India’s automotive sector reported mixed performance in January 2025, with passenger vehicle sales growing 3% while two-wheeler dispatches showed modest 1% growth year-over-year. The trend indicates a potential impact of weak financing on the two-wheeler segment, according to a BNP Paribas research report. The medium and heavy commercial vehicle (MHCV) segment returned to growth with… Continue reading Indian auto sales show mixed growth in January 2025, two-wheeler segment slows.
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BUDGET 2025: No Change in Effective Duty on Import of Cars
The recent Union Budget brought joy to those looking to import cars to India, as the basic customs duty (BCD) on import of cars was reduced by way of exempting them from the Social Welfare Surcharge (SWS). However, a closer look at the budget document shows that an Agriculture Infrastructure and Development Cess (AIDC) has… Continue reading BUDGET 2025: No Change in Effective Duty on Import of Cars
BUDGET 2025: No Change in Effective Duty on Import of Cars
The recent Union Budget brought joy to those looking to import cars to India, as the basic customs duty (BCD) on import of cars was reduced by way of exempting them from the Social Welfare Surcharge (SWS). However, a closer look at the budget document shows that an Agriculture Infrastructure and Development Cess (AIDC) has… Continue reading BUDGET 2025: No Change in Effective Duty on Import of Cars
BUDGET 2025: No Change in Effective Duty on Import of Cars
The recent Union Budget brought joy to those looking to import cars to India, as the basic customs duty (BCD) on import of cars was reduced by way of exempting them from the Social Welfare Surcharge (SWS). However, a closer look at the budget document shows that an Agriculture Infrastructure and Development Cess (AIDC) has… Continue reading BUDGET 2025: No Change in Effective Duty on Import of Cars
Budget 2026: Auto Sector Faces Uneven Road Ahead, Says BNP Paribas
BNP Paribas Securities India has released its analysis of the Union Budget 2026, highlighting both opportunities and challenges for India’s automotive sector. The research report, authored by Kumar Rakesh, suggests that while tax cuts could boost demand, the benefits may not be uniform across all segments. The investment bank views the direct tax cuts as… Continue reading Budget 2026: Auto Sector Faces Uneven Road Ahead, Says BNP Paribas
Budget 2026: Auto Sector Faces Uneven Road Ahead, Says BNP Paribas
BNP Paribas Securities India has released its analysis of the Union Budget 2026, highlighting both opportunities and challenges for India’s automotive sector. The research report, authored by Kumar Rakesh, suggests that while tax cuts could boost demand, the benefits may not be uniform across all segments. The investment bank views the direct tax cuts as… Continue reading Budget 2026: Auto Sector Faces Uneven Road Ahead, Says BNP Paribas
Suzuki Halts Made-in-India Jimny Bookings in Japan After Record Orders
Suzuki Motor Corp has suspended the bookings for its newly introduced 5-door variant of Jimny in Japan due to unexpectedly high demand. The ‘made-in-India’ Jimny five-door SUV, which was unveiled in Japan on January 30 under the Jimny Nomade label and is expected to see deliveries from April 3, has received 50,000 orders in just… Continue reading Suzuki Halts Made-in-India Jimny Bookings in Japan After Record Orders
Electric car and SUV sales up 32% at 11,231 units in January, Tata EV share 45%, JSW MG Motor 37%
The key newsmakers at last month’s Bharat Mobility Global Expo in New Delhi, which saw over 90 new product launches and reveals, were electric vehicles on two and four wheels. Most of the 34 vehicles unveiled on January 17 were zero-emission products, clearly pointing the way the industry is headed. With the two leading passenger… Continue reading Electric car and SUV sales up 32% at 11,231 units in January, Tata EV share 45%, JSW MG Motor 37%
Electric car and SUV sales up 32% at 11,231 units in January, Tata EV share 45%, JSW MG Motor 37%
The key newsmakers at last month’s Bharat Mobility Global Expo in New Delhi, which saw over 90 new product launches and reveals, were electric vehicles on two and four wheels. Most of the 34 vehicles unveiled on January 17 were zero-emission products, clearly pointing the way the industry is headed. With the two leading passenger… Continue reading Electric car and SUV sales up 32% at 11,231 units in January, Tata EV share 45%, JSW MG Motor 37%
Electric car and SUV sales up 32% at 11,231 units in January, Tata EV share 45%, JSW MG Motor 37%
The key newsmakers at last month’s Bharat Mobility Global Expo in New Delhi, which saw over 90 new product launches and reveals, were electric vehicles on two and four wheels. Most of the 34 vehicles unveiled on January 17 were zero-emission products, clearly pointing the way the industry is headed. With the two leading passenger… Continue reading Electric car and SUV sales up 32% at 11,231 units in January, Tata EV share 45%, JSW MG Motor 37%