Nitin Gadkari says driving licence, vehicle RC may be suspended for repeated traffic violations under negative points systemUnion minister Nitin Gadkari has said his ministry is working on a negative points system for driving licences and vehicle registration cer...
India's commercial vehicle sales surge, manufacturers double growth projections to 10-15% this fiscalCommercial vehicle sales growth projections have been sharply revised upwards by manufacturers. Demand in the first five months far outstri...
In 2021, Shanghai used 6,000 milk bottles to fight plastic waste; the result became China's 1st plastic road, turning hard-to-recycle bottles into useful paving materialShanghai’s “Milk Bottle Road” demonstrates how difficult-to-recycle plastic can be redirected toward useful infrastructure. Developed throu...
Nitin Gadkari says old vehicle owners allowed to fit a Rs 5,000 device from IIT Delhi that can make BS-III, BS-IV diesel trucks, buses meet BS-VI emission levelsUnion Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari has announced that owners of old diesel trucks and buses will be allowed to retrofit their vehi...
Govt wants automakers to plug gaps in highway EV chargingThe government wants automakers to take greater responsibility for expanding and maintaining India’s EV charging network, as nearly half of...
Bharat NCAP 2 to launch October 2027, assessing entire vehicle safety chain: Nitin GadkariIndia plans to launch Bharat NCAP 2 from October 2027 for comprehensive vehicle safety.This new program will evaluate the entire safety cha...
PM Modi urges auto industry innovation for Viksit Bharat; pushes for EV accelerationPrime Minister Modi urged the Indian auto industry to innovate for Viksit Bharat by 2047. Adviser Tarun Kapoor stressed accelerating the el...
India-US trade deal hinges on preferential tariff advantage over rivals, says GoyalIndia is set to wrap up its trade negotiations with the United States shortly. A crucial aspect of this deal includes securing preferential...
India targets $1 trillion exports this year, urges auto sector to go global: Piyush GoyalIndia aims for one trillion dollars in exports this year, seeking automotive industry growth. The government encourages companies to increa...
Auto industry remains a key driver of growth for India's economy: SIAM presidentIndia's automotive sector achieved record domestic sales across multiple segments in FY2025-26. Passenger vehicles and two-wheelers saw the...
Bharat NCAP 2.0 to be rolled out from October 2027, says GadkariIndia will launch an updated Bharat NCAP safety program in October 2027. This initiative will assess the complete vehicle safety framework ...
Many more Mercedes-Benz launches coming in 'key growth market, tech hub' India: CEO Ola KalleniusMercedes-Benz Group CEO Ola Kallenius said India has become a key growth market and technology hub for the company, with the automaker plan...
EV subsidies to end in coming years, auto companies must prepare: Heavy Industries SecyAs stated by officials, government subsidies for electric vehicles will phase out in the coming years. It is imperative for automobile comp...
India needs faster EV transition in trucks, buses, domestic capacity in critical tech: PM adviserIndia must accelerate electric mobility, particularly for trucks and buses, to enhance energy security. The next five years are critical fo...
Bharat NCAP 2 to roll out from October 2027, entire vehicle safety chain to be assessed: Nitin GadkariIndia will enhance vehicle safety assessments with Bharat NCAP 2 starting October 2027. This program will evaluate the entire vehicle safet...
PM Narendra Modi urges auto industry to innovate, pursue excellence and expand global footprintPrime Minister Narendra Modi encouraged the Indian automobile industry to innovate and excel. He emphasized charting a bold path towards Vi...
Auto industry must focus on design, domestic value addition for e-mobility transition: H D KumaraswamyUnion Minister H D Kumaraswamy urged the automotive industry to prioritize design and domestic value addition. He emphasized that India's e...