India set to become global economic powerhouse, says Maruti Suzuki MD. India is poised to emerge as the next global economic powerhouse, driven by indigenous manufacturing, innovation, and a resilient supply chain, said Hisashi Takeuchi, Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Maruti Suzuki India, at the 65th Annual Convention of the Automotive… Continue reading The coming decades belong to India: Maruti Suzuki India’s MD Takeuchi
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Festive season boost: India sees huge road freight spike as GST revamp kicks in
Transporters said fleets are going to be stretched. India’s roads are set to be flooded by trucks carrying orders as the revamped goods and services tax (GST) kicks off September 22, with the usual festive season bump expected to turn into a sharp consumption spike that will carry on through Diwali to the year-end. Buyers… Continue reading Festive season boost: India sees huge road freight spike as GST revamp kicks in
SIAM 65th Annual Convention: GST cuts lift mood, but auto industry faces cess, ethanol and EV hurdles
But while GST cuts dominated the mood, industry leaders skirted critical issues—both those arising from the tax rationalisation itself and long-standing challenges—wary of offending policymakers. The annual gathering of India’s automobile industry heavyweights this year came just after the GST rate cut bonanza. For all appearances, industry leaders were upbeat at the 65th annual convention… Continue reading SIAM 65th Annual Convention: GST cuts lift mood, but auto industry faces cess, ethanol and EV hurdles
GST 2.0 to Drive Auto Industry Growth to 7%, Small Cars to Surge BY 10%: Maruti Suzuki’s Partho Banerjee
The Indian automotive industry is gearing up for a significant growth revival, with GST 2.0 set to act as a catalyst for demand revival across segments. The industry is poised to return to its earlier growth trajectory of around 7% CAGR by next year, while the small car segment could outpace the market with a… Continue reading GST 2.0 to Drive Auto Industry Growth to 7%, Small Cars to Surge BY 10%: Maruti Suzuki’s Partho Banerjee
GST 2.0 to Drive Auto Industry Growth to 7%, Small Cars to Surge BY 10%: Maruti Suzuki’s Partho Banerjee
The Indian automotive industry is gearing up for a significant growth revival, with GST 2.0 set to act as a catalyst for demand revival across segments. The industry is poised to return to its earlier growth trajectory of around 7% CAGR by next year, while the small car segment could outpace the market with a… Continue reading GST 2.0 to Drive Auto Industry Growth to 7%, Small Cars to Surge BY 10%: Maruti Suzuki’s Partho Banerjee
Automakers asked to display GST price cut posters with PM Modi’s photo
Another official estimated that the automobile industry could collectively spend at least ₹20–30 crore on printing and distributing the posters, which are expected to be placed at dealerships by the end of this week. New Delhi: The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) has directed automobile manufacturers, including carmakers and two-wheeler companies, to display posters at… Continue reading Automakers asked to display GST price cut posters with PM Modi’s photo
FADA warns of stock build-up, seeks inventory discipline by automakers to protect dealer viability
Since automakers are currently not billing dealers with new inventory, any sales made by dealers until September 22 will reduce the cess balance. India’s automobile dealers on Tuesday flagged the build-up of unsold stock as a critical threat to their financial health, warning that “dead inventory, thin margins and costly training” are undermining business viability… Continue reading FADA warns of stock build-up, seeks inventory discipline by automakers to protect dealer viability
World NM: Suzuki Swift Hits Big Milestone, Over 10 Million Units Delivered Since 2004001941
Back in July 2025, the Suzuki Motor Corporation sold its 10 millionth Swift. A milestone that few models have achieved in this industry, this watershed moment would not have been possible without continued improvements over no fewer than four generations. Of the more than 10 million units delivered thus far across more than 170 countries,… Continue reading World NM: Suzuki Swift Hits Big Milestone, Over 10 Million Units Delivered Since 2004001941
@Toyota: “What’s JDM? – The Timeless Allure of Japan’s Rad Era Cars.” Opens on 3 October 2025 at the Toyota Automobile Museum
JDM stands for “Japan Domestic Market.” For many overseas enthusiasts of Japanese cars, particularly those in the U.S. and the U.K., the acronym has a special meaning, one that is synonymous with the culture of customizing Japanese export models to emulate JDM specifications or importing JDM cars from Japan. In the 1980s and 1990s, a… Continue reading @Toyota: “What’s JDM? – The Timeless Allure of Japan’s Rad Era Cars.” Opens on 3 October 2025 at the Toyota Automobile Museum
@Toyota: “What’s JDM? – The Timeless Allure of Japan’s Rad Era Cars.” Opens on 3 October 2025 at the Toyota Automobile Museum
JDM stands for “Japan Domestic Market.” For many overseas enthusiasts of Japanese cars, particularly those in the U.S. and the U.K., the acronym has a special meaning, one that is synonymous with the culture of customizing Japanese export models to emulate JDM specifications or importing JDM cars from Japan. In the 1980s and 1990s, a… Continue reading @Toyota: “What’s JDM? – The Timeless Allure of Japan’s Rad Era Cars.” Opens on 3 October 2025 at the Toyota Automobile Museum