Top Indian Automobile Industry News & Updates - 16 Feb 2026,Monday
🏢 Industry
Fake FASTag annual pass scam: NHAI warns vehicle owners how it works and shares tips to stay safe
There is a fake FASTag annual pass scam that’s creating ruckus among vehicle owners looking to travel on India’s vast network of national highways. The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has issued a strong public alert warning highway users about a growing wave of fraudulent websites and fake links pretending to sell the popular FASTag Annual Pass – a new service for vehicle owners, which was released last year.
CarVaidya accelerates growth with car inspection (Car PDI), comprehensive car services & upcoming ecommerce platform across India
📝 Passenger vehicle sales keep the momentum in Jan, rise in double digits for a 4th month
📝 Passenger vehicle dispatches up 13% on GST reforms, price cut
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Electric Car/SUV
BYD’s India push falters despite global EV dominance
China’s BYD has overtaken Tesla to emerge as the world’s largest battery electric vehicle (BEV) maker, selling around 2.25 million units globally in 2025. Yet in India, the world’s third-largest automobile market, the company’s performance remains modest and increasingly under pressure.
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🚗 Luxury
📝 BMW X3 30 XDrive M Sport Pro launch today: All about Mercedes-Benz GLC rival
📝 'Optimistic across our portfolio, enthusiastic about our top-end': Mercedes-Benz India MD & CEO Santosh Iyer
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⛟ Commercial Vehicles
Tata Motors: What investors need to know about the demerged commercial vehicle business
The erstwhile Tata Motors has been demerged into its passenger vehicle (PV) arm and commercial vehicle (CV) arm with effect from October 10, 2025, with books reflecting the demerger retrospectively from July 1, 2025. While the PV arm has been named Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, the CV arm has been christened Tata Motors. On October 14, 2025, when stock of the erstwhile Tata Motors (which now reflects only the PV arm) traded to reflect the demerger for the first time, the implied price of the CV arm worked out to ₹260. Further, when shares of the hived off CV arm (current Tata Motors) were listed on November 12, they opened at ₹335, indicating value unlocked.
PM Modi flags 200 electric buses in Assam, inaugurates projects worth Rs 5,450 crore – What to know
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched an array of developmental initiatives worth over Rs 5,450 crore, at Lachit Ghat in Guwahati.
📝 TSUYO launches new EV powertrain technologies for electric three-wheelers
📝 CEO Carl Pei arrives in customised white ‘Nothing autorickshaw’ for Bengaluru flagship store launch
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🎤 Interviews & Features
Not M&M. Could this be the ‘dark horse’ of the auto sector?
Macro Tailwinds: GST Cuts and RBI Interventions
Ride to Dholavira: A modern bike meets ancient history
In a few years, the silence of the Great Rann of Kutch in Gujarat could be replaced by the sound of progress. In the Union Budget FY27, the finance minister announced plans to develop Dholavira, a Harappan-era site, into a world-class, experiential cultural destination. Before the tourists arrive, we decided to ‘arrive’ in Dholavira in the most unimaginable way – on a racing motorcycle.
📝 New safety lollipop
📝 Why electric two wheelers are the backbone of India’s clean mobility future
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🏗 Construction & Agriculture
Escorts Kubota sees opportunity for tractor exports through US trade deal
"That gives us a good opportunity if we can make tractors in India and look at exports as an option.. It will be a very good scenario for the parent company to consider." Under its 2030 mid-term business plan, Kubota Corporation stated that while aiming to capture high-growth markets, it will leverage India as a global hub for R&D, procurement and production, and improve the cost competitiveness of the entire group and strengthen its supply chain.
US interim trade deal opens door for tractor exports: Escorts Kubota CFO
📝 CNH Industrial India to resume full-scale tractor exports to US; plans ₹1,800 crore investment
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🏍 EV/ICE Two Wheelers
Will Royal Enfield discontinue the Continental GT 650 after launching GT 750? Here’s what rumours say
Royal Enfield has confirmed plans to refresh its bestselling Continental GT 650 cafe racer later this year, ensuring the model remains a core offering in its modern-classic twin-cylinder range rather than being discontinued after the launch of the highly anticipated GT 750.
Kawasaki bikes continue to get discounts in February
Kawasaki India had announced new year offers in January 2026 for its entire motorcycle lineup in the country. The Japanese motorcycle giant offered up to ₹2.50 lakh discounts on its motorcycles, varying on different models, along with free accessories to ramp up their appeal to the consumers. While initially, these offers were supposed to be available till January 31, Kawasaki India continues to offer the discounts in February 2026 as well.
Neo-retro meets the coast: Taking the Yezdi Roadster on a relaxed yet demanding vacation to Visakhapatnam
In an age where the riding community is flocking to tall and cumbersome adventure tourers for exploring the vast expanses of India, motorcycles like the Royal Enfield Meteor 350 and Yezdi Roadster showcase that you can tour comfortably on modern highways without giving on style. While the Meteor 350 leans more towards a relaxed ride experience, the current generation Yezdi Roadster has been a commendable choice for those wanting a sporty yet retro flavour of motorcycling without giving up on touring credentials. It looks striking and has an engine tuned to bring up higher cruise speeds quickly. Hence, when it came to touring the beautiful coastal expanses of Visakhapatnam – a vibrant seaside destination with beautiful roads and scenic spots – it seemed only logical to choose the Yezdi Roadster.
Gravton Motors named official EV Mobility Partner for Mahashivratri 2026 at Isha Yoga Center
Source Credit: PTI, The Tribune
Two-wheeler makers see split export recovery in October-December quarter
Hero MotoCorp plans to boost growth in under-represented segments: CEO
📝 TVS, Bajaj, Hero capture 60% of electric two-wheeler market as startups lose ground
📝 Hero MotoCorp bets on scooters, premium bikes and EVs to drive next growth phase
📝 Triumph Daytona 660 gets a discount of ₹1 lakh for limited time
📝 TVS unveils special edition bikes at Rann of Kutch: Key details
📝 Raptee.HV completes 7,530 km all-India ride, makes two new records
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⚙ Components
When carmakers are racing ahead, can parts makers be far behind?
India's top auto part makers are rushing to add more capacity, after the September cut in goods and services tax (GST) sparked a scramble for cars, scooters and sport utility vehicles.
Strong Q3 show, trade deals drive gains for auto-component stocks
Mumbai: Auto stocks on Friday were able to withstand selling pressure better than other sectors with the BSE auto and Nifty auto indices falling less than 1 per cent as compared to the 1.3 per cent fall of the benchmark indices. Within the auto pack, prospects of the ancillary players have improved over the past one month, driven by multiple triggers.
📝 Tsuyo bets big on EV powertrain exports to Asia as buyers look beyond China
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🌢 Fuels, Lubricants
India’s fuel basket reshaped: Petrol triples share in a decade, LPG surges, kerosene nearly disappears
India’s oil demand may head toward 400 million tonnes a year by 2050 from about 250 million tonnes currently, but the country’s fuel consumption story is no longer just about rising volumes — it is about a dramatic reshaping of what Indians burn, drive and cook with.
Oil demand to touch new high in FY27 on rising use of key fuels
BPCL unfazed by geopolitics, to buy crude on techno-commercial merit: CMD
📝 Indo-US trade deal to ensure competitive crude prices: Goyal
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🌍 Emissions/Environment
Overage vehicles found plying on road, parked in public places to be seized and scrapped, warns Delhi govt
Any end-of-life vehicle (ELV) found plying on road or parked in public places in the Capital will now be seized and scrapped, the Transport department warned on Saturday. The Transport department, officials said, is set to intensify its enforcement drive against overage petrol and diesel vehicles amid the Delhi government’s ongoing fight against air pollution.
Delhi air quality remains 'poor' as smog persists amid rising temperatures
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💸 Finance & Insurance
Protecting your business on wheels Insuring CVs: What operators must know
While motor insurance is often associated with private cars, protection is more critical for commercial vehicles (CVs). Every year, India produces 3 million CVs, including tractors and three-wheelers. Yet, this critical segment suffers from a problem of underinsurance.
From Rs 6.97 crore to Rs 48 Lakh: Why this Delhi automobile company lost consumer battle before NCDRC
Delhi Warehouse Fire Insurance Claim: The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) has upheld the assessment of a fire insurance claim at Rs 48.83 lakh and declined to grant the Rs 6.97 crore compensation sought by a Delhi-based auto spare parts distributor.
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📖 Magazines
MG Majestor vs Toyota Fortuner top variants: Which offers more value?
Unlike the exterior, the difference here is huge, with the MG Majestor clearly taking the lead on interior tech and comfort. It packs a larger 12.3-inch touchscreen compared to the Fortuner’s 8-inch unit, along with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, whereas the Toyota sticks to a wired setup. The Majestor also ups the ante with a 12-speaker audio system and a fully digital 12.3-inch driver’s display, while the Fortuner gets a simpler analogue-digital cluster and an 11-speaker sound system.
All you need to know about the MG Majestor
The Majestor has a very rugged and muscular design. Up front, it gets horizontal and vertical LED DRLs, tri-beam LED headlamps and a large grille. The bumper is chunky and and gets a pronounced skid plate that underline its rugged intent.
📝 Yamaha XSR 155 vs Royal Enfield Hunter 350 performance tested and compared
📝 Viaterra Crossbar Handlebar Trailpack Review
📝 Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 features image gallery
📝 Honda Hornet 2.0 colours image gallery
📝 Opinion: How Tata Motors has spearheaded technical innovations with CNG
📝 VinFast VF7 exterior image gallery
📝 Why India’s auto sector needs more competition
📝 Porsche Taycan Turbo long term review, 8000km report
📝 Bajaj Pulsar NS160: FAQs on price, power, colours
📝 2025 Harley-Davidson Street Glide colours image gallery
📝 Who goes first? Maruti, Toyota and the great EV price mystery
📝 Rolls-Royce Phantom Arabesque image gallery
📝 3 reasons to buy the Bajaj Chetak C25 and 2 reasons to skip it
📝 Opinion: 2026 Renault Duster is not late to the hybrid party
📝 Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 update coming this year
📝 Global EV sales slip 3 percent in January 2026
📝 Honda Transalp XL750 long-term review, 9,000km report
📝 Cheapest automatic SUVs in India under Rs 10 lakh
📝 BMW unveils new logo for Alpina sub-brand
📝 Turbo AT performance compared: Skoda Kylaq vs Mahindra XUV 3XO
📝 Kawasaki offering discounts up to Rs 2.5 lakh on Ninja models
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📰 International
Ford CEO discusses China-US carmaking JV framework with Trump officials
Ford Motor Co.’s top executive spoke to senior Trump administration officials about a potential framework in which Chinese automakers could build cars in America while offering some protection for domestic companies, according to people familiar with the discussions.
Chinese firms to make cars in US? Ford CEO, Trump admin officials discuss US-China automaker JV: Report
Ford Chief Executive Officer Jim Farley has reportedly spoken to Trump administration officials on an expected framework with which Chinese automakers can manufacture cars in the US while also offering some protection to domestic car companies.
📝 Spain plans €700 million investment to boost electric vehicle adoption
📝 Pentagon retracts China military-linked firms list within hours of naming Alibaba, BYD
📝 Germany's far-right woos unhappy car workers
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