Bharat Taxi launch set to disrupt ride-hailing market
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday launched Bharat Taxi in Delhi-NCR and Gujarat, India’s first cooperative-based ride-hailing platform, at an event at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi. The platform, operated by Sahakar Taxi Cooperative Limited (STCL) in collaboration with the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) and supported by NABARD and Amul, marks first of its kind government-backed entry into the aggregator-dominated ride-hailing space.

Auto industry awaits clarity on next CAFE norms
Shailesh Chandra, Tata Motors MD and CEO and SIAM President said the domestic auto industry is awaiting clarity on the next phase of Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency (CAFE) norms, with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs preparing to act swiftly once final targets are notified.

Passenger vehicle registrations up by 12.9 percent in January
Passenger vehicle (PV) registrations crossed a fresh milestone in January, touching 539,543 units, the highest ever recorded in a single month, according to JATO Dynamics. Volumes rose 12.9% year-on-year from 477,764 units a year ago, pointing to a strong, retail-led start to the year.

Ola, Uber to lead nationwide strike on February 7 – Everything you need to know
Commuters are likely to face disruptions on Friday as drivers of ride-hailing platforms hold nationwide strikes. Gig workers affiliated with Ola, Uber and Rapido have mounted a ‘All India Breakdown’ protest amid growing demand for minimum fares and stricter regulations.

Karnataka to set up EV city near Bengaluru
Bengaluru: The Karnataka government plans to set up an electric-vehicle (EV) city near Bengaluru to strengthen the State’s electric-mobility ecosystem. The proposal was discussed during a high-level industry consultation meeting organised by the Department of Electronics, IT and Biotechnology on Thursday. IT-BT Minister Priyank Kharge chaired the meeting.

Tata Motors PV Q3 Results: Co reports loss of Rs 3,486 crore; revenue falls 26%
Tata Motors posts Rs 3,483 crore Q3 loss as JLR cyber fallout persists
The Financial Express
https://www.financialexpress.com/business/news/tata-motors-posts-rs-3483-crore-q3-loss-as-jlr-cyber-fallout-persists/4132529/

Bharat Taxi drives into competition lane with cooperative model
 

Planning to buy Volkswagen Tayron R Line? Booking, delivery, colours detailed
The Volkswagen Tayron R Line was recently unveiled as the new flagship SUV from the German carmaker in India. The all-new Volkswagen Tayron R Line comes as a three-row alternative to the Volkswagen Tiguan R Line, which is available in a seven-seater layout. While Volkswagen India is yet to announce the pricing of the SUV, the Tayron R Line is already available for pre-booking.

Top 5 reasons why Nissan Tekton is big deal for the carmaker
Nissan Tekton is one of the major SUVs coming to the Indian market with expected launch in mid-2026. The Nissan Tekton is going to be crucial, high-stakes SUV for the Japanese auto OEM, not only in India but in several other markets globally. The Nissan Tekton is going to be essentially the Nissan version of the third-generation Renault Duster, which has been introduced to the Indian passenger vehicle market just a few days back, ahead of its March price announcement.

Top 5 reasons that define Nissan Gravite MPV is a big deal for the OEM
Nissan is gearing up to launch its next major product in the Indian passenger vehicle market. The Nissan Gravite, based on the Renault Triber, will come as an affordable MPV in the Indian market. Slated to launch on February 17, the Nissan Gravite will be a key part under the brand's revamped product strategy. Nissan is signalling a major strategic push for comeback in the Indian passenger vehicle market. For this, the automaker is betting big on key segments that are value driven and high volume, as well as offer high profit margin.

Planning to buy Hyundai i20? Check how the premium hatch becomes more affordable
If you have been planning to buy the Hyundai i20, the premium hatchback has just got more affordable. The South Korean auto giant has revised the pricing of the popular premium hatchback Hyundai i20. With this move, the Hyundai i20's pricing range now starts at ₹5.99 lakh (ex-showroom), down from its previous starting price of ₹6.86 lakh (ex-showroom).

Tata Punch EV facelift launch on February 20
Tata Motors will launch the refreshed Punch EV on February 20, as it looks to claw back electric vehicle (EV) market share, which currently stands at around 46%. Speaking on the sidelines of the company’s Q3 results announcement, Shailesh Chandra, MD and CEO, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, said competition in the EV segment has intensified, with 70–75% of market growth now driven by new launches. “We did see a market share dip earlier, but we are gradually clawing back and are now at around 46%, after falling to nearly 36% at the low point,” he said.

BMW Group India presents India Art Fair 2026
Gurugram. BMW Group India returns as the presenting partner of the 17th edition of India Art Fair from 5 – 8 February 2026 at the NSIC Exhibition Grounds in New Delhi, marking a decade of the brand’s enduring commitment to cultural engagements in India. India Art Fair is the leading platform showcasing modern and contemporary art from India and South Asia and convenes audiences to explore a record 135 exhibitors, including 94 commercial galleries, presented alongside major regional and international art institutions. The fair welcomes 26 new exhibitors, marking its broadest showcase yet, continuing its mission to foreground the most compelling practices and voices from South Asia alongside major contemporary international artists and collectible design, reaffirming its position as leading site for the discovery of art and culture in the region.

Jaguar Land Rover to start production of premium cars at Tamil Nadu unit
 

Force Motors share price gains 11% on strong Q3 performance, crosses ₹22,000 mark for first time
Force Motors shares extended their winning run to a fourth straight day on Thursday, February 5, surging another 11% to hit the day’s high of ₹22,200 even as the broader Indian stock market traded with deeper cuts.

Force Motors gains as Q3 PAT soars 252% YoY to Rs 406 cr
Force Motors rose 3.38% to Rs 20,741.30 after the company reported a 252.1% year-on-year surge in consolidated net profit to Rs 406.15 crore in Q3 FY26, compared with Rs 115.34 crore in the corresponding quarter last year. Revenue from operations rose 12.7% to Rs 2,128.56 crore in Q3 FY26 as against Rs 1,889.49 crore in Q3 FY25.

Metals are hot. Why Maruti, M&M, Tata aren’t raising prices then?
Fun fact 1: A large majority of the countries in the world have a population of less than 30 million.

Hero MotoCorp to invest additional ₹275 crore in Euler Motors
New Delhi: Country’s largest two-wheeler manufacturer, Hero MotoCorp on Thursday said its Board has approved an additional investment of ₹275 crore in Euler Motors, to be completed by April 30, 2026.

Hero MotoCorp standalone profit rises 12% to Rs 1,349 crore
Hero MotoCorp Q3 Results: Cons PAT jumps 14% YoY to Rs 1,268 crore, revenue up 22%; Rs 110 per share dividend announced
The Economic Times
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/earnings/hero-motocorp-q3-results-cons-pat-jumps-14-yoy-to-rs-1268-crore-revenue-up-22-rs-110-per-share-dividend-announced/articleshow/127943864.cms


 

Improving rare-earth supplies to drive electric two-wheeler growth to 16-18% in FY27: Report
 

Ola Electric responds to Elon Musk, says dry electrode cells in use on Indian roads
New Delhi: Ola Electric Chairman and Managing Director Bhavish Aggarwal on Thursday said the company has already operationalised dry electrode battery manufacturing, with cells produced using the process currently powering electric scooters on Indian roads. His comments came after Tesla CEO Elon Musk posted on X that making the dry electrode process work at scale was “incredibly difficult”, calling it a major breakthrough in lithium battery production. Responding to Musk’s post, Aggarwal said Ola’s dry coating process has been working since last year and that lakhs of cells are already in use by customers.

Truck rentals flat in January; EV adoption and SUV demand lift mobility outlook
Chennai: India’s mobility sector entered 2026 on a stable footing. January data indicates that truck rentals remained largely flat month-on-month across key trunk routes, while recording healthy year-on-year growth of 5%–12%. The onset of the Rabi harvest in January, along with increased movement of agricultural produce across regions, kept trucking activity busy, says the Shriram Mobility Bulletin.

IOC Q3 profit jumps over four-fold to Rs 12,126 crore on strong refining and fuel sales
State-run refiner Indian Oil Corporation on Thursday reported a more than four-fold jump in its standalone net profit for the December quarter, driven by a sharp improvement in refining and marketing margins and higher fuel sales, even as its petrochemicals business continued to remain under pressure.

Indian Oil unveils ‘Saksham’ initiative
 

MFins Services records strong growth in Solar and EV charging business, expands Pan-India footprint
Mumbai (Maharashtra): MFins Services Pvt. Ltd. has reported strong growth across its solar energy vertical, driven by rising adoption of renewable energy solutions among residential, commercial, and industrial customers. The company has witnessed significant traction in on-grid, off-grid, and hybrid solar installations, alongside growing demand for EV charging infrastructure across key Indian markets.

Hyundai i20 entry-price reduced with new Era trim at Rs 5.99 lakh
The Seltos is one of the newest entrants in the midsize SUV, priced from Rs 10.99 lakh to Rs 19.99 lakh (ex-showroom). If you have a budget of around Rs 15 lakh-16 lakh, you can get the mid-level HTK (O) trim. But at a similar price, the Seltos’s stablemate, the Syros compact SUV, can be had in top-spec HTX+(O) trim. We help you decide which of the two offers more bang for the buck.

2026 Kia Seltos waiting period revealed
The 2026 Kia Seltos was launched in India on January 2, 2026, with prices starting at Rs 10.99 lakh. The new Seltos has already piqued public interest, with Kia selling 10,639 units of the midsize SUV in its very first month, resulting in the Seltos nameplate crossing a cumulative sales milestone of 6 lakh units. If you are interested in the Seltos, here’s how long you will need to wait for its delivery.

Tata Sierra vs Curvv diesel AT real-world mileage compared
Tata Motors offers two unique and differently positioned SUVs in the midsize SUV space, namely, the Sierra and the Curvv, both packing the same 1.5-litre diesel engine. However, they sport different body styles – while the Sierra has a traditional SUV look, the Curvv is a coupe-SUV. We compare diesel-automatic versions of the Sierra and Curvv to find out which one delivers more mileage in our real-world tests.

Tata Harrier, Safari diesel variants get benefits of up to Rs 45,000 in February
Tata Motors is offering benefits ranging from Rs 25,000 to Rs 45,000 on seven cars this month. These include Tata Harrier, Safari, Nexon, Altroz, Tiago, Tigor and Curvv, all from the model year 2026. Prospective buyers can take advantage of cash discounts and exchange/scrappage benefits on a new Tata car this month, though the loyalty bonus available in January has been withdrawn. 

Nissan Tekton spied with new exterior and interior details
Nissan’s upcoming midsize SUV, the Tekton, has been spied testing again in India, giving us the first-ever glimpse of its interior. The model will mark Nissan’s return to the midsize SUV space. While the latest test mule is heavily camouflaged, proportions suggest a conventional upright SUV stance with a long wheelbase and short overhangs. The vehicle seen here appears to be riding on large 18-inch alloy wheels with 225-section tyres. 

Mercedes-Benz to bring back V-Class to India
Mercedes-Benz has just announced the return of the V-Class in India, with its launch scheduled on March 3. MPVs are becoming increasingly popular among luxury car buyers in India, and recognising this trend, Mercedes has decided to bring back the V-Class after discontinuing it in 2022, making it yet another addition to its top-end vehicle portfolio here.

Hyundai Verna, Creta and Alcazar get discounts of up Rs 98,000 in February 2026
Hyundai is offering discounts across its range in February 2026, including the Grand i10 Nios, i20, Aura, Exter, Venue, Verna, Creta and Alcazar. The benefits comprise a mix of cash discounts, scrappage or exchange bonuses and select corporate schemes, depending on the model and variant.

Hyundai i20 starting price falls to Rs 5.99 lakh with new Era trim
Hyundai has refreshed the i20 line-up by bringing back the ‘Era’ trim. With this, the starting price of the hatchback has fallen by about Rs 74,000. Moreover, the carmaker has reduced prices for the mid-level Magna Executive and Magna trims. 

Honda India to export midsize motorcycles to Europe
Honda plans to start exporting midsize displacement motorcycles from India to Europe beginning in 2026, as it steps up efforts to position the country as a key export hub for global markets.

Honda Shine 125 Limited Edition launched at Rs 86,211
Honda has launched a new variant of the Shine 125, called the Shine 125 Limited Edition. Based on the Disc variant of the commuter, the special edition brings cosmetic changes while retaining the mechanical package of the standard model.

Honda Dio 125 X-edition launched at Rs 87,733
After listing it on its website some days ago, Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) has launched the Dio 125 X-edition scooter at Rs 87,733 (ex-showroom, Delhi). The X-edition is mechanically identical to the standard variant of the Dio 125 but has a unique dual-tone paint scheme.