While the domestic market saw sales of 1,31,45,677 vehicles and tepid 0.6% growth on a large year-ago base in the past six months (April-September 2025), demand for made-in-India vehicles in export markets rose strongly by 24% YoY to 3.14 million units in first-half FY2025. Importantly, this growth is democratised across all four vehicle sub-segments with… Continue reading Export Demand For Made-in-India Vehicles Jumps 24% in H1 FY2026
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Creta Commands 52% Share of Hyundai SUV Sales in H1 FY2026, Sole Model to See Growth
With 99,345 units and a 36% contribution, India’s No. 1 midsize SUV provided the bulk of Hyundai Motor India’s 189,751 SUVs wholesales or factory dispatches to dealers in the first-half of the current fiscal year (April-September 2025). The Creta, which clocked its best-ever monthly wholesales of 18,861 units in September, is also the sole model… Continue reading Creta Commands 52% Share of Hyundai SUV Sales in H1 FY2026, Sole Model to See Growth
Toyota Land Cruiser FJ revealed ahead of Japan Mobility show
Toyota has finally taken the wraps off the all-new Land Cruiser FJ, a compact off-roader that channels the legendary Land Cruiser’s DNA into a smaller, more accessible package. The FJ will make its market debut in mid-2026, starting with Japan before rolling out in other global markets. Toyota Land Cruiser FJ dimensions and exterior Dimensionally,… Continue reading Toyota Land Cruiser FJ revealed ahead of Japan Mobility show
Weekly News Wrap: Dhanteras Drives Record Sales, Hyundai Bets Big on India, Skoda-VW in Talks With JSW Group
The week of October 13–19, marked a high-octane chapter for India’s automotive industry, combining festive momentum, massive investment commitments, strategic alliances, and global trade friction. A resurgent market sentiment peaked on Dhanteras 2025, with over 1 lakh passenger vehicles likely delivered across the two-day window, generating more than $1 billion in revenue. Maruti Suzuki led… Continue reading Weekly News Wrap: Dhanteras Drives Record Sales, Hyundai Bets Big on India, Skoda-VW in Talks With JSW Group
How Festive Demand is Reshaping India’s Auto Sector
India’s automotive sector is witnessing a pivotal festive season, shaped by evolving consumer preferences, policy reforms, and digital transformation. A recent pan-India survey conducted by Grant Thornton Bharat, covering over 2,800 respondents across digital platforms and age groups, provides valuable insights into the factors influencing vehicle purchases this year. The findings offer a strategic view… Continue reading How Festive Demand is Reshaping India’s Auto Sector
Maruti Suzuki’s UV Share Falls to 23% in H1 FY2026, Mahindra’s Rises to 22%
The first half of FY2026 is over, one which saw the passenger vehicle industry register wholesales of 2.05 million units, down 1.4% YoY. Of this, utility vehicles (UVs) accounted for 353,270 units, up 0.7% and 66% of PV sales, up from the 64% share they had a year ago. The latest wholesales data from apex… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki’s UV Share Falls to 23% in H1 FY2026, Mahindra’s Rises to 22%
Chery Group Surpasses Two Million Global Sales in 2025
Chinese automobile manufacturer Chery reported sales of over two million vehicles globally during the first three quarters of 2025, representing a 14.5% year-on-year increase and the fastest timeline for the company to reach this sales volume. In September, Chery Group delivered 280,469 vehicles worldwide, a 14.7% year-over-year increase. New energy vehicles (NEVs) comprised 91,590 units,… Continue reading Chery Group Surpasses Two Million Global Sales in 2025
Video: “Fully Prepared to Meet all EV Requirements Across Segments” – NBC Bearings’ Lokesh Agrawal
NBC Bearings’ CTO outlines industry’s shift toward lightweighting, low-friction tech, and advanced materials for EVs, while confirming domestic production capabilities and fuel compatibility across E20, E100, B10, and B100 standards for future mobility. In this interview with Autocar Professional, Dr Lokesh Agrawal, CTO of NBC Bearings, discusses the latest trends shaping the bearings industry, especially… Continue reading Video: “Fully Prepared to Meet all EV Requirements Across Segments” – NBC Bearings’ Lokesh Agrawal
Dhanteras 2025 Ignites Record Auto Retail: Over 1 Lakh Cars Likely Delivered, Generating $1 Billion in Revenue in a Day
India’s automotive industry is celebrating a historic Dhanteras, with over one lakh passenger vehicles likely to be delivered across the two-day festive window — the highest-ever single-day retail tally for the sector. The milestone translates into an estimated ₹8,000–₹8,500 crore (over $1 billion) in turnover, underscoring the combined force of festive optimism, GST 2.0–driven affordability,… Continue reading Dhanteras 2025 Ignites Record Auto Retail: Over 1 Lakh Cars Likely Delivered, Generating $1 Billion in Revenue in a Day
Honda Scooter Market Share Falls to 39%, TVS’ Rises to 29% in First-Half FY2026
Powered by its best-ever monthly sales of 733,391 units in September 2025, the Indian scooter industry, which hit record wholesales of 6.85 million units in FY2025, seems well set for another mega fiscal in FY2026. Halfway into the current fiscal year, as per SIAM wholesales data, scooter makers have clocked sales of 37,21,709 units, up… Continue reading Honda Scooter Market Share Falls to 39%, TVS’ Rises to 29% in First-Half FY2026