February car dispatches shake up OEM rankings, 2Ws show mixed trends

This is the first time in the current fiscal year that the maker of the XUV700 and Thar Roxx SUVs has secured the second position in monthly sales in the PV market. New Delhi: Automobile dispatches to dealers were mixed in February this year. In the passenger vehicle (PV) segment, market leader Maruti Suzuki maintained… Continue reading February car dispatches shake up OEM rankings, 2Ws show mixed trends

From electronics to automobile, India emerges as a key global hub: PM Modi

PM Modi New Delhi: India has emerged as a major automobile producer and exporter and a similar transformation has been observed in electronics manufacturing, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said here on Saturday. Speaking at a media event here, PM Modi said that India is manufacturing everything – from semiconductors to aircraft carriers – and that… Continue reading From electronics to automobile, India emerges as a key global hub: PM Modi

Tata Motors’ domestic sales dip 9% to 77,232 units in February

Updated On Mar 1, 2025 at 02:55 PM IST Read by: 100 Industry Professionals Read by 100 Industry Professionals Tata Curvv Tata Motors has reported a decline in both commercial vehicle (CV) and passenger vehicle (PV) sales in February 2025. Its total vehicle sales, including domestic and international, were reported at 79,344 units in February… Continue reading Tata Motors’ domestic sales dip 9% to 77,232 units in February

From fuel to future: India’s journey toward zero-emission vehicles

Panelists agreed that India’s ZEV transition requires a multi-pronged approach involving regulations, financial incentives, and infrastructure development. The global shift toward carbon neutrality is reshaping transportation, with India actively advancing zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs). A recent webinar co-hosted by ETAuto and the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) explored India’s progress and regulatory measures. Watch the… Continue reading From fuel to future: India’s journey toward zero-emission vehicles

Imported coal power plants told to run full capacity till April 30

The government has extended the direction for imported coal-based power plants to run at full capacity till April 30 from February 28, people aware of the development said. There are 15 imported coal-based (ICB) power plants including Tata Power Co. Ltd’s Coastal Power Gujarat, Adani Power Mundra Ltd, Essar Power Gujarat, and JSW Ratnagiri. The… Continue reading Imported coal power plants told to run full capacity till April 30

British energy secretary to visit China in March to restart energy talks, sources say

Chinese automakers BYD and Chery both sell into the UK market, while XPeng plans to launch its cars in Britain later this year. British Energy Secretary Ed Miliband will visit China in March to restart talks on energy cooperation and meet Chinese investors, three sources with direct knowledge of the plan said, as the Labour… Continue reading British energy secretary to visit China in March to restart energy talks, sources say

Nagpur’s EV Boom: Over 1,000% jump in green wheels in 4 years

Two-wheelers account for the majority of this surge. EV registrations in Nagpur surged 1,084% in the past four years, marking a major shift in the city’s transport landscape. Across the district, including rural and urban RTOs (MH-31, MH-40, and MH-49), registrations grew from 2,193 in 2021 to 25,959 in 2024, as per regional transport office… Continue reading Nagpur’s EV Boom: Over 1,000% jump in green wheels in 4 years

Dollar strength, rupee’s decline biggest risk to prices

“India imports items such as crude and edible oil, which can impact the overall inflation outlook.” The rupee‘s recent slide against the US dollar theoretically raises the likelihood of higher wholesale price inflation, reducing the odds that core inflation – now at a cyclical low – will inch up soon, fed by producer prices that… Continue reading Dollar strength, rupee’s decline biggest risk to prices

Tata Motors shares down 3% to hit fresh 52-week low

Tata Motors has delivered strong returns over the long term, gaining 38% in the past three years and surging 337% over five years. Shares of Tata Motors fell as much as 2.8% on Friday to Rs 630.15 on the BSE, extending their losing streak to a ninth consecutive session and reaching a fresh 52-week low… Continue reading Tata Motors shares down 3% to hit fresh 52-week low

Premiumisation story may have peaked out in auto; bet on capital market theme: Dhananjay Sinha

Dhananjay Sinha, Co-Head of Equities & Head of Research, Systematix Group Dhananjay Sinha, Co-Head of Equities & Head of Research, Systematix Group, says the premiumisation story may have peaked out. Multiple expansion was seen in the auto sector because of the higher average price of the vehicles sold as people moved from the entry level… Continue reading Premiumisation story may have peaked out in auto; bet on capital market theme: Dhananjay Sinha