AI-generated representative image Cars and bikes are stealing the spotlight from snacks and shampoos this festive season, with India’s automobile sector set to race past FMCG as the largest advertising category for the first time this quarter, according to ad bookings and data so far. Advertising executives attributed the shift to GST-led discounts, festive demand,… Continue reading Move over FMCG, auto to take advertising crown
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GST cut drives up vehicle registration by 100% in Hyd
“Over 90% of the tax revenue collected this festive season has come from car registrations. The revenue this year is up by Rs 92 crore compared to the same period last year,” said C Ramesh, joint transport commissioner (Hyderabad). It’s the city’s automobile dealers who are laughing their way to the bank this festival season.… Continue reading GST cut drives up vehicle registration by 100% in Hyd
Statiq launches paid EV charging membership to boost user engagement
The platform allows users to discover, book, and pay for charging sessions through its app. EV charging platform Statiq has introduced Statiq Miles, a paid membership programme that offers users a flat 10 per cent discount on charging sessions for a monthly subscription fee of ₹149. The pass, available through the Statiq app, is valid… Continue reading Statiq launches paid EV charging membership to boost user engagement
NCLT set aside insolvency plea against ZTE filed by TVS Supply Chain
The NCLT has dismissed an insolvency plea against the Indian unit of telecom gear manufacturer ZTE filed by TVS Supply Chain Solutions after observing a pre-existing dispute between the parties. A Chandigarh-based bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), the debt claimed by TVS Supply Chain Solutions was disputed and under reconciliation dating back… Continue reading NCLT set aside insolvency plea against ZTE filed by TVS Supply Chain
Automobile exports rise 26% in Q2 as passenger vehicles, two-wheeler shipments spur
Overall automobile exports saw an increase of 26 per cent to 16,85,761 units in the second quarter as against 13,35,343 units in the year-ago period. Automobile exports from India rose 26 per cent year-on-year in September quarter driven by highest-ever shipments of passenger vehicles, two-wheelers and three-wheelers during the period, as per the latest data… Continue reading Automobile exports rise 26% in Q2 as passenger vehicles, two-wheeler shipments spur
Vehicle registrations soar by 10% in Pune ahead of Dhanteras and Diwali celebrations
RTO vehicle registrations rise nearly 10% ahead of Dhanteras and Diwali compared to last year. Vehicle registrations under the Regional Transport Office (RTO) here during the period leading to Dhanteras and Diwali registered an increase of close to 10 per cent this year, compared to the corresponding pre-festival time last year. In 2024, Dhanteras was… Continue reading Vehicle registrations soar by 10% in Pune ahead of Dhanteras and Diwali celebrations
Canada and China discuss disputes over canola and EVs, says Ottawa
Canadian and Chinese senior officials met in Beijing to discuss bilateral trade disputes, including canola and electric vehicles. Senior Canadian and Chinese officials discussed bilateral trade disputes involving canola and electric vehicles on Friday, Ottawa said, but gave no indication of any immediate breakthrough. Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand met Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in… Continue reading Canada and China discuss disputes over canola and EVs, says Ottawa
GST reforms power festive demand surge, fuelling ₹20 lakh crore consumption boost: Government
Senior ministers say Next Gen GST reforms, launched on 22 September 2025, are boosting consumption, investment, and sales of electronics and automobiles. New Delhi: Senior Union ministers on Saturday said the Next Gen GST Reforms, rolled out on 22 September 2025, are already producing wide-ranging benefits. From cheaper daily-use goods to record-high electronics and automobile… Continue reading GST reforms power festive demand surge, fuelling ₹20 lakh crore consumption boost: Government
Rajasthan Mines Department to launch GPS, and vehicle tracking for transparent mining operations
the Mines Department of Rajasthan is set to implement online weighing scales, vehicle tracking, and GPS-based monitoring systems in the mining sector by the end of this year. In a significant move towards transparency and digital transformation, the Mines Department of Rajasthan is set to implement online weighing scales, vehicle tracking, and GPS-based monitoring systems… Continue reading Rajasthan Mines Department to launch GPS, and vehicle tracking for transparent mining operations
India’s car titan may ride the small wonder that built its empire
In the 1990s and early 2000s, while India’s economy was opening up and its cities swelling with new ambitions, Maruti Suzuki quietly transformed the way the nation moved. It wasn’t with luxury sedans or flashy imports, but with small, unassuming hatchbacks that prioritised efficiency over extravagance. At a time when personal mobility was a distant… Continue reading India’s car titan may ride the small wonder that built its empire