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...
11 Jun, 2026, 09.16 PM IST
India Inc hikes prices, shrinks packs as Iran war squeezes marginsIndian businesses face mounting pressure from soaring oil, freight, and insurance costs. Companies are increasing prices and reducing produ...
08 Jun, 2026, 07.39 AM IST
Maruti unveils India's first flex-fuel car: What is a flex fuel vehicle? How does it work? Will it cut your fuel bill? Here's allMaruti Suzuki has introduced India's first flex-fuel passenger car. This technology allows vehicles to run on petrol or petrol-ethanol blen...
04 Jun, 2026, 01.19 PM IST
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...
03 Jun, 2026, 01.43 PM IST
Chinese Wall may stem India tech flows for electronics and automobileNew Chinese regulations on technology transfers may affect India's electronics and automotive component manufacturing plans. Indian compani...
02 Jun, 2026, 01.48 PM IST
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...
27 May, 2026, 02.33 PM IST
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...
21 May, 2026, 06.40 PM IST
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 ...
20 May, 2026, 02.47 PM 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
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...
18 May, 2026, 09.31 AM IST
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...
18 May, 2026, 08.52 AM IST
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...
18 May, 2026, 12.38 AM IST
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 ...
15 May, 2026, 11.49 AM IST
Supply-chain stress that peaked in covid heads higher againRising logistics costs and delivery times are pressuring central banks, with some indicators reaching multi-year highs, signaling potential...
14 May, 2026, 11.07 AM IST
Petrol may vanish from your nearby pump, but that would be fineIndia is accelerating its move away from petrol and diesel, signaling a post-fossil fuel era for transport. Driven by economic, environment...
29 Apr, 2026, 02.19 PM 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
The Long Drive: 14 decades of the automobile that changed how we travelFourteen decades, countless journeys and one invention that changed humanity. Atul Bandekar takes us on a ride through the story of the aut...
26 Apr, 2026, 09.28 AM IST