Tata Motors: Why is BNP Paribas betting on 21% upside while other brokerages maintain caution?
The Tata Motors share price continues to be in focus. While most brokerages have turned cautious after a disappointing Q1, BNP Paribas has an Outperform rating on the stock. The price target for Tata Motors at Rs 765 per share implies 21% upside from curret levels. This is significantly higher than some other brokerage houses like Jefferies, with targets closer to Rs 550 levels. The big question is what’s driving the optimism for BNP Paribas?

Toyota says E20 causes damage, but what do you fill in cars?
The ethanol row continues, and one topic that created a lot of stir in the industry is a post that involves Toyota’s answer to a question about the safety of ethanol-mixed petrol for the Urban Cruiser.

Cabinet approves four more semiconductor projects worth ₹4,600 crore
New Delhi: The Union Cabinet on Tuesday has approved four more semiconductor projects under India Semiconductor Mission (ISM), with a total investment of around ₹4,600 crore.

Why BluSmart’s bankruptcy resolution professional is struggling
New Delhi: BluSmart’s bankruptcy case has run into a maze—the court-appointed resolution professional says the electric taxi operator’s most valuable assets, its cars and technology, are locked in subsidiaries outside the insolvency process, making it harder to get a fair valuation for creditors.

Gensol employees face threat of double tax liability
Mumbai: Gensol Group companies deducted tax from employee salaries before going belly-up, but didn’t deposit the tax deducted at source (TDS) with authorities for a year, four former executives who are aware of the matter said.

Hyundai in top gear: 3 reasons Goldman Sachs says the Creta maker will outpace the auto Industry
Korean automotive major Hyundai is celebrating its 30 years of operations in India and Goldman Sachs has now initiated coverage on the makers of Creta with a Buy rating. The share price of Hyundai Motor India is up 21% since its listing, but the Goldman Sachs price target of Rs 2,600 per share implies another 23% from current levels.

M&M raises Durban plant output as tariffs hit autos
 

Renault Kiger facelift to launch on August 24
Renault Kiger facelift teased, launch on Aug 24
The Financial Express

Nissan wheels in first-ever 10-year warranty plan in B-SUV segment for New Magnite
Nissan launches 10-year warranty for Magnite
The Financial Express

Citroen India launches updated C3X with 15 new features, prices starting at ₹5.25 lakh
Citroën C3X debuts in India with feature upgrades over standard C3: Price, powertrain and more
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Tesla rolls into India with junior crew and remote senior leadership
American electric vehicle (EV) giant Tesla’s long-awaited India entry is taking shape, but with some quirks. For one, there’s no heavyweight local captain at the wheel yet. The foray is being led remotely by the company’s Asia-Pacific executives.

JSW MG Motor India kicks off ‘EV Sahi Hai’ awareness campaign

Gurugram: Business Wire India • It emphasizes the benefits of owning an EV to foster public confidence in electric mobility • The campaign highlights the savings generated using an EV, and the growing charging infrastructure, which is helping negate range anxiety • The campaign is divided into two phases: • Customer-led (Real People, Real Experiences): This phase consists of a series of 10 Films, promoted digitally and on television • Celebrity-led (Creative Storytelling): Varun Sharma and Pulkit Samrat, known for their roles in the film ‘Fukrey’, have been roped in for this campaign JSW MG Motor India has officially kicked off its distinctive EV awareness campaign, ‘EV Sahi Hai’, which is designed to dispel myths and instill confidence around electric mobility. The campaign is structured into two parts. The first is ‘consumer-led’, featuring a series of 10 films that will be promoted digitally and on television. These films showcase real customers narrating their authentic EV experiences and reaffirming their decision to switch to EVs. Each testimonial concludes with the powerful message, ‘EV Sahi Hai’.

Mercedes-Benz targets over 5,000 festival sales even after another price hike from September
New Delhi: Luxury car maker Mercedes-Benz India on Tuesday said it expects to sell 5,000-5,500 vehicles during the September-November period, and the industry is expected to sell around 10,000-12,000 units in the same months. Speaking to businessline on the sidelines of the new AMG CLE 53 launch here, Santosh Iyer, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Mercedes-Benz India, said that the company would effect another price hike from September. But he does not see any impact of that during the festive season sales.

Mercedes-Benz rules out joining EV duty exemption scheme
Mercedes-Benz India has ruled out participating in the government’s electric policy, which offers lower customs duties for completely built units (CBUs).

Bulk of Mercedes cars on road E20-compliant: MD & CEO Santosh Iyer
 

Rahul Matthan: Can driverless cars tame Indian traffic?
Each year, over a million people die in automobile accidents around the world. While this might seem like a high number in absolute terms, it has been trending downwards on a per capita basis from its peak in the mid-20th century.

M&M-backed Classic Legends shelves US launch on Aug 17
US President Donald Trump’s tariff bombshell has prompted Mahindra & Mahindra-promoted Classic Legends, which makes Jawa and Yezdi bikes, to shelve plans to launch its motorcycles in the US. The launch was scheduled for August 17.

New KTM 160 Duke vs Yamaha MT-15 spec check: Which street naked is for you?
The 150–160cc street naked segment is dominated by the Yamaha MT-15, a motorcycle powered by the renowned 150cc liquid-cooled engine that made its debut on the R15. The motorcycle quickly gained fame for its light footprint and its rev-happy engine. The nimble motorcycle looked like it was on a league of its own, but now, there is competition.

Mahindra-backed Classic Legends to widen product price points
Mumbai: To expand its presence across the country, Classic Legends backed by Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) is looking to widen its product price points.  The company launched the Yezdi Roadster 2025 350 cc starting at ₹2.09 lakhs in Mumbai in the mid motorcycle segment and plans to play in the same category. “We have to widen our price points more and we will. One does not react to strategies based on seasonality based on a particular view. Today we are an urban phenomenon and urban includes tier 1 and tier 2 cities. Our strategy is to cover 80 per cent of the market,” said Anupam Thareja, Co-Founder of Classic Legends to businessline.

Jawa Yezdi Roadster 2025 launched with customisation options : Check price, features & other details
New Yezdi Roadster launched — Same but not
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Electric motorcycle maker Ultraviolette raises USD 21-mn in funding round
TDK Ventures Invests in Ultraviolette
The Financial Express

Elgi Equipments Ltd reports 18% increase in PAT in Q1’26
Chennai: Elgi Equipments Ltd, the Coimbatore-based manufacturer of air compressors, posted a consolidated net profit of ₹86 crore for the first quarter ended June 30, 2025 as against ₹73 crore in the same period last year, representing a growth of 18 per cent. Revenue grew by 8 per cent to ₹867 crore (₹801 crore).

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Apollo Tyres drives towards lifting earnings amid demand hiccups
Apollo Tyres Ltd faced weak demand in the June quarter. Thus, its India volume growth was little changed year-on-year – low single-digit growth in replacement, mid-single-digit growth in the OEM (original equipment manufacturer) segment, and lower export volumes.

MRF Q1 Results: Con PAT slides 12% YoY to Rs 500.5 cr, revenue jumps nearly 7%
MRF Q1 profit dips 12% to ₹500 crore
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HPCL-Mittal Energy enters auto fuel retailing market
New Delhi: HPCL-Mittal Energy Limited (HMEL) said on Tuesday that it has entered the burgeoning Indian fuel retail business with the launch of a new generation of AI-enabled energy station. HMEL is a joint venture between state-run Hindustan Petroleum Corporation (HPCL) and Mittal Energy Investment, which is part of the Lakshmi N Mittal Group. The first retail outlet is now open in Sector 108, Noida (Uttar Pradesh) offering a comprehensive suite of conventional and alternative energy options, alongside a range of non-fuel retail services designed to redefine consumer experience.

E20 fuel improves acceleration, ride quality; usage does not affect validity of insurance: Centre

New Delhi: Amid social media chatter about the impact of 20 per cent ethanol-blended petrol on vehicles, the Oil Ministry on Tuesday stated that concerns over a drastic drop in fuel efficiency are misplaced, adding that the fuel in fact offers improved acceleration

Forced to sell their vehicles early, many owners feel betrayed
New Delhi: Shankar Vashisht sold his eight-year-old Maruti S Cross a few months ago after learning that the authorities were preparing to enforce regulations banning the operating of old vehicles. Fearing that he might not get a good price once the car reached 10 years, he decided to sell it. On Tuesday, Vashisht felt a twinge of regret after the Supreme Court directed that no coercive action should be taken against owners of 10-year-old diesel and 15-year-old petrol vehicles in Delhi-NCR.
 

Supreme Court halts action against older vehicles in Delhi-NCR
SC says no coercive action will be taken against 10-yr-old diesel, 15-yr-old petrol vehicle owners
The Financial Express

Experts for scrapping blanket ban on ELVs

New Delhi: Those opposed to stopping access to fuel for an end-of-life vehicle (ELV) argue that a vehicle’s age should not be the only parameter for its polluting potential. Environmentalists feel the same, stressing that a blanket ban on old vehicles is ineffective and a better option is an advanced on-road emissions monitoring system. The Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered that there would be no coercive action against 10-yearold diesel and 15-year-old petrol vehicles in Delhi, effectively reversing its 2018 endorsement of an 2014 directive by the National Green Tribunal.
 

2025 Yezdi Roadster launched at Rs 2.10 lakh
Yezdi has launched the updated Roadster, with prices starting at Rs 2.10 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). The 2025 Yezdi Roadster gets notable design revisions and engine updates similar to what we recently saw on the new Yezdi Adventure.

Vinfast Minio Green compact EV design patent filed in India
Vinfast has filed a design patent in India for its Minio Green compact EV. This follows the recent discovery of the Vinfast Limo Green 7-seat SUV design patent and further hints at the Vietnamese EV maker potentially gearing up to launch these fleet-centric models in India. If launched here, the Minio Green would be the second contender in the all-electric supermini segment, which is solely populated by the MG Comet EV at the moment.

2025 Toyota Taisor price starts at Rs 7.89 lakh with six airbags standard
The Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor has received a model year update that improves the compact SUV’s safety suite and introduces a new colour. Prices for the Taisor have been hiked, too, with the Toyota SUV now starting at Rs 7.89 lakh – Rs 12,000 more than before – and topping off at Rs 13.19 lakh, a Rs 28,000 increase.

TVS Ntorq SXR wins 2025 Monsoon Scooter Rally of Nashik
Syed Asif Ali set the fastest time at the 2025 Monsoon Scooter Rally of Nashik, riding a rally-spec TVS Ntorq SXR. 45 riders from across the country participated in the scooter rally this year, with rainfall adding to the difficulty of an already challenging course.

Renault Kiger facelift teased ahead of August 24 launch
Renault India has dropped the first teaser of the Kiger facelift ahead of the compact SUV’s launch on August 24. After the recently introduced Triber facelift, the new Kiger will be the second model in Renault’s Rethink brand transformation plan. Exterior refreshes and interior upgrades are most likely, while the powertrains may be carried over.

Ethanol blending in India: Future plans, agricultural impact and global context
Our previous E20 stories have talked about the merits and demerits of E20 fuel and ethanol-blended petrol for vehicle owners. Here, we look at why it is important for the Indian economy, how it affects the environment, and which other sectors could benefit from its production.

Will E20 fuel damage your car? Key risks and compatibility explained
Most cars made in India before April 2023 are not designed to run on E20 fuel. Car owners are reporting mileage drops and worrying about long-term engine health. On social media, anecdotes of 15-20 percent efficiency loss are common. The Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) says its controlled tests show a much smaller dip of around 1-6 percent, depending on the vehicle, and no significant wear and tear even after extended use.

New Mahindra Vision S teaser reveals front design details
More of the Mahindra Vision S concept SUV has been teased in the run-up to its reveal on August 15. This time, the Indian SUV specialist has shown bits of the concept’s front fascia. The concept is expected to be a new addition to the Mahindra Scorpio brand, alongside the Classic and the Scorpio N.

Mercedes AMG CLE 53 Coupe launched at Rs 1.35 crore
Mercedes-Benz India has launched the AMG CLE 53 Coupe at Rs 1.35 crore, ex-showroom. Slotting above the CLE 300 Cabriolet, the hotter coupe version carries a premium of Rs 20 lakh. ​​The new CLE coupe takes AMG's India line-up to a total of 10 models.

New Mahindra Vision SXT teaser shows front end design
Mahindra is drip-feeding teasers of its concepts in the run-up to their August 15 debut, and the latest is the Vision SXT. The Mahindra Vision SXT will be among the models to be underpinned by the brand’s new NU platform, which is expected to be capable of utilising petrol, diesel, hybrid and all-electric powertrains.

New Mahindra Vision T teaser shows front design
Mahindra has dropped yet another teaser of the upcoming Vision T concept – this time giving us a slight glimpse of the face of the new SUV concept. This is the fourth angle of the Vision T we’ve been shown, and perhaps the last, in the carmaker’s ongoing teaser campaign before it is fully unveiled on August 15.

KTM 160 Duke vs Yamaha MT-15: Price and specification comparison
KTM has launched the 160 Duke in India, a model that slots directly into the same segment as Yamaha’s MT-15. Here’s how the newest Austrian streetfighter compares with its Japanese rival on paper.

E20 petrol in India: What is it and why it’s being rolled out
India’s push for E20 petrol is part of the country’s plan to cut crude oil imports and reduce tailpipe carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. The rollout has been faster than expected, with E20 fuel already available pan-India and well ahead of the original 2030 target. But the speed of E20 adoption and the lack of choice of lower ethanol blends like E10 – widely used until now – have triggered an uproar. Motorists are fearful of the harmful effects of E20 to engines that are not compliant with this fuel. We take a look at what exactly ethanol-blended petrol is, why vehicle owners are worried, and more E20 petrol rollout news.

How does E20 fuel affect efficiency and performance of your vehicle?
India’s push for E20 fuel is a part of the country’s plan to cut crude oil imports and reduce tailpipe CO2 emissions. The government recently announced that E20 fuel is already available pan-India, well ahead of its 2030 deadline. However, the rollout of E20 has raised concerns among motorists who are fearful about the fuel’s effect on some of the engine components and fuel efficiency. Here, we are answering some of the most pressing concerns of all vehicle users.

Honda Activa 110, Activa 125 and SP125 25th Anniversary Editions launched
Honda has launched special Anniversary Editions of the Activa 110, Activa 125 and SP125 to mark 25 years in the Indian two-wheeler market.

Alternatives to E20: XP100, E0 petrol, and retrofitting older vehicles
As mentioned in our ‘E20 risks explained’ story, vehicles produced between 2012 and 2023 are E10-compliant. However, all vehicles manufactured after April 1, 2023, are required to be E20-compliant. Here, we list out the steps one should take to mitigate potential long-term damage of using E20 fuel on cars that are not compatibile.

Top 5 most affordable bikes with a USD fork in India
An upside-down (USD) fork was once a feature reserved for more premium motorcycles, largely due to the added complexity (and therefore, cost) of manufacturing them. However, that trend is changing, and manufacturers are now bringing the tech to more affordable machines. Here are the five most affordable bikes with a USD fork in India.

2025 Citroen C3 prices slashed by up to Rs 1.29 lakh
Along with the launch of the new C3 X trim, Citroen India has slashed prices for the rest of the range and rejigged the hatchback’s line-up. Bookings for the 2025 Citroen C3 range have commenced at the French brand’s dealerships and website from today, with deliveries said to start by the first week of September. Citroen also says that “vehicles will be available for display starting mid-August”.

New Citroen C3 X Shine trims launched at 7.91 lakh
After a few teasers, Citroen India has launched the new range-topping C3 X trims and has slashed prices for the rest of the range. 2025 Citroen C3 bookings have begun today, with deliveries expected in the first week of September.

Samsung-Tesla partnership gained new weight after Tesla Dojo shut down
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