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While high-tech battery minerals often dominate the conversation, steel is experiencing a slow-burning price creep that demands executive attention. According to the December 2025 SIAM monitor, HR steel prices ranged between Rs 48,160 and Rs 50,000 per tonne, marking a 1% increase both year-on-year and month-on-month. Though these rates remain 9% below the April 2025… Continue reading Subtle Steel Price Increases Add Fresh Pressure on Auto Costs

​​​​​While the automotive industry grapples with triple-digit inflation in battery minerals, the commodities that literally hit the road—natural and synthetic rubber, are providing a much-needed financial cushion. According to the latest data from the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), rubber price trends in December 2025 offer a rare moment of cost relief for manufacturers… Continue reading Cooling Rubber Prices Offer Margin Relief for Automakers

​​​​​While the automotive industry grapples with triple-digit inflation in battery minerals, the commodities that literally hit the road—natural and synthetic rubber, are providing a much-needed financial cushion. According to the latest data from the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), rubber price trends in December 2025 offer a rare moment of cost relief for manufacturers… Continue reading Cooling Rubber Prices Offer Margin Relief for Automakers

While India’s automotive floors are buzzing, with passenger vehicle (PV) production jumping 25.5% year-on-year, a silent margin-killer is lurking in the supply chain. Manufacturers are facing a harsh reality, where the cost of going green is becoming an unsustainable premium that will inevitably be passed on to the consumer’s invoice. As per the SIAM commodity… Continue reading The “Clean Air” Premium: Why Your Next Car Might Cost Significantly More