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Renault Brings Back Iconic Duster SUV with Strong Hybrid, Turbo Engine

After four years, Renault has brought back its Duster mid-size SUV in India as the French automaker looks to revive its share in the world’s fastest-growing automobile market. The new Duster is the first India-bound launch under Renault’s International Game Plan 2027, which is pivotal for the recovery of the brand’s presence and scale in… Continue reading Renault Brings Back Iconic Duster SUV with Strong Hybrid, Turbo Engine

TVS iQube and Bajaj Chetak Sales Cross 1.45 Million Units Six Years After Launch

Today is January 26, 2026, India’s 77th Republic Day. Six years and one day ago, on January 25, 2020, the TVS iQube was launched and a few days before that, the Bajaj Chetak. Combined domestic market sales of these two zero-emission scooters have surpassed 14.58 lakh or 1.45 million units. As per apex industry body… Continue reading TVS iQube and Bajaj Chetak Sales Cross 1.45 Million Units Six Years After Launch

India Plans Sharp Cut in Car Import Tariffs to 40% Under Proposed EU Trade Pact: Reuters

India is preparing to significantly lower import tariffs on cars from the European Union as part of a long-awaited free trade agreement, two sources told Reuters, marking the biggest opening yet of the country’s heavily protected automobile market. According to Reuters, the Indian government has agreed to immediately reduce duties on a limited number of… Continue reading India Plans Sharp Cut in Car Import Tariffs to 40% Under Proposed EU Trade Pact: Reuters

Weekly News Wrap: Truck Makers go Aggressive; Toyota, Skoda Expand Portfolios

Product launches dominated the headlines this week, with the industry witnessing a bunch of new offerings across segments. Major commercial vehicle makers Tata Motors and Ashok Leyland rolled out a series of new trucks, focusing on fleet productivity and efficiency. In the passenger vehicle space, Toyota and Skoda stepped up the action with the launch… Continue reading Weekly News Wrap: Truck Makers go Aggressive; Toyota, Skoda Expand Portfolios

TVS iQube Rides Past 800,000 Sales, 100,000 Units Sold in 3 Months

The TVS iQube, TVS Motor Co’s first-ever and flagship electric scooter, has surpassed the 800,000 wholesales milestone in the domestic market. This latest milestone was achieved in end-December 2025 when the company dispatched 35,177 units, making it the fourth month in a row that 30,000-plus iQubes were transported to TVS dealers across India. As per… Continue reading TVS iQube Rides Past 800,000 Sales, 100,000 Units Sold in 3 Months

Auto LPG Coalition Seeks Inclusion in PNGRB Fuel Study

The Indian Auto LPG Coalition has submitted a representation to the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board requesting that Auto LPG be included in a comprehensive study examining vehicular fuel options for India’s energy transition. The study, being conducted by The Energy and Resources Institute, is titled “Comparative Assessment of Vehicular Fuels in India’s Energy… Continue reading Auto LPG Coalition Seeks Inclusion in PNGRB Fuel Study

Anand Kumar Takes Charge of Brand and Communications at Olectra Greentech

Olectra Greentech Limited has appointed Anand Kumar as Head of Brand, Marketing, Digital and Communications. Based in Hyderabad, Kumar will be responsible for driving the company’s brand strategy, marketing and digital initiatives, and corporate communications at a time when electric buses and clean mobility solutions are gaining momentum across India. Kumar joins Olectra from Switch… Continue reading Anand Kumar Takes Charge of Brand and Communications at Olectra Greentech

EV Financing as a High-Growth Lending Segment for Green NBFC’s

What was once an emerging trend is now clearly visible across the mainstream news cycle: electric vehicles are rapidly gaining ground in India. The evolving customer preferences for EVs are fueled by their desire for environmental sustainability and long-term cost efficiency. This invariably coincides with the measures deployed by the government to achieve its sustainability… Continue reading EV Financing as a High-Growth Lending Segment for Green NBFC’s