After a tough couple of years with weak sales, French carmaker Renault is shifting its gears for a growth phase in India. With a refresh of its entire existing models and the much-anticipated relaunch of Duster SUV expected this year, Renault India is targeting double-digit growth and achieving a market share of 3% by the… Continue reading Renault India Eyes 3% Market Share by FY27 With Double-Digit Growth
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CEAT Launches India’s First Road-Ready Tyre with 90% Sustainable Materials
CEAT Limited, an Indian tyre manufacturer, has launched SecuraDrive CIRCL, claimed to be India’s first road-ready passenger car tyre made with up to 90% sustainable, bio-based materials. The product is positioned as a step forward in sustainable mobility solutions for the automotive industry. The SecuraDrive CIRCL tyre is available in two variants—one with 50% bio-based… Continue reading CEAT Launches India’s First Road-Ready Tyre with 90% Sustainable Materials
For Car Dealerships, Is Agentic AI the Next Big Thing?
Walk into any dealership today and you’ll see the same juggling act: a salesperson on the phone with a prospect, another answering a WhatsApp query, a manager trying to reconcile CRM data with last month’s leads, and a receptionist fielding service requests. Cars may be more advanced than ever, but dealership operations often feel like… Continue reading For Car Dealerships, Is Agentic AI the Next Big Thing?
Avinash Rao Appointed MD & CEO of Mahindra Susten
Mahindra Susten Private Limited, the renewable energy arm of the Mahindra Group, has announced the appointment of Avinash Rao as its new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer. The appointment is effective from September 24, 2025. In his new role, Rao will lead the company’s strategic growth initiatives, focusing on expanding and diversifying its portfolio… Continue reading Avinash Rao Appointed MD & CEO of Mahindra Susten
EKA Mobility and Shriram Green Finance Sign MoU to Promote Electric Commercial Vehicles in India
EKA Mobility, an electric vehicle and technology company, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Shriram Green Finance Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Shriram Finance Ltd., to facilitate financing solutions for electric commercial vehicles (EVs) in India. The collaboration aims to support fleet operators, transporters, dealers, small businesses, and community organizations in adopting… Continue reading EKA Mobility and Shriram Green Finance Sign MoU to Promote Electric Commercial Vehicles in India
Indian Government Doubles Renewal Fees for Vehicles Over 20 Years Old
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) on August 20, 2025, announced amendments to the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, revising renewal fees for vehicles across India (excluding NCR). The new policy shifts the threshold for higher registration charges from 15 years to 20 years, targeting vehicles that predate Bharat Stage-II norms. As per… Continue reading Indian Government Doubles Renewal Fees for Vehicles Over 20 Years Old
Maruti e-Vitara series production starts tomorrow
Maruti Suzuki is set to commence series production of its much-anticipated e-Vitara born-electric SUV at Suzuki’s Hansalpur plant in Gujarat from tomorrow. The event will be see presence of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Keiichi Ono, the Ambassador of Japan, among other dignitaries. The made-in-India e-Vitara will not only… Continue reading Maruti e-Vitara series production starts tomorrow
India’s Two-Wheeler Industry Poised for 6–9% Growth in FY2026: ICRA
ICRA Limited has forecasted a 6–9% year-on-year expansion in India’s domestic two-wheeler market for FY2026, driven by steady replacement demand, improving urban consumption, and resilient rural incomes—contingent on favorable monsoon conditions. Despite this optimistic outlook, recent performance indicators show mixed trends. Retail sales in June 2025 rose 4.73% year-on-year to 14.46 lakh units, up from… Continue reading India’s Two-Wheeler Industry Poised for 6–9% Growth in FY2026: ICRA
Skoda Auto India Launches Exchange Carnival Across Key Cities
Skoda Auto India launched its Exchange Carnival this August across its showroom network, providing customers with free evaluation of existing vehicles, special exchange bonuses on trade-ins, and spot booking benefits on the company’s model range, with mega events scheduled in six major cities including Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Chennai, Bengaluru, and Pune. The carnival commenced in… Continue reading Skoda Auto India Launches Exchange Carnival Across Key Cities
Hyundai Motor India Gets Top Credit Ratings from CRISIL
Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) received top-tier credit ratings from CRISIL Limited on August 21, 2025, with the rating agency affirming CRISIL AAA/Stable for long-term facilities and CRISIL A1+ for short-term instruments, reflecting the company’s strong financial position and operational efficiency. The ratings underscore HMIL’s financial discipline and risk management practices. CRISIL AAA/Stable indicates the… Continue reading Hyundai Motor India Gets Top Credit Ratings from CRISIL