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India records best April for EV sales: 167,629 units and 45% growth

India’s electric vehicle market recorded its strongest April when it registered total retail sales of 167,629 units last month. This represents a robust 45% year-on-year increase (April 2024: 115,909 units), according to figures published on the Vahan portal. Retail sales of e-PVs had driven past the 100,000 milestone for the first time for the month… Continue reading India records best April for EV sales: 167,629 units and 45% growth

India records best April for EV sales: 167,629 units and 45% growth

Electric car, SUV sales jump 58% to 12,330 units in April, Mahindra EVs grab 24% share

Electric passenger vehicle manufacturers in India have sold 12,330 units in April 2025, a strong YoY increase of 58% (April 2024: 7,783 units), which translates into an additional 4,547 e-PVs sold last month. That’s not all – as per Vahan retail sales statistics, April 2025 is now the new e-PV sales benchmark, having surpassed the… Continue reading Electric car, SUV sales jump 58% to 12,330 units in April, Mahindra EVs grab 24% share

Electric car, SUV sales jump 58% to 12,330 units in April, Mahindra EVs grab 24% share

Car Prices Expected to Rise as Tariffs on Parts Kick In

The United States imposed 25 percent tariffs on imported auto parts on Saturday that could sharply raise prices for new and used vehicles as well as for repairs and insurance. The latest tariffs, which President Trump ordered in March as part of his plan to promote domestic manufacturing, come after the 25 percent levies on… Continue reading Car Prices Expected to Rise as Tariffs on Parts Kick In

Samvardhana Motherson Completes Acquisition of Brazilian Firm Baldi

Samvardhana Motherson International Limited (SMIL) has announced the successful completion of its acquisition of Baldi Industria E Comercio Ltda., a Brazil-based automotive component manufacturer. The acquisition was carried out through SMP Automotive Produtos Automotivos Do Brasil Ltda. (SMP Brasil), a 100% subsidiary of Samvardhana Motherson Automotive Systems Group B.V. (SMRP B.V.), which is itself fully… Continue reading Samvardhana Motherson Completes Acquisition of Brazilian Firm Baldi

Tata Motors to Launch Altroz Facelift on May 22

Tata Motors has dropped the first teaser of the upcoming Altroz facelift ahead of its price announcement on May 22. The premium hatchback has been periodically updated with new powertrain options and new features, but it hasn’t received a cosmetic makeover since it went on sale in January 2020. An updated design aside, there will… Continue reading Tata Motors to Launch Altroz Facelift on May 22

CVs in FY25: On The Slow Road To Recovery

India’s commercial vehicle sector displayed a mixed performance in FY2025, with buses emerging as the standout segment with a robust 15% year-on-year growth, driven by mandatory scrapping of government vehicles and healthy replacement demand. However, the truck segments faced headwinds, with M&HCV trucks declining 4% and LCV trucks dropping 3% year-on-year, impacted by election-related disruptions… Continue reading CVs in FY25: On The Slow Road To Recovery