Prime Minister Narendra Modi Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday issued a firm yet indirect response to US President Donald Trump’s latest tariff escalation on India, stating that the country will ‘never compromise’ on the interests of its farmers, fishermen, and dairy producers, reported Times of India. “For us, the interest of our farmers is… Continue reading India hits back at US tariff hike: PM Modi says nation will not compromise on farmers’ interests
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Auto retail sales skid 4.3% after three months in July with 19,64,213 units
Passenger vehicle (PV) sales were down by 0.81 per cent year-on-year at 3,28,613 units. PV sales were reported at 3,31,280 units in the same time period last year. India’s automobile retail sales fell by 4.31 per cent year-on-year in July 2025, marking the end of a three-month growth run, as per data from the Federation… Continue reading Auto retail sales skid 4.3% after three months in July with 19,64,213 units
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Bajaj Auto net profit rises 5% to ₹2,098 crore in Q1 FY26
Bajaj Auto posted 1 per cent growth in total sales volumes, delivering 11,11,237 units in Q1 FY26 compared to 11,02,056 units a year ago. Bajaj Auto on Wednesday reported a 5 per cent year-on-year increase in its profit after tax to ₹2,098 crore, according to its regulatory filings. Revenue from operations rose by 6 per… Continue reading Bajaj Auto net profit rises 5% to ₹2,098 crore in Q1 FY26
Transport dept mandates mobile number update on RC and DL
The ministry of road transport and highways (MoRTH) has given vehicle owners three months to comply with the new mandate. The state transport department on Tuesday issued a directive mandating all vehicle owners to update their cellphone numbers on their registration certificates (RC) and driving licences (DL) to improve transparency and streamline vehicle-related services. Authorities… Continue reading Transport dept mandates mobile number update on RC and DL
How honking is leading to uptick in road rage; experts link noise to aggression, anxiety
Police said that no-honking zones, such as areas near schools and hospitals, are under constant monitoring. On July 27, a group of seven-eight individuals allegedly attacked two men with beer bottles and stones in Sector 10, Dwarka. Two days earlier, a shooting took place near Ajmeri Gate in central Delhi. On the same day, a… Continue reading How honking is leading to uptick in road rage; experts link noise to aggression, anxiety
As costs pinch, auto cos hike prices
While companies are hoping to use cost reduction and product mix to manage the pinch, this could become a headwind going ahead, say top auto bosses. After a soft curve all through the second half of FY25, commodity prices are hardening once again and auto companies are already taking small price hikes to mitigate the… Continue reading As costs pinch, auto cos hike prices
Nissan begins talks with union to cut jobs at European regional office
Nissan begins talks with European staff union over job cuts amid regional office restructuring. Nissan Motor has begun negotiations with the union representing staff at its European regional office about changes that will include job losses, according to a company document and internal emails. The struggling Japanese automaker, which has embarked on a major restructuring,… Continue reading Nissan begins talks with union to cut jobs at European regional office
Toyota, Honda brace for profit falls as US tariffs, strong yen weigh
Toyota, Honda brace for weaker Q1 earnings as U.S. tariffs and strong yen offset robust hybrid demand. Toyota Motor and Honda Motor are expected to report weaker first-quarter earnings this week, as U.S. import tariffs and a stronger yen weigh on profits despite solid demand for hybrids in their biggest overseas markets. Japanese automakers face… Continue reading Toyota, Honda brace for profit falls as US tariffs, strong yen weigh
In motor accidents, claims not restricted to third party in Supreme Court
The insurance company held that the petitioner, legal heir of deceased vehicle owner, cannot at the same time be the liability holder and recipient of compensation. Motor vehicle insurance protects a policyholder against claims made by a third party for damages due to the policyholder’s actions, but what about a claim against injury/death of policyholder… Continue reading In motor accidents, claims not restricted to third party in Supreme Court