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Today18 stories · 23 articles97 stories since 23 Sept
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  • Mahindra is weighing another SUV price increase as commodity costs rise
  • Tata Motors PV targets 20% market share by FY31 after nearing 15%
  • Mahindra plans four new cars by 2027 as part of a product offensive

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Expansion▲ bullishTVS Motor launches hyper sport scooter TVS NTORQ 150 in NepalTVS Motor launched the NTORQ 150 in Nepal, its first Hyper Sport ScooterTVS MotorNepalTwo-wheelers1 source
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Market move● mixedHero Motors hits 10% lower circuit after touching a 52-week highShares fell to ₹127.67 after reaching a 52-week high of ₹156.03Hero MotorsMarket valuations2 sources
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Policy● mixedTrump admin to roll out lower fuel economy standards for cars, light trucksThe Trump administration planned to release relaxed fuel-economy standards for cars and light trucksDonald TrumpCars and SUVsCommercial vehicles1 source
7h
Broker call▲ bullishDharmesh Kant bets on banks, mining and AI themes; cautious on FMCGDharmesh Kant highlighted value in Coal India and favoured banks, mining and AI themesCoal IndiaBanksMining1 source
7h
Data▲ bullishRural India's auto demand holds despite weak rains in August: Fada dataTwo-wheeler production grew 15.2% overall; scooters rose 26.7% and motorcycles 9.1% domesticallyAuto salesTwo-wheelersConsumer demand1 source
16h
Broker call● mixedTwo Trades for Today: An auto ancillary for a 7.05% gain, a large-cap electronics maker’s stock for an almost 8% riseTechnical analysts flagged an auto ancillary and a large-cap electronics maker as potential gainersAuto partsSmall and midcaps1 source
23h
Market move● mixedWeek Ahead On D-Street: Auto Sales, Crude Oil, US-Iran Conflict Among Key Triggers To Drive Sensex, NiftySensex and Nifty entered the final week of September after a seven-week losing streakNifty and SensexCrude oilIran1 source
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● mixedBuying a car for ₹10-15 lakh? Here’s what buyers should check before choosing a new lower-end or used higher-end modelA ₹10-15 lakh budget can buy a new lower-end car or a pre-owned higher-end modelCars and SUVsInsurance1 source
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● mixedMahindra weighs another SUV price increase as commodity costs riseMahindra will decide on a price increase in the next couple of weeksMahindra & MahindraCars and SUVsInput costs3 sources
7h
Expansion▲ bullishTata Motors PV targets 20% market share by FY31 after nearing 15%Domestic market share is expected to cross 15% “very soon”Tata Motors PVCars and SUVsTata Group5 sources
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IPO● mixedSpinny’s IPO Ride, But What’s Under The Hood?CarTrade was among the first digital auto marketplaces to test India’s public markets five years agoCartrade TechStock exchangesMarket valuations1 source
1d
Data● mixedThe week ahead in numbers: Factory growth, GST collections, vehicle salesThe week ahead includes factory growth, GST collections and vehicle salesGSTTax collectionsAuto sales1 source
1d
Policy● mixedTrump approves rollback of Biden-era fuel economy standardsNew US standards reverse Biden-era rules intended to spur electric vehicle adoptionDonald TrumpEVs and batteriesElectric cars4 sources
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Policy● mixedWhat if your car’s fuel bill felt like ₹25 petrol? The hybrid tech behind Gadkari’s 100% ethanol car pitchNitin Gadkari says ethanol-powered cars can have fuel costs comparable to petrol at ₹25 per litreNitin GadkariSugar and ethanolCars and SUVs1 source
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Expansion▲ bullishTruck makers widen reach as freight spreads beyond big citiesBharatBenz and Ashok Leyland are expanding sales and service networks beyond metrosCommercial vehiclesAshok LeylandShipping and logistics1 source
2d
Broker call▲ bullishPassenger vehicle retail sales to grow 15-16% in September amid steady demand: Yes SecuritiesPassenger vehicle retail sales are forecast to grow 15–16% in SeptemberAuto salesCars and SUVsFestive season1 source
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Expansion▲ bullishGadkari says 100% ethanol car launching in OctoberGadkari says a car running entirely on ethanol, without petrol, will launch in OctoberNitin GadkariSugar and ethanolCars and SUVs1 source
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Data▲ bullishIndia's car sales crank up as GST gains & income twist top price hikesCar prices rose about 3% in the past year, while disposable incomes grew fasterAuto salesCars and SUVsTata Motors PV1 source
2d
Market move● mixedTesla’s stock falls as launch of Semi truck fails to excite investorsTesla shares fell after its Semi truck launch failed to excite investorsTeslaCommercial vehiclesElectric cars1 source
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Expansion▲ bullishAther Energy to push for more exportsAther is considering exports to Asia and Latin AmericaAther EnergyElectric two-wheelersTwo-wheelers1 source
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Expansion● mixedAther to restart dealership expansion in Nov-Dec, has 100 LOIs: CBOAther plans to restart dealership expansion in Nov-Dec and has 100 LOIsMaharashtraElectric two-wheelersTwo-wheelers1 source
3d
Expansion● mixedSuzuki bets on smaller-battery REEVs as India emerges key battlegroundSuzuki added its REEV Light range-extender technology to its global product roadmapSuzuki Motor CorporationJSW GroupEVs and batteries1 source
3d
Leadership● mixedLumax Auto Technologies announces change in senior managementCTO Satish Sundaresan resigned as Senior Management Personnel, effective on an unspecified dateLumax Auto Technologies1 source
3d
Expansion▲ bullishOne-fourth of cars sold by Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles are now EVsEVs accounted for one-fourth of Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles’ salesTata Motors PVElectric carsEVs and batteries1 source
3d
● mixedVolkswagen recalls nearly 2.9 million cars worldwide over steering risk, corrosionVolkswagen recalled around 2.86 million vehicles worldwide over a potential steering riskVolkswagenCars and SUVsAuto parts1 source
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Market move▲ bullishSensex gains 315 points and Nifty closes at 23,141 in partial reboundSensex ended at 73,896, up 315 points; Nifty closed at 23,141, up 77 pointsNifty and SensexReal estateBanks3 sources
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● mixedAnother price hike inevitable due to higher input costs: Tata Motors PV MD Shailesh ChandraTata Motors PV MD Shailesh Chandra says another price hike is inevitable due to higher input costsTata Motors PVInput costsCars and SUVs1 source
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Expansion▲ bullishTata Motors launches Aeris compact sedan in India at ₹5.29 lakhBookings are open; the petrol variant starts at ₹5.29 lakhTata Motors PVCars and SUVsAuto sales6 sources
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Expansion▲ bullishSuzuki targets 24-month vehicle development by decade-endSuzuki aims to cut vehicle development time to 24 months by the end of this decadeCars and SUVsChinaElectric cars2 sources
3d
● mixedVolkswagen weighs restructuring and job cuts to address lossesVolkswagen is set to meet on restructuring plans and job cutsVolkswagenJobs and layoffs2 sources
3d
Policy● mixedEU urges Britain to raise tariffs on Chinese cars, FT reportsEU urged Britain to raise tariffs on Chinese cars to prevent export issuesEuropean UnionUnited KingdomCars and SUVs1 source
3d
● mixedTata Motors PV weighs gradual price hikes as commodity costs threaten marginsThe company is still absorbing a significant residual part of rising commodity costsTata Motors PVInput costsCars and SUVs6 sources
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Policy▲ bullishDelhi EV policy receives 5,678 incentive applications; ₹4.8 crore disbursed since JulyDelhi received 5,678 applications for incentives under its EV Policy 2026EVs and batteriesElectric carsAuto sales3 sources
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Market move▲ bullishSensex gains 315 points as Nifty closes above 23,100Sensex rose 315 points; Nifty finished above 23,100Nifty and SensexCrude oilFMCG and consumption5 sources
3d
IPO● mixedKKR-backed PMI Electro Mobility confidentially files for IPOThe electric commercial vehicle maker operates 3,300 e-buses across 34 Indian citiesCommercial vehiclesEVs and batteriesPMI and IIP5 sources
3d
Market move● mixedRising Treasury yields could push car loan rates higher, experts say. What buyers need to knowTreasury yields rose on expectations of persistent inflation and further Federal Reserve rate hikesUS TreasuriesBond yieldsUS Fed1 source
4d
Deal● mixedBlueBinaries to acquire MicroNova’s auto testing business, targeting $100 million in annual revenueChennai-based BlueBinaries offers software and engineering services for the mobility industryStartup funding2 sources
4d
Policy▲ bullishIndia-Mexico may sign trade pact, report reveals: Autos, pharma, engineering—who stands to gain?India and Mexico may finalise Terms of Reference for a preferential trade agreement in early OctoberTrade dealsPharma and healthcareTrade and tariffs1 source
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● mixedAhead of a festive season buy, check out the best car loan rates availableThe report lists car loan rates available ahead of the festive seasonFestive seasonCars and SUVsAuto sales1 source
4d
Data● mixedAI redefines India’s auto buying journey: Google-Kantar studyA Google-Kantar study says AI-powered searches and virtual reviews are reshaping car discoveryGoogleAICars and SUVs1 source
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Deal● mixedJSW seeks Volkswagen coverage for $1.4 billion India tax liability in proposed dealJSW seeks a majority stake in closely held Skoda Auto Volkswagen IndiaJSW GroupTaxesVolkswagen6 sources
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● mixedNew luxury car or a pre-owned one? Here’s what depreciation, maintenance and financing mean for your walletLuxury-car buyers should weigh depreciation, loan interest and insurance alongside the purchase priceCars and SUVsInsuranceUnsecured loans1 source
4d
Expansion▲ bullishMaruti Suzuki commissions 300 kW green hydrogen pilot plant at ManesarThe 300 kW pilot plant will use surplus solar power to produce hydrogen for manufacturingMaruti SuzukiGreen hydrogenRenewables6 sources
3d
Deal● mixedSedemac block-deal reports differ on stake sold and transaction valueOne report cited a likely 10% stake sale for ₹1,329 crSEDEMAC MechatronicsAuto partsFII flows3 sources
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