Auto sales surge in September, but GST base clouds the picture. Can stocks rebound ahead of Q2 results?India’s auto sector delivered a mixed September, with strong passenger- and commercial-vehicle sales offset by weak tractor and domestic tw...
04 Oct, 2026, 10.10 AM IST
Pakistan's inflation remains in double digits as fuel, power costs bitePakistan's inflation eased to 10.3 per cent in September 2026, down from 11.1 per cent in August, but remained above the government's proje...
03 Oct, 2026, 03.38 PM IST
Auto makers post strong sales ahead of festive seasonIn September, automotive sales in India showed remarkable growth due to increased demand following the GST rate cuts. Maruti Suzuki led the...
02 Oct, 2026, 12.07 AM IST
New data points to a sharper divide in consumption trends in rural, urban IndiaIndian households in urban areas are showing a decline in quarterly expenditure while rural spending is increasing. A study indicates urban...
01 Oct, 2026, 05.08 PM IST
New liquor shops to keep 500-metre distance from schools, religious sites in West BengalWest Bengal has tightened the norms for opening new retail liquor outlets, increasing the minimum distance from schools, colleges and relig...
01 Oct, 2026, 04.58 PM IST
Tata Motors PV shares fall over 3% despite 40% Q2 sales growth; Nifty Auto index down over 4%Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles shares dipped on Thursday despite a 40% year-on-year rise in Q2 FY27 sales, while the Nifty Auto index decli...
01 Oct, 2026, 02.27 PM IST
Two tractor stocks: Escorts Kubota shares fall 6%; VST Tillers shares rally 5% after September salesEscorts Kubota shares fell sharply on Thursday after September tractor sales declined 16.7% year-on-year, while VST Tillers shares rose 5% ...
01 Oct, 2026, 02.03 PM IST
Honda Motorcycle India vehicle sales rise 24% to 7.06 lakh units in SeptHonda Motorcycle & Scooter India reported vehicle sales of 7,06,266 units for September 2026. This reflects a 24 percent increase compared ...
01 Oct, 2026, 01.39 PM IST
Bajaj Auto September total sales up 5 per cent to 5,38,443 unitsBajaj Auto recorded a total sales growth of 5% for September 2026 compared to September 2025. Domestic sales, however, saw a decline of 9% ...
01 Oct, 2026, 01.36 PM IST
Bajaj Auto shares crash 9%, M&M hits 52-week low after September auto sales data. What went wrong?Shares of Bajaj Auto and Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) came under pressure after their September auto sales data, with Bajaj Auto falling nearl...
01 Oct, 2026, 11.16 AM IST
Auto stocks: Festive demand gets a low-base boost; can earnings justify valuations?The Indian automobile market is witnessing robust retail sales as the festive season draws near. A significant year-on-year uptick of 81.8%...
29 Sep, 2026, 09.50 AM IST
India adds 5.5 million mobile users in August; Jio, Airtel drive bulk of gains: TRAIIndia’s wireless subscriber base rose by 5.5 million in August to 1.29 billion, with Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel accounting for more tha...
28 Sep, 2026, 07.09 PM IST
Rising oil prices, inflation to create headwinds for India's economic growth: BNP ParibasBNP Paribas expects India’s economic outlook to come under greater pressure as higher crude prices, rising inflation and weaker rural and i...
28 Sep, 2026, 03.45 PM IST
Triple shock rattles India’s FMCG basket as 68% of categories lose volumeIndia's FMCG market is experiencing significant challenges as higher costs and rural income pressures affect consumption patterns, NielsenI...
27 Sep, 2026, 07.06 PM IST
India’s big upgrade wave: Rs 1 crore+ homes, premium cars, Swiss watches & pricier phonesPremiumisation trend is spreading beyond affluent urban consumers, with households upgrading across homes, cars, travel, smartphones, appli...
24 Sep, 2026, 09.03 AM IST
Auto retail sales rise 20% as GST cut boosts affordabilityAt Maruti Suzuki, passenger vehicle sales grew nearly 36% year-on-year between April and August 2026, with the entry-level segment surging ...
23 Sep, 2026, 12.00 AM IST
From Maruti to Mahindra, top industry execs say GST 2.0 changed the demand equationPassenger vehicle demand surged after GST rationalisation, boosting Maruti Suzuki's sales significantly. Mahindra & Mahindra also reported ...
22 Sep, 2026, 02.18 PM IST