At present, small cars and two-wheelers taxed at 28 per cent while large-sized cars attract 43–50 per cent depending on their size. New Delhi: August auto despatches reflected mixed trends across segments, even as regional festivals such as Onam, Ganesh Chaturthi and Raksha Bandhan lifted retail sentiment to an extent. With these celebratory occasions arriving… Continue reading August auto despatches: PVs slow down on GST jitters, 2Ws maintain momentum
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UP Transport dept rolls out vintage vehicle registration facility
Vintage vehicles are defined as 2W or 4W over 50 years old from the date of first registration and must remain in their original form without major modifications. Vintage vehicle enthusiasts in Uttar Pradesh can now officially register their prized cars and bikes in the “vintage” category, with the state transport department launching the facility… Continue reading UP Transport dept rolls out vintage vehicle registration facility
Tata Motors August sales drop 2% to 68,482 units
Tata Motors Curvv Tata Motors Ltd on Monday said its total sales, including domestic and international markets, rose marginally to 73,178 units in August 2025 from 71,693 units in the year-ago month. While domestic sales declined 2 per cent with 68,482 units in August 2025 as against 70,006 units in the same period last year.… Continue reading Tata Motors August sales drop 2% to 68,482 units
Hydrogen plant in Morena to power growth, jobs: CM
CM Mohan Yadav announces groundbreaking of hydrogen production unit in Piparseva, positioning Morena as a hub for industrial and green energy growth. He described the project as the start of “a new industrial revolution, a new energy revolution and a new Madhya Pradesh”. “This unit, being set up in Morena will symbolise growth for the… Continue reading Hydrogen plant in Morena to power growth, jobs: CM
Setback for EVs? Automakers oppose GST hike proposal; push to retain 5% rate
EV makers oppose proposed GST hike on high-end models, warning it could slow India’s shift to clean mobility. Electric vehicle manufacturers are expressing strong opposition to a proposed GST increase on high-end electric vehicles, cautioning that it could hamper progress in the nation’s transition to clean mobility at a crucial time. The GST rationalisation group… Continue reading Setback for EVs? Automakers oppose GST hike proposal; push to retain 5% rate
Mahindra domestic sales skid 9% to 39,399 units in August
While overall UV sales, including exports, reached 40,846 units. Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (M&M) on Monday reported total auto sales of 75,901 units in August 2025, registering flat growth compared to the same month last year. Domestic sales stood at 39,399 units, marking a 9 per cent decline year-on-year, against 43,277 units in August 2024.… Continue reading Mahindra domestic sales skid 9% to 39,399 units in August
TVS Motor domestic sales up 28% to 368,862 units in August
Exports also posted robust growth, rising 35 per cent to 135,367 units, driven by a 36 per cent jump in two-wheeler exports. TVS Motor Company on Monday said that it sold 509,536 units during the month, registering a 30 per cent year-on-year growth compared to 391,588 units sold in August 2024. Its domestic two-wheeler sales… Continue reading TVS Motor domestic sales up 28% to 368,862 units in August
Bajaj Auto sales down 8% Y-o-Y in August
Two-wheeler domestic sales stood at 1,84,109 units, down from 2,08,621 units in the same month last year—a fall of 12 per cent. Bajaj Auto on Monday reported total sales of 4,17,616 units in August 2025, marking a 5 per cent year-on-year increase from 3,97,804 units sold in August 2024. While domestic sales declined by 8… Continue reading Bajaj Auto sales down 8% Y-o-Y in August
Maharashtra offers toll exemption on major expressways to boost electric vehicle adoption
The government believes this initiative will boost confidence among EV buyers in tier-II cities like Nagpur. In a major push to promote green mobility, Maharashtra government has announced a complete toll exemption for passenger electric vehicles (EVs) on Nagpur-Mumbai Hindu Hrudaysamrat Balasaheb Thackeray Samruddhi Mahamarg. The decision comes under the newly revised Maharashtra Electric Vehicle… Continue reading Maharashtra offers toll exemption on major expressways to boost electric vehicle adoption
Reliance bets big on green energy with mega solar, hydrogen moves
Reliance unveils green energy roadmap, with Mukesh and Anant Ambani outlining plans for an integrated new energy ecosystem while retaining focus on hydrocarbons. Reliance Industries (RIL) on Friday laid out a sweeping green energy strategy, with chairman Mukesh Ambani and director Anant Ambani detailing plans to build what they called the world’s most integrated new… Continue reading Reliance bets big on green energy with mega solar, hydrogen moves