Top Indian Automobile Industry News & Updates - 25 Feb 2026,Wednesday
🏢 Industry
WTO sets up panel to examine India’s EV, battery incentives after request by China
The World Trade Organization’s Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) on Tuesday agreed to set up a dispute panel to examine India’s production-linked incentive (PLI) schemes for batteries, electric vehicles and related sectors, following a request by China. The move marks an escalation in trade tensions between the two countries over support measures in the automotive and renewable energy space.
CAFE 3 draft heads to PMO, small car norms spark concerns
New Delhi: In a key policy development, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) under the Ministry of Power is set to submit the final draft of the Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency (CAFE)-3 norms to the Prime Minister’s Office on Wednesday, even as concerns persist within sections of the government and industry over the treatment of small cars and changes in technical definitions.
India International Motor Show 2026 announced as India’s next major platform for mobility, manufacturing, and automotive business
Mumbai: India’s automotive sector is set to witness the launch of IIMS, a new large scale industry platform with the announcement of the India International Motor Show 2026. The first edition of the show will be held from 24th to 26th April 2026 at the CIDCO Exhibition & Convention Centre. IIMS is being organised by the Percept Group in alignment with leading Automotive industry Associations.
‘Harder to operate in India than Vietnam, Thailand’: Rajiv Bajaj flags ‘policy failure’ risk in Maharashtra EV scheme
Bajaj Auto Managing Director Rajiv Bajaj expressed strong concerns about the Maharashtra government’s electric vehicle (EV) policy. Speaking to CNBC-TV18, Bajaj said the company has received only a small portion of the incentives it is owed under the state scheme and is uncertain whether the remaining subsidies will be disbursed.
AI, EVs, hydrogen to power India's 2047 Vision: Nitin Gadkari at BS Manthan
📝 Cabinet likely to give nod to critical minerals pacts with Germany and Canada
📝 Vinkesh Gulati joins Bharat Association of Road Safety Volunteers as founding member
📝 Automakers may get to trade fuel-efficiency credits to meet stricter CAFE norms
📝 Textile, auto exporters brace for profit squeeze as government halves RoDTEP tax refunds
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🚗 ICE Car/SUV
Hyundai i20 to Tata Nexon: Top 5 most affordable cars with a sunroof in India
Indian consumers are considered the most demanding when it comes to in-car features. Over the last few years, the sunroof has become one of the most in-demand features for Indian car buyers. Despite the theory that the sunroofs are not suitable for the Indian climate conditions, the feature has been playing a crucial deciding role in the consumers' car purchase decisions, both in the new and used car markets. Buoyed by this, more and more carmakers are looking to include the feature on their passenger vehicles.
📝 Five common car habits that may lead to costly engine damage
📝 Mahindra’s XUV 7XO sees 70% demand for top variants, waiting periods stretch
📝 Jeep India reintroduces Wrangler Willys 41 Limited Edition
📝 Volkswagen Taigun mid-cycle update spotted on Indian roads
📝 We are Preparing for the Future: Renault
📝 2026 Isuzu D-Max V-Cross launched at Rs 25.5 lakh: Updates on Toyota Hilux rival
📝 New Toyota Fortuner spotted: New macho, muscular design
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Electric Car/SUV
📝 Tata Punch EV vs Citroen eC3: Range, specs, pricing compared
📝 Key things we liked & disliked about 2026 Tata Punch EV facelift
📝 JSW MG’s Next EV? Chery iCar V23 spied testing in India
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🚗 Luxury
Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric coming to India with 792km claimed range: Expected price, features, design and more
Mercedes-Benz India has officially debuted the all-electric CLA sedan in the country, marking the return of the CLA nameplate as a fully electric model after the ICE version was discontinued in early 2020. Built on the new Mercedes-Benz Modular Architecture (MMA) EV platform, the CLA Electric positions itself as an entry-level luxury EV, replacing the A-Class Limousine (ICE) as well as the EQA and EQB electric SUVs in the brand’s Indian lineup.
📝 These 3 Mercedes-Benz models have been recalled in India for potential safety feature fault
📝 Audi RS 5 PHEV makes global debut, will it come to India?
📝 Toyota Land Cruiser LC300, Lexus LX recalled: Check if your SUV is on the list
📝 Mercedes-Benz CLA electric revealed in India: Top five things to know
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⛟ Commercial Vehicles
India CV industry jumps 27% (YoY) in January; GST cut drives volume surge: ICRA
New Delhi: The Indian commercial vehicle (CV) industry continued to report robust year-on-year (YoY) volume growth in January 2026, with domestic wholesale volumes rising 27 per cent to 99,544 units.
📝 Olectra secures 1,085 electric buses for Hyderabad in major green push
📝 Euler Motors appoints Pallavi Arora as Associate Vice-President of Marketing
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🎤 Interviews & Features
Finding the sweet spot - Rapido
Rapido already offers bike-taxi (Lite and Metro), auto-rickshaw (including share and pet options), cabs, and parcel delivery. Last year, it launched its food delivery app Ownly with a zero commission model in parts of Bengaluru and is working to move beyond its comfort zone.
Can Rapido replicate its ride-hailing success in food delivery?
📝 Renault bets big on new Duster, to launch hybrid version in festive season of 2026: Dr Vikraman V, Chief of Renault Engineering
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🏗 Construction & Agriculture
Decentralising customer understanding key for Indian exporters: Lakshmi Venu, Vice Chairperson of TAFE
As India seeks to up its export game through bilateral deals and Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), it is critical for Indian companies to have a better understanding of their customer base in global markets, said Lakshmi Venu, Vice Chairperson of TAFE.
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🏍 EV/ICE Two Wheelers
Victory Electric Vehicles International Limited enters into MoU to evaluate EV ecosystem opportunities
New Delhi: Victory Electric Vehicles International Limited (NSE: VICTORYEV | INE0F8901022), along with AITMC Ventures Limited (AVPL) and Startup Stairs Private Limited, has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to evaluate potential opportunities within India's electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem.
PLI can unlock massive EV export opportunity: Ather CEO at BS Manthan
📝 For women, by women: Plan for e-bike taxis at tourist hubs
📝 2026 KTM 200 Duke launched at ₹1.94 lakh
📝 Suzuki e-Access gets benefits of up to ₹19,800
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⚙ Components
Global auto parts makers turn to India for engineering
New Delhi : India is emerging as an engineering base for global components majors such as Tenneco Inc., BorgWarner Inc., and Valeo SE, which are expanding their manufacturing footprint in the country.
CIE Automotive banks on India for growth; Europe recovery crucial
Looking ahead, growth would be led by India amid improving demand after the goods and services tax (GST) rate cuts. Besides, OEMs (original equipment manufacturers) are launching new models, which helps auto component suppliers like CIE.
📝 Dhoot Transmission to merge FourFront into subsidiary to scale automotive electronics platform
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🌇 Allied Industries
UN Road Safety Envoy Jean Todt Slams Fake Helmets, Urges Nationwide Enforcement to Cut India's 15% Road Death Share
New Delhi: In a significant step towards strengthening India’s road safety ecosystem, Steelbird Helmets, in collaboration with TRAX - Road Safety NGO and Central Road Research Institute (CSIR-CRRI), hosted “Mission: Save Lives On Roads, India — An Integrated Road Safety Meet” at The Leela Palace, Delhi.
Balkrishna Ind enters consumer tyre market; eyes ₹23K cr topline by FY30
📝 Battery technology startup Coulomb Litech secures ₹20 crore seed funding
📝 Elektrobit integrates safety-certified Linux OS into Mobileye Drive Level-4 platform
📝 Balkrishna Industries to invest Rs 3,500 crore for expanding on-highway tyre portfolio
📝 Machine learning for machines: Ceat tyre factory’s efficiency soars
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🌢 Fuels, Lubricants
Chevron sells Venezuelan oil to Reliance for first time since 2023
📝 EU plans legal move to permanently ban Russian oil imports after Hungary election ends
📝 Oil prices hit seven-month high as concerns grow over disruption of supplies amid Iran–US tensions
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EV Charging
📝 TATA.ev partners with Shell to launch 21 mega EV charging hubs across Bengaluru, Chennai, Vadodara, Pune & key Indian highways
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🌍 Emissions/Environment
Delhi's air quality worsens despite better weather; Anand Vihar AQI at 331
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💸 Finance & Insurance
Here are 4 reasons why the Bajaj Finserv Two-wheeler Loan stands out
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📖 Magazines
📝 Jeep reintroduces Wrangler Willys 41 Special Edition at Rs 70.31 lakh
📝 Lamborghini cancels first EV, Lanzador to arrive as PHEV instead
📝 Mercedes little G to offer both ICE and EV powertrains
📝 KTM 200 Duke launched in new Atlantic Blue colour
📝 Waiting period for Maruti e Vitara revealed
📝 Kawasaki Versys-X 300 gets discount of up to Rs 30,000
📝 Skoda to begin Kushaq facelift deliveries in March
📝 Toyota Land Cruiser, Lexus LX recalled over possible gearbox software glitch
📝 Most underrated cars on sale in India
📝 5 things to know before buying the Hero Glamour X
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📰 International
📝 Europe car sales dip in January; Petrol models see sharp drop
📝 Car parts supplier Forvia expects 2026 sales decline
📝 Ford to recall about 413,000 SUVs in US over potential loss of steering control, says NHTSA
📝 Lamborghini Lanzador EV axed, CEO Stephan states weak demand as reason
📝 Robotaxis still rely on humans, filings show from Waymo and Tesla
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