Centre approves 22 proposals worth ₹41,863 crore in third phase of Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme
New Delhi: The Centre on Friday approved 22 proposals in the third phase of the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS 3.0) worth ₹41,863 crore, with expected production worth ₹2,58,152 crore. BPL, Wipro Hydraulics, Motherson Electronics, Tata Electronics, Samsung Display, Dixon Electronics, Foxconn and ATL Battery Technology are among the companies that have been selected. This is in addition to the approval of 24 applications for ₹12,704 crore announced earlier, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) said, adding that the latest approvals are expected to generate 33,791 direct employment opportunities.

India's auto sector closes 2025 fractured as fuel-efficiency fight rolls on
New Delhi: India's automobile industry remains deeply divided over key government proposals to improve fuel efficiency and cut vehicular emissions, making consensus hard to build ahead of the new norms taking effect in April 2027.

Withdrawal of PM E-DRIVE scheme makes electric 3-wheelers costlier, but unlikely to impact sentiment
Chennai: The conclusion of the PM E-DRIVE scheme could reduce the price gap between electric three-wheelers (e-3W) and internal-combustion vehicles. The price difference between the two sets of vehicles was around ₹1 lakh due to the scheme and the decision to end the scheme may impact demand temporarily, but the industry has matured to sustain growth, say analysts and company executives.

Auto Industry outlook 2026 remains optimistic; growth seen across 2W, 3W, PV, CV and tractor segments: Report
 

New FASTag rules from Feb 1, aim to ease verification hassles for private vehicle owners
 

Electric vehicles transition boosts capacity buildup in auto ancillaries
 

Delhi CM, transport minister meet six automakers on EV Policy 2.0
 

Three months into GST 2.0, automobile, FMCG sectors expect growth momentum
Three months since the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST 2.0) reforms, both the automobile and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sectors have seen pent-up demand. At the same, players believe that the full impact of the GST reforms is expected to reflect in the coming months.  FMCG companies said that once the transition-related trade issues stabilised, they began witnessing some uptick in demand post the GST rate cuts. However, they expect to witness a stronger rebound in sales with the positive impact of GST cuts likely to fully reflect in terms of volume in the coming months.

Dzire to Victoris, these 5 Maruti Suzuki cars were tested by Bharat NCAP in 2025
Bharat NCAP, India's own car safety program, tested multiple cars across the brands and body style segments in 2025. Maruti Suzuki, the biggest carmaker in India, in terms of production and sales volume also went through the crash test process by Bharat NCAP. The BNCAP tested five Maruti Suzuki models in 2025 across different body styles.

Maruti Suzuki clocks record production of 22.55 lakh vehicles in CY2025
Maruti Suzuki records highest-ever production in CY25 at over 22.55 lakh units
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Kia Seltos 2026 price revealed: Check full variant-wise price list of the new SUV
Kia Seltos prices start from Rs 10.99 lakh, takes on Sierra with aggressive push
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Hot wheels: Dzire topped car buyers' desire in 2025, defying SUV wave
 

Buying Mahindra XEV 9S? Here’s your EMI options explained for most VFM variant
Mahindra XEV 9S has been making quite some buzz in the Indian electric passenger vehicle market, since its launch in late 2025. The Mahindra XEV 9S, which comes as the pure electric iteration of the Mahindra XUV700 that is slated to be rebadged and revamped as XUV 7XO soon, comes available in four broad trim choices - Pack One Above, Pack Two Above, Pack Three and Pack Three Above. The Pack One Above is considered as the most value for money variant of the electric SUV, which is available in two battery pack options: 59 kWh and 79 kWh.

VinFast: An ambassador who became a CEO

In the world of corporate leadership, the path to the corner office is usually linear – you start in sales/finance/engineering, build contacts, upskill along the way, and become a CEO/MD. But Pham Sanh Chau, the CEO of VinFast Asia (also of Vingroup Asia), walked out of an embassy and into a boardroom.

Road trip: The Aravallis we saw
During our car shoots last year, we came across some of the world’s oldest rocks – older even than life on land, so old that it has taken wind millions of years to carve them into beautiful formations. Most of these rocks are in the deep Aravalli Range – west and northwest of Udaipur.

Future Proof: Tata Harrier and Safari
Sometimes, it takes nearly two decades for a nameplate to truly find its moment. In the case of the Tata Safari, that moment feels like it has finally arrived again — this time with petrol power under the hood. Yes, the Safari did briefly experiment with a petrol engine back in the early 2000s, largely driven by regulations rather than intent, but this time around things feel very different.

Royal Enfield Bullet 650 to BMW F 450 GS: Top 3 bikes expected to launch in 2026
The year 2025 was quite exciting for the Indian auto market. While the passenger vehicle segment witnessed some spectacular launches in 2025, the two-wheeler segment too witnessed several launches and unveilings. Following this momentum, the 2026 is also expected to see some exciting two-wheeler launches in the Indian market.

Urban Mule: River Indie
The River Indie is a machine that defines its identity within minutes of you swinging a leg over it. Though it was born in Bengaluru’s tech ecosystem, my time with the 2025 version played out on Mumbai’s unforgiving pothole-riddled roads. Since its launch in 2023, the Indie has positioned itself as a utility-first electric scooter with a no-nonsense attitude, and for 2025, River has introduced what it calls the Gen 2.5 update.

Domestic demand lifts December two-wheeler volumes, exports add support
India’s two-wheeler brands reported strong year-on-year growth in December 2025, led by a sharp recovery in domestic volumes.

Bajaj Auto sales up 14% at 3,69,809 units in December
Bajaj Auto sales up 14% at 3,69,809 units in Dec
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65% of ECMS proposals from TN show strong policy execution: TRB Rajaa
 

Tata, Motherson, Foxconn arm lead Rs 41,863 crore ECMS approval
Mobile phone enclosures emerged as the biggest focus area as the government on Friday cleared 22 projects under the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) worth ₹41,863 crore with homegrown Tata Electronics and the Motherson Group, along with Foxconn’s India arm Yuzhan Technology, leading the list of beneficiaries.

Centre weighs extending 5% concessional duty on lithium-ion cells as local manufacturing struggles
New Delhi: The Centre is considering extending the 5% concessional basic customs duty (BCD) on lithium-ion cells used in battery packs for electric vehicles (EVs) for another two years in the upcoming Union budget, according to two people familiar with the matter, as domestic manufacturing has failed to gain momentum.

Reliance cautiously returns to Russian crude with Jamnagar-bound cargoes
 

Cash Ur Drive to deploy 10 EV Charging stations with advertising rights in Rishikesh
 

7,789 old vehicles impounded in Delhi in 3 months
With an eye on curbing vehicular emissions, 7,789 end-of-life vehicles (ELVs) have been impounded in Delhi since October 1, 2025, for violating anti-pollution restrictions imposed under Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) III and IV.

CAQM revokes GRAP-3 curbs in Delhi-NCR as air quality improves
CAQM revokes GRAP 3 curbs after AQI improves

Toyota Innova Crysta to be discontinued in 2027
Toyota will finally pull the plug on the Innova Crysta diesel around March 2027, which would effectively end the era of a model that has defined the Indian MPV space for the better part of two decades. The ladder‑frame MPV with a 2.4‑litre diesel mill, currently sold only with a manual gearbox, was originally meant to exit closer to 2025, but sustained demand and semiconductor constraints on the Innova Hycross prompted Toyota to keep the Crysta in production longer than planned.​ 

RACR riding school returns to CoASTT on January 31 and February 1
The upcoming edition of the FMSCI-affiliated Rajini Academy of Competitive Racing (RACR) will be held at CoASTT, Coimbatore, on January 31 and February 1. The training sessions will be led by 11-time national champion Rajini Krishnan, along with his team of expert coaches. The riding school offers three levels of training for riders across different skill levels.

2026 Kia Seltos review: Revolution or evolution?
The Seltos isn’t just another midsize SUV. It’s the model that ushered in a pretty much unknown Kia brand into India in 2019, established the company as a major player and took on the segment champ, the Creta, often emerging victorious in the monthly sweepstakes. Six years on, it’s time for a new generation. So can the new car build on its predecessor’s achievements and make the cut in what is still a crowded and hotly contested space?  

2026 Kia Seltos vs Tata Sierra: Whose top trim offers more features?
The second-generation Kia Seltos has launched with a thoroughly revised exterior and interior, along with a host of new features. Among its many rivals is another new entrant, the Tata Sierra, which revived an iconic nameplate. Both midsize SUVs are loaded with features, but which one’s top trim offers more? Let’s find out.

New Kia Seltos launched at Rs 10.99 lakh
The new-gen Kia Seltos has officially gone on sale at a starting price of Rs 10.99 lakh. Bookings for the new Seltos have been open since December 11 for a token amount of Rs 25,000, and deliveries will commence from mid-January.

Tata Sierra review: A legend reborn
The new Tata Sierra has perhaps been one of the most anticipated launches of the year. And now, after multiple concept cars, spy shots and teasers, it has finally been launched into the deep end – the midsize SUV segment currently ruled by the Hyundai Creta. We got a chance to drive two powertrain options of the new Sierra to see if it lives up to its name and has what it takes to take on the segment champ.

Maruti Dzire is India’s bestselling car in 2025
The Maruti Dzire is India’s bestselling car in the calendar year 2025, with 2.14 lakh units dispatched. Maruti's compact sedan outsold the Hyundai Creta (2.01 lakh units) and Tata Nexon (2.01 lakh units) during the year, highlighting the continued relevance of value-led sedans in a market increasingly dominated by SUVs.

2025 Recap: Ups and Downs in the Two Wheeler Industry
The Indian motorcycle and scooter market has gone through a period of significant change, driven largely by revisions in GST rates and shifting manufacturer strategies. At the same time, the year witnessed notable launches, brand revivals, and technical advancements, alongside missed opportunities and cancellations. Here’s a look at the biggest ups and downs of 2025.

Citroen C3 vs Nissan Magnite vs Toyota Taisor comparison
Small turbo-petrol automatics have been gaining popularity of late, and we’ve brought together three of the smallest ones on offer today – the Citroën C3 X, the Nissan Magnite and the Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor. They all measure under 4 metres, take the shape of a small SUV/crossover, get a turbo petrol-automatic powertrain and cost under Rs 12 lakh, but there are some key differences too. Let’s take a closer look.

Bikes on sale in India with an analogue rev counter
Modern motorcycles have embraced digital displays, with TFT screens and LCD panels becoming ubiquitous across segments. While this has made them more feature-laden and modern, the visceral experience of watching an analogue needle sweep through the rev range is now a rarity. Yet, a handful of motorcycles continue to offer this traditional instrumentation, either as a cost-saving measure or a deliberate nod to heritage. Here are the bikes on sale in India that offer an analogue tachometer.

Hyundai Venue HX5+ variant launched at Rs 9.99 lakh
Less than two months after launching the second-generation Hyundai Venue, Hyundai has added a new variant to the model’s line-up. Priced at Rs 9.99 lakh, the HX5+ is only offered with the 1.2-litre NA petrol engine mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox and is slotted above the HX5. Here is what prospective buyers of the Hyundai Venue HX5+ will get.

Which new Kia Seltos variant should you consider buying?
Kia India has announced the 2026 Seltos price list, with the midsize SUV getting a series of exterior and interior upgrades, along with additional features. Underneath, there’s an all-new K3 platform, and the new Seltos has a relatively larger footprint, save for height. Mechanically, things remain unchanged for now, with three engine options – two petrols and a diesel, while a petrol-hybrid powertrain has been confirmed for later, likely by 2027.

New Kia Seltos prices compared with key rivals
Kia has officially disclosed prices for the all-new Seltos, ranging between Rs 10.99 lakh and Rs 19.99 lakh. The new Seltos still contends in the fiercely competitive midsize SUV space, where the Hyundai Creta rules the sales charts. Aside from the new Seltos, the segment has seen two strong entrants in recent months: the Maruti Suzuki Victoris and the Tata Sierra.

New Kia Seltos vs Maruti Victoris: Whose top trim offers more features?
Kia has launched the second-generation Seltos, which gets a new exterior design, an updated interior and some new features. The new Seltos competes in the popular midsize SUV segment, which includes the Maruti Suzuki Victoris that was launched in September 2025. In this article, we compare the top-spec Seltos GTX (A) and X-Line (A) with the Victoris’s ZXi+ (O) trim to see which model offers more features. 

Over 12.8 lakh electric two-wheelers sold in 2025
Electric two-wheeler sales in India crossed 12.8 lakh units in 2025, marking an 11 percent year-on-year (YoY) growth.

Ducati Panigale V4 R launched at Rs 84.99 lakh
Ducati has launched the all-new Panigale V4 R in India, introducing what it calls the purest expression of its racing technology to the Indian market. 

BYD Sealion 7 base variant price increased by Rs 50,000
BYD India has hiked the starting price of the Sealion 7 electric SUV by Rs 50,000. The Sealion 7, launched here in February 2025, competes with entry-level electric luxury crossovers such as the BMW iX1 LWB, Tesla Model Y, Kia EV6, Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Volvo EC40, among others.

New Kia Seltos vs rivals: Price and specifications comparison
Based on the new K3 platform, the new Kia Seltos is longer and wider than the previous model and has a longer wheelbase, too. Though its petrol and diesel engine options have been carried over, Kia has confirmed that it will introduce a hybrid powertrain later. As before, the 2026 Seltos competes in the hotly contested midsize SUV space, which includes the Hyundai Creta, Tata Sierra, Maruti’s Victoris and Grand Vitara and the Toyota Hyryder.

Tesla loses title of world's biggest EV maker to China's BYD as sales fall for 2nd year in row
Tesla Q4 deliveries slide more than expected, annual EV sales fall for second straight year