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Yamaha has launched the EC-06 electric scooter in India, priced at Rs 1,67,600 (ex-showroom), offering a certified 169km range with initial sales set to commence from the company's select Blue Square showrooms.
Tesla sold 225 units of the Model Y in India in CY25.
The industry-wide consensus reflects cautious optimism, balancing policy support with lingering macroeconomic uncertainties
Hyundai noted that the SUV penetration in rural areas is now slightly higher than in urban centres, driven by improving infrastructure and evolving consumer aspirations
Maruti Suzuki recorded its highest-ever January domestic PV volumes, while Tata and Hyundai posted their best-ever monthly domestic sales in January 2026.
The Tata Nexon clocked its best-ever monthly sales in January 2026 and went past the cumulative sales milestone of 10,00,000 units.
BYD shares fell as much as 5.1% in early trading — the most in three months — after reporting sales fell 30% last month from a year earlier
Robust export recovery, improving domestic demand, and strong product pipeline support outlook
January 2026 domestic sales data showed Tata extending gains across key nameplates, Mahindra sustaining SUV-led momentum and Hyundai recording its highest-ever monthly India volumes.
The Budget sharpens focus on EV supply chains, rare earth magnets, battery manufacturing, PLI incentives and public capex, signalling policy support for localisation, infrastructure-led demand and electric mobility growth.
The rare earth corridors will come up in Odisha, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.
The proposed rare earth corridors will focus on mining, processing, research and manufacturing across the rare earth value chain.
A strategic focus on addressing deep-rooted issues like inverted duty structures and working capital inefficiencies will cultivate a stable, predictable, and competitive environment.
Ahead of Union Budget 2026, the auto industry seeks stronger EV incentives, rural support, infrastructure spending, localisation push, and faster charging expansion as auto sales grow but EV penetration remains limited.
India launch of the new Mercedes-Benz S-Class is not confirmed yet.
Q3 performance driven by strong domestic and export volume growth
In July 2025, Tata Motors, through its commercial vehicle business, announced the acquisition of Iveco Group, the world’s fifth-largest commercial vehicle manufacturer.
The BMW i7 luxury electric sedan was launched in India in 2023.
The incident had earlier triggered widespread attention on social media, with speculation around EV battery safety.
The PV and two-wheeler segments were the primary drivers of export demand in FY25 and H1 FY26.
Electric passenger vehicle registrations crossed the 100,000 mark for the first time in FY25, registering an 18 percent increase compared to the previous year.
Capacity expansion and export momentum support long-term growth visibility
Record volume, margin expansion drive Q3 performance
Yamaha Motor entered the Indian market in 1985 as a joint venture and became a wholly owned subsidiary of Yamaha Motor Company, Japan, in 2001.
India and the European Union finalised a long-delayed deal on Tuesday that will cut tariffs on most goods and boost trade
The KTM 390 Adventure R is positioned as a more hardcore and trail-ready alternative to the standard 390 Adventure.
The Kylaq compact SUV is built on the MQB-A0-IN platform, which underpins relatively bigger Skoda models such as the Kushaq mid-size SUV and the Slavia mid-size sedan.
Touchscreens, digital clusters, connected tech, convenience features and expanded safety packages are now appearing even at starting price points.
Renault Duster 2026 bookings are currently live, with prices expected to be announced in mid-March 2026.
Tariff cuts favour niche luxury imports, not mass-market competition
The luxury car sales in India stood around 51,000-52,000 units, led by German brands, in 2025.
Fabrice Cambolive, Chief Growth Officer and CEO of the Renault brand at Renault Group, said the trade pact has the potential to reshape automotive flows between the two regions.
Top luxury carmakers like Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Audi operate assembly plants in Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu, where they manufacture cars using CKD kits.
Under the proposed India-EU FTA, the duty on fully imported cars could be reduced to 40% but the current duty on over 90% of the luxury cars sold in India is much lower at 16.5 percent
Renault has unveiled the 2026 Renault Duster, built on a largely India-specific modular platform. The mid-size SUV offers multiple powertrains, including turbo-petrol and strong hybrid options, 212mm ground clearance, Level-2 ADAS, and a claimed 700-litre boot. Pre-bookings are open, with prices due in mid-March.
The 2026 Renault Duster will debut in India today in all new avatar. To be based in the mid-size SUV segment, it will rival the Hyundai Creta and the Tata Sierra, among others.
The Tata Punch facelift feels like a more rounded upgrade, bringing fresher looks, more features, and additional powertrain options.
In an interaction with PTI, CEO said GST reforms introduced last year led to the revival of the domestic passenger vehicle industry
The new Mahindra Thar Roxx Star Edn has been introduced in India with piano black styling, premium interiors, advanced tech and prices starting at Rs 16.85 lakh (ex-showroom).
The company is looking at squeezing out incremental volumes from its existing plant to keep pace with the demand, Wagh tells Moneycontrol
MG Majestor will sit above MG Gloster in the company's SUV line-up, and take on Toyota Fortuner Legender.
Renault plans to at least double its India line-up, which consists of the Kwid and small cars Kiger and Triber.
The Tata Xpres is now available in petrol and twin-cylinder CNG, targeting fleet operators with low ownership costs, large boot space and extended warranty.
Volvo’s all-new electric car marks a bold new chapter in the brand’s journey to net-zero, as the first of many next-gen EVs scheduled to arrive soon.
The Skoda Slavia mid-size sedan is one of two key facelift launches planned by the carmaker for the Indian market in CY26, alongside the Skoda Kushaq mid-size SUV.
The Volkswagen Tayron R-Line launch in India will take place in the current quarter.
Rising demand for performance-oriented luxury utility vehicles supported volumes in India, particularly in the Urus portfolio.
With the facelift, Skoda is betting on upgraded in-cabin technology, enhanced safety equipment and expanded comfort features to strengthen the Kushaq's position in the mid-size SUV segment.
The Kia Sonet rivals popular brands like the Tata Nexon, Maruti Suzuki Brezza, Maruti Suzuki Fronx, Hyundai Venue and Mahindra XUV 3XO.
CAFE 3 norms are scheduled to take effect from April 1, 2027, and will remain in force until March 31, 2032.
