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VinFast Partners With Castrol India to Expand EV Service Network

VinFast Auto India signed a memorandum of understanding with Castrol India Limited on October 1 to provide after-sales support for its electric vehicle customers across the country. The partnership will give VinFast access to selected workshops from Castrol’s network of more than 750 Castrol Auto Service outlets in over 300 cities. Under the agreement, participating… Continue reading VinFast Partners With Castrol India to Expand EV Service Network

Honda to showcase five new models at Japan Mobility Show

The upcoming Japan Mobility Show 2025 is shaping up to be a big one for Honda. The brand has confirmed that it will showcase as many as five new models at the event, which opens its doors to the public from October 31 to November 9, with media previews scheduled for October 29 and 30.… Continue reading Honda to showcase five new models at Japan Mobility Show

PV, 2-Wheeler Sales Jump Over 20% During Navratri on GST Boost, But Overall Festive Momentum Lags

Mumbai – India’s automobile sector reported strong growth in retail sales during the first nine days of the Navratri festival this year, with vehicle registrations across two-wheeler and passenger vehicle segments recording a 24% and 21% year-on-year surge, respectively, according to VAHAN data. Source: Nuvama Despite the strong momentum during Navratri, total vehicle registrations during… Continue reading PV, 2-Wheeler Sales Jump Over 20% During Navratri on GST Boost, But Overall Festive Momentum Lags

Mahindra Reports 50% Surge in Domestic Tractor Sales for September 2025

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.’s Farm Equipment Business announced significant growth in its September 2025 tractor sales, with domestic sales reaching 64,946 units compared to 43,201 units in the same month last year, marking a 50% year-on-year increase. The company attributes the strong performance to multiple factors, including the recent reduction in Goods and Services Tax… Continue reading Mahindra Reports 50% Surge in Domestic Tractor Sales for September 2025

Bajaj Auto Reports 9% Growth in September Sales

Bajaj Auto Limited announced its sales figures for September 2025, showing overall growth across key segments despite mixed domestic performance. The company sold a total of 5,10,504 vehicles in September 2025, marking a 9% increase compared to 4,69,531 units in the same month last year. This growth was driven primarily by strong export performance and… Continue reading Bajaj Auto Reports 9% Growth in September Sales

Escorts Kubota Reports Strong Tractor Sales Growth, Construction Equipment Segment Sees Decline

Escorts Kubota Limited announced its sales figures for September 2025, showing a significant surge in tractor sales while its construction equipment division faced headwinds. The company’s Agri Machinery Business Division sold 18,267 tractors in September 2025, marking a 47.6% increase compared to 12,380 tractors sold in the same month last year. The company described this… Continue reading Escorts Kubota Reports Strong Tractor Sales Growth, Construction Equipment Segment Sees Decline

GST ICE effect: Electric car and SUV sales slow down after two months of record growth

After two consecutive months of record sales, demand for electric passenger vehicles has felt the heat from the massive consumer demand for internal combustion engine (ICE) PVs as a result of the intensive price cuts enabled by the rationalisation of GST from 28% to 18% as also the withdrawal of the compensation cess. The 5%… Continue reading GST ICE effect: Electric car and SUV sales slow down after two months of record growth

Tata Motors Invests ₹120 Crore in Freight Tiger, Raises Total Commitment to ₹270 Crore

Tata Motors Limited has announced an additional investment of ₹120 crore in Freight Commerce Solutions Private Limited, commonly known as Freight Tiger, marking the second major capital infusion into the digital freight platform. The investment comprises ₹120 crore through subscription of Series C Compulsorily Convertible Preference Shares and an additional ₹14 crore for acquiring 49,500… Continue reading Tata Motors Invests ₹120 Crore in Freight Tiger, Raises Total Commitment to ₹270 Crore

Every Electric Vehicle Should Run on Renewable Energy: Pralhad Joshi

Minister of New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi on Tuesday called on corporates and fleet operators to adopt renewable energy such as solar power for charging electric vehicles (EVs), pressing its role in reducing oil imports and emissions. “The vision is simple, every electrical vehicle on India should run on clean energy means. All the… Continue reading Every Electric Vehicle Should Run on Renewable Energy: Pralhad Joshi