Top Indian Automobile Industry News & Updates - 15 Oct 2025,Wednesday
🏢 Industry
UP ends road tax waiver for EVs & hybrids as policy lapses
The Uttar Pradesh government’s policy that provided exemption from road tax and registration fees for electric and hybrid vehicles has lapsed with effect from October 13, and the state has decided not to extend the relief.
What’s the true value of Tata Motors post-demerger? Nomura’s PV and CV price target explained
The Tata Motors share price has been in focus as the valuations got adjusted after the record date for the demerger. As the Commercial Vehicle (CV) and Passenger Vehicle businesses begin their independent stock market journey, the question is, what is the right value for the stock? The fair value post-demerger is a crucial number to follow. Nomura’s target price is split almost evenly between the two entities at Rs 365/share for the CV entity and Rs 367/share for the PV entity.
Tata Motors demerger: Is the worst of JLR priced in?
Shares of Tata Motors began trading at ₹400 per share on National Stock Exchange and ₹399 on BSE, adjusted for the demerger of its commercial vehicle segment, which took effect today. Shares had closed at ₹660.90 apiece Monday.
‘Tesla scheme’ sputters, govt may extend deadline for foreign EV firms
New Delhi: With no global automaker showing interest so far in India’s flagship plan to promote electric car manufacturing, the government is considering extending the scheme's 21 October deadline, two people aware of the matter said.
FMCG inflation stays firm even as prices ease for the auto industry and electronics
New Delhi: Inflation in fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) showed little change in September even as retail inflation for automobiles and electronic items fell sharply following the GST rate rationalisation late in the month, data from the Consumer Affairs Ministry showed.
Tata Motors commences trade after demerger
Mumbai: Tata Motors started trading on Tuesday with its demerged business — the passenger vehicle and commercial vehicle business. The company’s shares dropped 40 per cent on early Tuesday; a notional decline post its demerger. The demerged entity ended at ₹395.50 at down 0.88 per cent from the discovered price of ₹399. The combined entity on Monday closed at ₹690 on the BSE.
Electric, strong hybrid car sales slow down in UP as road tax returns
2D materials: India's chance to leapfrog in the semiconductor race
📝 Maruti Suzuki inks pact with Tamil Nadu government to automate driving testing tracks
📝 Volkswagen, JSW revive talks for new India auto joint venture
📝 Beyond price and charging issues: Why India’s EV challenges are more than just cost and range
📝 Used car prices slashed to align with GST reset on new vehicles
📝 India's EV adoption at risk: Proposed building code changes restrict charging in basements
📝 Road safety in mind, govt proposes sound alert system for EVs
📝 Auto stocks set for festive momentum: Bullish on Hero, Maruti, and tractors; cautious on Tata Motors: Dhananjay Sinha
📝 Did Tata Motors shares really crash 40%? What the demerger plunge actually means
📝 India’s role in the global EV supply chain - From rare earth alternatives to indigenous manufacturing
📝 India’s mobility sector must grow 16 times for realising 2047 vision: Maruti Suzuki MD, C.V. Raman
📝 Indian Auto Ancillary Industry in 2025: Moving from the Backstage to the Global Center Stage
📝 From reforms to record sales: How 2025 is becoming a turning point for India’s automobile industry
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🚗 Cars / SUVs
Hyundai Venue N Line becomes cheaper by ₹1.18 lakh before Diwali. Here's how much you have to pay for each variant
The Hyundai Venue N Line is one of the three N Line badged cars the South Korean auto giant sells in India, alongside the Creta N Line and i20 N Line. The carmaker recently slashed the pricing of its entire product portfolio in India, following the GST rate cut that went into effect from September 22, when the passenger vehicles witnessed a GST reduction to 18% from the previous 28%. The Hyundai N Line badged cars too became cheaper with the GST price cut. Along with this price reduction, the festive season benefits and offers have made the Hyundai cars more attractive to consumers.
Share of small cars in sales up after GST cut: Maruti's Partho Banerjee
LG Electronics India joins Maruti Suzuki in surpassing parent's valuation
Demerger impact: Tata Motors passenger vehicle unit valued at ₹1.45 trn
📝 Small cars power Maruti’s festive boom
📝 Maruti Suzuki rolls out Diwali offers with discounts up to ₹1.80 lakh across models
📝 New Hyundai Venue fully revealed in latest spy shots ahead of launch
📝 2025 Hyundai Tucson achieves 5-star safety rating from Latin NCAP
📝 Kia offers benefits of up to ₹1.5 lakh this Diwali; Check details…
📝 Hyundai Motor India names Tarun Garg as new MD & CEO, effective January 2026
📝 Top 5 EVs with 5-Star Bharat NCAP safety rating in India
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Electric-Cars / SUVs
VinFast brings quieter, cheaper, low-maintenance EVs to India
Gurugram: One night in Bengaluru, the city's "silence zones" roar louder than they should. Noise monitors show levels near 57.8 decibels, well above the legal cap. On the morning, a pump in Mumbai resets to over Rs. 100 a litre for petrol. For many Indian commuters, noise and fuel bills arrive as a double burden before the day even begins.
📝 VinFast, Vietnamese carmaker, announces charging benefits up to Rs 75,000 on VF6 and VF7 electric SUVs
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🚗 Luxury Cars
Mercedes-Benz G 450d vs Land Rover Defender 110 D350: A luxury-laden diesel off-roader faceoff
The Land Rover Defender has enjoyed its status as the only retro-styled diesel-powered off-roader SUV to woo Indians, putting decent sales figures in JLR’s Indian chapter. However, Mercedes-Benz wanted to spoil Land Rover’s party by bringing its diesel-powered G-Wagon to our shores. The newly launched Mercedes-Benz G450d slots into the German marque’s stable as the more accessible and practical alternative to the iconic G63 AMG.
Mini launches JCW Countryman All4 in India at ₹64.90 lakh
MINI John Cooper Works Countryman ALL4 launched in India: Price, availability, top-speed and more
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📝 Expect electric model range to account for 30% of overall sales before 2030: BMW India
📝 Lexus India launches new LM 350h; deliveries begin today
📝 Mercedes-Benz teases next-gen S-Class with massive grille: Details
📝 Indian Luxury Auto Market 2025: Trends, Challenges, and the Promise of GST Reforms
📝 Mercedes-Benz reveals the Vision Iconic show car with a larger illuminated grille
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⛟ Commercial Vehicles
📝 Tata Motors demerger: Trucks and buses business valued at Rs 260.75 per share
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🎤 Interviews & Features
‘We are mapping India’s digital future,’ Rakesh Verma MD of MapmyIndia Mappls
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw recently publicly endorsed MapmyIndia’s indigenous navigation app called Mappls, praising its advanced features and usability. He announced that Indian Railways will soon sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with MapmyIndia to integrate Mappls technology for various railway applications, aiming to enhance efficiency, real-time tracking, and passenger services across the vast railway network. Rakesh Verma, co-founder, chairman and MD of MapmyIndia Mappls, talks to Anees Hussain about the company’s deepening government collaborations, and expansion plans. Excerpts:
Essar’s green mobility strategy aims to decarbonise India’s entire freight value chain
New Delhi: Essar Group’s green mobility strategy endeavours to create a low emission ecosystem across India’s freight value chain, from manufacturing clean energy-powered trucks to establishing a clean fuel retailing network, said B C Tripathi, Advisor at Essar Group. The former GAIL Chairman emphasised that the end-to-end solutions will help decarbonise heavy-duty freight, while maintaining operational efficiency.
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Why do EVs not need as much maintenance as regular ICE cars? We explain
Electric vehicles (EVs) demand considerably less maintenance than cars powered by internal combustion engines (ICE), and the reasons lie in the fundamental differences in how the two types of powertrains operate. The conventional petrol or diesel car relies on hundreds of interconnected mechanical parts for combustion, generating power that is sent to the wheels. Over time, these components generate friction and wear out, requiring regular inspection, lubrication, and replacement. In contrast, EVs do away with many of these moving and wear-prone parts, resulting in a vehicle that not only costs less to maintain in the long term but also demands fewer service visits.
Losing car mileage with E20 fuel? Try these 6 fuel-saving tips
As India transitions to E20 petrol, many car owners have complained of a dip in fuel efficiency. However, the ethanol-blended fuel burns cleaner and reduces emissions. Ethanol-blended fuel has lower energy density, which means engines need to work harder to deliver the same performance.
📝 Car Sunroofs in India: Style Statement or Overhyped Feature?
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🏗 Construction & Agri Machinery
📝 A green advantage in tractor exports
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🏍 2/3 Wheelers
📝 Enigma Automobiles secures ₹6.5 crore credit facility from SBI
📝 2026 KTM 990 RC R unveiled globally: 5 unique highlights you should know
📝 Royal Enfield Himalayan 750 spotted with alloy wheels: Here are 5 things we know
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🚲 Electric 2/3 Wheelers
Hero MotoCorp edges past Ola Electric in October EV sales
Hero MotoCorp has overtaken Ola Electric to become the fourth-largest electric two-wheeler manufacturer in the country in October, according to Vahan retail data. The company’s EV arm, Vida, recorded sales of 7,258 scooters as of October 14, compared to Ola Electric’s 6,335 units during the same period.
📝 Ola Electric likely to foray into India's USD 30 bn BESS mkt
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⚙ Components
LG Balakrishnan share price surges to 52-week high — the reason will surprise you; check here
India's stock market witnessed a moment of confusion on Tuesday as the share price of auto parts manufacturer LG Balakrishnan & Bros Ltd. jumped to new highs without an apparent trigger.
📝 Two-day national conference on critical minerals kicks off at IIT-ISM Dhanbad
📝 Sterling Gtake rebrands as Sterling E-Mobility Solutions to strengthen EV tech portfolio
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🌇 Allied Industries
Foxconn denies Rs 15,000 crore Tamil Nadu investment claim after Minister’s social media post
Taiwanese electronics manufacturer Foxconn on Tuesday said that the company has not discussed any new investment with the Tamil Nadu government, a day after State Industries Minister TRB. Rajaa announced on social media that the company had pledged Rs 15,000 crore and 14,000 jobs in the state.
📝 Powering India’s EV future: Building a self-reliant battery and materials ecosystem
📝 Foxconn to invest ₹15,000 crore in Tamil Nadu; likely to set up EV battery, tech manufacturing units
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🌢 Fuels, Lubricants & Charging Stations
Ethanol industry urges govt for roadmap beyond E-20 blending, tax cuts on flex-fuel vehicles
Sugar industry seeks to raise ethanol blending to 27%
The Financial Express
ISMA, IFGE ask Centre to announce a ‘National Ethanol Mobility Roadmap’
📝 India's Russian oil imports in April-Sept fell 8.4% Y/Y, data shows
📝 Solar cell shelter to charge EV drive in Chandigarh
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🌍 Emissions/Environment
Delhi-NCR air quality dips, Stage-I GRAP actions invoked immediately
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) in NCR and adjoining areas has invoked Stage-I actions of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) following a significant dip in air quality across Delhi-NCR. This comes after the AQI in Delhi was recorded at 211 on 14th October 2025, placing it in the ‘Poor’ category.
Delhi AQI level today: Anand Vihar worst polluted, Wazirpur close behind
Delhi Air Pollution: The pollution in Delhi is rising by nearly the hour now and there is no relief in sight. It is only going to get worse. The Delhi AQI at 5:30 am on Wednesday, October 15 remained in the poor category, with the reading at 201. On Tuesday, the Delhi AQI was 200 at the same time as per the Early Warning System (EWS) for Delhi.
Mumbai AQI remains ‘moderate’; Chembur, Bandra record worst air quality
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💸 Finance & Insurance
📝 Bike loan interest rates explained: How to get a good deal on a two-wheeler loan
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📖 Magazines News
Biggest festive discounts on compact SUVs: up to Rs 1.6 lakh off on Kia Syros
With Diwali just around the corner, carmakers have released model-wise discounts available on their cars. The compact SUV segment has always seen tough competition with models like the Kia Syros, Kia Sonet, Hyundai Venue, and the Tata Nexon, and this month, they are being offered with benefits of up to Rs 1.6 lakh. Here are the details:
The Vin-ning Formula
Vietnam’s home-grown electric mobility giant has been teasing Indian audiences ever since its sprawling pavilion at the Auto Expo left enthusiasts curious about what was coming. That moment has now arrived. VinFast has launched the VF 6 and VF 7 in India, marking its formal entry into one of the world’s fastest-growing EV markets. This isn’t just another global brand vying for a piece of the Indian EV pie; it’s the start of a significant push to localise and scale operations here.
New Hyundai Venue spied undisguised ahead of launch
Undisguised spy shots of the upcoming Hyundai Venue, ahead of the model’s launch on November 4, have given us a complete look at its exterior design. As seen in these latest spy shots from Korea, the next-gen Venue seems to have borrowed design cues from several SUVs in Hyundai’s global portfolio. This will be the first generation update for the Venue since it was introduced in May 2019.
2025 Toyota Corolla concept teased ahead of Japan Mobility Show debut
Toyota has previewed a new concept of the Corolla - one of the brand’s longest-running and bestselling nameplates - weeks ahead of its debut in the metal at the Japan Mobility Show, set to kick off on October 30, 2025. Although the Corolla is available internationally in hatchback, estate and sedan forms, the teaser specifically featured the latter body style.
Renault Kwid EV facelift revealed
The second iteration of the Renault Kwid EV – called the Kwid E-Tech – has been officially revealed in Brazil. It is now the French brand's most affordable EV in the country, and is priced at approximately Rs 12.7 lakh for the sole Techno variant. While the Kwid E-Tech nameplate was first revealed in 2022, its successor offers new features, better efficiency, improved safety, and a thoroughly updated design.
5 scooters with the biggest price cuts after GST 2.0
The recent GST 2.0 reform has arrived at an opportune time, coinciding with the festive season. Motorcycles and scooters with engines below 350cc now fall under the 18 percent tax slab, down from the earlier 28 percent. This revision will serve as a major boon for buyers planning their purchases during this period. Here’s a list of five scooters that have benefited the most from the GST 2.0 transition.
Mini Countryman JCW All4 launched at Rs 64.90 lakh
The Mini Countryman JCW All4 has officially gone on sale in India at a starting price of Rs 64.90 lakh. This is the first ICE-powered version of the current-gen Countryman to be launched here; the crossover’s EV derivative, the Countryman Electric, has been available in India since July 2024. Bookings for the Countryman JCW have been open since September 22, and its closest rival is the Volkswagen Golf GTI.
Lexus LM 350h updated with new convenience, safety features in India
The Lexus LM MPV has been updated with a few convenience and safety features in India, although prices remain unchanged. The LM is the most premium MPV money can buy in India, with ex-showroom prices ranging between Rs 2.15 crore and 2.69 crore. Deliveries of the updated LM have already commenced.
Polaris sells majority stake in Indian Motorcycles to Carolwood LP
Polaris Inc. has announced plans to separate Indian Motorcycle into a standalone company, selling a majority stake to private equity firm Carolwood LP. The move is aimed at sharpening Polaris’ strategic focus and accelerating profitable growth in its core businesses.
5 bikes with the biggest price cuts after GST revision
Over the past few weeks, we’ve gained a fairly clear picture of how the recent GST revisions have impacted the prices of several two-wheelers on sale in India. Even buyers at the more affordable end of the spectrum, with bikes like the TVS Sport and Hero HF Deluxe, stand to save around Rs 5,000.
Best festive discounts on midsize SUVs: up to Rs 2.5 lakh off on Skoda Kushaq
On account of Diwali 2025, a slew of exciting offers and discounts await prospective buyers looking to purchase a new midsize SUV. The festive period will witness top brands like Hyundai, Kia, Mahindra, and Tata prospective buyers an opportunity to drive away their favourite midsize SUV while also welcoming savings of up to Rs 2.5 lakh. Read on to find out more details.
New Mercedes Vision Iconic concept previews future S Class
Mercedes-Benz on Tuesday took the wraps off its Vision Iconic coupe concept with a bold Art Deco-inspired design, which also previews the next-generation S-Class due for a global debut in 2028. As per a report by Autocar UK, the 2-door concept hints at the return of a coupe and convertible to the brand’s line-up in the future. The Mercedes Vision Iconic concept was unveiled at the luxury car brand’s design house in Shanghai, China, and comes with the carmaker’s most advanced technologies.
Maserati India’s third showroom opens in Bengaluru
Maserati has inaugurated its third showroom in India in Bengaluru, which also marks the Italian brand’s first retail outlet in the southern part of our country. The new Maserati India showroom, situated on St Mark’s Road in Central Bengaluru, was inaugurated on October 11 and is operated by VST Group as the Italian marque’s official partner in South India.
Production-ready KTM 990 RC R unveiled
KTM has finally unveiled the production-spec version of the 990 RC R. In 2015, the brand discontinued the RC8 sportbike and announced that it would focus its efforts on making only naked and adventure motorcycles. So now, with its introduction, the new 990 RC R has officially become the successor to the RC8.
Kia Seltos, Sonet, Syros and Carens Clavis get 7-year extended warranty
Kia India has launched an extended warranty program for four its popular ICE models: Seltos, Sonet, Syros and Carens Clavis. Customers, both new and existing, can now extend coverage from 5 years to up to 7 years, and can be availed at any authorised Kia dealership across the country.
Jeep Compass could soon use Tata Motors’ new 1.5-litre petrol engine
In order to have a continued presence in India’s petrol SUV market, Stellantis is exploring the option of using Tata Motors’ upcoming 1.5-litre T-GDi engine to power the Jeep Compass, and possibly the Meridian too.
Tata Motors demerger takes effect; PV and CV businesses listed separately
In a major restructuring first announced in August 2024, Tata Motors’ passenger vehicle business will begin operating as a separate, independently traded company on October 14, 2025.
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📰 International News
Why the world’s biggest carmakers are rethinking their ‘Electric’ dreams
The global electric vehicle (EV) boom is losing steam. After years of ambitious all-electric pledges, major carmakers are scaling back and embracing hybrids as policy shifts, costs, and consumer hesitation reshape the industry’s future.
China's exports of EVs, hybrid vehicles doubled in Sep to 222,000 units
Hong Kong: China's exports of electric vehicles doubled in September from a year earlier as its automakers expanded their reach into overseas markets. Domestic passenger car sales climbed 11.2 per cent year-on-year in last month down from a 15 per cent rise in August, the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers said Tuesday. Exports of new energy vehicles, including battery electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids, jumped 100 per cent to 222,000 units in September, the industry organisation said. That was slightly lower than the 224,000 units exported in August.
📝 Stellantis delays strategic plan as CEO faces US, EU regulatory hurdles
📝 South Korea says it flagged Hyundai US investment plan concerns
📝 Moody's downgrades Stellantis outlook to negative amid financial risks
📝 Carmakers accused in huge UK lawsuits of cheating diesel emissions tests
📝 Toyota Corolla Concept hints at electric power, to debut at Japan Mobility Show 2025
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