India’s automotive aftermarket is undergoing a quiet but decisive shift, with rural India emerging as its next growth engine, even as vehicles become more electronics-driven and complex to service. Speaking to Autocar Professional on the sidelines of ACMA Automechanika 2026, Sriram Viji, President-Designate of the Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA) and Managing Director… Continue reading Video – Rural India Powers the Aftermarket: ACMA’s Sriram Viji
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India-EU Free Trade Agreement Signed After 20 Years of Negotiations: ICRA
India and the European Union finalized a free trade agreement in January 2026 after nearly 20 years of negotiations, eliminating tariffs on over 90% of goods exchanged between the two regions. The agreement establishes a large free-trade zone and represents a significant development for Indian sectors currently facing EU import duties ranging from 4% to… Continue reading India-EU Free Trade Agreement Signed After 20 Years of Negotiations: ICRA
Audi India Opens Second Hyderabad Showroom with Progressive Showroom Concept
Audi India inaugurated its second showroom in Hyderabad on February 6, 2026, featuring the company’s global Progressive Showroom Concept at a 6,000 sq.ft. facility in Jubilee Hills, Telangana. The expansion includes a 2,000 sq.ft. Audi Approved: plus showroom and a 13,000 sq.ft. service facility with 14 service bays in Gachibowli. The showroom is designed around… Continue reading Audi India Opens Second Hyderabad Showroom with Progressive Showroom Concept
Lamborghini Delivers Final Huracán to Indian Market After Decade-Long Run
Automobili Lamborghini India has delivered its final Huracán Tecnica to the Indian market, marking the end of production for the iconic V10 super sports car that has been a cornerstone of the brand’s lineup for over a decade. The Italian manufacturer delivered a total of 252 Huracán models in India throughout the vehicle’s lifecycle, which… Continue reading Lamborghini Delivers Final Huracán to Indian Market After Decade-Long Run
Bajaj Auto Sells More Electric 3Ws Than Mahindra in January 2026, TVS in Third Place
Thirty-two months after it entered the electric e-wheeler market in India in June 2023, Bajaj Auto has for the first time sold more units (passenger and cargo models combined) in a single month than the market leader Mahindra & Mahindra. As per the retail sales (vehicle deliveries) data available on the Vahan portal, Bajaj Auto… Continue reading Bajaj Auto Sells More Electric 3Ws Than Mahindra in January 2026, TVS in Third Place
Mahindra to Invest ₹15,000 Cr in Maharashtra Manufacturing Facility
Mahindra & Mahindra announced on February 6, 2026, that it will establish its largest integrated manufacturing facility for automobiles and tractors in Nagpur, Maharashtra, with an investment of ₹15,000 crore over 10 years. The announcement was made at Advantage Vidarbha, a three-day event positioning the region as an industrial growth hub. The facility will be… Continue reading Mahindra to Invest ₹15,000 Cr in Maharashtra Manufacturing Facility
Hero MotoCorp sees double-digit industry growth in Q4; flags slower FY27
Hero MotoCorp Ltd expects the domestic two-wheeler industry to post double-digit growth in the March quarter and moderate to high-single-digit expansion in FY27, supported by GST-led recovery, improving rural demand and traction across scooters and premium motorcycles. India’s largest two-wheeler manufacturer said demand momentum has remained strong since October and is likely to stay firm… Continue reading Hero MotoCorp sees double-digit industry growth in Q4; flags slower FY27
Steelbird International Showcases Automotive Component Portfolio at ACMA Automechanika 2026
Steelbird International participated in ACMA Automechanika New Delhi 2026, displaying its automotive component portfolio at the three-day trade exhibition held from February 5-7 at Yashobhoomi (IICC), Dwarka. The company exhibited rubber components, filtration solutions, and related automotive products at Hall No. 2, Stall No. B50, attracting attention from original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), distributors, and industry… Continue reading Steelbird International Showcases Automotive Component Portfolio at ACMA Automechanika 2026
Talbros Automotive Secures Orders Worth Over Rs 1,000 Crore
Talbros Automotive Components Limited (TACL) and its joint ventures have secured orders valued at over Rs 1,000 crore from leading original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) for both domestic and export markets. The orders are scheduled to be executed over the next five years, with commercialization beginning in FY27. The company disclosed the development through a regulatory… Continue reading Talbros Automotive Secures Orders Worth Over Rs 1,000 Crore
Hyundai Motor India Launches Nationwide ‘Always Around’ Campaign
Hyundai Motor India Limited has announced a nationwide campaign titled ‘Hyundai Always Around’, scheduled for February 8, 2026. The one-day event will provide customers with comprehensive automotive services at Hyundai dealerships across the country. The campaign is designed to offer multiple services under one roof, including vehicle sales, servicing, assessments, and exchange solutions. Both existing… Continue reading Hyundai Motor India Launches Nationwide ‘Always Around’ Campaign