Aether Industries Limited a Surat-based specialty chemicals manufacturer, has reported a consolidated revenue of Rs 259 crore for the first quarter of FY26, marking a 35% year-on-year increase from Rs 192 crore in the same period last year. The company’s EBITDA stood at Rs 78 crore with a margin of 30%, reflecting a 94% growth… Continue reading Aether Industries Posts Rs 259 Cr Revenue in Q1 FY26, Up 35% YoY
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India Maintains Second-Highest Consumer Sentiment Score Globally in July 2025
Consumer sentiment in India increased by 1.8 percentage points in July 2025, maintaining the country’s position as the second-highest scoring nation among 30 markets surveyed by the LSEG-Ipsos Primary Consumer Sentiment Index, despite ongoing global economic uncertainty. India recorded a national index score of 60.9, trailing only Indonesia at 61.3. The two countries remain the… Continue reading India Maintains Second-Highest Consumer Sentiment Score Globally in July 2025
India-UK Sign FTA to Help Boost Auto and Clean Tech Trade Ties
India and the United Kingdom on Thursday signed a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA) aimed at doubling bilateral trade and deepening economic ties between the two nations. The wide-ranging deal is expected to boost Indian exports of key sectors including automobiles, whisky, and medical devices. For the automotive sector, the FTA is expected to significantly… Continue reading India-UK Sign FTA to Help Boost Auto and Clean Tech Trade Ties
Spyne Launches Vinnie, India’s First AI Assistant for Used Car Retail
Spyne, a global automotive AI platform, has launched Vinnie, an AI assistant developed to support used car dealerships by automating customer communication and improving lead management. Positioned as India’s first autonomous AI assistant in the automotive retail sector, Vinnie is designed to address gaps in dealership communication, including delayed responses, missed follow-ups, and fragmented lead… Continue reading Spyne Launches Vinnie, India’s First AI Assistant for Used Car Retail
Piaggio Vehicles Launches Apé E-City Ultra and FX Maxx Electric Three-Wheelers in India
Piaggio Vehicles Pvt. Ltd. (PVPL), the Indian subsidiary of the Italian Piaggio Group, has launched two new models under its Apé Electrik range — the Apé E-City Ultra and Apé E-City FX Maxx. These electric three-wheelers are designed to meet the growing demand for efficient and sustainable last-mile passenger mobility solutions in urban areas. The… Continue reading Piaggio Vehicles Launches Apé E-City Ultra and FX Maxx Electric Three-Wheelers in India
India Achieves 20% Ethanol Blending in Petrol Five Years Ahead of Schedule
India has successfully achieved 20 per cent ethanol blending in petrol in 2025, five years ahead of its original 2030 target, Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri announced on Wednesday, according to a report by Press Trust of India (PTI). This represents a thirteenfold increase from the modest 1.5 per cent blending recorded in… Continue reading India Achieves 20% Ethanol Blending in Petrol Five Years Ahead of Schedule
Spinny Reports 80% Digital Sales and Growth in Tier 2 Luxury Car Market
India’s used car market showed continued digital transformation in the second quarter of 2025, with Spinny reporting that 80% of customers purchased vehicles online, up from 77% in the first quarter. The full-stack used car platform released its Q2 trend report on July 24, highlighting shifts in buyer behavior across channels and regions. The data… Continue reading Spinny Reports 80% Digital Sales and Growth in Tier 2 Luxury Car Market
Maruti Suzuki’s Fronx Becomes Fastest Indian SUV to Reach 100,000 Export Units
Maruti Suzuki India Limited announced that its Fronx SUV has become the fastest vehicle of its category manufactured in India to reach 100,000 export units. The company achieved this milestone in 25 months since beginning global sales to customers in June 2023. The Fronx, launched in the Indian market in April 2023, is manufactured exclusively… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki’s Fronx Becomes Fastest Indian SUV to Reach 100,000 Export Units
Steelbird Hi-Tech Expands Production Capacity to 60,000 Helmets Daily
Steelbird Hi-Tech India Limited announced plans to increase its daily helmet production capacity to over 60,000 units through a ₹50 crore capital expenditure program in the current financial year. The investment will expand existing plant and machinery at the company’s manufacturing facilities. The helmet manufacturer completed a ₹54 crore capital expenditure in the previous financial… Continue reading Steelbird Hi-Tech Expands Production Capacity to 60,000 Helmets Daily
EVs eligible for new £3750 grant to be confirmed on 11 August
Car buyers are set to learn which models qualify for the UK government’s new Electric Car Grant (ECG) on August 11. Speaking at a briefing to announce the UK’s latest automotive manufacturing figures, Society of Motor Manufactures and Traders (SMMT) boss Mike Hawes confirmed the August date and said he expected around one third of… Continue reading EVs eligible for new £3750 grant to be confirmed on 11 August