August 2026 will be remembered as a watershed moment in India’s automotive history. For the first time ever, alternative fuels — CNG, hybrid, and electric combined — overtook petrol in the passenger vehicle market. That single development, more than any volume record, signals how fundamentally the country’s mobility landscape is shifting. Total retail registrations stood […]
Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt. Ltd. (SMIPL), the two-wheeler subsidiary of Suzuki Motor Corporation, Japan, today announced new colour options for its GIXXER series, comprising the GIXXER, GIXXER SF, GIXXER 250, GIXXER SF 250 & GIXXER SF 250 FFV. The latest update adds a fresh visual expression to the range, which continues to offer a sporty riding experience by combining dynamic […]
By Mr. Anand Kumar, Business Head – Aftermarket, Uno Minda Ltd. The future isn’t physical versus digital, but digitally enabled physical networks combining reach, speed, transparency and intelligence. India’s automotive aftermarket is at an interesting inflection point. For decades, the sector has largely been defined by replacement demand, vehicle parc, price competitiveness and the reach […]
Maruti Suzuki India Limited has introduced the New Baleno, targeting young urban achievers with a bold new design philosophy — ‘Dare to go Glam’. Bookings are open at ₹11,000, with prices starting from ₹6,09,900 (ex-showroom). Mr. Partho Banerjee, Senior Executive Officer, Marketing and Sales, Maruti Suzuki India Limited, said, “The Stunning New Baleno is now […]
By Rama Shankar Pandey, Chairman – FICCI Road Safety, Chairman – BARS & EC Member ACMA It gives sleepless nights to many leaders across India’s mobility industry that nearly eight decades after Independence, we continue to lose a fellow Indian every three minutes on our roads. Most of these deaths are preventable. Yet, no other […]
As vehicle technologies evolve and customer expectations rise, Prem Auto is focusing on digital service, data-led workshop management, customer retention and faster technical support. The automobile industry is entering a period of rapid change, with digital engagement, alternative powertrains, data-driven operations and stronger customer relationships expected to shape the market through 2030. Mr. Utkarsh Agrawal, […]
During the 66th Annual Convention of The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi shared a special message at the convention stating, “India’s automobile industry is well placed to further expand its global presence as the country’s mobility ecosystem undergoes a fundamental transformation. Continued innovation, pursuit of excellence and […]
By. Ravichandran Srinivasan As vehicle production and exports grow, the role of logistics providers will move from operational necessity to strategic advantage, says Mr. Amit Bamb, Director, Axis Carriers & Logistics. India’s automotive industry is at the beginning of a defining decade. “By 2030, I believe India will not only be one of the world’s […]
Mercedes-Benz India has inaugurated the country’s first Mercedes-Benz Studio at DLF One Horizon Centre, Gurugram, Delhi NCR — marking India’s entry into an entirely new global brand experience format. The Studio is part of a worldwide Mercedes-Benz initiative spanning more than 14 leading cities across four continents, following the world’s first such Studio in Copenhagen. […]
Royal Enfield has launched the Himalayan 440 at the inaugural Himalayan Basecamp in Ladakh, marking ten years since the original Himalayan redefined adventure motorcycling in India. Priced at ₹2,29,000 (ex-showroom, Tamil Nadu), the motorcycle is available in three colours — Sela Black, Mustang Brown, and Nelong White — with bookings open across authorised dealerships and royalenfield.com from […]
IIT Bombay Racing has achieved a significant international milestone, securing first place overall in both the Electric Vehicle and Driverless Vehicle categories at Formula Student Portugal 2026. The Formula Student team of IIT Bombay delivered an impressive performance at the international engineering competition, demonstrating its capabilities across vehicle design, efficiency, endurance, cost and manufacturing, and […]
ECOS (India) Mobility & Hospitality Limited (ECO Mobility), one of India’s largest chauffeur-driven managed mobility providers to corporates, has announced its unaudited financial results for the first quarter of financial year 2026-27 ended June 30, 2026. Commenting on the Company’s overall performance, Mr. Rajesh Loomba, Chairman and Managing Director, ECO Mobility, said: “Q1 FY27 saw […]
By Ashim Sharma, Senior Partner & Group Head, NRI Consulting & Solutions India India’s automotive sector is undergoing a major transition as we rapidly approach a vehicle parc of 10 million Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs). The BEV parc has grown by 57% CAGR from 2020, enabled by the expansion of charging infrastructure and strong policy […]
The Indian automotive aftermarket is entering the most transformative decade in its history. For the companies and garages willing to change with it, the prize is not just India — it is the global south. A single number frames the decade ahead. Over the next fifteen years, already one of the world’s largest, the Indian […]
Marking a significant milestone in their decades-long partnership, Vijayanand Travels Private Limited (VTPL) has placed an order for 150 Volvo 9600 luxury sleeper coaches with Volvo Buses India— representing the largest single order placed by any private bus operator with Volvo Buses. The order was formally marked with a key handover ceremony held today at Bengaluru, further reinforcing the […]