Exclusive: Top 10 models command 64% of India’s car and SUV exports in Q1 FY2026

Every vehicle segment has its movers and shakers and the Top 10 exported passenger vehicles are no different. The first quarter of FY2026 – April-June 2025 – saw India Passenger Vehicle Inc register its highest-ever exports of 204,330 units, up 13% YoY (Q1 FY2025: 180,483 units). Sixty-four percent of this record total belongs to the… Continue reading Exclusive: Top 10 models command 64% of India’s car and SUV exports in Q1 FY2026

Exclusive: Top 10 models command 64% of India’s car and SUV exports in Q1 FY2026

Every vehicle segment has its movers and shakers and the Top 10 exported passenger vehicles are no different. The first quarter of FY2026 – April-June 2025 – saw India Passenger Vehicle Inc register its highest-ever exports of 204,330 units, up 13% YoY (Q1 FY2025: 180,483 units). Sixty-four percent of this record total belongs to the… Continue reading Exclusive: Top 10 models command 64% of India’s car and SUV exports in Q1 FY2026

Spinny Reports 80% Digital Sales and Growth in Tier 2 Luxury Car Market

India’s used car market showed continued digital transformation in the second quarter of 2025, with Spinny reporting that 80% of customers purchased vehicles online, up from 77% in the first quarter. The full-stack used car platform released its Q2 trend report on July 24, highlighting shifts in buyer behavior across channels and regions. The data… Continue reading Spinny Reports 80% Digital Sales and Growth in Tier 2 Luxury Car Market

Maruti Suzuki’s Fronx Becomes Fastest Indian SUV to Reach 100,000 Export Units

Maruti Suzuki India Limited announced that its Fronx SUV has become the fastest vehicle of its category manufactured in India to reach 100,000 export units. The company achieved this milestone in 25 months since beginning global sales to customers in June 2023. The Fronx, launched in the Indian market in April 2023, is manufactured exclusively… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki’s Fronx Becomes Fastest Indian SUV to Reach 100,000 Export Units

Steelbird Hi-Tech Expands Production Capacity to 60,000 Helmets Daily

Steelbird Hi-Tech India Limited announced plans to increase its daily helmet production capacity to over 60,000 units through a ₹50 crore capital expenditure program in the current financial year. The investment will expand existing plant and machinery at the company’s manufacturing facilities. The helmet manufacturer completed a ₹54 crore capital expenditure in the previous financial… Continue reading Steelbird Hi-Tech Expands Production Capacity to 60,000 Helmets Daily

Maruti Suzuki Partners with Government to Support Auto Sector Startups

Maruti Suzuki India Limited has entered into a partnership with the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) to support startups working on technology-driven solutions in the automobile manufacturing and mobility sectors. The memorandum of understanding was signed today, in New Delhi. Under the agreement, startups recognized by DPIIT through the Startup India… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki Partners with Government to Support Auto Sector Startups

Steelbird commits ₹50 cr capex to scale production, launches SXE helmet with advanced safety tech

Steelbird currently operates six plants in Baddi and three in Noida, supported by two offices in Delhi, one in Italy, and a digital platform in Panchkula. At a time when India’s helmet market is witnessing a shift towards safety-conscious and certified gear, Steelbird Hi-Tech India has announced a capital expenditure of ₹50 crore across its… Continue reading Steelbird commits ₹50 cr capex to scale production, launches SXE helmet with advanced safety tech

Factories start humming with festive frenzy

Electronics and auto firms to ramp up premium product output by 10–20 per cent in Q2, betting on festive demand for high-end gadgets and SUVs. Consumer electronics, smartphone and automobile companies plan to produce 10-20 per cent more premium products in the July-September quarter compared to last year, ahead of the crucial festive season when… Continue reading Factories start humming with festive frenzy

Maruti Nexa sales down 13% in Q1 FY2026, five of eight models see decline

If India’s passenger vehicle segment saw a decline of 1.37% in wholesales of 10,11,882 units in April-June 2025, it’s also because bellwether and market leader Maruti Suzuki India witnessed a tepid first quarter. The company’s factories dispatched a total of 393,572 cars, sedan, SUVs and MPVs to its dealers, down 6% YoY (Q1 FY2026: 419,114… Continue reading Maruti Nexa sales down 13% in Q1 FY2026, five of eight models see decline

Maruti Nexa sales down 13% in Q1 FY2026, five of eight models see decline

If India’s passenger vehicle segment saw a decline of 1.37% in wholesales of 10,11,882 units in April-June 2025, it’s also because bellwether and market leader Maruti Suzuki India witnessed a tepid first quarter. The company’s factories dispatched a total of 393,572 cars, sedan, SUVs and MPVs to its dealers, down 6% YoY (Q1 FY2026: 419,114… Continue reading Maruti Nexa sales down 13% in Q1 FY2026, five of eight models see decline