India’s passenger vehicle retail market experienced a challenging May 2025, with sales declining 3.1% year-on-year and 13.6% month-on-month, according to data released by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA). The decline stands in contrast to the overall auto retail sector, which managed a 5% growth during the month, highlighting specific pressures facing the passenger… Continue reading Passenger Vehicle Sales Face Headwinds in May as Inventory and Financing Issues Weigh on Market, Says FADA
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Indian Auto Retail Market Shows Mixed Performance in May 2025
India’s automobile retail sector posted a modest 5% year-on-year growth in May 2025, with two-wheelers leading the charge while passenger vehicles faced headwinds, according to the latest data released by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA). The two-wheeler category emerged as the star performer, registering a robust 7.31% year-on-year increase despite a 2.02% month-on-month… Continue reading Indian Auto Retail Market Shows Mixed Performance in May 2025
“I’d Rather Fail Gloriously”: Inside Classic Legends’ Bold Second Attempt
“Even if I fail, I’ll fail gloriously—but not by trying to be everything to everyone,” says Anupam Thareja, Co-Founder of Classic Legends, as the company prepares to turn the corner financially after years of strategic resets and market volatility. Nearly five years since its high-decibel relaunch of iconic brands like Jawa, Yezdi, and BSA, Classic… Continue reading “I’d Rather Fail Gloriously”: Inside Classic Legends’ Bold Second Attempt
India’s EV Market Resets Post-Subsidy; BNP Paribas Sees Strong Structural Growth Ahead
India’s electric vehicle market is entering a phase of recalibration. The revision of subsidies under the PM E-DRIVE scheme in FY26 — slashed from Rs. 5,000/kWh (capped at Rs. 10,000/vehicle) to Rs. 2,500/kWh (capped at Rs. 5,000/vehicle) — has prompted a short-term correction, particularly in the electric two-wheeler (E2W) segment. However, the broader trend suggests… Continue reading India’s EV Market Resets Post-Subsidy; BNP Paribas Sees Strong Structural Growth Ahead
India’s EV Market Resets Post-Subsidy; BNP Paribas Sees Strong Structural Growth Ahead
India’s electric vehicle market is entering a phase of recalibration. The revision of subsidies under the PM E-DRIVE scheme in FY26 — slashed from Rs. 5,000/kWh (capped at Rs. 10,000/vehicle) to Rs. 2,500/kWh (capped at Rs. 5,000/vehicle) — has prompted a short-term correction, particularly in the electric two-wheeler (E2W) segment. However, the broader trend suggests… Continue reading India’s EV Market Resets Post-Subsidy; BNP Paribas Sees Strong Structural Growth Ahead
OPPO Signs Patent Licensing Deal with Volkswagen for Connected Vehicles
OPPO has signed a global patent licensing agreement with Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft to license its cellular standard-essential patents portfolio, including 5G technology, to the automotive group. The agreement allows Volkswagen to use OPPO’s cellular standard-essential patents in its connected vehicle offerings across its global product lineup. “We are delighted to collaborate with Volkswagen through this patent… Continue reading OPPO Signs Patent Licensing Deal with Volkswagen for Connected Vehicles
Charge Zone Launches ‘Shwa’ Art Initiative at Supercharging Stations on World Environment Day
Charge Zone, one of India’s leading electric vehicle charging networks, has launched ‘Shwa’, a public art initiative aimed at transforming EV Supercharging stations into cultural spaces that engage the public with themes of sustainability and community. Announced on World Environment Day, the project brings large-scale murals created by Indian artists to highway charging stations, beginning… Continue reading Charge Zone Launches ‘Shwa’ Art Initiative at Supercharging Stations on World Environment Day
Praj Industries Partners with Enersur S.A. for Biorefinery Project in Paraguay
Praj Industries has announced a collaboration with Paraguay’s Enersur S.A. to develop a fully integrated biorefinery project in Paraguay. The project will produce ethanol along with co-products such as distillers dried grains with solubles (DDGS), corn oil, biogas, bio-bitumen, and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The agreement was signed in the presence of Santiago Peña Palacios,… Continue reading Praj Industries Partners with Enersur S.A. for Biorefinery Project in Paraguay
Oben Electric Expands into Eastern India with New Showroom in Bhubaneswar
Oben Electric, a Bengaluru-based electric motorcycle manufacturer, has entered Eastern India with the launch of a new showroom and service center in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. This expansion brings the company’s total network to 37 showrooms across 26 cities nationwide. The new showroom, centrally located in Bhubaneswar, has been introduced in response to growing demand for electric… Continue reading Oben Electric Expands into Eastern India with New Showroom in Bhubaneswar
Uno Minda Inaugurates New 4W Alloy Wheel Manufacturing Plant in Kharkhoda, Haryana
Uno Minda has inaugurated its new greenfield manufacturing facility for four-wheeler alloy wheels in Kharkhoda, Haryana. The plant marks a strategic addition to the company’s production network and aims to support the growing demand in the Indian automotive sector. The inauguration was attended by Hisashi Takeuchi, Managing Director and CEO of Maruti Suzuki India Limited… Continue reading Uno Minda Inaugurates New 4W Alloy Wheel Manufacturing Plant in Kharkhoda, Haryana