A look at the most powerful bikes within Rs 20 lakh

Twenty lakh rupees is a considerable amount of money to spend on a motorcycle. However, the bikes on this list are so tempting, not to mention immensely capable, that they can convince you to part with an organ or a few, to scratch that itch.  Ducati Streetfighter V2  153hp Ducati has always had smaller, more… Continue reading A look at the most powerful bikes within Rs 20 lakh

In Pictures: India’s EV market gaining momentum

NEW DELHI — In the smoggy capital city of New Delhi, there is an increasing number of green-plated cars on the roads. These are electric vehicles and even outside of Delhi, they are gaining popularity. Combustion-engine vehicles are still the norm in the country, but EVs are now a common sight in major cities. Ride-hailing services that employ EVs… Continue reading In Pictures: India’s EV market gaining momentum

Hyundai Motor IPO marks the coming of age of Indian equity market

The initial public offer of Hyundai Motor India, the Indian unit of the eponymous South Korean automaker, marks the beginning of a new era — both for the company and the Indian equity markets.  Among other things, the move aims to leverage the favorable valuations enjoyed by Indian companies, thereby enhancing the market value of… Continue reading Hyundai Motor IPO marks the coming of age of Indian equity market

Decoding the Hyundai Motor India DRHP

Hyundai Motor India’s initial public offering is set to be a landmark event for both the Indian equity market as well as the Indian automobile sector. With this IPO, Hyundai Motor India will become the first car manufacturer in India to become public in over two decades. India’s largest carmaker, Maruti Suzuki India, was the… Continue reading Decoding the Hyundai Motor India DRHP

How Hyundai IPO marks the start of an ambitious new chapter in the carmaker’s story in India

In many ways, Hyundai Motor India is sitting pretty. Despite being a distant No.2 to market leader Maruti Suzuki in market share, its profit margins and sales mix are the envy of the industry. The company gets half its volumes from vehicles priced above Rs 10 lakh, its plants regularly run at 95% utilisation, and… Continue reading How Hyundai IPO marks the start of an ambitious new chapter in the carmaker’s story in India

Hyundai scripts ambitious new India chapter

In many ways, Hyundai Motor India is sitting pretty. Despite being a distant No.2 to market leader Maruti Suzuki in market share, its profit margins and sales mix are the envy of the industry. The company gets half its volumes from vehicles priced above Rs 10 lakh, its plants regularly run at 95% utilisation, and… Continue reading Hyundai scripts ambitious new India chapter

Tata Punch is India’s No. 1 SUV in April-June 2024, Hyundai Creta and Maruti Brezza on podium

Utility vehicles (UVs) have once again saved the blushes for India Passenger Vehicle Inc. In the first quarter of FY2025 (April-June 2024), a total of 1.02 million PVs were dispatched to showrooms, up by just 3% – hatchback and sedan sales were down by 18% to 341,293 units and vans up by 9% to 38,919… Continue reading Tata Punch is India’s No. 1 SUV in April-June 2024, Hyundai Creta and Maruti Brezza on podium

Car and sedan sales down 17% in April-June 2024, Toyota sole OEM to register growth

After hitting a heady 4.10 million units in calendar year 2023 (up 8.1%) and 4.21 million units in FY2024 (up 8.44%), mainly thanks to the surging demand for SUVs and MPVs, demand is slowing down for the overall passenger vehicle segment, which comprises cars, SUVs and vans, in CY2024. As per the latest wholesales data… Continue reading Car and sedan sales down 17% in April-June 2024, Toyota sole OEM to register growth

UP’s sops for hybrid vehicles irk EV companies, add to industry’s June sob story

Sales of electric cars in June plunged 13.5% from the year earlier, having suffered a marginal drop in May, triggering fears that the Indian market may be following global trends. New Delhi: The Uttar Pradesh government’s recent decision to provide incentives for hybrid vehicles has irked electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers, especially as it comes hard… Continue reading UP’s sops for hybrid vehicles irk EV companies, add to industry’s June sob story