BMW India has delivered 1,000 units of its flagship electric sedan, the BMW i7, since the model was launched in the country, marking a milestone for the company’s luxury electric vehicle (EV) portfolio . The BMW i7 is the brand’s first all-electric luxury sedan and sits at the top of its India line-up. According to… Continue reading BMW India Crosses 1,000 BMW i7 Electric Sedan Deliveries
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German Auto Supplier Aumovio to Cut Up to 4,000 Jobs Globally: Reuters
German automotive supplier Aumovio announced plans on Tuesday to eliminate up to 4,000 positions worldwide by year’s end as part of a restructuring of its research and development operations, according to Reuters. The job cuts will affect employees across six countries: India, Singapore, Romania, Serbia, Germany, and Mexico, Reuters reported, citing a company statement. In… Continue reading German Auto Supplier Aumovio to Cut Up to 4,000 Jobs Globally: Reuters
Tata Motors Q3 Profit Down 48%; Revenue Up 17%
Tata Motors Limited reported a consolidated net profit of ₹705 crore for the third quarter of fiscal year 2026, compared to a loss of ₹867 crore in the previous quarter (Q2FY26). On a year-on-year basis, however, the profit declined 48% from ₹1,355 crore in Q3FY25, impacted by exceptional items totaling ₹1,647 crore related to labor… Continue reading Tata Motors Q3 Profit Down 48%; Revenue Up 17%
India and Canada Hold Talks on Clean Mobility and Critical Minerals
India and Canada held high-level bilateral discussions on clean mobility and critical minerals, with both nations agreeing to continue structured dialogue and cooperation in strategic industrial sectors. The meeting on January 29, 2026, at Udyog Bhawan brought together Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H.D. Kumaraswamy and Canadian Minister of Natural Resources Tim Hodgson.… Continue reading India and Canada Hold Talks on Clean Mobility and Critical Minerals
Apollo Tyres Introduces New Truck-Bus Bias Tyre Range
Apollo Tyres has introduced a new truck-bus bias tyre range designed to enhance performance and reduce operational costs for commercial vehicle operators. The launch, announced on January 29, 2026, introduces three new patterns in the 10.00-20 size, a commonly used fitment across truck and bus applications. The products were developed through collaboration between the company’s… Continue reading Apollo Tyres Introduces New Truck-Bus Bias Tyre Range
Economic Survey Highlights Competition for Critical Minerals
The Economic Survey 2025-26 has documented intensifying international competition for critical minerals required for electric vehicle batteries and other advanced technologies, noting that countries are “securing critical minerals and technological resources in a manner reminiscent of a new colonial scramble.” The Survey, released on January 28, discusses critical minerals as part of its broader analysis… Continue reading Economic Survey Highlights Competition for Critical Minerals
PLI Impact: Auto Sector Grows Exports, Cuts Imports Despite 50% US Tariffs
The Economic Survey 2025-26 has presented a detailed trade performance analysis of Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) sectors, positioning the automobile sector in what appears to be a favorable pattern—positive export growth accompanied by declining imports—which the Survey interprets as indicating “maturing domestic manufacturing capability.” The Survey, released on January 28, analyzed trade data from FY21-FY25 across… Continue reading PLI Impact: Auto Sector Grows Exports, Cuts Imports Despite 50% US Tariffs
Economic Survey Flags Import Dependence Risk in Electric Vehicle Push
The Economic Survey 2025-26 has issued a pointed warning about the “very high” import intensity of electric vehicle production, particularly from countries with whom India has “persistent and large trade deficits.” The Survey, released on January 28, states that “the extent to which electric mobility is incentivised in the short run needs to keep this… Continue reading Economic Survey Flags Import Dependence Risk in Electric Vehicle Push
Economic Survey Flags Slowing Infra Construction
The Economic Survey 2025-26 has expressed concern about rising revenue deficits in several States, warning that these fiscal pressures are “crowding out capital spending” and could affect infrastructure development that drives demand for construction equipment and commercial vehicles. The Survey, released on January 28, dedicates more attention to state-level finances than usual, indicating policymakers view… Continue reading Economic Survey Flags Slowing Infra Construction
Economic Survey Highlights the Rise of ‘Friendshoring’ in a Post-Trump World
The Economic Survey 2025-26 has documented what it calls a “resurgence in friendshoring in CY 2025,” referring to the trend of countries restructuring supply chains to favor trade with politically-aligned partners over purely cost-based sourcing decisions. The Survey, released on January 28, cites data from UNCTAD showing that after a slight decline in CY 2024,… Continue reading Economic Survey Highlights the Rise of ‘Friendshoring’ in a Post-Trump World