AUTOMOBILE
After SUV surge, will GST cuts drive a hatchback comeback?
Maruti Suzuki has reported a sharp rise in daily bookings, with demand for small cars showing significant momentum
BUSINESS
Titagarh Rail Systems ramps up capacity to deliver Vande Bharat sleeper trains, eyes FY26 growth targets
Vande Bharat sleeper trains: The design phase of the prototype is already in advanced stages, and the first car body is under production at the Uttarpara plant in Q1 FY26.
INDIA
Indian Railways extends network: Sairang in Mizoram to be connected with Delhi, Kolkata, Guwahati
Indian Railways has announced three new train services from Sairang station in Aizawl, connecting Mizoram’s capital with New Delhi, Guwahati and Kolkata
AUTOMOBILE
Minor variation in acceleration, fuel efficiency: Mahindra shares take on E20 fuel and impact on its SUVs
According to a company statement, all Mahindra engines are fully compliant with existing gasoline standards and can be operated safely with E20 fuel.
AUTOMOBILE
Automakers rush to pass on GST benefits: Thar, Scorpio, Creta, Nexon, Fortuner, Safari get major price cuts
Following the government’s GST rate rationalisation for automobiles, major carmakers including Tata, Mahindra, Hyundai, and Toyota have announced substantial price cuts across their model line-ups
AUTOMOBILE
Toyota slashes prices on Fortuner, Innova Crysta, Hycross, Vellfire after GST rate cut
After the GST rate rationalisation customers can expect price drops across various cars and SUVs in Toyota’s portfolio.
BUSINESS
Mahindra cuts SUV prices with revised GST rates; Thar, Scorpio, XUV700 cheaper by up to Rs 1.56 lakh
As a reduction in GST, M&M's popular models like the Thar, Scorpio, Bolero, XUV700, and Scorpio-N will now be available with substantial savings ranging from Rs 1.01 lakh to Rs 1.56 lakh, depending on the model and variant.
BUSINESS
Tata Motors to cut car, SUV prices sharply after GST reduction; popular model to get cheaper by Rs 1.55 lakh
Tata Motors SUVs such as the Harrier and Safari will see price cuts of up to Rs 1.40 lakh and Rs 1.45 lakh, respectively, while the Curvv will become cheaper by up to Rs 65,000.
INDIA
Bairabi-Sairang line: A 51-km-long engineering wonder of Indian Railways in Mizoram
Indian Railways: The railway slashes travel time between Aizawl and Silchar in Assam from seven hours by road to just three hours by train.
AUTOMOBILE
Royal Enfield's Siddhartha Lal urges govt to adopt uniform 18% GST on all two-wheelers
Siddhartha Lal said India already leads China, Japan, Europe and the US in the two-wheeler market. A uniform 18% GST would not only secure this leadership but also enable India to dominate the global electric two-wheeler market.
AUTOMOBILE
Mahindra BE 6 Batman Edition SUV sets record, 999 units sold out in 135 seconds
The BE 6 Batman Edition marks Mahindra’s first collaboration with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products (WBDGCP), blending cinematic flair with bold design and exclusivity
AUTOMOBILE
After Tesla, Vietnamese EV maker VinFast makes its India stop, opens first showroom in Surat
VinFast plans to open 35 dealerships across 27+ cities by year-end. Vehicles will be assembled at its upcoming manufacturing facility in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu
AUTOMOBILE
Tata Motors launches Harrier.ev electric SUV at Rs 21.49 lakh in four colour options
The Harrier.ev is available in four striking colour options and is built on the next-generation acti.ev+ pure EV architecture
AUTOMOBILE
Toyota launches Fortuner and Legender Neo Drive 48V: Price and key features revealed
The new Toyota Fortuner Neo Drive 48V is launched at Rs50,09,000 and the Legender Neo Drive 48V is launched at Rs 50,09,000
INDIA
BluSmart Wallet Crisis: Users struggle to withdraw money; a look at consumer rights on using wallet-based payment systems
AUTOMOBILE
Skoda Auto launches second gen Kodiaq SUV at Rs 46.89 lakh. Check variants, other features
With all three seats up, the Kodiaq offers 281 litres of luggage space. With the third-row seats folded to the floor, this luxury SUV can carry 786 litres of luggage, and with both the rear rows down, the Kodiaq affords a cavernous carrying capacity of 1,976 litres
AUTOMOBILE
Kia Syros achieves Bharat NCAP 5-star safety rating for adult and child protection
Kia Syros displayed high crash protection standards in the test, demonstrating its exceptional ability to safeguard occupants in a variety of impact scenarios
AUTOMOBILE
Dark editions of Citroen Basalt, C3, and Aircross launched: Check price, other details
The Dark Edition C3 will be available from Rs 8,38,300 onwards, the Dark Edition Aircross will be available from Rs 13,13,300 onwards, and the Dark Edition Basalt will be available from Rs 12,80,000 onwards.
AUTOMOBILE
Mahindra delivers 3000 units of BE 6 and XEV 9e electric SUVs. Check latest waiting period
Designed especially for first-time EV adopters, this mode offers a driving feel akin to internal combustion vehicles, making the transition to electric smoother, more natural, and instantly comfortable, the company said.
AUTOMOBILE
Mahindra launches XUV 700 Ebony edition at Rs 19.64 lakh with new upgraded features
The Mahindra XUV700 Ebony Edition has a cabin layout featuring black leatherette upholstery,blacked-out trims, and silver accents along the center console and door panels.
AUTOMOBILE
Yamaha launches India’s first hybrid motorcycle at Rs 1.45 lakh
The new ‘FZ-S Fi Hybrid’ introduces a 4.2-inch full-colour TFT instrument cluster that seamlessly integrates with smartphones via the Y-Connect app.
AUTOMOBILE
Volvo unveils 2025 XC90 with new features, design upgrades. Price starts at Rs 1.02 crore
The new Volvo XC90 features a more horizontal dashboard with premium recycled material decorative panels and new vertical air vents
AUTOMOBILE
Nitin Gadkari flags off Tata Motors' first-ever hydrogen-powered heavy-duty truck trials
These trucks, equipped with new age Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engines (H2-ICE) and Fuel Cell (H2-FCEV) technologies, will be tested on India’s most prominent freight routes
AUTOMOBILE
Hyundai unveils Creta 2025 with new variants and updates, price starts at Rs 12.97 lakh
Hyundai Creta 2025: The Hyundai CRETA SX (O) variant now comes with a rain sensor, rear wireless charger, and scooped seats.
