Maruti Suzuki, India’s No. 1 car and SUV exporter for the past three fiscals (FY2024, FY2023 and FY2022) has taken an early lead in overseas shipments of made-in-India passenger vehicles. As per export data released by industry body SIAM, a total of 180,483 units were exported in April-June 2024, up 19% YoY (Q1 FY2024: 152,156… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki takes early lead in car and SUV exports in FY2025, Elevate powers Honda to No. 3
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Mahindra Thar 5 door leaked prior to launch
One of the highly anticipated launches from Mahindra has just been spied undisguised. Images of the upcoming Mahindra Thar 5-door have been leaked online, revealing only the front end of a production-ready 5-door version. We can confirm from the images that the Thar 5-door will get a new grille design, which is divided into six… Continue reading Mahindra Thar 5 door leaked prior to launch
Maruti Grand Vitara breaks through 200,000 sales in just 22 months
Maruti Suzuki India’s Grand Vitara, launched on September 26, 2022, has raced past the 200,000-unit sales milestone in just 22 months since its launch. From launch through to end-June 2024, the midsize SUV has clocked cumulative sales of 199,550 units (see wholesales data table below). The 450 units needed to hit the 200,000-units domestic sales… Continue reading Maruti Grand Vitara breaks through 200,000 sales in just 22 months
Godrej Tooling targets 25% revenue share from exports in three years
Mumbai-based Godrej Tooling, a major player in supplying automotive tooling to marquee clients like Honda, Maruti Suzuki, and Mahindra & Mahindra, aims to significantly increase its export revenue share from the current 10% to 20–25% within the next three years, Pankaj Abhyankar, Senior Vice President & Business Head at the company, told Autocar Professional. At present, the company’s annual revenue… Continue reading Godrej Tooling targets 25% revenue share from exports in three years
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
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