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Expansion● mixedKinetic’s ₹40-crore bet to revive ’90s Honda-era silhouette as DX struggles for scaleKinetic is investing ₹40 crore to revive a 1990s Honda-era silhouetteStartup fundingS Jaishankar
Policy● mixedGas Vs Green: Who Wins Under Trump’s Relaxed Fuel Rules That Ends Biden's EV Mandate?The Trump administration approved lower vehicle fuel-economy standards, aiming to reduce new-car costsDonald TrumpCars and SUVsElectric cars
Expansion● mixedRamkrishna Forgings shifts gears beyond commercial vehicles, bets on EVs and passenger cars: Chaitanya JalanRamkrishna ForgingsCommercial vehiclesCars and SUVs
Policy● mixedTrump approves rollback of Biden-era fuel economy standardsNew US standards reverse Biden-era rules intended to spur electric vehicle adoptionDonald TrumpAutosElectric cars
▲ bullishEV 2Ws industry established now, can do without subsidies: AtherAther said 50–60% of demand is waiting 45–50 daysAther EnergyAtherElectric two-wheelers
Expansion● mixedWhat's new in Ather Konarc? 10 key things to know about electric scooterAtherElectric two-wheelersTwo-wheelers
Policy▲ bullishStates seek 10,000+ more e-buses beyond PM E-DRIVE allocationStates sought over 10,000 additional e-buses beyond the 14,028 planned under PM E-DRIVECommercial vehiclesPower demand
Expansion▲ bullishAther Energy to push for more exportsAther is considering exports to Asia and Latin AmericaAther EnergyElectric two-wheelersTwo-wheelers
Policy▲ bullishElectric two-wheeler penetration nears 10%; Centre allocates ₹776 crore to upgrade EV testing infrastructureCentre allocated ₹776 crore to upgrade EV testing infrastructureElectric two-wheelersTwo-wheelersAutos
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-wheelers
Expansion▲ bullishAther Energy plans aggressive push into overseas markets: CBO PhokelaAther Energy plans an aggressive push into overseas marketsAther EnergyAtherElectric two-wheelers
Expansion▲ bullishEaseMyTrip’s EMTev launches electric buses in Bhopal, targets 5,000 annuallyEMTev has started deploying electric buses in BhopalCommercial vehiclesManufacturingEasy Trip Planners
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 GroupAutos
Data▲ bullishIndia’s battery storage additions jump 83-fold to 8.2 GWh in H1 2026BatteriesEnergy storage
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 carsTata Group
Expansion● mixedSuzuki targets half-time vehicle development; small EVs, REEVs on cardsSuzuki Motor CorporationAutosElectric cars
Expansion● mixedTesla opens Chennai experience centre, expanding its India retail and service networkThe Chennai outlet is Tesla’s sixth Experience Centre in India and its first in the cityTeslaRetailInfrastructure
Expansion● mixedSuzuki Confirms Range Extender for Compact Cars with Plug-In CapabilityCars and SUVsAutosElectric cars
Expansion● mixedHonda expands India SUV lineup with 4 new models; Elevate facelift and 0 Alpha EV among key launchesCars and SUVsAutosElectric cars
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 2026Electric carsAutosAuto sales
Expansion● mixedTesla poised to scale production of heavy-duty Semi trucks with opening of Nevada factoryTesla is set to open its first heavy-duty truck factory in Sparks, NevadaTeslaCommercial vehiclesAutos
IPO● mixedKKR-backed PMI Electro Mobility confidentially files for IPOThe electric commercial vehicle maker operates 3,300 e-buses across 34 Indian citiesCommercial vehiclesAutosPMI and IIP
Expansion● mixedTesla begins Semi electric truck deliveries, with PepsiCo and DHL among customersTesla has begun deliveries of its Semi electric truckTeslaCommercial vehiclesAutos
Expansion● mixedBentley takes on Ferrari with its first EV priced at $230,000Bentley’s first EV is priced at $230,000Electric carsCars and SUVs
Expansion● mixedCJ Darcl expects growth to continue, expands into new logistics verticalsIPO-bound CJ Darcl is expanding into a trucker marketplace, alternative fuels, EVs and warehousingShipping and logistics
Market move▼ bearishOla Electric shares fall 9% ahead of board meeting on proposed fundraiseThe fall snapped a four-session rally that lifted shares 17%Ola Electric MobilityElectric two-wheelersMarket valuations
Expansion▲ bullishNavitas Solar plans ₹10,000 crore investment in Gujarat and Maharashtra over five yearsThe investment will fund solar ingots, wafers, cells, modules, battery storage and renewable power generationSolar manufacturingRenewablesEnergy storage
Funding and debt▲ bullishCab fleet operators attract fresh capital as EV, premium rides gain groundFunding for India’s cab fleet operators has nearly doubled in 2026 as EV and premium rides gain groundStartups and VCElectric cars