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PM Modi Calls on Auto Industry to Pursue Excellence to Advance Viksit Bharat

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 […]

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SIAM Convention Charts India’s Roadmap to Global Leadership in Sustainable Mobility

The 66th Annual Convention of the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) opened with a high-powered Special Plenary Session themed “Driving Global Leadership in Sustainable Mobility,” bringing together senior government officials, industry leaders, and global automotive executives to discuss India’s ambitions in sustainable mobility by 2047. Government Sets the Direction Mr. Tarun Kapoor, Advisor to […]

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Ashok Leyland’s MD &CEO Shenu Agarwal Elected as SIAM President for 2026-27

The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) has elected Mr. Shenu Agarwal, Managing Director and CEO, Ashok Leyland Ltd., as its new President for 2026-27. Agarwal, who previously served as Vice President of SIAM, succeeds Shailesh Chandra, Managing Director and CEO, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd., as Immediate Past President. The new office bearers were […]

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Mahindra Opens Bookings for XEV 9S and XUV 7XO, Clocks Nearly 94,000 Orders Worth ₹20,500 Crore

Mahindra & Mahindra on Tuesday announced the commencement of bookings for its latest SUV offerings, the XEV 9S and the XUV 7XO, marking another strong milestone in the company’s SUV growth journey. By 2.00 pm on January 14, 2026, Mahindra had recorded consolidated bookings of 93,689 units across the two models, translating into a booking […]

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Celebrating 60 Years of FADA: A Journey of Vision, Resilience, and Transformation

The Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) has been a cornerstone of India’s automobile retail industry for six decades. From its inception in 1964 by the visionary T.V.S. Santanam to its present-day stature as a unifying voice for 9,000 dealer principals, 15,000 dealerships, and 30,000 outlets, FADA’s journey has been marked by resilience, adaptability, and […]

Passenger Cars

The new Hyundai CRETA 2024 celebrates 1 lakh happy customers 

Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) today announced one lakh sales for its best-selling SUV- The new Hyundai CRETA 2024. Launched in January 2024, the Undisputed, Ultimate SUV has delighted one lakh customers in just 6 months since its launch. With modern technology, exceptional safety, exhilarating performance, comfort and convenience features, the new Hyundai CRETA has […]