Indian retail auto sales rise 9.6% in May; dealers see monsoon-driven demand aheadIndian auto retail sales grew 9.6 percent in May, overcoming heat and fuel price concerns. Passenger vehicles led the surge, with rural mar...
08 Jun, 2026, 10.06 AM IST
India to strengthen EV shield against oil imports with fresh subsidies: ReportThe government is set to significantly boost subsidies for electric two-wheelers. This move under the PM E-Drive scheme aims to promote cle...
25 May, 2026, 01.17 PM IST
India says 'Hum Do, Humari Ek EV' as more households opt for at least 1 electric vehicle for short tripsExpensive petrol is now encouraging Indian households to buy electric vehicles. Electric two-wheelers are seeing increased demand as fuel p...
19 May, 2026, 04.42 PM IST
Auto sales jump 13% to 2.61 million units on strong demand tailwindsVehicle sales saw a significant 13% jump last month, reaching 2.61 million units. This surge marks the best-ever April for most vehicle cat...
05 May, 2026, 09.12 PM IST
State incentives power India’s EV market growthAs environmental consciousness rises, Indian consumers are increasingly opting for electric vehicles. Favorable state policies are making E...
03 May, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
Fuel price concerns drive EV demand, share in new car sales up at 5.1% in MarchIndian car buyers are shifting towards electric vehicles. Concerns over fuel availability and price hikes due to the West Asia conflict are...
25 Apr, 2026, 08.38 AM IST
7-seater EV race heats up as VinFast, Mahindra & Mahindra, BYD, JSW MG, Kia target big families in IndiaThe electric vehicle revolution in India is not just about getting from point A to B; it’s now about enhancing family journeys. With the em...
17 Apr, 2026, 11.23 AM IST
Key management personnel of Indian auto firms have poor understanding of compliance obligations: ReportKey management personnel in Indian automobile companies have a poor understanding of compliance obligations that can range from several hun...
31 Jul, 2023, 11.09 AM IST
Key management personnel of Indian auto firms have poor understanding of compliance obligations: ReportMost executives were found to have very poor handle on the status of key compliances, dates, documentation and residual risk of non-complia...
31 Oct, 2022, 09.37 AM IST
Auto sales growth stagnates in Sept as chip shortage, low 2-wheeler demand play spoilsportVehicle registrations with regional transport offices (RTO) – a reasonably accurate proxy for retail sales – declined by over 5% during the...
07 Oct, 2021, 02.01 PM IST
PV, tractor retail sales shine in festive season, two-wheelers skidPassenger vehicle (PV) and tractor registrations at regional transport offices (RTOs), which are a proxy for automobile retail, grew by 14%...
09 Dec, 2020, 07.40 AM IST
Auto retail in November declined by 19% even as sales gap to previous year continues to narrowThe high inventory with two-wheeler dealers resulted due to lower-than-expected sales during the Navratri-Diwali festive season when automa...
08 Dec, 2020, 04.13 PM IST
Vehicle retail continued to decline in September too, suggests new dataVehicle registrations, which are a proxy for retail sales, declined 12.9% during September, as per the Federation of Automobile Dealers Ass...
18 Oct, 2019, 02.23 PM IST
Automobile dealers ask manufacturers to report retail sales to avoid inventory accumulationThis becomes significant as automobile dealers attribute the focus of the manufacturers on achieving their wholesale targets as one of the ...
12 Sep, 2019, 05.22 PM IST
No GST cut on cars even as the FM brings in measure to boost demandThe govt announced a slew of measures to kick start the auto sector, which has been going through a slump.
24 Aug, 2019, 09.06 AM IST
Rise in fuel prices dampens car sales, says Mint Street studyPolicy issues such as changes in vehicle insurance rules may also have short-term impact in the sales, while availability of loans may not ...
25 Apr, 2019, 08.03 PM IST
High security number plates to come with vehicles during sale from April, 2019Come April 2019, vehicle buyers won’t need to wait for getting a high-security registration plate (HSRP) or seek an appointment with the ve...
06 Dec, 2018, 10.37 AM IST