India is planning to slash consumption tax by at least 10 percentage points on nearly 175 products, including shampoos, hybrid cars and consumer electronics, Reuters reported on Monday, citing two sources familiar with the matter. According to the report, this would mark the biggest reform of the goods and services tax (GST) system in nearly… Continue reading India Plans GST Cuts on Cars, Consumer Goods in Biggest Tax Overhaul in a Decade: Reuters
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Two-Wheelers Ride Festive Momentum as Carmakers Stall in August
The Indian automobile market in August 2025 told two very different stories. Passenger vehicle makers stumbled badly, reporting rare synchronized declines, while two-wheeler manufacturers surged ahead, setting new sales records and milestones on the back of the early festive season. Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai Motor India, Mahindra & Mahindra, and Tata Motors all saw shipments contract… Continue reading Two-Wheelers Ride Festive Momentum as Carmakers Stall in August
Tata Motors Domestic Sales Decline 2% Despite Overall Growth in August 2025
Tata Motors sold 68,482 vehicles in India during August, 2% fewer than in the same month last year. Total sales including exports rose to 73,178 units from 71,693 units in August 2024. The carmaker’s home market decline mirrors troubles across India’s car industry. Speculation about changes to goods and services tax has deterred buyers. Within… Continue reading Tata Motors Domestic Sales Decline 2% Despite Overall Growth in August 2025
Maruti Suzuki Ships 2,900 e VITARA Electric Vehicles to 12 European Countries
Maruti Suzuki India Limited commenced exports of 2,900 units of the e VITARA, Suzuki’s first battery electric vehicle, to 12 European countries in August 2025, marking India’s entry into the global electric vehicle export market from its manufacturing facility in Gujarat. The shipments departed from Pipavav Port in Gujarat and were destined for the United… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki Ships 2,900 e VITARA Electric Vehicles to 12 European Countries
GST Speculation Hits Tata Motors, Hyundai, M&M and Maruti Auto Sales in August
In a rare display of synchronized weakness, all of India’s major car makers, Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai Motor, Mahindra, and Tata Motors, reported significant year-on-year sales declines in August 2025, painting a picture of an industry caught in the grip of policy uncertainty despite what should have been favorable festival timing. Speculation around GST cuts is… Continue reading GST Speculation Hits Tata Motors, Hyundai, M&M and Maruti Auto Sales in August
Maruti Suzuki Partners with Rajasthan Government to Automate Driver Testing
Maruti Suzuki India Limited has signed a memorandum of agreement with the Transport Department of Rajasthan to establish 21 automated driving license test tracks across 20 major cities in the state. The initiative, funded through the company’s corporate social responsibility program, was formalized on August 31, 2025, in the presence of Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki Partners with Rajasthan Government to Automate Driver Testing
Maruti Suzuki Partners with Rajasthan Government to Automate Driver Testing
Maruti Suzuki India Limited has signed a memorandum of agreement with the Transport Department of Rajasthan to establish 21 automated driving license test tracks across 20 major cities in the state. The initiative, funded through the company’s corporate social responsibility program, was formalized on August 31, 2025, in the presence of Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki Partners with Rajasthan Government to Automate Driver Testing
Tesla’s sales down 40% in EU while Chinese EV maker BYD is up 200% — vindicating Ford CEO’s bold statement in June
Tesla’s future in the European market is grim, according to recent data from the European Automobile Manufacturers Association. The American electric vehicle (EV) company has seen its sales in Europe drop by almost half, according to CNBC, as its lightning-rod CEO, Elon Musk, warns that the struggling sales might continue into the near future. Switch… Continue reading Tesla’s sales down 40% in EU while Chinese EV maker BYD is up 200% — vindicating Ford CEO’s bold statement in June
Software-Defined Vehicles: Digital Revolution of India’s Automotive Industry
India’s automotive landscape is experiencing a fundamental transformation. Gone are the days when cars were simply mechanical marvels—today’s vehicles are becoming computers on wheels. Shift from Metal to Code Software-Defined Vehicles (SDVs), where critical functions like safety systems, infotainment, and performance parameters can be updated through over-the-air (OTA) software patches, represent the industry’s next major… Continue reading Software-Defined Vehicles: Digital Revolution of India’s Automotive Industry
CG Semi Unveils Hi-Tech Chip Assembly Plant In Sanand
CG Semi, a subsidiary of Murugappa Group company CG Power and Industrial Solutions, has announced the launch of its first Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) facility in Sanand, Gujarat. The facility will cater to a number of sectors with the automotive industry being a prime user, along with IoT, industrial, infrastructure and 5G technology. … Continue reading CG Semi Unveils Hi-Tech Chip Assembly Plant In Sanand