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As automakers differ, global CAFE sops could benefit small cars in India
India is reviewing global incentives for small cars under fuel efficiency norms, inspired by the US, China, EU, Japan, and South Korea. This comes amid a domestic debate between Maruti Suzuki and Tata Motors regarding proposed weight-based concessions for smaller vehicles in upcoming CAFE 3 regulations, set to take effect next year.
Small commercial vehicles rebound as pick-ups post double-digit growth
In the pick-up segment, Mahindra leads the market with a 60 per cent share, followed by Ashok Leyland at 20 per cent. Tata Motors ranks third with an 18 per cent share.
Tata Motors seeks incentives for entry-level EVs in upcoming Budget
Tata Motors is urging the government to consider targeted incentives for entry-level electric vehicles and support for fleet segment EVs in the upcoming Union Budget. The company highlights that while overall passenger vehicle demand has revived, entry-level EVs face pressure due to GST reforms impacting petrol car prices.
Delhi's EV retrofitting push sparks safety, business concerns across auto industry
Delhi’s move to incentivise EV retrofitting to cut pollution has divided the auto sector, with carmakers flagging safety and viability concerns while startups seek policy support to scale conversions.
Maruti Suzuki plans ₹35,000 crore investment for new Gujarat plant
The upcoming plant-- with an annual capacity to produce 10 lakh vehicles-- will be developed on 1,750 acres of land allotted by the Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation.
All city buses across the country manufactured from Oct 2026 onwards will be low-floor
This mandate, aimed at enhancing passenger accessibility, requires buses 9 meters and above to have a floor height of 400 mm, aligning with AIS-216 standards for improved safety and ease of boarding.
How India’s automotive industry is rewiring for next decade
The industry is undergoing three significant transformations. Strategic choices made today will fix the next decade's cost competitiveness, scale, and relevance.
It is practically impossible to fully decouple from China today: Trontek Founder
Samrath Kochar says China’s grip on battery cells and manufacturing machinery keeps global supply chains anchored there, leaving little room for full decoupling.
Industry seeks GST correction, duty relief for EVs ahead of Budget
Industry players believe a correction in GST structure, combined with targeted incentives for charging and battery infrastructure, will be decisive in maintaining India’s EV growth trajectory.
Three generations of Bajaj and the evolving Chetak story
A brand that underpinned Bajaj Auto’s two-wheeler dominance under Rahul Bajaj, and was revived as an electric marque by Rajiv Bajaj, is now being led by Rishab Bajaj as it courts a new generation of riders.