Amid recent disruptions in the global automotive supply chain, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal on Thursday highlighted the need for the Indian automobile industry to take the lead in building resilient supply chains and work with developed economies to anchor global value chains in the country. “For growth to take place, we not only need investments,… Continue reading Commerce Secretary Calls for Resilient Supply Chains, Anchoring Global Value Chains
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Tax Cut to Drive Small SUV Boom, Says Hyundai’s Tarun Garg
The government’s GST 2.0 tax reform is set to reshape India’s passenger vehicle landscape, with sub-4 metre SUVs poised to emerge as the biggest winners, according to Hyundai Motor India COO Tarun Garg. Calling the recent tax cut “the steepest in two decades,” Garg said the 11-13% reduction in compact vehicles, i.e., small cars and… Continue reading Tax Cut to Drive Small SUV Boom, Says Hyundai’s Tarun Garg
Jaguar Land Rover Faces Mounting Costs from Global Cyber Attack, BBC Reports
Production shutdown at multiple JLR facilities could cost automotive manufacturer approximately £5 million daily in lost profits, according to BBC analysis of former industry executive estimates, as cyber security teams work to restore systems. Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) continues to grapple with the financial and operational impact of a cyber attack that has paralysed production… Continue reading Jaguar Land Rover Faces Mounting Costs from Global Cyber Attack, BBC Reports
GST 2.0 Can Spark ‘Festive Mayhem’, Says Hyundai’s Tarun Garg
Hyundai Motor India COO Tarun Garg believes the government’s GST 2.0 tax reform has set the stage for what could be one of the strongest festive seasons in recent memory, calling the coming months “a mayhem” for car sales. The sharp GST reduction — 11–13% on small cars and 3–10% on larger models — is… Continue reading GST 2.0 Can Spark ‘Festive Mayhem’, Says Hyundai’s Tarun Garg
GST 2.0 Can Spark ‘Festive Mayhem’, Says Hyundai’s Tarun Garg
Hyundai Motor India COO Tarun Garg believes the government’s GST 2.0 tax reform has set the stage for what could be one of the strongest festive seasons in recent memory, calling the coming months “a mayhem” for car sales. The sharp GST reduction — 11–13% on small cars and 3–10% on larger models — is… Continue reading GST 2.0 Can Spark ‘Festive Mayhem’, Says Hyundai’s Tarun Garg
Safe to Drive on E20, But Non-Calibrated Cars Can See Mileage, Performance Drop
As India expands the rollout of 20% ethanol-blended petrol (E20), Mahindra & Mahindra has cautioned that while the blend is safe to use, it could reduce mileage and acceleration in non-compliant vehicles. Nalinikanth Gollagunta, CEO of Mahindra’s automotive division, said the company is preparing an advisory to address customer concerns, which will be issued over… Continue reading Safe to Drive on E20, But Non-Calibrated Cars Can See Mileage, Performance Drop
Government Highlights Need for Companies to Step Up R&D Play
As India aspires to be the largest automobile market in the world and prepares for a transformative shift towards sustainable mobility, PMO Advisor Tarun Kapoor on Thursday called on India’s automobile industry to step up investments in research and development (R&D) and play a leadership role in innovation. “R&D is a space where we have… Continue reading Government Highlights Need for Companies to Step Up R&D Play
India’s Automotive Sector Eyes Global Expansion Through Self-Reliance and Export Growth
India’s automotive industry must leverage self-reliance and export capabilities to strengthen its position in the evolving global market, according to discussions at the 65th Annual Convention of the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM). During the Special Plenary Session titled “Changing Global Dynamics: Implications for India in Evolving Landscape,” government officials and industry leaders outlined… Continue reading India’s Automotive Sector Eyes Global Expansion Through Self-Reliance and Export Growth
Software-Defined Vehicles Drive India’s Sustainable Mobility Transformation
The automotive industry’s shift toward software-defined vehicles (SDVs) emerged as a central theme during the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers’ (SIAM) 65th Annual Convention, with industry experts outlining both opportunities and challenges for India’s mobility sector. The Special Plenary Session 2, titled “Embracing the Future: Strategic Development and Market Integration of Software Defined Vehicles (SDVs)… Continue reading Software-Defined Vehicles Drive India’s Sustainable Mobility Transformation
Transport Minister Gadkari Inaugurates Bharat Prawaas Awards 2025 in New Delhi
The Bus and Car Operators Confederation of India (BOCI) held the Bharat Prawaas Awards 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, with Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari serving as chief guest at the ceremony. The event recognized outstanding contributions to India’s passenger mobility sector, with 63 winners selected from more than 230 nominations. The awards ceremony featured… Continue reading Transport Minister Gadkari Inaugurates Bharat Prawaas Awards 2025 in New Delhi