Indian Automobile Industry News & Updates - Finance & Insurance
Planning to buy Tata Punch top variant? This much monthly EMI you have to pay
Tata Motors has recently launched its much awaited Tata Punch facelift, which has received a plethora of changes at exterior and inside the cabin. Also, on the powertrain front as well, the 2026 Tata Punch facelift comes carrying significant upgrades in form of a new turbocharged petrol engine and six-speed manual gearbox, as well as a CNG-AMT combination for the 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol motor.
Finance and insurance are decisive levers in auto retail now: Industry leaders
Kinetic ties up with Hero FinCorp, Bajaj Finserv, CleverPe to boost EV financing
Unpaid NH tolls to affect registration, insurance and ownership transfers
Execution Over Excess: L&T Finance bets on disciplined retail growth, Sudipta Roy, MD & CEO, L&T Finance
L&T Finance reported an 18% year-on-year growth in net profit for the quarter ended December, with its retail book expanding 21% to Rs 1.11 lakh crore. Sudipta Roy, Managing Director & CEO, L&T Finance, speaks to Kshipra Petkar on sustaining retail growth momentum and scaling up their gold loan book.
Over 50% of vehicles lack third-party insurance; is yours among them? Know legal consequences, cost of coverage, and savings
S&P ups Shriram Finance’s rating to ‘BBB-/A-3’ on MUFG investment; outlook stable
Shriram Finance gets shareholders' nod for MUFG deal-linked proposals, sources say
Suzuki Motorcycle India, Greaves Finance partner to offer finance options for e-ACCESS
Zero Depreciation Vs Consumable cover- know the difference now!
New Delhi: Choosing the right add-ons can significantly affect how much you receive during a claim. For many car owners, the comparison between different covers becomes confusing, especially when repair bills start adding up.
Shriram-MUFG deal may test rules on non-compete fee for promoters
Renewing motor policy: when less can be more
Auto finance NBFCs to register 13 to 20% AUM growth in Q3FY26, affordable housing finance may undershoot: Report
TCS refund on car purchase: Who can claim it, how it works, and key rules to know
Can you get a refund on TCS (Tax Collection at Source) on the car that you had purchased? TCS is levied if the sale value of the motor vehicle exceeds ₹10 lakh. The government levies a 1% TCS on the sale value (including GST) of the vehicle. But you can claim a refund for the entire TCS subject to certain conditions. Here is a guide on who is eligible for a TCS refund and how to claim it.
IIFCL wants space infra, commercial EVs in core list
How to apply for a two-wheeler loan online: Step-by-step guide
Does engine capacity decide your bike insurance premium?
Third-Party vs Comprehensive Bike Insurance: Which Cover Should You Choose?
Take add-ons to make your EV cover smarter
Surya Loan announces plans to launch EV Loans for India's growing electric mobility market
No claim bonus in car insurance: How it works in India
Noida (Uttar Pradesh) [India], December 30: When it comes to car insurance, many insurers have introduced multiple attractive features in their policies to ensure that every car is insured. No Claim Bonus (NCB) is a feature or reward that allows car owners to make considerable savings on their insurance premiums.
Therefore, understanding the role of NCB in car insurance is necessary for every vehicle owner. Whether you are buying a car insurance policy or transferring plans, a complete knowledge of NCB will help you save money and make informed choices.
How India’s motor insurance landscape changed in 2025
For decades, motor insurance in India was largely seen as a ‘grudging purchase’ – a mandatory hurdle to clear before hitting the road. But data from this year – shared with FE by Policybazaar.com – reveals a fundamental transformation. Driven by the surge in electric vehicles (EVs), and a newfound appetite for data-driven savings, Indian drivers are moving from compliance to protection.
Maruti Suzuki partners Kerala Grameena Bank to expand vehicle financing in state
TVS Motor Company ties up with Manba Finance to offer retail financing for commercial mobility vehicles
Volatile 2025 market reshapes business group rankings; Shriram, TVS shine
Year-end 2025: How motor insurance evolved with EVs, add-ons, and PAYD
EVs move from niche to mainstream
Maruti Suzuki ties up with Uttar Pradesh Gramin Bank for vehicle financing
Tata Motors Finance pays Rs 32 lakh to settle SEBI probe on NCD Issuances
Tata Motors Finance has settled with the capital markets regulator SEBI a case pertaining to alleged violations in the issuance of non-convertible debentures, after paying a settlement amount of Rs 32 lakh.
Zuno SmartDrive clocks over 1 crore kms, 1.5 Lac trips as young india embraces usage-based car insurance
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 23: Zuno General Insurance, a new-age digital insurer committed to making insurance easy, friendly and transparent, today shared increasing early traction for Zuno SmartDrive, its app-led usage-based car insurance (UBI) launched in March 2025. In less than nine months, Zuno SmartDrive users have logged over 1 crore kms, signalling a clear shift towards behaviour-driven, personalised insurance among India's new generation of drivers.
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