MUMBAI, INDIA – OCTOBER 18: On Dhanteras, auspicious day, many people purchased new vehicles at the Car Showroom in Thane, on October 18, 2025 in Mumbai, India. Hindustan Times | Hindustan Times | Getty Images India’s auto industry posted its strongest month on record in October, underscoring a sharp rebound in domestic consumption that could offset the… Continue reading India’s auto sales just had a blowout month: Up 40% on festive demand, tax cuts
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Tenneco Clean Air India’s Turnaround Journey Towards IPO
The transformation began quietly in 2022, far from the glare of public markets. When Apollo Global Management acquired Tenneco Inc. for $7.1 billion in November that year, pulling in the struggling American automotive supplier, few anticipated the sweeping changes that would ripple through to its Indian operations. What followed was not merely a financial restructuring… Continue reading Tenneco Clean Air India’s Turnaround Journey Towards IPO
GST 2.0 lifts PV sales to record 5.57 lakh units; 2W retail up 52% in October: FADA
Passenger vehicles rose 11.4 per cent to a record 5.57 lakh units, and two-wheelers surged 51.8 per cent year on year to 31.5 lakh units. October 2025 will go down as the month that redefined records for India’s automobile retail industry. The Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) on Friday reported that total vehicle registrations… Continue reading GST 2.0 lifts PV sales to record 5.57 lakh units; 2W retail up 52% in October: FADA
Big Discounts on Maruti Swift, Alto K10 in November 2025
Maruti Suzuki Arena dealerships across India are offering attractive discounts and benefits on almost every model in their lineup for November 2025, barring the Ertiga MPV and the recently launched Victoris. Buyers can avail cash discounts, exchange or scrappage bonuses, rural offers, and additional dealer-level benefits, depending on the model and location. Disclaimer: Discounts vary… Continue reading Big Discounts on Maruti Swift, Alto K10 in November 2025
Tata Sierra Interior Teaser confirms three screen setup
The Tata Sierra is all set to make a comeback on November 25, 2025. The latest teaser released by the brand previews the SUV’s interior and some features along with a unique three-screen setup which will be offered on higher variants. The new teaser focuses on the Sierra’s dashboard, revealing a three-screen setup — a… Continue reading Tata Sierra Interior Teaser confirms three screen setup
Maruti Suzuki Reaches 3 Crore Domestic Sales Milestone
Maruti Suzuki India Limited has become the first passenger vehicle manufacturer in India to cross 3 crore cumulative domestic sales, achieving the milestone 42 years after delivering its first car to a customer. The company reached its first crore sales mark in 28 years and 2 months. The pace accelerated significantly thereafter, with the second… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki Reaches 3 Crore Domestic Sales Milestone
SIAM Holds Conclave on HR and Skilling for Mobility Sector
The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) organised the Automotive HR & Skilling Conclave 2025 in Chennai, where government officials, chief human resource officers of leading automotive companies, HR professionals, and academia discussed the evolving landscape of human resources and skill development in the mobility sector under the theme ‘Accelerating Ahead: HR and Skilling for… Continue reading SIAM Holds Conclave on HR and Skilling for Mobility Sector
Entry Cars Jump to 20.5% of Portfolio as Alto, WagonR Stage Comeback
Maruti Suzuki’s entry car segment has staged a dramatic comeback, with Alto, S-Presso, WagonR, and Celerio collectively jumping to 20.5% of the company’s retail sales portfolio after the GST reduction—up sharply from 16.7% during the April-September period, Executive Director Partho Banerjee revealed. “From April to September, in the pre-GST era, the contribution of entry cars… Continue reading Entry Cars Jump to 20.5% of Portfolio as Alto, WagonR Stage Comeback
Maruti’s 50% Market Share Dream: Can Small Cars Be the Vehicle?
Maruti Suzuki’s retail market share grew by 2 percentage points in October, signaling potential progress toward parent company Suzuki Motor Corporation’s ambitious goal of capturing 50% of the Indian passenger vehicle market—a target that chairman R C Bhargava believes will be driven primarily by the resurgent small car segment. “We are already seeing a shift… Continue reading Maruti’s 50% Market Share Dream: Can Small Cars Be the Vehicle?
Rural India Outpaces Cities in Car Bookings Post-GST Cut
India’s smaller cities and rural markets are leading the automotive sector’s post-GST revival, with booking growth in tier 2, tier 3, and rural areas reaching 65% in the 18% GST segment—outpacing the 50% growth recorded in the top 100 cities, according to Maruti Suzuki’s latest sales data. “The response in the top 100 cities is… Continue reading Rural India Outpaces Cities in Car Bookings Post-GST Cut