The Indian passenger vehicle market continues to scale new peaks even as market growth slows to the low single digits. The car market will likely breach the historic 4-lakh unit monthly dispatches for the first time in January. Total dispatches could range from 4.05 lakh to 4.10 lakh units, registering a 2-3% growth over 3.93… Continue reading Carmakers poised to cross 4 lakh unit sales landmark in January 2025
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Auto Industry Seeks EV Boost, Tax Cuts, and Infrastructure Push in Budget 2025
Ahead of the Union Budget 2025 scheduled to be announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Feb 11, 2025, the automotive sector expects policy measures that will accelerate sustainable mobility, strengthen domestic manufacturing, and enhance India’s global competitiveness. Industry leaders across the board are emphasizing the need for continued support in electric vehicle (EV) adoption,… Continue reading Auto Industry Seeks EV Boost, Tax Cuts, and Infrastructure Push in Budget 2025
Ola Electric introduces gen 3 S1 electric scooter range, prices starting at Rs 79,999
In a significant move to strengthen its position in India’s growing electric vehicle market, Ola Electric today unveiled its third-generation S1 portfolio, introducing eight new electric scooters across various price segments. The announcement marks a strategic expansion of the company’s product lineup, with prices ranging from ₹79,999 to ₹1,69,999. The new flagship model, S1 Pro+,… Continue reading Ola Electric introduces gen 3 S1 electric scooter range, prices starting at Rs 79,999
Driving auto industry momentum: why infrastructure investment should go beyond the highway
2025 has begun brightly for India’s automotive sector. Among the rows of gleaming new models launched at last week’s Auto Expo in New Delhi was the Skoda Kodiaq – the Czech brand’s flagship SUV, which will be built alongside its newest addition, the Kylaq, in Maharashtra for both the Indian and global markets. With total… Continue reading Driving auto industry momentum: why infrastructure investment should go beyond the highway
Driving auto industry momentum: why infrastructure investment should go beyond the highway headlines
2025 has begun brightly for India’s automotive sector. Among the rows of gleaming new models launched at last week’s Auto Expo in New Delhi was the Skoda Kodiaq – the Czech brand’s flagship SUV, which will be built alongside its newest addition, the Kylaq, in Maharashtra for both the Indian and global markets. With total… Continue reading Driving auto industry momentum: why infrastructure investment should go beyond the highway headlines
National Road Safety Month: Volvo Car India draws attention to zebra crossings
Volvo Car India recently undertook an innovative road safety campaign, wherein the company collaborated with renowned Indian artist Subodh Kerkar, founding director of the Museum of Goa. The idea of the partnership was to leverage art to draw public attention towards the cause of improving road safety. As part of the National Road Safety Month… Continue reading National Road Safety Month: Volvo Car India draws attention to zebra crossings
Automotive sector plans 70% workforce expansion, reports TeamLease Services
TeamLease Services, a staffing solutions company in India, has released its Employment Outlook Report for HY2 FY25, highlighting workforce trends in the automotive sector. The industry, which contributes approximately 7% to India’s GDP, is experiencing notable hiring momentum driven by consumer demand, technological advancements, and a growing focus on electric and connected vehicles. The report… Continue reading Automotive sector plans 70% workforce expansion, reports TeamLease Services
Maruti’s rural sales soar 15%, far outpacing urban growth at 2.5% in Q3FY25: Rahul Bharti
India’s largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India Ltd’s (MSIL) rural retail growth in Q3 FY25 stood at an impressive 15%, significantly higher than urban retail growth, which was recorded at just 2.5%. Overall retail growth for Q3 reached 8.3%, reflecting a slowdown in consumer demand from urban markets. “Rural has been growing better than urban and… Continue reading Maruti’s rural sales soar 15%, far outpacing urban growth at 2.5% in Q3FY25: Rahul Bharti
Rane Madras reports Q3 net loss as margins face headwinds
Rane (Madras) Limited (RML), a prominent manufacturer of steering and suspension systems, reported a consolidated net loss of ₹0.2 crore for the third quarter ended December 31, 2024, marking a sharp reversal from a profit of ₹9.1 crore in the same period last year. The company’s consolidated revenue remained relatively flat at ₹523.7 crore, showing… Continue reading Rane Madras reports Q3 net loss as margins face headwinds
Auto Expo 2025 – Dialogues | Zakir Hussein, CEO, Alkraft Thermotechnologies
With growing electrification in the heavy-commercial vehicle segment, the company eyes synergies in products such as radiators, and coolers, which find application in ICE as well as EVs. At the recently-concluded Auto Expo 2025, Autocar Professional exclusively spoke with top industry executives to gauge their future technology and business strategies for the Indian market which is likely to witness… Continue reading Auto Expo 2025 – Dialogues | Zakir Hussein, CEO, Alkraft Thermotechnologies