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M&M Clocks ₹50,000 Crore in Premium SUVs as XUV 7XO Debuts
M&M Clocks ₹50,000 Crore in Premium SUVs as XUV 7XO Debuts

autherKetan Thakkar calendar05 Jan 2026

Fresh off its rise to India’s No. 2 passenger vehicle brand, Mahindra readies the XUV 7XO to redefine the premium C-SU...

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India Breaks Into Exclusive Auto Export League With Over 5 Million Units Shipped
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India Breaks Into Exclusive Auto Export League With Over 5 Million Units Shipped

By Prerna Lidhoo & Ketan Thakkar calendar05 Jan 2026

From a tentative, low-cost production centre, India has emerged as a reliable manufacturing destination for automobile...

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Dzire Defies SUV Wave to Emerge as India’s Best-Selling car in 2025
Dzire Defies SUV Wave to Emerge as India’s Best-Selling car in 2025

By Kiran Murali and Ketan Thakkar calendar01 Jan 2026

SUVs dominate the market, but Maruti’s Dzire holds its ground at the top

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Maruti Suzuki SUV Contribution Rises to 30% as Grand Vitara-based Victoris Drives Demand
Maruti Suzuki SUV Contribution Rises to 30% as Grand Vitara-based Victoris Drives Demand

By Kiran Murali and Ketan Thakkar calendar01 Jan 2026

Rising SUV mix and strong demand lift Maruti Suzuki’s utility vehicle share

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Maruti Suzuki may Continue Tactical Pricing as Entry-car Demand Revives
Maruti Suzuki may Continue Tactical Pricing as Entry-car Demand Revives

By Kiran Murali and Ketan Thakkar calendar01 Jan 2026

Strong entry-level demand and GST-led affordability push drive Maruti’s pricing rethink

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Maruti Suzuki Sees 6–7% Market Growth in 2026 as Demand Momentum Holds
Maruti Suzuki Sees 6–7% Market Growth in 2026 as Demand Momentum Holds

By Kiran Murali and Ketan Thakkar calendar01 Jan 2026

Banerjee says affordability gains and a normal monsoon could sustain growth momentum.

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Maruti Suzuki Logs 286,000 December Retail Sales as Inventory Drops to Three Days
Maruti Suzuki Logs 286,000 December Retail Sales as Inventory Drops to Three Days

By Kiran Murali and Ketan Thakkar calendar01 Jan 2026

Low inventory, high demand power Maruti Suzuki’s record December sales

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Tata Motors Climbs to No. 2 in Q3 FY26, Powered by Nexon and Early Sierra Traction
Tata Motors Climbs to No. 2 in Q3 FY26, Powered by Nexon and Early Sierra Traction

By Darshan Nakhwa and Ketan Thakkar calendar01 Jan 2026

Tata moved ahead of Mahindra and Hyundai, both of which reported lower volumes in the October–December quarter.

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India Reclaims Growth Momentum as Policy Support and New Models Lift Auto Market
India Reclaims Growth Momentum as Policy Support and New Models Lift Auto Market

By Ketan Thakkar, Prerna Lidhoo, and Kiran Murali calendar31 Dec 2025

With GST support and a reshaped product mix, India’s car market regains traction after a muted start to 2025.

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Autocar Professional Person of the Year 2025: Sudarshan Venu
Autocar Professional Person of the Year 2025: Sudarshan Venu

By Ketan Thakkar, Hormazd Sorabjee and Ashutosh Radhe calendar30 Dec 2025

TVS Motor’s chairman and managing director is our Person of the Year for elevating the company to new heights with rec...

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