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ISMA opposes cut in flex fuel vehicle incentives in CAFE-3 norms
The Indian Sugar and Bio-Energy Manufacturers Association (ISMA) has raised concerns over a sharp reduction in incentives for flex fuel vehicles (FFVs) in the latest draft of corporate average fuel efficiency (CAFE-3) norms, warning that the move could slow adoption of ethanol-based mobility at a time when the country is grappling with surplus production.
Hatches and sedans grew by just 2% in FY26, UVs dominate with 11% sales surge
NHAI asks banks to validate vehicle numbers on FASTag: Here's how to check
Delhi CM flags scrappage; fitness at core of ₹4,000-cr EV policy push
Auto GCCs shifting gears to power global mobility
RideAsia EV: Powering the future of electric mobility in India
SIAM backs CAFE-3 draft, urges govt to notify norms soon amid time crunch
The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) on Thursday endorsed the latest draft of corporate average fuel efficiency-3 (CAFE-3) emission norms and told the government that it should be notified quickly as there is limited time available to implement it, Business Standard has learnt.
Delhi’s draft EV Policy: Why Axis Securities is ‘Bullish’ on TVS & Bajaj, M&M over Japanese OEMs
A week after Delhi’s draft EV policy landed, the conversation has largely been about the policy itself, how to avail the subsidies, the timelines, and the infrastructure mandates. What hasn’t been said loudly enough is what the policy does to the equity story in India’s auto sector. According to a recent report by brokerage firm Axis Securities, this policy will essentially separate companies that spent years building EV platforms from those that didn’t.
Govt, auto industry move towards consensus on CAFE-III norms: Report
Delhi plans ₹40,000 crore EV push with mandates, incentives for early adoption
Sharp dip in diesel vehicle registration in Chandigarh
NHAI is verifying vehicle registration numbers linked with FASTags. Here is why
The National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) has issued directions to all FASTag-issuing banks to immediately validate Vehicle Registration Numbers (VRNs) or license plate numbers linked to the FASTags they have issued.
Maruti to M&M: Why HSBC is betting on 6 auto stocks with upto 22% upside potential
Auto stocks have seen a meaningful decline over the past six months, creating pockets of value. According to a report by HSBC Securities and Capital Markets (India), the 10-30% fall in share price value has been driven by rising commodity costs and disruptions linked to the Middle East conflict, both of which continue to weigh on margins and demand visibility.
Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Nissan lead India's PV exports with 80% share
Mahindra eyes South Africa expansion as China rivals gain ground
West Bengal EV adoption surges 155%, outpaces national average
Auto & EV deals steady but cautious in 2026: What’s changing?
Govt notifies SEZ for Tata Semiconductor Manufacturing at Dholera
Penal fee for overloaded vehicles on highways streamlined
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has amended national highways fee rules to rationalise the collection of extra fee from overloaded vehicles on national highways.
Delhi EV policy draft gets mixed reactions from industry
The draft Delhi Electric Vehicle (EV) policy should extend across the National Capital Region (NCR) as limiting benefits to Delhi alone will create distortions, because vehicles are purchased and operated across Gurugram, Faridabad, and the broader NCR, said Anjali Rattan, Chairperson, RattanIndia Enterprises.
Indian automobile sales record highest-ever sales in FY26, first time after FY19: SIAM
New Delhi: The Indian automobile wholesales (dispatches to dealers) have grown by double digits in all four major segments – passenger vehicle (PVs), two-wheelers (2Ws), three-wheelers (3Ws) and commercial vehicles (CVs), with total sales of 2,82,65,519 units in financial year 2025-26 (FY26).
Automobile wholesales in India clock record 2.83 crore units in FY26: SIAM
New Delhi: Automobile wholesales in India posted a record at 2,82,65,519 units in FY26, up 10.4 per cent year-on-year with all segments -- passenger and commercial vehicles, two and three-wheelers - recording the highest-ever sales in a fiscal, with GST 2.0 proving to be a key growth driver, SIAM said on Tuesday.
Two Niti Aayog reports reveal gaps in India's policy approach towards EVs
Bike, auto services do not compete with each other in India market: Uber
West Asia war may hit auto sector, raise costs, dent demand: Siam
Passenger vehicle dispatches rise 16% to 442,460 units in March: Siam
Auto production in 'precarious' phase as suppliers feel 'stressed': Siam
EV adoption best driven by enablers, not mandates: SIAM on Delhi EV Policy
Delhi EV policy-future looking but needs clarity on financing and battery-as-a-service: YOUDHA CEO Ayush Lohia
Reviewing draft fuel efficiency norms, will discuss with members on implementation timeline: SIAM