Top Indian Automobile Industry News & Updates - 03 Oct 2025,Friday
🏢 Industry
Rajasthan govt turns off road tax exemption for strong hybrid cars
The move comes roughly two months after NITI Aayog launched its India Electric Mobility Index (IEMI) 2024, which placed Rajasthan in the lowest “Aspirant” category, highlighting gaps in the state’s electric mobility ecosystem.
GST 2.0, festive demand cheer car/ two-wheeler makers in September
The GST 2.0 reforms and festive demand has driven the passenger vehicle (PV) wholesales (despatches to dealers) in September, with some original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) reporting record sales numbers.
Maharashtra vehicle registrations rise 7% during Navratri-Dussehra festival period
Mumbai: Maharashtra registered 1,15,125 new vehicles during the 10-day Navratri and Dussehra period this year, marking a 7.37 percent increase over 1,07,226 registrations during the corresponding festive window last year. As per vehicle registration data of the transport department, from September 22 to October 2, of the total 1,15,125 vehicles registered statewide during this period, 70,381 were two-wheelers (excluding mopeds) and 29,909 were cars (excluding taxis).
Electric two-wheeler registrations rise 2% month-on-month in September
Despite a slowdown in sales for nearly 20 days during the new GST 2.0 transition, the pure electric vehicle two-wheeler (e-2W) registrations rose by 2 per cent in September 2025 to 92,536 units as against 91,091 units in August 2025, according to data collated from the Vahan portal on October 1 .
Mahindra sales up 16% to 1,00,298 units in September
Mahindra Auto sales rise 16% to 1,00,298 units in Sep
The Hindu Business Line
Car sales bounce back in September after four-month slump on new tax rates
Fuelled by GST rate cuts, car sales hit top gear in festival season
Business Standard
Bajaj reports 9 pc growth in sales in September
Bajaj Auto sales up 9% in September
The Hindu Business Line
Tata Motors speeds past Hyundai, M&M to 2nd spot in PV race, extends lead over JSW MG in EV registrations
Auto Sales September 2025 Live: ‘GST rates brought a good recovery,’ Tata Motors PV sales jump 47%, EVs nearly double
The Financial Express
60 Tesla and 6 VinFast vehicles registered in September: Vahan data
Chennai: Vehicle registrations for both Tesla and VinFast electric vehicles began in September. According to Vahan data as of October 1, a total of 60 Tesla cars and 6 VinFast EVs (manufactured at the Thoothukudi plant in Tamil Nadu), were registered in September. Both automotive majors launched their EVs in the Indian market in July. On July 15, Tesla launched its first showroom in India in Mumbai, while VinFast opened its pre-booking.
📝 Tata Motors posts record 60,907 September sales, up 47% on GST cut and Navratri demand
📝 Delhi High Court orders Gensol to hand over remaining EVs to Smas Auto
📝 Hyundai commences passenger vehicle production at Talegaon Plant
📝 Make sure EVs are solar-powered, Union minister Pralhad Joshi tells industry
📝 Refex Mobility expands operations to Delhi NCR
📝 Tata Motors shares in focus as demerger takes effect on October 1
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🚗 ICE Car/SUV
Thinking Mahindra Thar Roxx this Diwali? This 5-door SUV becomes cheaper by up to ₹1.33 lakh despite GST hike
The Mahindra Thar Roxx was launched as the five-door iteration of the highly popular Mahindra Thar three-door SUV. The Thar Roxx comes blending practicality and more space with the lifestyle offroading philosophy of the Thar. Now, with the GST rate revision, the Mahindra Thar Roxx, among other passenger vehicles from the automaker, has witnessed its price slashed. Despite the tax rate hike, from 28% to 40%, the total tax incidence for the Mahindra Thar Roxx has reduced from 48% to 40%, thanks to the abolishment of the compensation cess. This has resulted in the Thar Roxx becoming cheaper than before.
Maruti Suzuki Ignis becomes cheaper by up to ₹71,000 before Diwali. Variant-wise old and new prices comparison
Maruti Suzuki Ignis, despite being a well-capable model, never actually received its due respect. However, people who loved this car continue to admire it. The compact urban hatchback in a crossover form was launched in 2017 in India, as the third model under the automaker's Nexa series of passenger vehicles. Recently, the Ignis received a major price cut right ahead of the festive season, following the introduction of a revised tax structure under the GST 2.0 regime that kicked in from September 22. With this GST price cut, the Maruti Suzuki Ignis has become cheaper by up to ₹71,000.
Kia to bridge India’s hybrid gap with new compact SUV plans in 18 months
Kia Corp. is planning to launch a hybrid compact sports utility vehicle in India within the next 18 months, aligning with a new emissions policy that encourages transitional technologies and entering a segment bypassed by its Japanese rivals. The upcoming sub-four-meter vehicle will be complemented by a second, larger hybrid SUV, according to people familiar with the matter who requested anonymity as the details are not yet public. The timeline for these rollouts is not final and may change, they added.
Hyundai reports 10% rise in September sales, exports hit 33-month high
Hyundai total sales up 10% in September
The Hindu Business Line
Mahindra sold more cars than Hyundai in September; Creta records best month
📝 Kia India sales dip 3% to 22,700 units in September
📝 Nissan reports 9.3% Y0Y growth with consolidated sales of 10,500 units in September
📝 JSW MG Motor India sales up 34 per cent in Sept
📝 Toyota sales up 16% at 31,091 units in September
📝 Kia targets India hybrid gap with plans for a new compact SUV
📝 Maruti Suzuki sales up 3% at 1.89 lakh units in Sept
📝 Maruti Suzuki records strongest festive start in 10 years led by Victoris, small cars
📝 Maruti Suzuki's domestic sales slide 8% to 135,711 units in September
📝 Honda Cars rides festive wave amid softer September sales
📝 Škoda Auto India posts 110% YoY growth in Q3 2025
📝 Mahindra group celebrates 80 years, honouring a legacy of enterprise, equality
📝 Hyundai Creta achieves all-time high monthly sales amid GST 2.0 benefits: Details
📝 MG Hector Ambulance deployed in Uttarakhand to support elderly emergency care
📝 Tata Motors ahead of Mahindra in September sales, Hyundai takes following spot
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Electric Car/SUV
📝 VinFast, Castrol India partner to build EV after-sales network
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⛟ Commercial Vehicles
📝 Ashok Leyland sales up 9% in September
📝 Centre amends schedules for e-buses, trucks
📝 Mahindra Trucks & Buses sales skid 8% in September
📝 Tata Motors sets October 14 as record date for demerger of CV business
📝 Self-driving autorickshaw Made in India! Check details
📝 Freight Tiger gets ₹120 crore additional investment from Tata Motors
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🎤 Interviews & Features
CarTrade’s fast lane: After doubling in a year, can this classifieds giant keep its edge?
CarTrade Tech, the company behind CarWale and BikeWale, has more than doubled investor wealth since last Dussehra (11 October 2024–26 September 2025). Even as the Nifty Auto Index has remained flat on sluggish small-car sales, investors have bet on CarTrade’s used-cars classifieds business and its expansion beyond the auto segment.
A seven-seater SUV with a touch of style- Volkswagen Tayron
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🏍 EV/ICE Two Wheelers
Royal Enfield Meteor 350 vs Classic 350: Post GST 2.0 price comparison, check design, features and mileage
With the GST 2.0 prices in effect, motorcycle riders willing to settle for a Royal Enfield are confused more than ever. If you have a budget of just over Rs 2 lakhs, which Royal Enfield motorcycle is worth getting – the Classic 350 or the new Meteor 350? The Meteor 350, which recently got a facelift, comes months after the updated Classic 350 was revealed, that too with a revised feature list and colour palette.
📝 Hero MotoCorp sales up 8 pc to 6,87,220 units in September
📝 Royal Enfield posts highest-ever monthly sales in Sept, up 43%
📝 TVS Motor September sales up 12% to 5.41 lakh units
📝 Suzuki Motorcycle India posts 37% YoY domestic sales growth in Sept 2025
📝 Ducati updates Scrambler Nightshift for 2026 with lighter build, retro flair
📝 KTM secures naming rights for Tricolor Motorsports as ISRL Season 2 nears
📝 TVS confirms MotoSoul 5.0 dates for '25: What to expect at this two-day event, details
📝 Brixton Crossfire 500 Storr adventure tourer to launch in December 2025: What to expect?
📝 Honda Motorcycle & Scooter overtakes TVS, 5.68 lakh units sold in September
📝 Updated TVS Raider 125 to be launched soon
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⚙ Components
Electronics component scheme draws Rs 1.15 lakh crore proposals
The electronics component manufacturing scheme has received a major boost, with the government receiving investment proposals worth Rs 1.15 lakh crore, electronics and IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Thursday. The submissions have surpassed the government’s expectations across investment, production and employment, Vaishnaw said.
Auto parts makers chase Motherson’s playbook to go global
New Delhi: India’s top automobile component makers are borrowing from market leader Samvardhana Motherson International Ltd’s playbook to pursue global expansion as they face headwinds in their two largest export markets—the US and Europe.
SKF India group to invest up to ₹1,460 cr on automotive, industrial verticals by 2030
New Delhi: Auto components major SKF India group, which has undergone demerger of its automotive and industrial businesses, plans to invest up to ₹1,460 crore by 2030 across the two verticals, including capacity expansion and setting up of a new plant.
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🌇 Allied Industries
Forget Iron and Coal: Why NMDC and Coal India are betting big on EV magnets
Sometimes opportunities arrive like dull signals on the radar. Those who catch them early can carve out a path even before other people take notice. One such signal is blinking rapidly in India today — in the field of rare earth metals. These barely known metals are now at the center of the global shift to clean energy, electric mobility, and advanced electronics. And India is positioning itself to play a much larger role in this essential supply chain with unexplored reserves and strategic focus.
Sweden-based industrial heating and resistance materials company Kanthal expands in Hosur
Chennai: Global resistance materials producer Kanthal has inaugurated a new wire manufacturing facility in its existing Hosur plant in India. The new 1,980 sq m expansion will help Kanthal more than triple its production capacity at the Hosur plant, and will cater to the growing domestic market for industrial heating and resistance materials. In terms of exports, the expansion in Hosur will enable the unit to sell more to Southeast Asia, including Singapore, Korea, Japan, and China, and select parts of Europe.
📝 Michelin rolls out first Made-in-India premium passenger car tyre from Chennai plant
📝 MS Dhoni delivers innovative tyre solutions for new age riders with Eurogrip
📝 Pirelli stake sale among options for Sinochem in governance dispute - sources
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🌢 Fuels, Lubricants
Slight dip in India’s Russian oil imports in September, but no meaningful impact of US pressure visible yet
New Delhi: India’s Russian oil imports in September declined only slightly compared to August, indicating that the American rhetoric and pressure on New Delhi over its heavy purchases of Moscow’s oil has had no telling impact yet on Indian refiners’ oil purchases. India-bound crude oil loadings at Russian ports in September were also largely stable at August levels, shows provisional tanker data. Although there are evident signs of growing diversification in India’s oil sourcing, the import basket continues to be dominated by Russia, which commanded over one-third share in India’s total oil imports in September.
📝 Indian oil companies step in to plug shortages in Russia's key markets
📝 India's diesel exports to Europe probably surged to record in September, sources say
📝 Petrol, diesel sales rev up on festive rush
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🌍 Emissions/Environment
📝 MCD welcomes SC order on uniform environment compensation charge for all vehicles
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💸 Finance & Insurance
GST 2.0, rural recovery may boost prospects for vehicle financiers
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📖 Magazines
TVS Motosoul 5.0 to be held on December 5-6
TVS has announced the dates for its annual motorcycling festival, MotoSoul 5.0, which will be held on December 5-6 in Goa.
Which Honda CB350 model should I buy?
There are three 350cc models currently available from Honda: the CB350 H’ness, CB350RS and CB350C. The differences largely come down to the looks, but there are also small changes in the riding positions. The CB350RS is the most youthful of the three in terms of looks, with a wider rear tyre and a slightly more connected riding position, although it is still very comfortable.
Driving a 2JZ-powered Mercedes 190: Dragon heart
The snarling howl of a heavily boosted 2JZ – what a beautiful noise! Part whip-crack, part machine pistol, part animal scream, the note of the 2JZ is nothing if not distinctive. Hear one with a straight pipe, one that’s running a crazy amount of boost, and you instinctively know what it is. As distinctive as the Porsche 911’s flat-six or a Lambo V10, it’s just mad.
Should you buy a 2025 Skoda Kodiaq? Pros and cons explained
The Skoda Kodiaq is the Czech car maker's flagship three row SUV from its global portfolio for India. Earlier this year in April, the Kodiaq received a generational update. The update brings in subtle changes to the exterior and a brand new interior altogether with more features down the line.
KTM Duke 160 performance tested and explained
The KTM 160 Duke is a naked streetfighter and the successor to the 125 Duke, which was discontinued in India. Its engine makes 19hp and 15.5 Nm, and compared to the 200 Duke, the bike has shorter gearing with a 45-tooth rear sprocket.
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The Honda Shine 100 DX is identical to the standard Shine 100 in its fundamentals, but it appeals to buyers who want a bit more flair and a few added features over the basic commuter. Here are a few things to know before buying the Honda Shine 100 DX.
6 things to know before you buy the Hero Xtreme 125R
The Hero Xtreme 125R is a popular choice in the sporty 125cc segment that includes rivals like the TVS Raider 125, Bajaj Pulsar NS125 and Honda CB125 Hornet. Here are the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about this motorcycle.
Tata overtakes Mahindra and Hyundai to claim No. 2 spot in September 2025
Tata Motors ranked second in car sales in September 2025, as per the licence registration data on the Vahan portal. With 40,594 units registered, the automaker edged ahead of rivals Mahindra and Hyundai. Mahindra claimed the third spot with 37,015 units, followed by Hyundai with 35,443 units. Maruti Suzuki continues to retain the title of India’s top-selling car brand.
Top 5 things to know about the 2025 Skoda Kodiaq
Skoda’s flagship SUV, the second-generation Kodiaq, recently got a 5-seat variant. Kodiaq now offers three distinct variants, each catering to different needs. Here are the five essential facts to consider before purchasing one.
New car launches this month
September saw the launch of cars like the Maruti Victoris, Citroen Basalt X, Volvo EX30 and Vinfast VF6 and VF7. Revised GST rates also came into effect last month, resulting in significant reductions in ex-showroom car prices. That, along with festive offers and discounts, can boost car sales. Read on to find out which models are slated for a launch this month.
River Indie Gen 3 launched, Delhi store opened
River has rolled out the latest iteration of its electric scooter, the Indie Gen 3, bringing a host of upgrades aimed at improving usability and tech integration. It has been listed on the brand’s website at a price of Rs 1.46 lakh (ex-showroom, Bengaluru).
1000 Miglia experience UAE 2025: What to expect from the ultimate classic car adventure
Polished chrome flashing in the desert sun, the sound of thoroughbred engines flying down the road, the scent of old leather and petrol… there’s a certain kind of thrill only classic cars on great roads can deliver.
Mahindra BE 6 road test review
Mahindra’s new-gen EVs have been in the spotlight for a while now, and though the larger XEV 9e is the one proving to be the more popular choice with buyers, the striking BE 6 is perhaps the one pulling potential customers to showrooms. We’ve already done an in-depth road test of the XEV 9e and came away with the impression that, though pricey, it’s a well-engineered, well-rounded and feature-rich electric SUV. Can the BE 6 keep Mahindra’s flag flying high? We put it through our exhaustive real-world road test to find out.
Italian GT Sprint: Raghunathan takes class win at Imola
India’s Mahaveer Raghunathan returned to the podium in the Italian GT Sprint Championship, this time taking class victory at Imola. With this, Raghunathan and his teammate Lorenzo Ferrari move up to third place overall in the GT3 Pro-Am class. Crucially, they’re just two points behind class leaders Mattia Michelotto and Ignazio Zanon, with one more round to go.
Kawasaki ZX10R price crosses Rs 20 lakh post GST reforms
India Kawasaki Motors is one of the hardest hit by the government’s GST reforms, which have placed bikes above 350cc in the 40 percent bracket. Nearly all of Kawasaki’s line-up falls under that category, and in this piece, we’ll focus on how its ZX-10R superbike is affected.
Skoda Elroq review: Solid as a rock
How do you spend a day off when abroad? With more driving, of course. So, with a Sunday in between the Munich motor show and another drive event in Austria, I spent the day driving the Skoda Elroq. Having attended its global debut last year, I knew the electric SUV looked promising, and while Skoda did say the model wasn’t under active consideration for our market, they were open to the idea of getting it here. So, could a car like the Elroq cut into a market like India?
Brixton Storr 500 pre-bookings and price announcement in December
Brixton Motorcycles, which sells the Cromwell 1200, Crossfire 500 X and Crossfire 500 XC in India, has now revealed the Storr 500. The brand also stated that the price announcement for the Storr 500 will happen in December, and pre-bookings will commence the same month. The first customers are said to get priority allocation, and the delivery schedule will also be disclosed during the launch.
Updated TVS Raider 125 to get ABS and rear disc brake
A video posted online shows the updated TVS Raider 125 equipped with front and rear disc brakes and single-channel ABS. Since its launch in 2021, the Raider has been a strong performer for TVS, and these updates, while expected given that ABS will become mandatory from January 2026, arrive right in time for the festive season, when sales usually rise.
Rolls Royce Phantom 100 year anniversary edition to be revealed soon
2025 marks 100 years since the Rolls-Royce Phantom was first introduced, and the British ultra-luxury carmaker plans to commemorate the occasion with a soon-to-be-unveiled special edition. This celebratory version of the Phantom will notably sport a bespoke interior that incorporates several new techniques for Rolls-Royce, along with the familiar 571hp, 6.75-litre twin-turbo V12 under the hood.
📝 Is the Hyundai i20 N Line a driver's car?
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📰 International
Kia launches PV5 pilot project with Saudi Arabia's RSG
Seoul: Kia Corp. said on Monday that it has begun a pilot project in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with Red Sea Global (RSG), one of the developers of the kingdom's giga projects, to test its purpose-built PV5 vehicle, according to a report by Pulse, the English service of Maeil Business Newspaper Korea.
Tesla sales surge to record on rush to snag US tax credit
Tesla Inc. reported a surprise increase in quarterly vehicle sales as US consumers accelerated electric-car purchases before federal tax credits expired. The company delivered a record 497,099 vehicles worldwide during the period, up 7.4 per cent from a year ago. That compares with the roughly 439,600 average projection compiled by Bloomberg.
📝 Sometimes car tech goes too far. Automakers are admitting it
📝 Tesla beats delivery estimates on sales boost before EV tax credit expiry
📝 Volvo Cars' sales edge up in September for the first time since February
📝 BMW to recall over 145,000 US vehicles, citing starter motor defect
📝 South Africa's new vehicle sales on track to surpass pre-pandemic levels in 2025
📝 German auto supplier ZF to cut 7,600 jobs amid car slump
📝 Mexico auto industry warns of complex outlook ahead of USMCA review
📝 US takes stake in company operating one of world's largest lithium mines in Nevada
📝 BYD's quarterly car sales fall for first time since 2020, data shows
📝 Tesla's monthly sales rise in France, Denmark for first time in 2025
📝 US auto sales keep motoring higher despite uncertainty
📝 Chinese automakers' foreign investment tops domestic spending for first time, data shows
📝 US auto bankruptcies show rising credit pain in low-income households
📝 Bentley Continental GT Supersports set for revival in limited numbers, to debut in 2025
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