Volvo Eicher Commercial Vehicles (VECV), the joint venture between Eicher Motors Ltd and Volvo Group, expects commercial vehicle demand to remain steady in the second half of FY26, supported by GST rate rationalisation, infrastructure investments, and replacement-led demand. “Volumes in the first half were slightly below expectations due to the extended monsoon period,” said Vinod… Continue reading Eicher Motors Expects Steady Growth in CVs in H2 as GST Reform, Infra Push Aid Demand
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Tata Motors Invests Additional Rs 134 Crore in Freight Tiger
Tata Motors announced an additional investment of Rs 134 crores in Freight Tiger, a logistics company. This infusion takes the automotive giant’s total investment in the associate company to Rs 284 crores. This financial backing is expected to result in Tata Motors holding approximately 42% to 46% of Freight Tiger on a fully diluted basis. Tiger… Continue reading Tata Motors Invests Additional Rs 134 Crore in Freight Tiger
CV Makers Push for Pragmatic Emissions Rules
India’s commercial vehicle sector, which acts as the economic artery of the nation, is currently navigating a complex regulatory landscape. While manufacturers, including Tata Motors, are ramping up efforts in electrification and decarbonisation, the immediate challenge lies in defining the metrics for traditional internal combustion engines. This struggle came into sharp relief during Tata Motors’… Continue reading CV Makers Push for Pragmatic Emissions Rules
Tata Motors’ Post-Demerger Quarter Turns Red on Paper, Operational Gains Intact
The second quarter of the 2026 financial year ought to have been a celebratory affair for Tata Motors Limited, particularly following its successful demerger and listing on November 12, 2025. The company’s commercial vehicle (CV) business, the primary focus after the organizational split, delivered robust growth, riding a wave of post-GST 2.0 implementation and festive… Continue reading Tata Motors’ Post-Demerger Quarter Turns Red on Paper, Operational Gains Intact
Hero MotoCorp Reports Record Revenue and PAT in Q2 FY26
Hero MotoCorp posted its highest ever quarterly revenue and profit after tax for the second quarter of FY26. The company reported standalone revenue from operations of Rs 12,126 crore for Q2 FY26, marking a growth of 16% over Rs 10,463 crore in the corresponding quarter last year. Standalone net profit after tax stood at Rs… Continue reading Hero MotoCorp Reports Record Revenue and PAT in Q2 FY26
Royal Enfield Bullish on FY26 Sales; Post-GST Demand Holding Firm
Eicher Motors Ltd’s Royal Enfield expects its motorcycle sales momentum to remain strong through the second half of FY26, supported by the impact of GST reforms that have boosted affordability in the sub-350cc segment. “Post the GST, the demand and the enquiries have been holding up really well for us,” said B. Govindarajan, Managing Director,… Continue reading Royal Enfield Bullish on FY26 Sales; Post-GST Demand Holding Firm
Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles Reports ₹1,021 Crore Loss in Q2 FY26 on Investment Impairment
Tata Motors Limited, the newly listed commercial vehicles entity following its demerger from the passenger vehicles business, reported a standalone net loss of ₹1,021 crore for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, compared to a profit of ₹643 crore in the same period last year. Revenue from operations for Q2 FY26 stood at ₹16,861 crore,… Continue reading Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles Reports ₹1,021 Crore Loss in Q2 FY26 on Investment Impairment
Motherson Posts 15% Jump in Q2 Profit, Revenue Rises 8.5%
Samvardhana Motherson International Limited reported a profit after tax of Rs 856 crore for the second quarter of fiscal 2025-26, marking a 15% increase over the same period last year. Consolidated revenue for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, stood at Rs 30,173 crore, up 8.5% year-on-year. The company’s EBITDA for the quarter was Rs… Continue reading Motherson Posts 15% Jump in Q2 Profit, Revenue Rises 8.5%
Torsten Schmidt Named Managing Director & CEO of Daimler India Commercial Vehicles
Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV) has announced a leadership change with Torsten Schmidt set to become the company’s new Managing Director and CEO in early 2026. Schmidt will succeed Satyakam Arya, who has been appointed as the designated President and CEO of Hino Motors in Japan. Schmidt, 53, currently serves as Chief Financial Officer of… Continue reading Torsten Schmidt Named Managing Director & CEO of Daimler India Commercial Vehicles
Eicher Motors Consol Sales up 45% in Q2FY26, PAT up 25%
Eicher Motors Ltd reported a strong performance across most earnings parameters in the September 2025 quarter, marking its best-ever quarterly results. The company’s consolidated net profit rose 25% year-on-year to ₹1,369 crore, supported by a 45% jump in revenue to ₹6,171.59 crore, led by Royal Enfield’s robust sales and festive tailwinds aided by the GST… Continue reading Eicher Motors Consol Sales up 45% in Q2FY26, PAT up 25%