ICRA estimates that the Indian two-wheeler industry will witness moderate wholesale volume growth of 3–5% in FY2027. While growth is expected to remain supported by improved affordability arising from GST rationalisation and replacement demand, the sector could face challenges from a high base effect, a potentially weak monsoon due to El Niño, and inflation-led vehicle price increases. […]
ICRA Limited expects the Indian Passenger Vehicle industry to witness 4–6% volume growth in FY2027, supported by sustained demand momentum, improving affordability following GST rate cuts, and continued traction in utility vehicles. The moderation growth in passenger vehicle wholesale volumes recorded a strong 27% year-on-year growth in May 2026, reaching 4.4 lakh units, while retail sales grew 33% YoY, […]
Maruti Suzuki India Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Directorate of Employment and Training, Government of Gujarat, to set up Advanced Manufacturing Labs at Industrial Training Institutes in Palanpur, Bhavnagar, Surendranagar, Godhra, and Dahod. The initiative, developed under Maruti Suzuki’s CSR programme and aligned with the Government of India’s Skill India mission, […]
Tata Motors has announced orders for over 3,400 electric commercial vehicles across segments, marking a significant milestone in the mainstream adoption of electric mobility for both freight and passenger transport in India. The orders comprise approximately 2,000 small commercial vehicles and pick-ups, 900 trucks, and 500 buses, spanning applications as diverse as e-commerce, logistics, FMCG […]
Renault India has commenced exports of the all-new Duster, with a first shipment of 750 vehicles departing from Chennai to South Africa. The shipment marks the beginning of Renault India’s export programme for the new Duster, with additional international markets planned in the coming months. The milestone underscores India’s growing importance within Renault Group’s global […]
ReadyAssist, India’s roadside assistance and mobility solutions company, has renewed its partnership with CRF Women on Wheels, one of India’s largest women riders communities, for the second consecutive year. The continued collaboration aims to strengthen support systems for women motorcyclists through roadside assistance, rider education, safety awareness programmes, vehicle health initiatives, and community-driven engagement. Over […]
Mini has never just been a car — it has always been an expression of life, personality, and the desire for something more. The Countryman C SUV, now built at the Chennai plant as its 11th model, is the latest chapter in that story. As customers across the world warm up to the idea of […]
Ultraviolette has announced a strategic partnership with Elektrorider, appointing the company as its official importer and distributor for Hungary, Croatia, Slovakia, Romania, Slovenia, and Czechia. The alliance takes Ultraviolette’s European footprint to 18 countries, marking a significant step in the Indian electric motorcycle maker’s global expansion strategy and its stated mission of Making in India […]
India’s premium coach segment is evolving rapidly, driven by rising passenger expectations, advances in engineering, and growing indigenous manufacturing capabilities. At the forefront of this transformation is the RUDRA VYOM, Damodar Group’s flagship 15-metre multi-axle premium coach platform designed to elevate long-distance luxury travel. More than an extended version of an existing model, the RUDRA […]
By Ravichandran Srinivasan As India’s logistics sector undergoes rapid transformation, the company is driving profitable growth through technology-led operations, network optimisation, operational discipline and customer-centric supply chain solutions. As India’s logistics sector undergoes a structural transformation driven by consumption growth, manufacturing expansion, e-commerce penetration and infrastructure modernisation, Mahindra Logistics Ltd. (MLL) is sharpening its focus […]
From compliance-heavy operations to fast, just-in-time deliveries, the company handles diverse industry needs with a flexible, end-to-end logistics approach. For a long time, logistics was seen as a support function—something that quietly worked in the background. But that view is changing fast. Today, companies are beginning to see logistics not just as a cost centre, […]
Amid growing industry focus on passenger safety following recent bus fire incidents across the country, Prakash, the flagship bus body building brand of SM Kannappa Automobiles Pvt. Ltd., has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering safe, reliable, and fully compliant passenger transportation solutions. With over six decades of experience in bus body building, Prakash has established […]
SML Mahindra, one of India’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers, has signed an MoU with UCO Bank, a leading public sector bank, to offer customised and affordable retail financing solutions to customers across the country. Milan Dubey, Deputy General Manager & Zonal Head, UCO Bank, and Prashant Kumar, Chief General Manager – Marketing, SML Mahindra (second […]
For 35 years, Govind Swami has spent most of his life on the road, carrying not just passengers, but responsibility, trust, and calmness across thousands of kilometres. Originally from Tiruvannamalai in Tamil Nadu, he came to Mumbai nearly four decades ago in search of work and slowly built his life through dedication and discipline. Today, […]