Top Indian Automobile Industry News & Updates - 07 Nov 2025,Friday
🏢 Industry
Maruti’s Takeuchi invokes Ratan Tata, Osamu Suzuki to rally support for small cars, CVs
New Delhi: Invoking the spirit of late icons Ratan Tata and Osamu Suzuki in a letter that blended nostalgia with policy urgency, Maruti Suzuki’s managing director, Hisashi Takeuchi, has called for collaboration to make entry-level cars affordable for two-wheeler users in view of upcoming, stringent emission norms.
UP grants 100% exemption on registration fees, road tax for electric vehicle purchases till October 2027
Lucknow : The Yogi Adityanath government has taken a major step towards environmental protection and promoting a clean transportation system in Uttar Pradesh.
M&M’s Q2 margin momentum builds confidence in growth outlook
For Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd (M&M), margins stole the show in the September quarter (Q2FY26). Standalone revenue rose 21.3% year-on-year (y-o-y) to ₹33,421 crore, slightly below consensus expectations due to lower realizations. However, standalone Ebitda margin expanded 20 basis points (bps) to 14.5%, beating Bloomberg’s consensus estimate of 14%, aided by a richer product mix and improving performance in the electric vehicle (EV) segment.
Indian EV manufacturers post record 2.34 lakh sales in October, steering toward 2 mn target in 2025
IndiGo-Mahindra mediation fails in ‘6E’ trademark case
How VinFast forged an armored EV and a new national symbol
📝 Spain's Antolin to put India business on block for €150 million
📝 Mahindra group targets 10-20% growth in exports in key markets: CEO & MD Anish Shah
📝 Toyota, Honda turn India into car production hub in pivot away from China
📝 Why EV Summits Are Crucial for Accelerating India’s Electric Mobility Revolution
📝 Himachal CM Sukhu prioritises quality technical education, innovation, and EV-Tech course for employable youth
📝 With 1.1L sales in a mnth, cracker of a festive season for auto firms
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🚗 Cars / SUVs
Buying Renault Triber? Variant-wise pricing and EMI breakdown explained
With the growing demand for utility vehicles, MPVs have been witnessing increased sales alongside the SUVs. Keeping pace with this trend, the most affordable MPV in India, the Renault Triber, too, has witnessed increased demand and sales over the last few years. Earlier this year, the French auto giant updated the Triber with a revamped design and new features to make it more appealing.
Smaller SUVs to see fastest growth after GST rate cut: Skoda's Ashish Gupta
Skoda Auto Indiato bridge the gap in ₹25–40 lakh segment
“There are not enough customers for cars priced at ₹25 to 40 lakh because of the affordability issue right now. But, it will not stay that way because five years ago, almost 70 per cent of the cars sold in the Indian market were below ₹10 lakh, but today it has come down to 50 per cent...Now, people will start going up from ₹25 lakh to ₹40 lakh. So, as this development happens in the economy in the demographics, you will see more products being launched in that segment as well,” Ashish Gupta, Brand Director, Škoda Auto India, told businessline.
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Electric-Cars / SUVs
How EVs stack up against petrol cars post-GST cuts? Here's the math
If you’re shopping for a new car, the decision just got trickier. Electric or petrol?
📝 2025 Tata Harrier EV Review - Most practical E-SUV you can buy?
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🚗 Luxury Cars
A compact electric SUV that believes in bling - GLC EV
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🎤 Interviews & Features
📝 Auto momentum strong but consolidation likely; Maruti, M&M, TVS remain top picks: Jay Kale, Elara Capital
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🏍 2/3 Wheelers
Hero plugs into micro mobility beyond 2Ws
Milan: Two wheeler major Hero MotoCorp is looking at a wider canvas of products beyond bikes and scooters as it seeks to position itself as a micro mobility solutions provider, according to its Executive Chairman Pawan Munjal.
📝 TVS Motor to sell stake in Rapido for Rs 288 cr
📝 Bajaj Auto unit to acquire 24,000 shares in Pierer Bajaj AG for 24.32 mn euro
📝 Norton Motorcycles to debut in India by 2026, confirms TVS Motor Company
📝 Bajaj Auto Q2 Preview: PAT may rise 16% YoY as exports and premium mix drive gains
📝 Ducati Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak lauched at ₹36.16 lakh. Check details
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🚲 Electric 2/3 Wheelers
Ola Electric Q2 loss narrows to ₹418 crore, auto business turns EBITDA positive
Ola Electric trims losses even as revenue falls 43% in Q2 FY26
The Hindu Business Line
Ola Electric's auto segment posts first-ever operating profit in Q2 FY26
Ola Electric under spotlight after LG Energy Solution alleges tech leak by former researcher
Bengaluru: Ola Electric is on a bumpy-ride again, as South Korea’s LG Energy Solution (LGES) has alleged Ola of gaining access to its proprietary pouch-type ternary lithium-ion battery manufacturing technology was leaked to the Indian EV maker.
📝 Ola under fire again: CCPA probe, falling sales cloud FY26 outlook
📝 Zelio E-Mobility launches three new scooters under Eeva range at ₹51,551
📝 Goa Transport department steps in for Ola EV users after sales halted
📝 EMotorad launches refreshed X1 e-cycle at ₹27,999
📝 Numeros n–First EV scooter launched at ₹64,999
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⚙ Components
📝 Empowerment, localisation and agility at heart of Forvia’s India play
📝 Greaves Cotton unveils ‘GREAVES.NEXT’ strategy to drive next phase of growth
📝 BorgWarner wins multiple contracts from Chery to supply next-generation AWD systems
📝 India’s auto component industry shifts gears toward technology-led growth: Report
📝 Tenneco Clean Air India to launch Rs 3,600 crore IPO on November 12
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🌇 Allied Industries
Amara Raja Energy’s Q2 net up 17% at ₹276 cr
📝 JSW in talks with Japan, South Korea firms for India battery JV to cut China reliance
📝 TVS Motor, Aegis Rider introduces AR heads-up display helmet at EICMA 2025
📝 Eurogrip debuts new adventure, scooter tyre range at Milan’s EICMA 2025
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🌢 Fuels, Lubricants & Charging Stations
📝 Amid Russia supply concerns, Aramco cuts December crude rates
📝 Russian oil discounts said to widen as Indian and Chinese refiners cut purchases
📝 Oil flat as weak demand, oil glut weigh on market
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🌍 Emissions/Environment
Automakers agree on emission relief for small trucks, leaving small cars in the grey zone
India’s top automakers have finally found common ground—though only halfway. After months of debate, carmakers have agreed to jointly seek emission relief for small commercial vehicles (SCVs), but remain divided over whether small cars deserve the same treatment.
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💸 Finance & Insurance
India’s next EV push: Easier loans for electric trucks and buses in the works
New Delhi: The Centre is working on an incentives scheme to finance electric truck and bus purchases, as lenders remain wary of expensive EVs that depreciate rapidly. The scheme will target one of the biggest bottlenecks in India’s transition to green mobility—the lack of affordable credit for fleet owners.
Mahindra & Mahindra exits RBL Bank with $77 million stake sale
Mahindra & Mahindra exits RBL Bank; sells entire 3.53% stake for Rs 678 crore
📝 JSW MG Motor India, Axis Bank launch dual loan scheme to boost EV adoption
📝 What is Third-Party Insurance and Why It’s the Legal Minimum Every Vehicle Owner Must Have
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📖 Magazines News
Over 25 India-bound bikes from EICMA 2025
There were a bunch of interesting motorcycles and scooters on display at EICMA this year. Many of these models are likely ot make their way to India. Here is a list of scooters and bikes that we expect to be launched in the Indian market.
CFMoto V4 SR-RR unveiled at EICMA
The V4 SR-RR was one of the motorcycles catching a lot of attention at the CFMoto stall at EICMA.
Hyundai Venue diesel sales expected to rise with new automatic option
The launch of the new Hyundai Venue marks a first for the compact SUV in its 6-year history – the option of a diesel-automatic powertrain. Despite the previous-gen model and its facelift that came in 2022 only having a manual gearbox for the 1.5-litre diesel engine, this configuration accounted for 20 percent of the compact SUV’s sales so far.
2025 F1 Brazil GP schedule, India timings
The F1 title battle heads to Brazil this weekend. Will Lando Norris extend his advantage, or will we see the title lead change hands once again?
Top 10 most affordable ADAS cars in India
The democratisation of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) can be seen in the Indian market, with many car brands now offering the safety tech in their mass-market models. Cars in this segment currently offer two stages of autonomous driving: Level 1, with ADAS features like forward-collision warning and lane-keep assist, and Level 2, which adds adaptive cruise control and blind-spot monitoring. If you are looking for cars with ADAS, here are the 10 most affordable combustion-engine cars in India that offer the advanced safety system, priced from highest to lowest.
Mahindra XUV700 facelift spied ahead of 2026 launch
The current Mahindra XUV700, on the market for over four years now, is soon due for a mid-lifecycle update. We’ve got our hands on fresh spy shots previewing some new design details of the updated XUV700, ahead of its anticipated launch in 2026. The upcoming model is also expected to borrow several interior features from Mahindra’s born-electric range of EVs. Let’s take a closer look at what to expect.
All ladder-frame SUVs and MPV under Rs 50 lakh
Most of the cars we see on our roads today come with a monocoque chassis. However, there are still some models out there that come with a ladder-frame chassis. A ladder-frame chassis consists of two long beams on the sides of the vehicle, with multiple cross beams connecting them, making it look like a ladder.
Maruti Grand Vitara discounts increase up to Rs 2.1 lakh in November
Maruti Suzuki’s premium Nexa showrooms are offering discounts and benefits on the entire line-up this November, with benefits on some models slightly exceeding those seen during last month’s festive offers. The total benefits include a cash discount, an exchange or scrappage bonus, and other corporate and rural discounts. The Maruti Grand Vitara is also the only model here to get an additional upgrade bonus if the buyer brings in an old Maruti car or one of its midsize SUV rivals in exchange.
Maruti Swift, Wagon R get discounts of up to Rs 62,000 this month
Maruti Suzuki Arena dealers are offering cash discounts, an exchange or scrappage bonus, and a rural offer, among other benefits, on nearly all models in its portfolio. Do note, these offers are not available on the Ertiga MPV. Here’s how much you could save on a new car from Maruti Arena in November 2025.
Eurogrip showcases Protorq Max tyres for superbikes at EICMA 2025
Like every year, Eurogrip had a stall at EICMA this year and alongside launching the more off-road focused version of the Trailhound, it has also announced its intent of launching a more sporty iteration of the Protorq Extreme, dubbed as the Protorq Max.
Missing features on new Hyundai Venue offered by rivals
Hyundai has updated the Venue with a lot of modern-day features, but its second-generation avatar still lacks some amenities that rivals offer. Their inclusion would have made the Hyundai offering appear more compelling, at least on paper. Here’s a list of those features.
Honda announces separate emblems for electric and ICE motorcycles
Honda has announced a major update to its brand identity, introducing three distinct emblems to better differentiate between its electric and internal-combustion motorcycle portfolios. The internal-combustion engine models will get two emblems – one for flagship models of each product line and one for the rest – while all electric motorcycles will feature a separate emblem.
815hp Formula E Gen4 race car revealed
Formula E and the FIA have revealed the first images of the new Gen4 all-electric race car. Set to debut in the 2026-27 season, Formula E claims this will be the fastest car in the championship’s history.
2025 Ducati Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak launched at Rs 36.17 lakh
Ducati has launched the Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak in India. The Pikes Peak is a more performance-focused variant of the Multi V4 and adds higher-spec components and sportier ergonomics to this already capable sport touring machine.
Bentley reveals platform details for its debut EV
Bentley has released the first set of details surrounding the platform underpinning the company’s upcoming debut EV. The inaugural Bentley EV is slated to hit global markets next year and will be positioned as a “luxury urban SUV”.
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📰 International News
Nissan sells, leases back headquarters in $643 million deal
Money-losing Nissan plans to sell Tokyo HQ building to free up funds for recovery
The Financial Express
Ampace Unveils breakthroughs in E-motorcycles and battery swap solutions at EICMA
Milan: Ampace, a globally leading lithium battery manufacturer, showcased its latest innovations at EICMA in Milan. The company introduced advanced e-motorcycle technologies and new battery swap solutions, aimed at enhancing both performance and business models.
📝 Toyota hikes profit forecasts 'despite US tariffs'
📝 Xpeng teams up with Alibaba's Amap to launch robotaxi service
📝 BMW boosts profit margin for cars as EV spending passes peak
📝 Tesla's German car sales more than halve in October as wider EV sales jump
📝 EV maker Lucid cuts 2025 production forecast as supply challenges hurt
📝 Norway transport firm steps up controls after tests show Chinese-made buses can be halted remotely
📝 Chinese autonomous driving firms Pony Ai and WeRide slide in Hong Kong trading debut
📝 Volkswagen to develop own assisted driving chip in China
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