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Maruti Suzuki launches first EV e Vitara SUV with battery rental scheme, shares rise 1%
Maruti Suzuki announced that it has commenced its sales of e VITARA BEV at an introductory Battery-as-a-service price of Rs 10.99 lakh.
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Maruti Suzuki e Vitara launched in India at Rs 10.99 lakh BaaS price with Rs 3.99/km battery cost, bookings open at Rs 21,000
Maruti Suzuki has invested nearly Rs 250 crore in developing the charging infrastructure ahead of the e Vitara launch in India.
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Auto industry growth to ease to 3-6% in FY27, says ICRA
ICRA expects auto growth to moderate in FY27 amid higher base effects, with steady gains across segments and electrification emerging as a key structural trend.
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Maruti Suzuki e Vitara launch in India today: Price expectation
The Maruti Suzuki e Vitara range is claimed to be as high as 543km (ARAI) on a single full charge. In real world driving conditions, it is around 450km with the bigger battery pack.
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Nissan Gravite India launch on February 17: Price, features, engine details of new 7-seater MPV
The Nissan Gravite is the badge-engineered version of the Renault Triber.
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MG Majestor: Launch, price, features, dimensions, other specs of Toyota Fortuner Legender-rival
The MG Majestor is positioned as India's first D+ SUV with a 2.0-litre twin-turbo diesel engine, advanced 4WD with triple differential locks and Level 2 ADAS.
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Jeep Meridian Track Edition launched at Rs 35.95 lakh
The Jeep Meridian rivals the Toyota Fortuner and the Skoda Kodiaq.
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JSW MG lines up Rs 3,000-4,000 crore investment; PHEV launch and plant expansion ahead
The planned investment will support product expansion, capacity scale-up at Halol and higher localisation levels as JSW MG strengthens its new energy vehicle portfolio.
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Exclusive: Looking to back entrepreneurs in the field of supply chains: Shilpa Kumar, MD, British Int'l Investment
BII has invested about $4 billion in India, with a current portfolio of $2.5 billion spread across more than 600 companies
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BMW X3 30 xDrive M Sport Pro launched in India at Rs 74.50 lakh
The new 30 xDrive M Sport Pro variant expands the BMW X3 line-up, which already includes the xDrive 20 petrol and xDrive 20d diesel.
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Renault eyes India partnerships to unlock Chennai capacity amid turnaround push
Outside Europe, Renault operates in five major hubs — Brazil, India, Turkey, Korea and Morocco. Among these, India and Brazil are projected to account for nearly 50% of the French automaker's global growth in the coming years
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Hyundai appoints Madhurendra Malu as vertical head for Genesis luxury brand
Malu has joined Hyundai from JSW MG Motor India. He has previously worked at Skoda Auto India and Maruti Suzuki India.
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PM RAHAT scheme: Rs 1.5 lakh cashless treatment for road accident victims, check all details
PM RAHAT: Under the new scheme, every eligible road accident victim will be entitled to cashless treatment of up to Rs 1.5 lakh for a maximum of seven days from the date of accident.
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Meet 2 models that have redefined Tata's SUV dominance. Not Sierra, Harrier, Safari
Both models clocked their highest-ever monthly sales in January 2026.
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Auto industry logs record January sales on GST-led demand, policy support
The January 2026 sales were supported by sustained demand following the GST rate reduction and momentum carried forward from the previous quarter.
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GST reset powers entry-level bike revival; Hero MotoCorp hits 8-yr high market share
A key driver has been the surge in first-time buyers. Hero said the share of first-time customers has risen from around 75-80%, attributing the shift to GST rationalisation that effectively rolled back two-wheeler prices to levels seen three years ago
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Global EV sales hampered by China, US slowdown in January
Global EV registrations, a proxy for sales, fell by 3% year-on-year to almost 1.2 million units in January, according to the data, which includes battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars
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Bharat Forge: Defence is gearing up for a powerful strike
Bharat Forge is entering a structural transition phase, where defence and aerospace are evolving from optional growth levers to core earnings drivers, fundamentally reshaping the company’s medium-term trajectory
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Mahindra Udo electric three-wheeler launched at Rs 3,58,999
The Mahindra Udo has a claimed real-world driving range of 200km and an ARAI-certified range of 265km.
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MG Majestor unveiled in India as first D+ SUV, Toyota Fortuner Legender rival opens bookings at Rs 41,000
The MG Majestor is 251mm longer, 161mm wider and 35mm taller, while its wheelbase is 205mm longer than that of the Toyota Fortuner Legender.
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The Drive Report: 2026 BMW X3 30 XDrive M Sport Pro
Evolution over revolution appears to be the way forward for BMW’s popular X3, which receives some crucial though incremental changes for 2026.
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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Automakers’ outperformance story, unplugged!
For this edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: PSU banks poised for capex-led credit growth, rising gold and silver prices squeeze jewellery margins, export growth boosts domestic CV makers’ earnings, and more
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Export surge fuels domestic CV makers’ earnings prospects
Large-sized orders reflect the acceptance of made-in-India automobiles both in the commercial and passenger segments, mainly on home-grown technological platforms
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Mahindra and Mahindra, Tata Motors score big as Centre keeps LCVs out of WLTP rules
This marks the second regulatory relief for M&M and Tata Motors in recent months
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Ashok Leyland Q3 FY26: Strong volumes drive the show
Well positioned to further enhance its operational performance and expand market share within the industry
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Twin engines propelling M&M’s growth
The company’s growth is driven by auto and farm equipment segments
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MG Majestor launch in India today: Price expectations, specifications, features, rivals
The MG Majestor is claimed to be India's maiden D+ SUV, being larger in size than the Toyota Fortuner Legender.
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Toyota Urban Cruiser Ebella review: A measured entry into India's EV market
The Toyota Urban Cruiser Ebella arrives with 49kWh and 61kWh battery options, up to 543km claimed range, smooth performance, Level 2 ADAS and an eight-year battery warranty, with prices awaited.
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Mahindra eyes EU expansion with left-hand-drive vehicles by 2028, banking on India-EU trade deal
The zero-duty window under the deal could significantly improve price competitiveness for Indian-made SUVs and utility vehicles in Europe, particularly as the EU transitions toward diversified supply chains, said M&M
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Ashok Leyland Q3 net profit rises 4.5% to Rs 796 crore; revenue jumps 22%
Medium and heavy commercial vehicle (MHCV) volumes stood at 32,929 units in Q3 FY26, up 23 percent from 26,692 units in the same quarter last year. The growth outpaced overall industry expansion, resulting in a gain in market share.
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China’s luxury car slowdown exposes a structural shift -- and a strategic opening for JLR
In July, Beijing raised the luxury car tax threshold, levying an additional 10% duty on vehicles priced between RMB 900,000 and 1.3 million — a direct hit to high-end imports
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Multiple tailwinds driving a strong upcycle in CVs
The domestic demand for commercial vehicles is supported by healthy fleet utilisation, freight movement and truck rentals
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Eicher Motors Q3 FY26: Volume momentum intact, margins revving up
Capacity expansion and exports to drive growth
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Tata Motors Indonesia secures largest-ever order for 70,000 Yodha and Ultra T.7 vehicles
Tata Motors Indonesia has secured its biggest order to supply 70,000 Yodha and Ultra T.7 vehicles for agricultural and rural logistics deployment across Indonesia.
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After Kushaq facelift reveal, Skoda and Volkswagen to roll out mid-life updates of Slavia, Taigun, Virtus
Skoda and Volkswagen plan multiple launches in India this year, led by the facelifted Kushaq, Slavia, Taigun and Virtus models.
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Tata Motors-Stellantis sign MoU for future collaboration as JV turns 20
Both share a common manufacturing plant at Ranjangaon near Pune
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January 2026 auto retail: Two-wheelers drive growth as rural demand lifts passenger vehicles
India's auto retail rose nearly 18% in January 2026 as two-wheelers witnessed a handsome growth and passenger vehicles expanded steadily, supported by rural cash flows, weddings, affordability gains and improved inventory discipline.
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Tata Punch EV facelift launch in India on February 20
Tata will update the Punch.ev with refreshed styling and a feature-rich equipment list.
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Tesla showcases Model Y at first Gujarat pop-up experience in Surat
Tesla brings Model Y to Gujarat via a pop-up at VR Surat, offering test drives and bookings.
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Range Rover Evoque becomes first locally manufactured model at Tata's new Tamil Nadu plant
Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles has started operations at its Panapakkam plant with local manufacturing of JLR's Range Rover Evoque.
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Trade deal may open doors for US cars but right-hand-drive rules limit options
As part of the trade deal framework, India will initially lower tariffs on diesel cars above 2,500cc and petrol cars above 3,000cc to 50 percent before reducing them further to 30 percent over a 10-year period
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Duty-free 800-1,600cc US motorcycles to aid Harley-Davidson, but India remains a sub-350cc market
Duty-free access for 800-1,600cc US motorcycles improves Harley-Davidson's import economics. However, India's motorcycle market remains driven by sub-350cc models, limiting any meaningful volume impact.
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India’s auto parts get a US tariff breather: Preferential quota in new trade framework
North America continued to dominate India’s export basket, accounting for 30 percent of the country’s total auto component exports of $12.2 billion in H1FY26
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Is Polo returning to India? Volkswagen Brand Director Nitin Kohli answers
Volkswagen is gearing up to launch the Tayron R-Line in India.
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MG Majestor launch in India on February 12: Things to know about Toyota Fortuner Legender-rival
The MG Majestor was showcased at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 along with other MG models, including the MG M9 and the MG Cyberster.
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FASTag annual pass crosses 50 lakh users in 6 months; Chandigarh, Delhi among top usage markets
FASTag annual pass crosses 50 lakh users in six months, with Chandigarh leading usage and Delhi among top adoption markets.
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In potential setback for Maruti, govt drops small car concession in new fuel emission rules: Report
Transport accounts for about 12% of India's energy use and is a major driver of petroleum imports and carbon emissions. Passenger vehicles make up nearly 90% of transport-related emissions, the document says.
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Andhra Pradesh driving licence applicants to benefit from automated test tracks under Maruti Suzuki CSR
Automated driving test tracks in Andhra Pradesh aim to improve transparency, uniformity and road safety for licence applicants through technology-enabled testing.
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Mahindra to set up largest integrated auto, tractor plant in Nagpur; Rs 15,000 crore investment planned across Maharashtra
Mahindra Group will establish its largest integrated auto and tractor plant in Nagpur as part of a Rs 15,000 crore Maharashtra investment plan.
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Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles: Domestic growth on fast track, JLR lags
Domestic momentum in Q3FY26 was offset by JLR disruptions, which weighed on near-term outlook
