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
Rising energy bills: How EVs, rooftop solar, induction cooking can protect your household budget and how much they actually costFuel prices are volatile, electricity tariffs are rising, and your LPG cylinder is at the mercy of global events. Here’s how switching to a...
11 May, 2026, 11.49 AM 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
EVs moving at faster speed in premium laneIndia's electric car market is seeing growth in premium segments. Carmakers are launching more expensive models, with sales in the ₹20-30 l...
04 May, 2026, 06.00 AM 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
From AI to subsidies: Bernstein’s candid open letter to PM Modi flags 8 critical fault linesGlobal brokerage Bernstein has cautioned India against becoming a mere user of future technology. The firm suggests that continued reliance...
23 Apr, 2026, 11.22 AM IST
Trump-Tehran, EVangelist for Us – time to charge the battery techEven as conflict and chaos linger in West Asia, India is witnessing a happy confluence of choice, cause and cost. This is a once in a lifet...
22 Apr, 2026, 12.00 AM IST
Mobility platforms and the new architecture of Indian citiesIndian cities are transforming. Mobility platforms are now essential urban infrastructure, connecting people and goods seamlessly. These pl...
16 Apr, 2026, 12.54 PM IST
Reviewing draft fuel efficiency norms, will discuss with members on implementation timeline: SIAMAuto industry body SIAM is reviewing the draft CAFE III fuel efficiency norms and will discuss manufacturer readiness for the implementatio...
14 Apr, 2026, 05.30 PM IST
Niti Aayog pushes incentives for small cars under CAFE normsNiti Aayog has recommended that India promote lightweight, fuel-efficient small entry-level cars under Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency (C...
10 Feb, 2026, 06.54 PM IST
Fuel-efficient small car, where art thou?Maruti Suzuki reports a decline in small car sales. The company seeks government support to revive the segment. Entry-level car sales have ...
03 Jun, 2025, 11.59 PM IST
Maruti offers dealerships support to drive small car sales in fast laneThe automaker will fund the interest cost on dealers’ working capital for holding these models, if the cars remain unsold beyond 30 days. D...
01 Jul, 2023, 08.56 AM IST
Budget FY23: EV makers seek incentives for exports, PLIs to small playersThe Society of Manufacturers of Electric Vehicles (SMEV) has requested the Centre to provide some incentives -- in the form of subsidies --...
20 Jan, 2022, 07.45 PM IST
Small electric car can cost up to Rs 12 lakh: MarutiA Rs 5-lakh petrol car may become Rs 9-lakh in the electric version, chairman of Maruti Suzuki said.
26 Apr, 2019, 09.21 PM IST
- China to end auto tax incentive in 2011: Govt
"Effective from January 1, 2011, a sales tax of 10 per cent will be imposed on cars with a 1.6-litre engine or smaller," said the finance m...
28 Dec, 2010, 03.33 PM IST
Roll in credit freewheel for auto industryThe ministry of heavy industries is likely to facilitate greater credit availability for the two-wheeler and commercial vehicle segments.
20 May, 2009, 02.45 AM IST
- West Bengal slogged to get Tata project
As it goes about trying to get work on Tatas' car plant back on track, West Bengal has revealed that it took a lot of hard selling to bring...
11 Sep, 2008, 06.45 PM IST