Top Indian Automobile Industry News & Updates - 27 March 2026,Friday
🏢 Industry
Namma Yatri acquires Dutch mobility firm Automicle, marking its global entry
Moving Tech Innovations (MTI), the company behind open mobility platforms including Namma Yatri, Yatri Sathi, Bharat Taxi and Chennai One, has announced the acquisition of Netherlands-based mobility firm Automicle Holding BV.
India asks auto industry to optimise output as Iran conflict hits supplies
India has asked automakers and parts suppliers to tighten production schedules to conserve fuel amid fears of shortages caused by disrupted oil and gas imports from the Gulf due to the Iran war, a government memo seen by Reuters shows.
JSW benchmarks itself against global leaders, says Parth Jindal
For JSW Group scion Parth Jindal, the sale of two Indian Premier League teams for more than $3.4 billion combined was a vindication of a bet he made about seven years ago. And over the coming decade, he expects each of the 10 teams to be valued upwards of $4 billion.
Stock Radar: Bajaj Auto stock drops over 10% from February 2026 highs; holds above 200-DMA – time to buy the dip?
Bajaj Auto Ltd, part of the auto space, has corrected over 10% from its February 2026 highs but continues to trade above its long-term moving average, indicating a potential for a rebound.
2 years on, automakers still waiting for govt to clear FAME-II dues
M&M to Tata Motors PV: CLSA rates ‘Outperform’ on 5 auto stocks with upside potential up to 54%
Auto stocks are under pressure, with the sector index down about 15% in just 20 days as concerns around supply-chain disruptions emerge amid the Middle East crisis. CLSA has cut earnings estimates for most auto manufacturers by 3% to 13% for FY27 and FY28, factoring in cost inflation. Even so, it retained ‘Outperform’ ratings on several companies
Helium shortage may tighten chip supplies for user industries
A global helium supply disruption triggered by the West Asia crisis is beginning to add pressure on the semiconductor supply chain, with potential spillovers for electronics manufacturers that rely on chips, even as India’s nascent fabrication units remain largely insulated for now.
📝 India to scale up critical mineral exploration, focus on domestic value chains: Minister Jitendra Singh
📝 JSW MG Motor India, DPIIT launch MG Developer Program Season 6 focused on automotive innovation
📝 Iran war: Centre pushes auto sector to shift to EVs amid energy crunch
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🚗 ICE Car/SUV
VW Taigun facelift to debut April 9; feature, gearbox upgrades in focus
Volkswagen will unveil the updated Taigun on April 9, with prices to be announced later according to dealer sources. Built on the MQB-A0-IN platform and sharing underpinnings with the Skoda Kushaq, the Taigun facelift is expected to mirror upgrades seen on its sibling. A key highlight is likely to be the introduction of an 8-speed automatic gearbox for the 1.0-litre TSI engine, replacing the current torque converter unit and aimed at improving drivability and efficiency.
📝 Maruti Suzuki, IIM Bangalore’s NSRCEL launch sixth mobility startup cohort
📝 Isuzu announces nationwide I-Care pre-summer service camp from March 23–28
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Electric Car/SUV
Vinfast India Marks 50th Showroom with New Flagship 3S Facility in Bengaluru
Bengaluru: VinFast Auto India, a subsidiary of global electric vehicle manufacturer VinFast, has announced the inauguration of its newest 3S dealership in Bengaluru, marking its 50th retail outlet in India. This milestone reflects strong progress in the company's rapid expansion across India and reinforces its commitment to bringing premium electric mobility experiences closer to Indian consumers.
JSW Motors partners Dassault to accelerate EV design and manufacturing
📝 5 things to know before buying the Tata Nexon EV
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🚗 Luxury
Luxury carmakers take ₹300 crore hit amid West Asia crisis; ₹6–8 lakh loss per vehicle
India’s luxury car market is staring at a sharp margin squeeze, even as it appears stable on the surface. Carmakers are expected to absorb ₹250–310 crore in losses in the quarter starting April 1, which could balloon to ₹1,100 crore annually, as West Asia-led shipping disruptions push up landed costs by ₹9–12 lakh per imported unit.
📝 Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna on India's 'sparkle', global uncertainty and why luxury demand isn't slowing down as yet
📝 JLR-Chery partner to revive Freelander nameplate, to be positioned separately from JLR brands
📝 First drive: All new Mercedes-Benz CLA EV sedan is fun to drive
📝 Mercedes-Maybach portfolio expansion on the cards with new VLS-based luxury MPV
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⛟ Commercial Vehicles
📝 AbhiBus ties up with Fleetx to deploy AI-based fleet monitoring solutions for buses
📝 Maruti Suzuki launches ‘Jagriti’ programme for truck driver safety, health awareness
📝 Daimler India expands Maharashtra footprint with two new BharatBenz dealerships
📝 Maharashtra re-introduces 3x2 seating buses; Fadnavis launches new service
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🎤 Interviews & Features
📝 Renault Duster vs Hyundai Creta: Which compact SUV should you buy in 2026?
📝 2026 Renault Duster vs Kia Seltos: Base variant comparison
📝 EV Ownership in India: Pros, cons and key challenges
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🏍 EV/ICE Two Wheelers
E-2-wheelers may get subsidy for 3 more mths
New Delhi: Govt is likely to extend subsidies for electric two-wheelers under the PM e-Drive scheme until June, while subsidies for e-rickshaws may continue for two years or so. The scheme, initially notified in Sept 2024, is valid till March 31. “We are looking at extending the incentive for these two categories of electric vehicles. Since we have budget under this head, we want that more people get the benefit of the scheme,” a person aware of the development said. Under the scheme, e-two-wheeler and e-rickshaw buyers get subsidy of Rs 2,500 per kWh.
Price hike fears, year-end push drive E2W sales near peak levels in March
Electric two-wheeler (E2W) makers are witnessing robust growth in March, driven by a year-end sales push by OEMs, pre-buying ahead of expected price hikes, and the impending expiry of EV subsidies.
📝 Ola Electric slashes entry EV price to ₹49,999 till March 31
📝 Bolt.Earth partners Ather Energy to expand fast-charging access for EV two-wheelers
📝 Bajaj Mobility clocks €590 mn net profit in 2025 after restructuring-led turnaround
📝 VIDA introduces VX2 Plus KKR Limited Edition electric scooter
📝 Top 5 changes expected on the new Royal Enfield Guerilla 450
📝 Design storytelling will shape the future of EV mobility
📝 Kawasaki Ninja 300 gets massive Rs 37k benefits! Timeline, deal explained
📝 Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 update teased: Launch today, what to expect
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⚙ Components
From Blueprint to benchmark: How Artsignia engineered Toyoda Gosei's Automotive R&D and testing facility in Manesar
New Delhi: Toyoda Gosei Tech Centre India operates as a 15,000 square foot automotive R&D and testing facility in Manesar, supporting airbag development and automotive safety systems engineering. The centre was engineered and executed by Artsignia Innovations LLP as a technically intensive infrastructure project requiring detailed planning, engineering clarity and disciplined execution.
Samvardhana Motherson signs logistics JV with Hellmann
Mumbai: Samvardhana Motherson International Ltd (SAMIL) on Wednesday said it has signed a joint venture agreement with Germany’s Hellmann Worldwide Logistics that will provide integrated supply chain solutions for the global automotive industry.
📝 Precision Camshafts flags partial disruption at Solapur plant due to LPG shortage
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🌇 Allied Industries
West Asia war: Paint shops to emission filters, war heat gets to automobile assembly lines
While the gas crisis triggered by the West Asia war is hitting Indian automobile manufacturers in multiple ways, the more pronounced impact is in an unexpected segment of the automotive value chain — the paint shop. This is starting to force auto majors to cut production schedules, since a vehicle cannot be delivered without the paint job. The first impact is likely going to be on exports if the situation remains unchanged for another few weeks, industry sources told The Indian Express.
📝 GoMechanic rolls out nationwide roadside repair network
📝 Moving Tech Innovations enters European mobility market with acquisition of Automicle Holding
📝 ARCI discovery on tin oxide beads could enhance lithium-ion battery performance
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🌢 Fuels, Lubricants
'Misleading and incorrect': Reliance Industries denies reports that it purchased Iranian oil
Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) on Thursday denied purchasing crude oil of Iranian origin, as reported in the media.
West Asia crisis: Centre to push for flex-fuel vehicles amid supply crunch
Business Standard has learnt.
West Asia war: As India’s oil imports from Gulf countries crash, Russian oil flows surge 82% to near-peak levels
Amid a major disruption in oil supplies from West Asia, India’s rapid ramp-up of Russian oil imports has significantly cushioned the supply hit. India’s Russian oil imports in March are nearing historic peaks and a similar trend is expected in April as well, according to tanker data and industry insiders and experts. Meanwhile, due to the effective halt in vessel movements through the critical maritime chokepoint of the Strait of Hormuz since early March, imports from West Asia suppliers like Iraq, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Kuwait have crashed this month.
ICRA warns oil, gas price surge amid West Asia conflict may strain India’s fiscal position
West Asia conflict to strain India's FY27 fiscal math says ICRA
The Indian Express (Delhi Print Edition)
Oil prices fall as Trump pauses attacks on Iranian energy plants
Nayara raises petrol by ₹5, diesel by ₹3 amid crude supply disruptions
Oil rises as investors reassess West Asia ceasefire prospects
India has about 60 days of fuel stocks, govt dismisses shortage claims
📝 Saudi Aramco is set to ship less crude oil to India, China amid raging Iran war
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EV Charging
📝 EV charging push in Sambhajinagar Municipal₹3,224 crore budget
📝 Tata Power launches 180 kW ultra-fast EV charging station on Mumbai-Ahmedabad highway
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🌍 Emissions/Environment
📝 CAG flags massive PUCC lapses, weak vehicle compliance enforcement
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💸 Finance & Insurance
For requisitioned vehicles, govt to pay third party damages: SC
New Delhi: Supreme Court has said that if a private vehicle requisitioned by a district administration meets with an accident, then liability would be fastened on govt and not the insurance company for payment of compensation , reports Dhananjay Mahapatra.
📝 Policybazaar expands motor insurance claims programme to 186 cities
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📖 Magazines
Aston Martin Vanquish turns 25: A look back at the V12 grand tourer
Additionally, the V12 Vanquish S included stiffer suspension, updated steering, and bigger brakes, along with styling changes like new wheel designs, ‘Vanquish S’ badging on the tailgate and a revised front bumper. Aston Martin built approximately 1,086 units of the V12 Vanquish S.
📝 Every mass market EV real world range tested
📝 10 most fuel-efficient petrol midsize SUVs in India
📝 No petrol, diesel shortage in India: Oil companies
📝 Updated Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 to launch tomorrow
📝 Sony Honda Mobility scraps Afeela EVs
📝 Volkswagen to debut Taigun facelift on April 9
📝 Suzuki Burgman new generation teased ahead of launch
📝 5 things to know before buying the Royal Enfield Goan Classic 350
📝 Compact SUV mega comparison: Seven's a crowd
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📰 International
📝 Uber, Pony.ai and Verne team up to launch Europe's first robotaxi service in Croatia
📝 Volkswagen's biggest investor increases defence focus after earnings slump
📝 Germany unveils $9.28 billion EV subsidy plan to boost adoption
📝 Used EV sales jump in Europe as Iran war drives up petrol prices
📝 Lyft rolls out driver-relief program as US fuel prices climb
📝 Volkswagen's Skoda brand to end China sales this year
📝 Hyundai Motor aims to double China sales, launch 36 new models in North America
📝 Volkswagen eyes ICE use for Rivian-backed EV tech
📝 Afeela collapses as Honda backs out of its partnership with Sony
📝 Mercedes-AMG F1 team unveils wolf-themed W17 livery ahead of Japan GP
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