🏢 Industry
Japan’s big 3 Toyota, Honda, Suzuki cut China dependence; announce $11 bn investment in India
Toyota, Honda and Suzuki are spending billions of dollars to build new cars and factories in India, a sign of the country’s growing importance as a manufacturing hub as Japanese automakers redraw global supply chains to reduce dependence on China.
‘Indian vehicle manufacturers are welcome’ New Zealand signals support for Indian automakers amid ongoing FTA negotiations
The New Zealand’s government has expressed strong support for Indian auto manufacturers and a more open trade relationship, as talks for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) restarted in Auckland this week.
Inside Nomura’s auto picks: Check stocks with up to 22% upside in 12 months
The auto sector has been in focus after the announcement of Q2 numbers by a host of index majors like M&M and Maruti. International brokerage house Nomura has picked three auto stocks this week on the back of key drivers, including demand for SUVs, a festive boost to sales, and new launches. The brokerage maintained its ‘Buy’ on the two stocks and retained a ‘Neutral’ call on Mauti Suzuki. The brokerage firm sees as much as 22% in one of these auto stocks.
India-Japan partnership must focus on AI, semiconductors, critical minerals, clean energy: Jaishankar
New Delhi: The India-Japan partnership must focus on leveraging our strengths, bolstering our supply chains and investing in artificial intelligence, semiconductors, critical minerals, clean energy and space, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said.
Vehicle scrapping policy will revitalise the new car buying ecosystem: TRB Rajaa
Chennai: The vehicle scrapping policy will help revitalise the new car buying ecosystem if some aspects of it are tweaked, Tamil Nadu Industries Minister TRB Rajaa said on Wednesday.
Deepavali demand, GST 2.0 boost India’s auto and EV sales in October
Chennai: Deepavali demand and GST Bachat Utsav push led to a strong rebound in India’s mobility ecosystem. Sales of all vehicle categories are expected to be strong due to festive consumption, rural freight activity, and accelerating electric vehicle adoption. Vehicle sales witnessed sharp month-on-month growth across categories, supported by pent-up demand and improved liquidity in the retail and transport ecosystem, according to Shriram Mobility Bulletin.
M&M’s 27% SUV boom leaves rivals in the dust: A Q2 auto breakdown
Auto stocks have been in the limelight with demand from consumers showing signs of pick-up in the festive season post the GST rate cuts. And amongst the leading four-wheeler players who have declared their quarterly results, Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) with its leadership position in the SUV segment appears to have benefited the most from the pick-up in festive demand late in the second quarter of FY26.
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New launches, premiumisation to drive M&M's continued outperformance
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📝 Mahindra & Mahindra shares may rally up to 22%, brokerages say after Q2 results
📝 Tesla appoints Sharad Agarwal as India head
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🚗 Cars / SUVs
Tata Motors to gift Tata Sierra SUVs to Indian women’s cricket team
Mumbai: Celebrating the achievement of the Indian Women’s Cricket Team, Indian automaker Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles will present the team with the first lot of the soon-to-be-launched Tata Sierra.
Volkswagen Virtus posts record October sales, 1.6 lakh units crossed together with Taigun
Brand performance and segment dynamics
Maruti Suzuki crosses 3 cr cumulative sales mark in domestic market
Source Credit: PTI, The Economic Times
Maruti Suzuki India on Wednesday said it has crossed 3 crore cumulative sales mark in the domestic market.
The country's largest carmaker said it crossed its first 1 crore cumulative sales milestone in 28 years 2 months, and the next one crore units were sold in 7 years and 5 months.
The next one crore units in the domestic market were sold in a record time of 6 years 4 months, the company said in a statement.
Among the 3 crore units sold in India, Alto emerged as the most popular model, with over 47 lakh units sold, followed by the Wagon R with around 34 lakh units, and the Swift with over 32 lakh units, it stated.
Compact SUVs Brezza and Fronx also feature among the top ten most sold vehicles in the company's portfolio, the automaker said.
"With car penetration at approximately 33 vehicles per 1,000 people, we know our journey is far from over," Maruti Suzuki India MD and CEO Hisashi Takeuchi said.
The company will continue to make every possible effort to bring the joy of mobility to as many people as possible, he added.
The company delivered the iconic Maruti 800 over to the first customer on December 14, 1983.
Maruti Suzuki currently offers over 170 variants across 19 models.
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Maruti Suzuki crosses 3 crore cumulative sales mark in domestic market
The Hindu Business Line
Alto tops Maruti Suzuki charts as highest-selling car at 4.7 mn units
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Electric-Cars / SUVs
📝 JSW MG Motor India crosses 1 lakh EV sales milestone amid growing segment demand
📝 Hyundai’s new discipline: Reading India’s EV and hybrid curve in its own time
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🚗 Luxury Cars
Maserati MCPura aims to return the modern supercar to its roots
Despite automotive manufacturer portfolios being swept up by the rising tide of electrification, the niche world of supercars isn’t ready to throw in the towel just yet. This is largely based on customer feedback - electric powertrains with their synthesised soundtracks and flat torque curve party tricks just aren’t appealing enough. With supercars, people pay top dollar for a particular blend of viscerality, engagement and mechanical “feel” which is highly contingent upon a crisp, combustion-borne soundtrack.
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⛟ Commercial Vehicles
BEML Q2 FY26 profit falls 5.8% to Rs 48 Crore; Revenue slips 2.4%
BEML reported a 5.8 per cent YoY profit decline in the second quarter of fiscal year 2025-26. The state-owned company reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 48.03 crore in the Q2 FY26. The company had posted a consolidated profit of Rs 51.03 crore in Q2 FY25
India’s largest e-bus tender deferred a third time as cos seek extension
📝 Mahindra Last Mile Mobility crosses 3 lakh electric commercial vehicle sales
📝 Delhivery launches Freight Index One to bring transparency to India’s trucking market
📝 India’s e-bus journey picks up speed — what’s driving it and what’s slowing it down
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🎤 Interviews & Features
2025 Hyundai Venue intensifies competition with Maruti Suzuki Brezza, Tata Nexon
The 2025 Hyundai Venue has been launched in India at an introductory price of ₹7.90 lakh (ex-showroom). Hyundai has announced the pricing for only three trims - HX 2, HX 4 and HX 5, which are powered by a 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine. The introductory pricing will be available till December 31. With this, the South Korean auto giant has ramped up the competition in the sub-compact SUV segment of the Indian passenger vehicle market.
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📝 How Maruti’s supplier-first approach laid foundation for India’s $70-billion auto-component industry
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🏍 2/3 Wheelers
India at EICMA 2025: Royal Enfield, TVS & Hero MotoCorp steal the show
The Indian two-wheeler industry seems to be up for exciting times. The EICMA 2025 has witnessed the unveiling of some exciting motorcycles from the Indian players. From retro-themed cruisers to sportsbikes, from concept models to electric two-wheelers, Indian auto companies like Royal Enfield, Hero MotoCorp, and TVS Motor Company have grabbed a lot of eyeballs at the EICMA 2025 with their upcoming products.
Its Global vision on show, TVS Motor Company makes a stellar debut at EICMA
📝 Royal Enfield marks 125 years with Bullet 650, Classic 650 and more at EICMA 2025
📝 Suzuki reveals SV-7GX crossover at EICMA 2025, global rollout from 2026
📝 Royal Enfield Himalayan Mana Black Edition unveiled at EICMA 2025 as factory-ready ADV
📝 Royal Enfield Bullet 650 vs Classic 650: Design, specs and features compared
📝 Hero XPulse 210 Dakar edition unveiled at EICMA 2025
📝 BMW F 450 GS unveiled at EICMA 2025 with 48 bhp parallel-twin and advanced rider aids
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🚲 Electric 2/3 Wheelers
Should you buy an electric scooter in India? 3 pros and 5 cons explained
The Indian two-wheeler market has been witnessing a significant growth in the market share of electric two-wheelers, including both scooters and motorcycles. While the sub-segment is still dominated by the electric scooters, the number of electric motorcycles has been rising gradually. Many customers are inclined to buy electric scooters instead of buying petrol ones. But the question that was very pertinent at the beginning of the EV boom in India still looms large. Should you buy an electric scooter? How practical a move is it?
Next wave in India's electric mobility: TVS, Hero arm themselves with e-motorcycle tech, designs
India’s biggest motorcycle makers are quietly gearing up for the next frontier in electrification — electric motorcycles. TVS Motor Co. and Hero MotoCorp have armed themselves with technology to build e-motorcycles, joining newcomers like Ola Electric and Ultraviolette in preparing for a market shift that may yet be a few years away.
📝 Royal Enfield Flying Flea FF.S6 Scrambler off-roader electric bike launching next year. Check details
📝 EV maker Simple Energy exceeds FY24–25 revenue by 125%; records 1,000+ unit sales
📝 Ola commences deliveries of S1 Pro+ scooters with indigenous 4680 Bharat Cell battery
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⚙ Components
Tube Investments Q2 revenue rises 12%, profit stays flat at ₹302 crore
Chennai: Tube Investments of India, a Murugappa Group company, has reported a 12 per cent growth in consolidated revenue for the quarter ended September at ₹5,523 crore. The consolidated net profit stood at ₹302 crore, marginally up from ₹299 crore in the corresponding quarter last year.
📝 Tools manufacturer Kennametal India Q1 profit rises 29%
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🌇 Allied Industries
Cash flow concerns remain for Kaynes
New Delhi: Electronics manufacturer Kaynes Technology has pushed back its target of turning net cash positive to the end of the current fiscal year, after missing its guidance given last quarter to generate free cash flow by the end of September. Bengaluru-based Kaynes, which declared its second-quarter earnings on Tuesday, reported a 35% sequential jump in revenue to ₹906 crore, while net profit jumped 61% to ₹121 crore.
Hyundai Mobis launches the All-New Hyundai venue accessories - Style, Comfort & Sustainability
Gurugram: Mobis India, staying true to its philosophy of delivering modern, stylish, and durable enhancements, has introduced a complete range of Genuine Accessories for the all-new Hyundai Venue. This exclusive collection is thoughtfully designed to enhance the Venue's bold persona with refined aesthetics and superior comfort. Crafted to meet the evolving needs of today's customers, these accessories add a smarter, sleeker, and more personalized touch to every drive.
📝 Pavna Industries opens new R&D Centre in Noida
📝 Transguard, myTVS partner to digitally advance UAE automotive and supply chain sectors
📝 Ultraviolette partners with Cardo Systems to advance connected riding solutions
📝 JK Tyre unveils India’s first tyre buffing, grinding machine for worn-tyre testing
📝 Indian producers concerned about met coke import curbs: JSW Steel CEO
📝 Uno Minda launches 2-Way and 3-Way Car Dash Cam DVRs in India with up to 4K recording
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🌢 Fuels, Lubricants & Charging Stations
📝 HPCL defers carveout of lubricants business, to focus on reducing debt
📝 Q2FY26 profits surge for PSU refiners despite cutting down on Russian crude
📝 Fuel exports plunge 21% in October due to domestic demand and refinery issues
📝 Oil dips amid broader market selloff, strong dollar pressure
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🌍 Emissions/Environment
Air quality improves slightly, but still ‘poor’
Delhi’s air quality showed further improvement on Wednesday but remained in the “poor” category, with an overall Air Quality Index (AQI) of 202, as favourable wind conditions helped disperse pollutants. The AQI stood at 291 on Tuesday and 309 on Monday, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
📝 Over 20,000 challans issued in Delhi under GRAP-2 to curb vehicular pollution
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💸 Finance & Insurance
M&M likely to offload full stake in RBL Bank for ₹682 crore, sources say
Mumbai: Auto major Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) is likely to sell its entire 3.45 per cent stake in RBL Bank in a clean-up trade through a block deal amounting to ₹682 crore, sources say.
Road divergence: Car loans race ahead post-GST cuts, but CVs stuck in slow lane
After months of muted demand, auto loans appear to have hit the fast lane.
📝 Mufin Green Finance raises its first listed NCD issue worth ₹50 cr
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📖 Magazines News
Volkswagen Tiguan, Virtus, Taigun get up to Rs 3 lakh discount this month
Volkswagen India has rolled out several benefits for prospective buyers interested in the Tiguan, Taigun or Virtus. For the entire month of November, customers can avail of a flat cash discount, an exchange or a scrappage bonus, and a loyalty bonus on these Volkswagen models.
10 most affordable cars with ventilated seats
Ventilated seats, also known as cooled seats, are among the most desirable features car buyers look for. Especially useful in the summer months, having ventilated seats in your hatchback, sedan, MPV, or SUV can be advantageous in staying cool. 10 years ago, this feature was quite rare in the mass-market segment, with buyers needing to spend around Rs 30 lakh to get it. Today, however, there are plenty of SUVs, and even an MPV available with ventilated seats, all priced under Rs 15 lakh. So, without further digression, here are the 10 most affordable cars on sale in India with ventilated seats.
Honda tops two wheeler sales in October 2025 as TVS and Suzuki hit record highs
Two-wheeler manufacturers reported some of their highest ever sales figures in October 2025, largely thanks to the combined effect of festive season demand and the recent GST revision that brought prices down for most of the market. Hero MotoCorp and Honda battled for the top spot, while several manufacturers achieved milestone numbers.
Most fuel efficient diesel compact SUVs as per ARAI
There are eight diesel compact SUVs on sale in India, which is a surprisingly high number considering that sales are heavily skewed towards petrol cars in this segment. As diesel compact SUVs are usually chosen for long-distance running or as more rugged rural runabouts, mileage is an important consideration for buyers. Here we list and rank every sub-4-metre diesel SUV based on ARAI’s testing cycle.
TVS X with 14-inch wheels unveiled at EICMA 2025
The X is TVS’s halo EV offering in India, sitting at the pricier end of the market and catering mainly to the state of Karnataka. Now, TVS has showcased the X with 14-inch wheels at both ends as part of its EICMA debut in Milan, where it has also displayed an array of prototypes and projects.
New Tata Sierra interior teased with three screens, ADAS confirmed
The Tata Sierra is set to make a comeback on November 25, 2025, and the manufacturer has been teasing the upcoming SUV for some time now. Now, Tata Motors has teased the Sierra again, this time giving a glimpse of its dashboard design.
2026 Kawasaki ZX-10R unveiled
The Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R gets some notable updates for 2026, specifically to its aerodynamics, suspension setup and chassis geometry. A more track-focused ZX-10RR with higher-spec hardware has also been introduced alongside the standard model.
2026 Yamaha R7 Revealed
The 2026 Yamaha R7 has been revealed at EICMA, and it features significant changes compared to the previous model.
Tata Curvv EV, Tiago EV get discounts of up to Rs 1.30 lakh in November
Tata Motors is offering the Curvv EV, Nexon EV, Punch EV and Tiago EV with big discounts for November. These include exchange/scrappage offers, corporate discounts and green bonuses. Existing Tata customers can avail of more discounts through Tata’s loyalty benefit programme for an undisclosed amount.
Bajaj Chetak regains top spot in October 2025 electric scooter sales
Retail sales of electric two-wheelers in India have registered their best-ever monthly numbers in October 2025. As per the latest sales data on the Vahan portal as of 7am on November 1, 2025, 1,43,713 two-wheelers were delivered to customers last month, translating into over 4,635 units sold every day.
Maserati, Alfa Romeo announce new bespoke personalisation program
Maserati and Alfa Romeo have announced a new bespoke special program which will see both companies create a “few-off” flagship models. Dubbed as Bottegafuoriserie, think of it to be in similar vein to Bentley’s Mulliner division or Lamborghini’s Ad Personam program.
Maruti Suzuki surpasses 3 crore sales in India
Maruti Suzuki has achieved a significant milestone by surpassing 3 crore cumulative domestic sales in India, a first for any passenger vehicle manufacturer in the country. This accomplishment, reached over 42 years, highlights the company's sustained market leadership through its first delivery of the Maruti 800 in 1983 to its current portfolio of 19 models with 170 variants.
Honda Elevate, City get discounts of up to Rs 1.56 lakh this November
In a bid to attract customers into the showrooms post a busy Diwali, Honda is offering its entire range of cars with various discounts and benefits. Buyers can expect to receive cash discounts, exchange bonuses, loyalty and corporate benefits, and an extended warranty. Depending on the model, these offers are valid up to November 30, 2025.
Hyundai Venue vs Kia Syros: Which top-trim offers more features?
Hyundai has launched the second-generation Venue compact SUV with new designs and feature additions. The Venue is built on Hyundai’s K1 enhanced platform, the same platform shared with Kia for the Syros SUV. The SUVs feature different designs, with the Venue having the conventional SUV look and the Syros having a tall-boy design. Moreover, their top variants come with a long list of features.
Which variant of the new Hyundai Venue should you buy?
Hyundai has launched the new Venue over six years after the first-gen model went on sale in India. The compact SUV has been thoroughly overhauled inside and out, offering a fresh design, more premium interiors, several new features, familiar mechanicals, and most importantly, a compelling price tag. Let’s take an in-depth look at the new Venue line-up.
New features 2025 Hyundai Venue gets over the older model
Hyundai cars have always been known for the features and technology they offer, and the new Venue is no different. Not only is this second-generation model brimming with features, but it also debuts some new goodies for the Venue nameplate. Here’s a list of these:
Royal Enfield Himalayan 750: everything we know so far
At EICMA 2025, in addition to revealing the new Bullet 650 and further details on the Flying Flea models, Royal Enfield has displayed a prototype of its upcoming Himalayan 750 adventure bike. While the company hasn’t revealed any details, here’s everything we can deduce after seeing it up close.
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📰 International News
Tesla board in fix ahead of 6 November vote on Elon Musk's mega pay package; this major shareholder opposes it
US-based electric vehicle giant Tesla's board of directors stands at the brink of a crucial vote which will determine the fate of the mega pay package proposed for the billionaire founder and CEO, Elon Musk.
Massive Toyota recall: Over 1 million vehicles to be pulled in US over safety fears: List of models affected
Toyota Motor plans to recall 1.02 million vehicles in the United States due to a flaw that may cause the rear-view camera to fail, thereby increasing the risk of a crash, Reuters reported, citing the company.
Tesla turning towards Samsung SDI for huge ESS battery deal
Seoul: Samsung SDI is reportedly in final talks with Tesla to supply around 3 trillion won (USD 2.1 billion) worth of energy storage system battery cells, signaling the US electric vehicle giant's growing reliance on Korean battery makers amid Washington's push to reduce dependence on Chinese supply chains, as per a report by the Korean Herald.
2026 Hyundai IONIQ 9 and 2026 Kia Sportage earn 2025 IIHS top SAFETY PICK + honors
📝 German auto sector sentiment markedly improves in October, finds survey
📝 Schaeffler partners with Neura Robotics to develop and supply humanoids
📝 Volvo Cars' sales fall 2% in October, says market remains challenging
📝 US motor vehicle sales drop in October as EV subsidies expire
📝 BMW boosts third-quarter profit margin for cars as EV investments
📝 Trump administration, private investors sign off on $1.4 billion deal with rare earth startups
📝 Tesla's UK car sales halve in October, New Automotive data shows
📝 Automakers urge US to extend North America free trade deal
📝 Ferrari beats Q3 profit forecast on strong pricing, personalisations
📝 Stellantis recalls 375,000 Jeep SUVs over fire risks, urges owners to park outside
📝 EU plans December announcement to make small EVs more affordable, Sejourne says
📝 Rivian tops revenue expectations as buyers rush before EV incentive expiry
📝 Mercedes-Benz deploys Celonis platform to accelerate AI-led digital transformation
📝 Canada could eliminate oil and gas emissions cap, budget plan says
📝 How do autonomous vehicles work?
📝 Volkswagen to develop own assisted driving chip in China
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