India’s mineral hunger for coal, iron ore, and marble is forcing a descent from shallow pits into the more demanding realm of deep mining. Tata Motors, the country’s largest commercial vehicle maker, is eyeing making a mark in this space with the introduction of its Prima 3540.K AutoShift. The company showcased these products during the recently… Continue reading Tata Motors Targets Deep-Mining Shift with High-Torque Prima AutoShift Tippers
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“AI Can Turn Blue Collar Into Gold”: Anand Mahindra
Anand Mahindra, Chairman of the Mahindra Group, addressed the Mahindra community in his annual New Year message, highlighting the conglomerate’s market performance and outlining strategic initiatives in education and skills development. Record Market Performance Across Sectors The Mahindra Group reported strong performance across multiple business segments during the past year. The company’s SUV division achieved… Continue reading “AI Can Turn Blue Collar Into Gold”: Anand Mahindra
India’s PLI Auto Scheme Crosses ₹35,657 Crore Investment
India’s Production Linked Incentive scheme for the automotive sector has achieved significant milestones, with cumulative investments reaching ₹35,657 crore and incentive disbursements totaling ₹2,321.94 crore as of December 31, 2025. The scheme has catalyzed the production of over 13.6 lakh electric vehicles while generating nearly 49,000 jobs, according to an official announcement by the Ministry… Continue reading India’s PLI Auto Scheme Crosses ₹35,657 Crore Investment
Hyundai Motor India to Raise Vehicle Prices by 0.6% from January 2026
Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) on Tuesday announced a minor price increase across its model range, citing rising input costs. The company said it will implement a weighted average price hike of around 0.6 percent, effective January 1, 2026 . In a regulatory filing, Hyundai stated that the increase is driven by higher costs of… Continue reading Hyundai Motor India to Raise Vehicle Prices by 0.6% from January 2026
Hyundai Creta Records Highest Annual Sales in 2025
The Hyundai Creta recorded its highest annual sales to date in calendar year 2025, crossing 200,000 units. This works out to an average of about 550 units sold per day during the year, the company said. The mid-size SUV has been the best-selling model in its segment over the past five years on a cumulative… Continue reading Hyundai Creta Records Highest Annual Sales in 2025
India Reclaims Growth Momentum as Policy Support and New Models Lift Auto Market
After a sluggish start to the year, India’s passenger vehicle market regained momentum in the last quarter of 2025, driven by GST 2.0, falling interest rates, and new model launches at attractive prices, reviving demand. While growth remained moderate rather than spectacular in the first 9 months due to a high base and a slowing… Continue reading India Reclaims Growth Momentum as Policy Support and New Models Lift Auto Market
Video: AP Trends Podcast | Auto Sector Recap 2025 | Top 10 Trends
India’s automotive sector in 2025: examining policy reforms, manufacturing initiatives, fuel transitions, and leadership changes through expert analysis of the year’s defining trends. Tracking the shifts that reshaped India’s auto industry. As 2025 draws to a close, Mugdha Mishra sits down with auto industry expert Arun Malhotra to unpack the 10 key developments that shaped… Continue reading Video: AP Trends Podcast | Auto Sector Recap 2025 | Top 10 Trends
Hyundai Motor India Launches Prime Taxi Range for Commercial Mobility Segment
Hyundai Motor India Limited has entered the commercial mobility market with the launch of two purpose-built taxi models, marking the company’s first foray into the fleet and taxi operator segment. The Prime range comprises the Prime HB hatchback and Prime SD sedan, both powered by a 1.2-liter Kappa four-cylinder engine available in petrol and CNG… Continue reading Hyundai Motor India Launches Prime Taxi Range for Commercial Mobility Segment
Mahindra Susten Commissions 560 MWp of Solar Capacity in 2025
Mahindra Susten on Tuesday said it has commissioned 560 MWp of utility-scale solar power projects during calendar year 2025. The projects mark the first set of assets developed and commissioned by the company after it sold 1.54 GWp of operating assets to Sustainable Energy Infra Trust in 2024, as part of its capital-light strategy. The… Continue reading Mahindra Susten Commissions 560 MWp of Solar Capacity in 2025
TVS Motor and Manba Finance Partner on Commercial Vehicle Financing
TVS Motor Company has entered into a strategic partnership with Manba Finance Limited to provide retail financing solutions for its commercial mobility customers across India. The collaboration, formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), focuses on making three-wheeler purchases more accessible for entrepreneurs and fleet operators. The agreement enables Manba Finance Limited to offer monthly… Continue reading TVS Motor and Manba Finance Partner on Commercial Vehicle Financing