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Passenger cars and two-wheelers are cruising at a fast pace

Hero MotoCorp logs highest-ever monthly sales in October, sells 8 lakh units

The company said that it had sold 8,06,848 units last month, up 34.64 percent from 5,99,248 units in October 2019.

Hero MotoCorp: Cruising smoothly, buy for the long term

Demand for Hero MotoCorp is expected to be on an upward trajectory on the back of changing customer preference towards personal mobility, positive rural sentiment and new product launches, especially in the premium segment

3-Point Analysis | Harley-Hero deal: Will it be win-win for both?

Watch this edition of 3-Point Analysis to find out if the Harley-Davidson - Hero MotoCorp deal will prove to be a success formula for both.

Tata Motors: Uncertainties amid recovery

While Tata Motors' numbers have improved, they are yet to touch pre-pandemic levels

Business Insight | What's in store for auto industry over next five years

Moneyconrol's Shraddha Sharma brings you the key takeaways from the latest report released by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM).

Why the all-new Land Rover Defender is the ultimate off-roader

State-of-the-art tech meets old-world invincibility.

Ideas For Profit | The six key factors that will fuel Minda Corp's long-term growth story

In this edition of Ideas For Profit, Moneycontrol's Sakshi Batra points out six key factors that make this auto ancillary company a promising long-term buy.

3-Point Analysis | Will Harley Davison's exit benefit Royal Enfield?

With Harley Davidson’s departure, what should investors of Eicher Motors do? Let’s find out in this edition of 3-point analysis

Ideas For Profit | Why two-wheeler demand holds the key to Fiem’s recovery

In this edition of Ideas For Profit, Moneycontrol Sakshi Batra points out the key growth triggers of the company and explains why two-wheeler demand holds the key to Fiem’s recovery.

Cars, two-wheelers gain speed in August

Commercial vehicle sales continue to be lower than pre-Covid levels

August auto sales may show signs of improvement; tractors likely to show double-digit growth

Even though a sharp uptick is not expected across the segments, brokerages highlight that some positive momentum was seen in demand during August.

Big Story | Two-wheelers may get cheaper as Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman hints at GST rate cut

In this edition of Big Story, Moneycontrol's Sakshi Batra finds out what a GST revision would mean for the two-wheeler industry and its impact on the government's kitty.

Poor sales may force Harley-Davidson to shut operations in India: Report

The American motorcycle manufacturer is likely to continue a skeletal operation to provide after-sales service for bikes already on the road in India.

Ideas For Profit | Does Hero MotoCorp merit investors’ attention despite tepid earnings?

Watch this edition of Ideas for Profit to know if Hero MotoCorp is a good bet despite the weak Q1 show.

Big Story | Will sales of EVs without batteries make it more affordable?

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has allowed the sale and registration of EVs without pre-fitted batteries

3 Point Analysis | Auto sales bounce back in July: Is the worst over for the sector?

Moneycontrol's Sakshi Batra does a 3 Point Analysis to find out how the various segments of the industry performed in July.

Bajaj Auto outlook holds out hope

We remain bullish on Bajaj Auto as the company plans to roll out new products, increase its market share and capitalise on the opportunity thrown up by COVID-19

Business Insight | Bajaj Auto, Skoda face disruption following Aurangabad lockdown

In this edition of Business Insight, find out how the week-long lockdown will impact automakers like Skoda and Bajaj Auto.

Endurance Tech: Not a bad idea to get into a good stock in bad times

Endurance Tech's Q4 performance came in line with expectations, amid overall weakness in the two-wheeler industry and lockdowns due to Covid-19

Business Insight | Double-digit growth in tractor sales: Green shoots or scattered weeds?

In this edition of Business Insight, find out what is driving demand in the domestic tractor segment despite a weak auto industry

3 Point Analysis | AirAsia row: What DGCA’s notice and sacking of Gaurav Taneja means for the airline?

AirAsia India has fired Gaurav Taneja, its pilot who publicly alleged violations of safety regulations at the airline.

3 Point Analysis | Auto, capital goods to gain from shift of supply chains from China

The shift is expected to lead to a wave of efforts across sectors aiming at backward integration and import substitution

BIG STORY | How are automakers attracting buyers amid COVID-19?

In this edition of Big Story, Moneycontrol's Sakshi Batra shares her insight on the schemes that auto majors are offering so as to woo customers

Post-COVID-19 business: Auto dealerships reopen after more than 40 days of lockdown

Many automotive dealerships located in Karnataka, Goa, Orissa and the North East have reopened, according to a senior functionary from the Federation of Automobile Dealers Association.

Reporter's Take | 19,000 BS-IV trucks and buses lying unsold

Moneycontrol’s Shraddha Sharma gets in conversation with Swaraj Baggonkar to understand more about the unsold inventory of BS-IV commercial vehicles.

Reporter's Take | Govt to push use of LNG for intercity buses

Moneycontrol's Shraddha Sharma gets in conversation with Swaraj Baggonkar to talk about the government's push towards LNG.

Editor's Take | Coronavirus will have major impact on India's auto sector

Moneycontrol's Shraddha Sharma talks to Corporate Bureau Chief Prince Thomas to understand what impact the coronavirus outbreak could have on companies the world over.

Reporter's Take | What dominated Auto Expo 2020?

Moneycontrol's Shraddha Sharma talks to Swaraj Baggonkar to understand why sports utility vehicles (SUVs) and electric vehicles (EVs) overtook the 15th Auto Expo.

3-Point Analysis | Auto sales move in the slow lane in Jan 2020

Moneycontrol’s Sakshi Batra does a 3-Point Analysis of the sales growth in January in the various segments of the auto sector.

Reporter's Take | Is it time to give up petrol and switch to electric cars?

Moneycontrol's Shraddha Sharma talks to Swaraj Baggonkar to understand if this is the right time to purchase EVs.

Reporter's Take | Budget 2020: Here's what auto sector expects

Moneycontrol's Shraddha Sharma gets in conversation with Swaraj Baggonkar to find out what the auto sector is expecting from Budget 2020.

Reporter's Take | How the auto sector reshaped in 2019

During the April-November period, the industry reported a fall of 16 percent in volumes to 15.7 million units as per data from the Society of Indian Automotive Manufacturers (SIAM).

3-Point Analysis | Subros, a long-term buy?

Sakshi Batra does a 3-Point Analysis to find out if the Subros should be on investors' radar.

Reporter's Take | Here's why car companies and dealers are offering massive discounts

Shraddha Sharma talks to Swaraj Baggonkar to find out why car manufacturers and dealers are eager to sell existing inventories.

Reporter's Take | Mercedes to launch its first EV in India in 2020

Moneycontrol’s Shraddha Sharma gets in conversation with Swaraj Baggonkar to find what Mercedes-Benz plans in the EV segment in India.

Reporter's Take | Your motor own damage cover may soon be larger

Moneycontrol's Shraddha Sharma talks to M Saraswathy to discuss the impact of the changes proposed by IRDAI.

Reporter's Take | Auto sales fail to sparkle this festive season

Moneycontrol's Jerome Anthony gets in conversation with Nitin Agrawal to find out the reason behind the weak numbers.

Reporter's Take | Analysis of M&M-Ford joint venture

M&M's previous joint venture was with French carmaker Renault about 10 years ago.

Reporter's Take | No more underreporting of faulty vehicle data, thanks to Motor Vehicle Act

Vehicle manufacturers will have to notify the central government every time a recall is made

Nirmala Sitharaman's millennial theory is correct: Ola, Uber do influence the ‘perfect storm’ in auto sector

With the aspirational value for cars diminishing and the current city infrastructure making ownership of one an unappealing prospect, Uber and Ola have come up trumps.

Reporter's Take | Hyundai to supply Ola with electric vehicles

Shraddha Sharma chats with Moneycontrol's Swaraj Baggonkar to find out more about the EVs that will be supplied to Ola.

3 Point Analysis | Worst August for auto cos in 18 years

Sakshi Batra does a 3 point analysis of the sales of various segments of auto industry and the reasons for drag in sales.

Reporter's Take | Nissan may shut production line in India

The Yokohama-headquartered company has decided to scale down on operational costs and may shutter down one of its production lines in India.

Reporter's Take | Motor Vehicles Bill recognises cab aggregators

In this episode of Reporter's Take, Sakshi Batra gets in conversation with Priyanka Sahay to find out how the bill would affect these companies and what are the norms in place for them.

Reporter's Take | Slowdown in auto sector to continue in mid- to long-term

The industry has been grappling with regulatory and policy issues, tepid demand and a slowing economy.