Top Indian Automobile Industry News & Updates - 23 Feb 2026,Monday
🏢 Industry
HCL-Foxconn OSAT JV a big leap for chip self-reliance, says PM Modi
Made in India chip important for developed nation: Modi
The Financial Express
📝 As EV adoption accelerates, traffic compliance emerges as a structural risk
📝 EV market saw 60% growth in 6 years, says HD Kumaraswamy
📝 Brazil and India agree to boost cooperation on rare earths
📝 Up to 6 lakh vehicles in Gujarat running without valid numberplate
📝 The new mobility economy: How small EVs will power India’s digital and delivery boom
📝 One target or five: Siam opposes Bureau of Energy Efficiency's CAFE 3 reset
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🚗 ICE Car/SUV
📝 Volkswagen eyeing 'multi-tech' drive ahead of new emission rules; plans to role out flex-fuel cars
📝 India may take middle path for car companies under CAFE III: What it means for small and large players
📝 Best time to sell your used car for maximum value: Practical tips
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Electric Car/SUV
MG battery rental blueprint inspires Maruti, Tata
This week, the electric vehicle (EV) market witnessed a big shift as India’s two largest carmakers embraced the battery-as-a-service (BaaS) model. Following Maruti Suzuki’s entry with the eVitara on Tuesday, Tata Motors launched the new Punch EV on Friday with a battery rental scheme.
Skoda India considering EV, CNG options as Kylaq broadens buyer base
📝 Want to buy 2026 Tata Punch EV facelift? Variant-wise safety features explained
📝 Tata Punch EV colour options detailed: Which one will you pick?
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🚗 Luxury
BMW X3 30 xDrive M Sport Pro review: More power, less plasticky
Elon Musk’s obsession with the letter ‘X’ is well-documented, but BMW’s obsession is far more practical. When I reviewed the outgoing X3 last year, I felt it was clearly the driver’s choice in the luxury segment, though it fell short on cabin materials.
📝 Toyota recalls 969 Land Cruiser 300s in India over transmission-software concern
📝 Lamborghini says no to EVs: India to benefit from delayed EV plans
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⛟ Commercial Vehicles
Blue Energy Motors bets on corridor-led model to scale electric trucking beyond Mumbai–Pune route
Pune-based Blue Energy Motors (BEM) is preparing to scale up its electric freight corridor network beyond the Mumbai–Pune route launched last year, betting on corridor-led infrastructure to accelerate the adoption of zero-emission heavy-duty trucks in India.
Euler struggles to keep pace with TVS, Bajaj in e3W sales
Hero MotoCorp-backed Euler Motors’ growth during the current fiscal in the electric three-wheeler (e3W) space is being overshadowed by industry giants like TVS Motor Company & Bajaj Auto, who have registered outstanding numbers. Euler Motors posted a modest 9.7% growth in FY26 with sales of around 3,538 units as of February 9, up from 3,227 units in FY25.
📝 First private e-bus to be launched in Mangaluru on Feb 26
📝 Heavy vehicles, including ST buses, likely to be banned from entering Ahmedabad
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🎤 Interviews & Features
The Big glow up - XUV 7XO
Mahindra has been a shining star in the Indian automobile market for a long time. It has cemented its position as the most loved SUV manufacturer in the country among the people.
Can the Gravite spark Nissan’s Indian resurgence?
For the past five years, the narrative around Nissan in India has been one of quiet anticipation – ‘more quiet, and less anticipation’. While other carmakers were launching new nameplates every few months, Nissan seemed to be content with the moderate success of the Magnite sub-4 metre SUV, launched in late-2020.
📝 Maruti e-Vitara vs Toyota Ebella: Price, range, features and key differences explained
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🏗 Construction & Agriculture
📝 Palfinger partners with TVS Mobility as co bets on local production to boost India growth, cut costs
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🏍 EV/ICE Two Wheelers
This Himalayan 440 by TNT Customs is what Royal Enfield ‘Himmy’ fans always wanted: Check price, engine specs and more
The Himalayan 411 has a massive fan base of its own, lauded by enthusiasts for its old-school air-cooled engine that focused on drivability without offering a lot of weight to manage. While the new liquid-cooled Himalayan 450 replaced the legendary 411 a few years ago, Delhi-based custom motorcycle specialist TNT Motorcycles (also known as TNT Customs) has unveiled a compelling upgrade for fans of the classic Royal Enfield Himalayan. Dubbed the Himalayan 440, this build revives the spirit of the discontinued air-cooled Himalayan 411 by boosting its performance.
Hero rides beyond ‘Fill it, Shut it, Forget it’
For decades, the commuter motorcycle was defined by a single mantra: ‘Fill it, Shut it, Forget it’ – the higher the fuel efficiency and the lower the maintenance, the better the bike.
Honda CB125 Hornet review: Golden forks, platinum pricing
Back in 2000s, the Bajaj Pulsar 150 DTSi was a rage. It was fast, fuel efficient, and affordable for college kids.
Two-wheeler industry to grow 8-9% CAGR in long term, says TVS Motor Co CEO KN Radhakrishnan
TVS Motor’s CEO eyes two-wheeler industry to grow 8-9% CAGR in long term
📝 We are building a new 2W segment around utility lifestyle: River Mobility CEO
📝 Kawasaki slashes Ninja 300 price by ₹28,000 for February 2026
📝 Ather Rizta gets exchange benefits up to ₹34,000
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⚙ Components
📝 Motherson remains on course to achieve $108 billion turnover by 2030: Chairman
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🌇 Allied Industries
OMC Power enters EV battery repurposing business in partnership with Honda Motors Japan
OMC Power has forayed into leveraging repurposed EV batteries to deliver energy storage solutions across diverse market segments, a top company executive said.
📝 NGT records compliance with directions on waste tyres
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🌢 Fuels, Lubricants
Dwindling Russian barrels to push India’s overall crude oil cost by $2-3/BBL
As India begins reducing its Russian crude oil imports, under pressure from the US, its overall crude oil import bill is expected to increase by $2-3 per barrel, which can be offset by Venezuelan barrels, albeit partially.
📝 Ethanol glut threatens investments as capacity outpaces E20 demand
📝 India draws up contingency plans as Gulf tensions spike oil prices
📝 India rejigs crude imports as Saudi gains, Russian supply slows
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🌍 Emissions/Environment
CAQM revises PM standards: 17 categories of industries to comply with stricter pollution norms by Oct
The Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) – the pollution watchdog for Delhi-NCR – has tightened particulate matter (PM) emission norms for 17 categories of industries, directing polluting units to comply with a revised emission standard of 50 mg/Nm³ by October.
📝 Mobility plan for Jaipur targets pollution-free transport network
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📖 Magazines
📝 Audi Concept C on track despite uncertainty around its Porsche counterpart
📝 Lowest selling cars from 14 mass market brands in 2025
📝 TNT Customs builds a Royal Enfield Himalayan 440
📝 All you need to know about the Tata Punch EV facelift
📝 Opinion: What Nissan could have done better with the Gravite
📝 Honda CB1000F vs CB1000 Hornet differences explained
📝 Kia Syros long term review, 13000km report
📝 All EVs available with BaaS battery rental scheme listed
📝 KTM ends partnership with long-time design agency KISKA
📝 All you need to know about the Volkswagen Tayron
📝 Hero Xtreme 160R price and variants explained
📝 Best cars for first-time buyers in India
📝 6 things to know before buying the Bajaj Dominar 250
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📰 International
US transport authority says Nissan is recalling 6,43,000 SUVs in US
Nissan is recalling 642,698 Rogue SUVs in the U.S. as part of two separate recalls, over issues that could cause loss of drive power, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Thursday.
📝 US judge upholds $243 million verdict against Tesla over fatal Autopilot crash
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