruti Suzuki announced a price increase of up to Rs 30,000 across its vehicle range, effective June 2026. This decision stems from sustain...
Uber, JSW Group tie up to deploy EVs in India's ride-hailing marketUber has allied with JSW Group to spearhead a new era of electric mobility in India, focusing on enhancing the ride-hailing experience thro...
Challenging times for Indian auto even as long-term demand trends hold: Assocham's Nirmal MindaIndia's automotive industry is facing the dual challenge of escalating costs and uncertainties in global trade. Yet, the future looks good ...
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...
Global Market: China’s April growth slows sharply as consumption, factory output weakenChina's economy shows signs of slowing down. Industrial output, retail sales, and investment activity weakened in April. This slowdown is l...
China's economy slows in April as output, retail sales disappoint in blow to outlookChina’s industrial output growth slowed to 4.1% in April from 5.7% in March, missing market expectations of a 5.9% rise, official data show...
MSME auto suppliers seek relief from carmakers as rising labour and input costs hurtSmall auto component suppliers are facing severe financial strain. They are urging major car makers to help manage rising wages, energy, an...
Macro stability key for next leg of market rally: Sandip SabharwalIndian equity markets recovered despite early volatility, with fuel price hikes and easing Adani concerns providing support. Market expert ...
Tata Motors CV shares jump 3% but brokerages are cautious. Here’s whyTata Motors CV shares jumped 3% on Friday, recovering from previous losses despite Q4 earnings that failed to impress markets. The company ...
Ola Electric in talks to supply battery cells to global automakersOla Electric is in discussions with global and domestic automakers to supply lithium-ion cells and battery packs. The company's Krishnagiri...
Big auto bets big: Carmakers line up Rs 40,000-crore capex push amid demand boomWhile Maruti Suzuki has earmarked record investments of Rs 14,000 crore in FY27 to add annual capacity for 500,000 cars, Hyundai Motor Indi...
Toyota expects $4.3 billion hit from Iran war falloutToyota anticipates a significant financial hit from the Iran war. The automaker expects the crisis to cost approximately $4.3 billion this ...