If last week was about momentum, this one was about structure. India and the US sketched an interim trade framework that explicitly makes room for Indian auto parts via a preferential tariff-rate quota, an export lever the component industry has long wanted in writing. At home, Mahindra put a decade-long manufacturing marker in Maharashtra with… Continue reading Weekly News Wrap: India-US Trade Deal, Mahindra’s Rs 15,000 Crore Bet, Honda’s Europe Export Plan, Automechanika 2026
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Jaguar Registrations Collapse 99% as Land Rover Shows Growth in UK Market
Jaguar vehicle registrations in the UK fell from 783 units in January 2025 to six units in January 2026, representing a 99.23 percent decline, according to data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. The figures mark a near-complete halt to Jaguar sales as the brand undergoes a transformation. Land Rover, owned by the… Continue reading Jaguar Registrations Collapse 99% as Land Rover Shows Growth in UK Market
TVS Motor Launches Two New Models in Egyptian Market
TVS Motor Company launched two products in Egypt on February 7, marking a significant expansion of its presence in the North African market through its authorized distributor Ezz LCV. The company introduced the TVS Ronin Top motorcycle and the TVS Ntorq Race Edition scooter at an event attended by dealers, influencers, company representatives, and key… Continue reading TVS Motor Launches Two New Models in Egyptian Market
India-US Trade Deal Slashes Tariffs on Luxury Cars, Excludes Tesla
India and the United States are moving closer to finalizing an interim trade agreement that will significantly reduce tariffs on high-end American automobiles while notably excluding electric vehicles, according to a Reuters report published February 7. Under the framework released Friday, India will slash duties on premium U.S. cars to 30% from as high as… Continue reading India-US Trade Deal Slashes Tariffs on Luxury Cars, Excludes Tesla
Vaishnaw Launches Qualcomm’s 2nm Chip in Bengaluru, Outlines ISM 2.0 Plans
Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & IT, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, launched Qualcomm’s 2 nanometer semiconductor chip in Bengaluru on Friday, according to a press release issued by the Press Information Bureau (PIB). The minister delivered a keynote address at the event, stating that the world is looking at India due to… Continue reading Vaishnaw Launches Qualcomm’s 2nm Chip in Bengaluru, Outlines ISM 2.0 Plans
Government Notifies WLTP Cycle for BS-VI Emission Testing From April 2027
In a bid to tighten the way vehicle emissions are measured, the government has notified the use of the Worldwide Harmonised Light-duty Vehicles Test Procedure (WLTP) for testing emissions under the Bharat Stage VI norms for M1 and M2 categories from April 2027. This has been notified through an amendment to the Central Motor Vehicles… Continue reading Government Notifies WLTP Cycle for BS-VI Emission Testing From April 2027
Spark Minda Elevates Ajay Agarwal to Group Chief Financial Officer
Spark Minda, Minda Corporation Limited has appointed Ajay Agarwal as Group Chief Financial Officer and Key Managerial Personnel, effective February 5, 2026. The move represents a leadership enhancement for the automotive component manufacturer as it pursues its next phase of growth. Agarwal will maintain his existing responsibilities while assuming the additional GCFO role. His portfolio… Continue reading Spark Minda Elevates Ajay Agarwal to Group Chief Financial Officer
Automotive Lighting: From Functional Necessity to Strategic Differentiator
For decades, automotive lighting was viewed primarily as a regulatory and functional requirement—illuminating the road ahead, signalling intent, and ensuring basic visibility. Today, that perception has fundamentally changed. Lighting has emerged as one of the most powerful strategic differentiators in modern vehicles, shaping safety outcomes, brand identity, energy efficiency, and customer experience. Globally, and increasingly… Continue reading Automotive Lighting: From Functional Necessity to Strategic Differentiator
Zero Duty on Nearly 50% of Indian Auto Parts Exported to US: Piyush Goyal
Following the announcement of an interim trade agreement between India and the United States, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Saturday that some elementary auto part exports from India to the US will attract zero duty, with more than half of India’s auto component exports set to fall under the duty-free category. “Some… Continue reading Zero Duty on Nearly 50% of Indian Auto Parts Exported to US: Piyush Goyal
ZF Aftermarket Launches Agricultural Tractor Clutch Range in India
ZF Aftermarket has announced the launch of a new range of SACHS Clutch Discs and Kits designed specifically for agricultural tractors. The products combine the company’s engineering standards with manufacturing facilities located in India, aiming to serve markets across India, the Middle East, and Africa. The clutch solutions are engineered for agricultural applications, featuring friction… Continue reading ZF Aftermarket Launches Agricultural Tractor Clutch Range in India