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Bajaj Auto Faces EV Production Halt in August Amid Rare Earth Shortage: Reports

Bajaj Auto is staring at an imminent production halt in August due to an acute shortage of heavy rare earth magnets, a critical component in electric vehicle (EV) motors, according to The Economic Times report. Managing Director Rajiv Bajaj has warned of major disruptions not only to the company’s electric portfolio but also to the… Continue reading Bajaj Auto Faces EV Production Halt in August Amid Rare Earth Shortage: Reports

Bajaj Auto Faces EV Production Halt in August Amid Rare Earth Shortage: Reports

Exclusive: Top 10 models command 64% of India’s car and SUV exports in Q1 FY2026

Every vehicle segment has its movers and shakers and the Top 10 exported passenger vehicles are no different. The first quarter of FY2026 – April-June 2025 – saw India Passenger Vehicle Inc register its highest-ever exports of 204,330 units, up 13% YoY (Q1 FY2025: 180,483 units). Sixty-four percent of this record total belongs to the… Continue reading Exclusive: Top 10 models command 64% of India’s car and SUV exports in Q1 FY2026

Exclusive: Top 10 models command 64% of India’s car and SUV exports in Q1 FY2026

Kia Syros, Skoda Kylaq separated by 657 units 6 months after launch

The Kia Syros and the Skoda Kylaq, the two newest models in the ultra-competitive compact SUV segment, continue to make news since their market entry in January 2025. Six months down the line, these two models’ combined wholesales at 48,085 units accounts for a 7% share of the estimated 694,855 compact SUVs which OEMs have… Continue reading Kia Syros, Skoda Kylaq separated by 657 units 6 months after launch

Kia Syros, Skoda Kylaq separated by 657 units 6 months after launch

India-UK FTA to cut import duty on ICE cars to 10% in 5 years

The India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) will progressively slash the basic customs duty on internal combustion engine (ICE) passenger vehicles to as low as 10% over the next five years, according to a document from the Ministry of Commerce. The FTA has introduced phased reductions in India’s currently steep customs duties, ranging from 66% to… Continue reading India-UK FTA to cut import duty on ICE cars to 10% in 5 years

Full Analysis of India-UK Free Trade Agreement

The India-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement (FTA), signed on July 24, 2025, represents an important moment in bilateral economic relations between the world’s fifth and sixth-largest economies. The agreement, formally known as the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), aims to double bilateral trade from the current $60 billion to over $100 billion by 2030,… Continue reading Full Analysis of India-UK Free Trade Agreement

India-UK FTA: No Duty Cut For Lower Priced Electric, Hybrid Cars

The India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) has explicitly excluded battery, hybrid and hydrogen-powered passenger cars priced under £40,000 (approximately Rs 44 lakh) from any import duty cuts, a move aimed at shielding the domestic manufacturers. The basic customs duty on these cars will remain 70%. There will be no import duty concessions for any of these… Continue reading India-UK FTA: No Duty Cut For Lower Priced Electric, Hybrid Cars

ICEMA Q1 FY26 Sales Report: Domestic CE Sales Down Nearly 5% YoY; Exports Rise Over 34%

The Indian Construction Equipment (CE) industry recorded total sales of 28,687 units in the first quarter of FY26 (April–June 2025), marking a marginal 1% year-on-year (YoY) decline and a sharper 30% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) drop compared to Q4 FY25, according to the latest report from the Indian Construction Equipment Manufacturers Association (ICEMA). Domestic sales fell by… Continue reading ICEMA Q1 FY26 Sales Report: Domestic CE Sales Down Nearly 5% YoY; Exports Rise Over 34%