Major Indian consumer goods and auto companies are boosting manufacturing investments over the next two years. This move signals confidence in sustained demand growth. India’s consumer goods and auto majors are stepping up fresh investments in manufacturing over the next two years, betting on sustained demand growth as the impact of the goods and services… Continue reading FMCG and auto majors ramp up manufacturing capacity amid demand growth and GST gains
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Maruti Suzuki Victoris wins ICOTY 2026, TVS Apache RTX wins IMOTY: All details here
The highly anticipated 2025 Indian Car of the Year (ICOTY) and Indian Motorcycle of the Year (IMOTY) awards have been announced. Instituted in 2005 for ICOTY and 2007 for IMOTY, the awards are decided by a nationwide jury of automotive journalists who collectively evaluate and vote on the winners based on their expertise and real-world… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki Victoris wins ICOTY 2026, TVS Apache RTX wins IMOTY: All details here
Nissan Plots India Comeback with Gravite MPV and Tekton SUV
Nissan Motor India is preparing to expand its passenger vehicle portfolio from a single-model lineup to three products by the end of 2026, marking the company’s most significant market intervention following a prolonged period of product stagnation. The strategy relies heavily on leveraging Renault-Nissan Alliance platforms through badge-engineered variants, a cost-efficient approach that prioritizes market… Continue reading Nissan Plots India Comeback with Gravite MPV and Tekton SUV
ICRA Reports 22% Year-on-Year Growth in Passenger Vehicle Retail Sales for November
ICRA has reported year-over-year growth in wholesale and retail volumes for the passenger vehicle industry in November 2025, driven by sustained post-festive demand, GST rate cuts, and the winter wedding season. Retail sales grew 22% YoY but declined 29% from October’s festive peak, while wholesale volumes increased 19% YoY to 4.1 lakh units as OEMs… Continue reading ICRA Reports 22% Year-on-Year Growth in Passenger Vehicle Retail Sales for November
Maruti Suzuki WagonR Crosses 35 Lakh Production Units
Maruti Suzuki India Limited has achieved cumulative production of 35 lakh units of the WagonR across three generations since its launch in December 1999. The vehicle is currently manufactured at the company’s facilities in Gurugram and Manesar in Haryana, joining Alto and Swift as the only Maruti Suzuki models to cross this production milestone. The… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki WagonR Crosses 35 Lakh Production Units
Maruti Suzuki Introduces Swivel Seat Option for WagonR to Enhance Accessibility
Maruti Suzuki India Limited has announced the launch of an optional swivel seat for its popular WagonR model, marking a significant initiative aimed at promoting inclusive mobility for senior citizens and persons with disabilities. The swivel seat, designed to facilitate easier vehicle entry and exit, will be available as a retrofittable accessory at over 200… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki Introduces Swivel Seat Option for WagonR to Enhance Accessibility
Tata Sierra Records 70,000 Bookings on First Day
Tata Motors recorded over 70,000 confirmed bookings for the Tata Sierra on the first day of bookings opening, with an additional 1.35 lakh customers submitting their preferred configuration as they progress to complete booking formalities. The response follows the launch of the all-new Tata Sierra on November 25, 2025, by Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles. The… Continue reading Tata Sierra Records 70,000 Bookings on First Day
Clean Technica: Op-Ed: How A $14,000 Electric Kei Car Became Japan’s Best-Selling EV & Saved Nissan004291
Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. While Tesla and BYD (not in that order) dominate EV headlines globally, Japan’s EV sales success for three consecutive years is a tiny 11-foot-long kei car that costs roughly $14,000 after subsidies and offers just 112 miles of range. The Nissan Sakura has become more… Continue reading Clean Technica: Op-Ed: How A $14,000 Electric Kei Car Became Japan’s Best-Selling EV & Saved Nissan004291
November 2025 new car pre-registration figures
SMMT released figures for November pre-registrations in the UK new car market. The data shows the number of cars disposed of by vehicle manufacturers in November 2025 that were defined as pre-registrations. The Supply of New Cars Order 2000 requires motor manufacturers to publish the number of pre-registered cars supplied and the gross income received… Continue reading November 2025 new car pre-registration figures
The customer-first decisions that shaped Maruti’s competitive advantage
Role of management in making India a manufacturing hub After exploring how Maruti built its supplier ecosystem in the previous episode, this chapter turns to another foundational pillar of its success, its approach to customers. In this episode, hosted by Satyashri Mohanty, Founding Partner, Vector Consulting Group, R.C. Bhargava, Chairman of Maruti Suzuki, explains how… Continue reading The customer-first decisions that shaped Maruti’s competitive advantage