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Startups unlikely to gain from auto PLI as govt says scheme meant for champion global OEMs
High revenue and assets’ criteria exclude Indian OEMs which started their journey as electric-first manufacturers on a small scale.
As China spreads global EV footprint, SAIC Motor is all charged up
The prominent Chinese auto brand is getting set to fire up on all cylinders between now and 2030 as it prepares to reach out to consumers both in the domestic and overseas markets. It entered India with the successful Hector SUV and the JSW Group is now poised to take the growth story forward.
Maruti hits record ₹50k crore revenue in Q4, FY26 profit remains muted
The company achieved record volumes of 2.4 million units in FY26, with sales getting restricted by a limitation in the production capacity leading to 190,000 pending customer orders by the end of the financial year.
Petrol, diesel have no future in India's public transport, says Nitin Gadkari
The Union Minister urged bus makers and operators to rapidly shift towards alternative fuels such as hydrogen, ethanol, CNG and electric mobility, while also stressing stricter safety standards for buses.
Can E85 flex-fuel be the next big leap after E20?
As crude supply risks rise amid the West Asia conflict, India is preparing to move beyond E20 towards E85 flex-fuel vehicles, but concerns around fuel efficiency, pricing and ecosystem readiness could shape the pace of adoption.
Ola Electric arm allots ₹127.6 crore preference shares to cell subsidiary
Preferential issue to wholly owned arm aligns with revised IPO proceeds utilisation plan
JSW Motors plans company-owned experience centres ahead of first vehicle launch: Report
The debut product is expected to be an upscale plug-in hybrid model, according to a Bloomberg report.
Chennai emerges as nerve centre of Renault’s global strategy
This renewed focus represents a turning point in Renault's 15-year-old India journey, which has seen both promise and setbacks.
Royal Enfield, Tata Motors, Mahindra among 8 Indian firms in Brand Finance's global top 100 list
Other Indian brands featured in the ranking include Bajaj Auto, Hero, TVS, Ashok Leyland, reflecting India’s rising influence in global automotive brand strength and valuation.
Mercedes-Benz India targets sub-35 age group buyers with new CLA BEV; orders sold out through August 2026
The company says almost 60% of the early CLA EV customers are first-time luxury car buyers, with the initial India allocations of the car–priced at ₹55 lakh–being completely sold out till August 2026.