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Kia India Offers Pre-GST Savings and Festive Benefits Worth Up to ₹2.25 Lakh

Kia India has launched a time-limited promotional campaign offering customers combined savings of up to ₹2.25 lakh on select vehicle models. The initiative, which includes both pre-GST benefits and festive offers, will remain active until September 22, 2025. The savings structure varies by geographic region, with customers in different states eligible for different benefit amounts.… Continue reading Kia India Offers Pre-GST Savings and Festive Benefits Worth Up to ₹2.25 Lakh

VIDEO: India’s Regulations Put Us on Par with the World – Shailesh Chandra

In this exclusive conversation, Shailesh Chandra, President of SIAM and MD of Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles and Electric Vehicles shares his views on India’s automotive growth story, global aspirations, and the EV revolution. He explains why every company must go global to hedge risks, highlights South Africa as a key market, and notes how India’s… Continue reading VIDEO: India’s Regulations Put Us on Par with the World – Shailesh Chandra

Hero MotoCorp Calls for OEM-Supplier Unity to Withstand Geopolitical Shocks

Hero MotoCorp’s Acting CEO and CTO, Vikram Kasbekar, said on Friday that India’s automotive sector must build anti-fragile supply chains by focusing on collaboration, localization, and skill-building to withstand geopolitical shocks while simultaneously ensuring the affordability of electric two-wheelers. Speaking at the Automotive Component Manufacturers Association’s (ACMA) 65th Annual Session in New Delhi, Kasbekar acknowledged… Continue reading Hero MotoCorp Calls for OEM-Supplier Unity to Withstand Geopolitical Shocks

BMW Group India Announces Festive Season Offers with GST 2.0 Price Cuts

BMW Group India announced its Joy Days festive campaign on September 12, 2025, combining promotional offers with reduced ex-showroom prices following GST 2.0 reforms effective September 22. The German luxury automaker offers price cuts up to Rs 13.6 lakh across BMW, MINI, and BMW Motorrad model ranges, with customers accessing dual benefits from financial schemes… Continue reading BMW Group India Announces Festive Season Offers with GST 2.0 Price Cuts

BMW Group India Announces Festive Season Offers with GST 2.0 Price Cuts

EU Official Says Hope to Conclude India FTA by Year-End

A senior EU trade official said he hopes to finalize the India-European Union Free Trade Agreement by December 2025, positioning the auto component industry for significant gains as bilateral negotiations enter their decisive phase. Speaking at the 65th Annual Convention of the Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA), European Commissioner for Trade and Economic… Continue reading EU Official Says Hope to Conclude India FTA by Year-End

EU Official Says Hope to Conclude India FTA by Year-End

Will Follow all Necessary Testing, Standards for Ethanol Blending Beyond 20%: Gadkari

Amid concerns about the potential impact of petrol blended with 20% ethanol (E20), Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Friday assured that any increase in ethanol blending beyond 20% will be done gradually and only after all necessary testing is completed to ensure it doesn’t negatively affect vehicles. “India already has standards in… Continue reading Will Follow all Necessary Testing, Standards for Ethanol Blending Beyond 20%: Gadkari

Autocar Professional Yearbook 2025 released at 7th FADA Auto Retail Conclave

The Autocar Professional Yearbook 2025 was officially unveiled today at the 7th Auto Retail Conclave hosted by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA). Released in the presence of industry stalwarts, the publication marks the first-ever comprehensive annual review of India’s car market. Positioned as a definitive reference guide, the Yearbook captures a transformative period… Continue reading Autocar Professional Yearbook 2025 released at 7th FADA Auto Retail Conclave

Govt Working on Scheme to Strengthen India’s Role in Global Value Chain

To strengthen the Indian component sector’s role in the global market, the government is developing a new scheme that will offer targeted financial support for both capital and operational expenses to help the industry better integrate into global value chains, according to Minister of Heavy Industries HD Kumaraswamy. “We are working on a scheme aimed… Continue reading Govt Working on Scheme to Strengthen India’s Role in Global Value Chain