India’s electric vehicle sales are projected to reach 22 million units by 2035, with penetration crossing 50 per cent across most vehicle segments, according to a report by KPMG Assurance and Consulting Services LLP titled “Securing the Supply Chain: Preparing for the Electric Vehicle Raw Material Challenge.” The report analyzes the critical mineral supply chain… Continue reading India’s EV Sales Projected to Reach 22 Million Units by 2035: KPMG
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Volvo Car India to Plant 20,000+ Trees in Aravalli Range
Volvo Car India announced an expansion of its Reverse Project with a plantation initiative at Matri Van along the Gurugram-Faridabad Highway. Under its CSR initiative for FY25-26, the company will support the plantation of 20,000+ native trees over 20 acres of Aravalli land as part of the Community Barren Land Transformation Project, led by SankalpTaru… Continue reading Volvo Car India to Plant 20,000+ Trees in Aravalli Range
JSW MG Motor India Launches Hector Facelift at ₹11.99 Lakh
JSW MG Motor India on Monday launched the facelifted MG Hector at a starting price of ₹11.99 lakh (ex-showroom). The introductory price is applicable for a limited number of units. The updated Hector will be offered in both five- and seven-seat configurations. It will be powered by a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine, available with manual… Continue reading JSW MG Motor India Launches Hector Facelift at ₹11.99 Lakh
Battery Electric Vehicles Cut Emissions Over Lifecycle: IIT Madras
Researchers at the Centre for Excellence in Energy and Telecommunications (CEET), IIT Madras, and Immersive Technology and Entrepreneurship Labs (ITEL) have found that battery electric vehicles (BEVs) significantly outperform petrol-powered internal combustion engine vehicles (ICEVs) in reducing greenhouse gas emissions over their full lifecycle, even under India’s current grid conditions. The study, titled “The March… Continue reading Battery Electric Vehicles Cut Emissions Over Lifecycle: IIT Madras
Mahindra Opens Pre-Bookings for XUV 7XO Premium SUV Ahead of January Launch
Mahindra & Mahindra has commenced pre-bookings for its upcoming premium SUV, the XUV 7XO, with customers able to reserve the vehicle from 12:00 PM on December 15, 2025. The company is accepting advance reservations with a booking amount of Rs 21,000 through its dealership network across India and online channels. The XUV 7XO represents a… Continue reading Mahindra Opens Pre-Bookings for XUV 7XO Premium SUV Ahead of January Launch
Tired of Uber/Ola Cancellations? Jindal Group May Have an Answer
Anyone who has tried booking a cab through Uber or Ola in an Indian metro city knows the drill all too well. You enter your destination, find a driver, watch the app show “Driver is on the way”—and then, minutes later, your phone rings. The driver wants to know where you’re going. When you tell… Continue reading Tired of Uber/Ola Cancellations? Jindal Group May Have an Answer
Here’s What Maruti Suzuki Thinks About EV Adoption Hurdles in India
Maruti Suzuki is preparing to launch its first battery electric vehicle – eVitara – in India, where the adoption of EVs is yet gain significant momentum. The automaker believes that people’s interest in EVs is growing, but the market is still held back by three major issues – real-world driving range, charging infrastructure, and uncertainty… Continue reading Here’s What Maruti Suzuki Thinks About EV Adoption Hurdles in India
Maruti Suzuki to Reassess FY30 EV Sales Outlook After GST Cut on ICE Vehicles
India’s largest car maker, Maruti Suzuki, is reassessing the passenger vehicle industry’s forecast of electric vehicle penetration by the end of the decade after recent GST rationalisation widened the price gap between ICE models and EVs. GST 2.0 reduced the tax on small ICE cars [up to 4 metres in length] to a flat rate… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki to Reassess FY30 EV Sales Outlook After GST Cut on ICE Vehicles
Maruti Suzuki to Introduce Assured Buyback Program, BaaS for eVitara
In a bid to make electric vehicles more attractive to consumers by addressing resale value concerns and higher initial acquisition cost, Maruti Suzuki plans to offer an assured buyback program and introduce Battery as a Service (BaaS) and subscription model for its first battery electric vehicle – eVitara. Partho Banerjee, the company’s senior executive officer… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki to Introduce Assured Buyback Program, BaaS for eVitara
Tata Sierra Accomplished and Accomplished+ Variants Priced Starting at ₹17.99 Lakh
Tata Motors has announced pricing for the top-tier Accomplished and Accomplished+ variants of the Sierra SUV, with prices beginning at ₹17.99 lakh (ex-showroom). The launch marks the return of the iconic nameplate with a comprehensive range spanning five trim levels. The Accomplished variants feature over 230 features and are available in six color options across… Continue reading Tata Sierra Accomplished and Accomplished+ Variants Priced Starting at ₹17.99 Lakh