This revenue mix means Tata Motors is down the pecking order on direct benefits of cheaper GST rates seen by pure domestic players like Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai Motor India, and Mahindra & Mahindra. Tata Motors shares have climbed nearly 7 per cent in the past week to close at ₹716.10, extending their recovery from oversold… Continue reading Tata Motors’ stock gains 7% in a week. Should you buy, sell or hold?
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GST 2.0 sparks festive buying boom, leaves automakers & electronics firms scrambling for supply
While carmakers are paying extra incentives to transporters, even covering costs for empty return trips — a rare practice in the industry. A sales boom triggered by tax cuts has left car and consumer electronics companies grappling with a challenge — replenishing stocks and making on-time deliveries amid shortage of both components at factories and… Continue reading GST 2.0 sparks festive buying boom, leaves automakers & electronics firms scrambling for supply
Can a National Battery-Swapping Consortium Unlock 4W EV Adoption in India?
Picture a future where EV drivers enjoy the same ease as refueling a petrol car—regardless of the vehicle’s brand. A Maruti, a Mahindra, and a Tata Ace EV pull into the same swap station, exchange depleted batteries for fully charged ones, and drive off in minutes. No queues. No compatibility issues. No downtime. This isn’t… Continue reading Can a National Battery-Swapping Consortium Unlock 4W EV Adoption in India?
India’s Top 6 Car and SUV Makers Headed for Record Sales in CY2025
In CY2024, a total of 4.27 million (42,74,793 units) passenger vehicles were sold, up 4% YoY. Of this, the top six PV OEMs last year – Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Tata Motors, Mahindra, Toyota and Kia – accounted for 3.99 million (39,96,671 units) or a 93% share, leaving the balance 7% to be fought over by… Continue reading India’s Top 6 Car and SUV Makers Headed for Record Sales in CY2025
Festive drive hits a roadblock as carmakers struggle to deliver amid truck, magnet shortage
Companies are working overtime, including using railways, to expedite deliveries amidst major logistical challenges. India’s auto industry is witnessing a surge in festive demand, but vehicle makers are facing delivery roadblocks due to a shortage of trucks, trailers and rare earth magnets, The Times of India reported. The situation has left carmakers racing against time… Continue reading Festive drive hits a roadblock as carmakers struggle to deliver amid truck, magnet shortage
Festive season lifts auto sales in September; October outlook stronger: Citi Research
Hyundai saw a one per cent rise in domestic volumes and a 44 per cent surge in exports. Passenger vehicle and two-wheeler sales showed signs of revival in September 2025, driven by festive demand and recent GST rate cuts, according to a report by Citi Research. The festive season began on September 22, prompting a… Continue reading Festive season lifts auto sales in September; October outlook stronger: Citi Research
Mahindra Drives Ahead of Hyundai and Tata Motors in January-September
September 2025, which heralded GST 2.0 and much-reduced sticker prices for the bulk of the mass-market passenger cars, sedans, SUVs and MPVs, saw two of India’s top six passenger vehicle (PV) manufacturers achieve their best-ever monthly wholesales. While Tata Motors sold 59,667 units (up 45% YoY) to take the No. 2 PV OEM rank, Mahindra… Continue reading Mahindra Drives Ahead of Hyundai and Tata Motors in January-September
TVS, Royal Enfield, and Suzuki Lead Market Share Gains in 2025
While established giants still get to grips with market changes, smaller, more agile players are taking advantage of shifts in consumer behavior to race ahead. TVS Motor Company, Royal Enfield, Suzuki Motorcycle India, and electric vehicle specialist Ather Energy have collectively gained significant market share when comparing their first nine months of 2025 performance to… Continue reading TVS, Royal Enfield, and Suzuki Lead Market Share Gains in 2025
Festive rush spurs vehicle delivery delays as automakers struggle with logistics
With festive sales momentum running high and supply chains under pressure, the auto industry is racing against time to meet customer expectations. New Delhi: India’s automobile industry is facing an unusual festive season challenge — not a lack of demand, but a shortage of logistics capacity. Following the recent GST reduction and subsequent price cuts,… Continue reading Festive rush spurs vehicle delivery delays as automakers struggle with logistics
In an Indian hinterland town, hotels become Japanese havens for auto expats
Early efforts by Japanese expats to acclimate in regular housing in nearby cities did not pan out, with the lack of easy access to meat and fish often proving too much. In India’s Gujarat, eating meat or seafood is frowned upon, but in the state’s dusty industrial town of Vithalapur, hotels with names like Osaka… Continue reading In an Indian hinterland town, hotels become Japanese havens for auto expats