Skoda Auto India launched its Exchange Carnival this August across its showroom network, providing customers with free evaluation of existing vehicles, special exchange bonuses on trade-ins, and spot booking benefits on the company’s model range, with mega events scheduled in six major cities including Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Chennai, Bengaluru, and Pune. The carnival commenced in… Continue reading Skoda Auto India Launches Exchange Carnival Across Key Cities
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Hyundai Motor India Gets Top Credit Ratings from CRISIL
Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) received top-tier credit ratings from CRISIL Limited on August 21, 2025, with the rating agency affirming CRISIL AAA/Stable for long-term facilities and CRISIL A1+ for short-term instruments, reflecting the company’s strong financial position and operational efficiency. The ratings underscore HMIL’s financial discipline and risk management practices. CRISIL AAA/Stable indicates the… Continue reading Hyundai Motor India Gets Top Credit Ratings from CRISIL
Escorts Kubota Enters 41–44 HP Tractor Segment with MU4201 Launch
Escorts Kubota Limited has announced the launch of its new tractor model, the Kubota MU4201, on August 25, 2025, in India. The launch marks the company’s entry into the 41–44 horsepower (HP) category under the Kubota brand. Designed in Japan and manufactured for Indian conditions, the MU4201 is intended for diverse agricultural applications, including haulage,… Continue reading Escorts Kubota Enters 41–44 HP Tractor Segment with MU4201 Launch
New Jeep Cherokee Revealed with Petrol-Hybrid Powertrain
The popular Jeep Cherokee SUV has made a comeback for 2026 model year and will go on sale in the North American market initially. The new Jeep Cherokee is larger than before, more refined, and now equipped with a highly fuel efficient petrol-hybrid powertrain. The redesign moves the nameplate into the fast-growing hybrid rugged SUV… Continue reading New Jeep Cherokee Revealed with Petrol-Hybrid Powertrain
Nissan X-Trail Nismo revealed
Nissan has revealed the X-Trail Nismo, a performance-oriented iteration of its popular family SUV. Like most other Nismo-badged models, it gains a sportier appearance and chassis tweaks aimed at sharpening its dynamics without compromising everyday usability. Central to the upgrades are KYB-supplied swing-valve dampers, engineered to absorb low-speed bumps more effectively while enhancing overall ride… Continue reading Nissan X-Trail Nismo revealed
Renault Launches Kiger Facelift at an Aggressive ₹6.29–11.29 Lakh to Sustain Sales Ahead of Duster Relaunch
Renault India has introduced the facelift of Kiger in the compact SUV market, with introductory prices ranging from ₹6.29 lakh to ₹11.29 lakh (ex-showroom). The launch comes as the company seeks to sustain sales momentum until the relaunch of the Duster, its most iconic nameplate in India. Renault closed FY2024-25 with sales of around 37,900… Continue reading Renault Launches Kiger Facelift at an Aggressive ₹6.29–11.29 Lakh to Sustain Sales Ahead of Duster Relaunch
Exclusive: Top Six e-2W OEMs Command 76% Share of 3.65 Million Units Sold Since 2018
Eight-and-a-half months into CY2025, the Indian electric two-wheeler industry has registered new vehicle sales of over 777,000 units till August 23, 2025. This constitutes 68% of CY2024’s record retail sales of nearly 1.15 million units and bids fair to raise the bar with four months still remaining this year. Of the 210 players in the… Continue reading Exclusive: Top Six e-2W OEMs Command 76% Share of 3.65 Million Units Sold Since 2018
FADA Issues Advisory Against Excess Inventory Amid Uncertainty on GST
At a time when the auto industry gears up for the festive season, the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) sounded a note of caution for its members, warning them against higher inventory and premature messaging on vehicle prices in light of the government’s proposed GST 2.0 reforms. The government has proposed restructuring the existing… Continue reading FADA Issues Advisory Against Excess Inventory Amid Uncertainty on GST
JK Tyre MD Anshuman Singhania Honoured with ‘CEO of the Year’ Award
Anshuman Singhania, Managing Director of JK Tyre & Industries Ltd., has been conferred the ‘CEO of the Year’ award by the Top Rankers Management Club. The recognition was presented during the 25th National Management Summit, organized by Top Rankers Management Consultants in New Delhi. The award acknowledges Singhania’s leadership and strategic direction in guiding JK… Continue reading JK Tyre MD Anshuman Singhania Honoured with ‘CEO of the Year’ Award
Fiem Industries Reports Fire Incident at Rajasthan Manufacturing Unit, Operations Expected to Resume Shortly
Fiem Industries Limited has informed the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) about a fire incident that occurred on August 23, 2025, at its Unit-8 facility located in Plot No. SP1-C, Industrial Area, Tapukara, District Alwar, Rajasthan (301707). In a regulatory filing made under Regulation 30(4)/(6) read with Schedule… Continue reading Fiem Industries Reports Fire Incident at Rajasthan Manufacturing Unit, Operations Expected to Resume Shortly