Top Indian Automobile Industry News & Updates - 14 April 2026,Tuesday
🏢 Industry
Delhi EV policy-future looking but needs clarity on financing and battery-as-a-service: YOUDHA CEO Ayush Lohia
New Delhi: As Delhi pushes ahead with an aggressive shift towards electric mobility to curb pollution, industry players have largely welcomed the government's Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy 2026-2030 (Draft), while also flagging key gaps that could impact adoption.
Atul Auto, JBM, Olectra shares rise up to 19% in weak market; here's why
JSW Group’s auto debut gains traction as India-China business ties thaw
The improvement in business ties between China and India has streamlined partnerships between companies in the two countries, providing a significant boost to JSW Group's automotive venture, according to Parth Jindal, director at JSW MG Motor India. JSW Group plans its debut car launch towards the end of the calendar year.
Niti Aayog defers Global Electric Mobility Summit amid West Asia war
New Delhi: Policy think tank Niti Aayog has indefinitely postponed a global summit aimed at reinvigorating the nation's electric vehicle sector, as the war in West Asia disrupts international travel.
📝 MS Dhoni joins Cars24 road safety drive as focus sharpens on mobility risks
📝 Ahmedabad spends ₹7,538 cr on vehicles, outpaces state transport budget
📝 Transport dept gives notice to Puducherry-registered vehicle owners
📝 Delhi promoting EVs, Karnataka taxing them, says BJP leader Bharath Bommai
📝 CAFE-III to kick in from April 2027; Govt unlikely to extend implementation date: Official
📝 New EV policy crafted with 'citizen-first' approach: Delhi transport minister
📝 Tata, Mahindra likely to gain from Rs 1 Lakh scrappage incentive, tax waivers of Delhi EV Policy
📝 JSW Motors builds local ecosystem for India auto push
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🚗 ICE Car/SUV
📝 Kia Sorento Hybrid, Carnival Hybrid confirmed for India launch by 2030
📝 MG Majestor launch next week: Five things about Fortuner’s rival!
📝 Volkswagen Taigun facelift: Variant-wise features explained
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Electric Car/SUV
📝 5 electric cars I would honestly choose as my first car in 2026
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🚗 Luxury
📝 Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan, EQA, EQB and EQE models discontinued in India
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⛟ Commercial Vehicles
PM E‑DRIVE e‑truck push for 5600 electric trucks stalls despite ₹500 cr outlay
India’s ambitious drive to electrify freight transport is running far behind schedule, with fewer than 100 heavy electric trucks deployed under the government’s ₹500 crore PM E-DRIVE scheme, against a target of 5,643 vehicles and the scheme running since 2024, informed top industry executives.
📝 Jakson expands energy solutions portfolio with BESS, solar kits; enters e3W segment
📝 New feeder buses bridge last-mile gap to Yellow Line Metro in Bengaluru
📝 Punjab to add 1,265 buses to PRTC, PUNBUS fleets
📝 SWITCH Mobility completes deliveries of 100 electric buses to Mauritius
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🎤 Interviews & Features
A car lease in CTC helps reduce your tax outgo. Here's how
For salaried employees in the new tax regime, the list of meaningful tax-saving components has shrunk. Popular elements such as house rent allowance (HRA) and leave travel allowance (LTA) have lost relevance for those who have shifted to the simplified structure. One component that has gained prominence is car lease provided by the employer.
📝 TVS' ethanol-powered models ready, rollouts to be in phases, says Sudarshan Venu, CMD of TVS Motor Company
📝 5 features differences between the Skoda Kushaq and Volkswagen Taigun base trims
📝 RE Flying Flea C6 vs Matter Aera 5000+: Pricing, range & more compared
📝 Volkswagen Taigun facelift vs Hyundai Creta: How they stand against each other
📝 Volkswagen Taigun facelift: New vs Old changes, improvements explained
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🏍 EV/ICE Two Wheelers
Ola Electric launches S1 X+ 5.2 kWh with 4680 Bharat Cells
Ola Electric unveils S1 X+ amid market share pressure, rival gains
Scooters set to overtake motorcycles as EV shift reshapes India's 2W market
Source Credit: Sohini Das, Business Standard
Mumbai: India’s two-wheeler market is approaching a structural inflection point, with scooters on course to overtake motorcycles in volume terms over the next decade as electrification accelerates and reshapes consumer preferences, according to a report by Equirus Securities.
📝 Bajaj Auto cuts Dominar 400 price by ₹37,000 after engine downsizing to 350cc
📝 Ather Energy rallies 8% as Delhi EV policy hits legacy auto stocks
📝 Royal Enfield Flying Flea C6 Review: RE’s Most Innovative and Boldest Step Yet
📝 5 reasons that make the Royal Enfield Hunter 350 a popular choice in India
📝 Norton Motorcycles reveals colour schemes for its upcoming lineup
📝 Honda Click 125 design patent filed in India
📝 Ultraviolette CEO Narayan Subramaniam rides and reacts to the Royal Enfield Flying Flea C6
📝 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R, Z650 RS and Ninja 650 get discounts of up to ₹2.89 Lakh in April 2026
📝 Buying a Triumph Tracker 400? Key genuine accessories to explore
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⚙ Components
Motherson Sumi Wiring says no impact on operations amid Noida labour protests
New Delhi: Auto components maker Motherson Sumi Wiring India Ltd on Monday said its operations remain compliant with all applicable laws, with no material impact, amid demonstrations by workers across multiple industries at several locations in Noida, Uttar Pradesh.
No serious LPG shortage for auto component makers so far, says govt
📝 Noida protest: Unrest hits auto ancillaries, disrupts production at tier-1 suppliers
📝 Ramkrishna Forgings bets on Rs 2,000-crore Chennai plant for railways push
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🌇 Allied Industries
📝 Statiq rolls out portable EV charger to bridge home charging gap
📝 MaxVolt to introduce L3 LFP battery for electric mobility segment
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🌢 Fuels, Lubricants
Oil prices ease amid hopes of diplomatic resolution between US, Iran
Tokyo: Oil prices resumed their climb and Asian markets mostly declined Monday as the US military prepared to blockade ships entering or leaving the Strait of Hormuz, where most shipping has been stalled by Iran since the start of the war.
HPCL issues rare tender seeking LPG tanker to load from Russian port
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📖 Magazines
📝 Jaecoo J7 plug-in hybrid SUV spied in India
📝 Top 10 bestselling cars in FY2026: Dzire, Nexon and Creta finish in top 3
📝 Norton Manx and Atlas colours revealed ahead of launch
📝 2026 Delhi EV policy proposes Rs 30 lakh price cap for tax waiver
📝 Benefits of up to Rs 1.10 lakh on Toyota Hyryder, Hilux in April 2026
📝 Bajaj Dominar 400 with 350cc engine launched at Rs 2.04 lakh
📝 Volkswagen Taigun Comfortline vs Skoda Kushaq Classic+: Base variants compared
📝 Kawasaki Z650RS offered with benefits worth Rs 34,000
📝 Bike and scooter sales on the upswing in March 2026
📝 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R gets discount worth Rs 2.89 lakh
📝 Delhi proposes ban on new ICE two-wheeler sales from 2028
📝 Buying a used Hyundai Creta: what to look out for
📝 5 things to know about the new Bajaj Dominar 400
📝 All midsize SUVs with a special edition variant
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📰 International
📝 Iran war's global energy crisis sharpens China's advantage in clean tech
📝 Porsche loses speed on a curvy road
📝 Audi Q1 deliveries fall 6.1% on weak demand in China and North America
📝 Traton sales fall 6% in first quarter
📝 Volkswagen's first-quarter deliveries drop 4% on weak China, US
📝 China's Chery looking to expand car production in Europe
📝 Is Tesla's $1.3 tn valuation justified? JP Morgan warns of 60% plunge amidst record inventory and fierce competition
📝 Marelli to showcase next-gen lighting and cockpit tech at Auto China 2026
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