Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Limited (TMPV) has reported a remarkable 81% month-on-month surge in October 2025 shipments, with the newly demerged entity dispatching 74,705 units to dealers compared to 41,151 units in September 2025. The significant jump reflects the sustained impact of GST 2.0 reforms, festive season demand, and the company’s aggressive product push following… Continue reading Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Records 81% Surge in October 2025 Shipments, Riding Festive Wave
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GST Cut to Fuel 6% Growth for PV Industry in H2FY26: Maruti Suzuki
After a decline in the first half of this financial year, India’s largest car maker projects the domestic passenger vehicle industry wholesale volume to grow 6% during the second half of the financial year on a year-on-year basis with strong growth across all segments, including small and entry-level cars. “The second half of this year… Continue reading GST Cut to Fuel 6% Growth for PV Industry in H2FY26: Maruti Suzuki
Expect Some Carmakers to Revise Their Product Mix in Favour of Hatchbacks: Maruti Suzuki’s RC Bhargava
The share of small cars in Maruti Suzuki’s overall sales surged past 25% during the festive period, up sharply from 16.6% before the GST rate cut announced on September 22. The turnaround, the company says, is being driven by renewed affordability and a shift in consumer sentiment following the government’s decision to reduce GST on… Continue reading Expect Some Carmakers to Revise Their Product Mix in Favour of Hatchbacks: Maruti Suzuki’s RC Bhargava
Video – “India Should Leverage Its Strengths as a Best-Cost Country”: Varroc CTO Fritz Abraham
Varroc’s CTO discusses automotive electronics evolution, AI integration, cybersecurity challenges, and India’s competitive advantages in developing affordable, technology-driven solutions for the global EV market transformation. In this exclusive conversation, Fritz Abraham, CTO of Varroc, shares insights on the evolving automotive electronics landscape and how the company is navigating the shift from ICE to EVs. Abraham… Continue reading Video – “India Should Leverage Its Strengths as a Best-Cost Country”: Varroc CTO Fritz Abraham
Video – Indian Machines now Rival European Standards in Quality: Schwing Stetter
Rajeev Shalia discusses India’s progress in construction equipment technology, Schwing Stetter’s upcoming hybrid launch, and how automation and electrification are reshaping the country’s manufacturing landscape post-COVID. In this exclusive Autocar Professional interview, Yukta Mudgal speaks with Rajeev Shalia, President – R&D, Product Design & Development, Schwing Stetter India, about how Indian construction equipment is rapidly… Continue reading Video – Indian Machines now Rival European Standards in Quality: Schwing Stetter
Maruti Suzuki Q2 Net Profit Rises 7.3%; Exports Hit Record High
Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) reported a 7.3% year-on-year rise in its net profit to ₹3,293 crore for the July–September quarter of FY2025–26, compared with ₹3,069 crore in the same period last year. The company’s board approved the quarterly and half-yearly financial results at its meeting on Friday. Net sales for the quarter grew 12.8%… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki Q2 Net Profit Rises 7.3%; Exports Hit Record High
VinFast Expands Footprint in India with 24 Operational Dealerships Across Key Cities
VinFast Auto India, a subsidiary of global EV manufacturer VinFast, announced the opening of 24 dealerships across major Indian cities. This development aligns with the company’s plan to set up 35 dealerships nationwide by the end of 2025. The new showrooms are located in cities including Delhi, Gurugram, Noida, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad,… Continue reading VinFast Expands Footprint in India with 24 Operational Dealerships Across Key Cities
AXISCADES and Cilas Form Strategic Partnership to Develop Laser-Based Anti-Drone Systems
AXISCADES Technologies Limited, an Indian defense technology firm, has entered into a strategic partnership with French laser specialist Cilas S.A. to jointly promote and develop advanced Counter-Unmanned Aerial System (C-UAS) technologies for the Indian Armed Forces. As part of the Memorandum of Understanding, AXISCADES will design and integrate the system architecture, while Cilas will provide… Continue reading AXISCADES and Cilas Form Strategic Partnership to Develop Laser-Based Anti-Drone Systems
India a Priority Market for Honda, Sets up Project Team; May Relook at Sub-4m Space
For Japanese auto giant Honda Motor Company, India is now a key passenger vehicle market after North America and Japan. The management has set up a dedicated project team for India to chart an aggressive growth strategy, including the debut of its first battery electric vehicle in 2027 and a strengthened focus on electric and… Continue reading India a Priority Market for Honda, Sets up Project Team; May Relook at Sub-4m Space
Video: SDVs are here, but is India Ready?
The roundtable gathered industry leaders to discuss India’s potential in shaping Software-Defined Vehicles through AI, cloud, digital twins, and innovative automotive software-driven business models. Autocar Professional’s InnerCircle SDV Roundtable, powered by PTC, brought together some of the brightest minds in India’s automotive and technology ecosystem for a high-level discussion on Software-Defined Vehicles (SDVs) — the… Continue reading Video: SDVs are here, but is India Ready?