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Honda’s Long Overdue India Reset

By Kiran Murali, Ketan Thakkar and Hormazd Sorabjee calendar03 Jun 2026

India-specific SUVs, localised hybrids, mainstream EVs, faster development cycles and a more decentralised strategy ma...

E85 Fuel to Be Priced Significantly Below Petrol, Says Hardeep Singh Puri

By Kiran Murali and Mukul Yudhveer Singh calendar03 Jun 2026

Minister says E85 fuel will be priced significantly below petrol as India prepares policy support to boost flex-fuel v...

Hero Launches Flex-Fuel Splendor, Plans Expansion Across All Models

autherKiran Murali calendar03 Jun 2026

The company unveiled the new model in the presence of Union Ministers Nitin Gadkari and Hardeep Singh Puri, with CEO H...

Cabinet Announces Rs 9,585 Crore Scheme to Phase out Old Trucks, Buses in Delhi-NCR

autherKiran Murali calendar03 Jun 2026

The 2-year scheme includes a 5% interest subvention on vehicle loans, monthly fuel vouchers of up to Rs 4,800 for five...

Inside Ultra Gas & Energy's Plans To Scale LNG Refuelling network

autherKiran Murali calendar02 Jun 2026

With an investment of Rs  900 crore, Essar’s Ultra Gas & Energy is targeting a network of 100 LNG stations by 2029.

Maruti's Entry-Car Volumes Jump 2.4 Times as Kharkhoda Capacity Unlocks Demand

By Kiran Murali and Ketan Thakkar calendar01 Jun 2026

Alto and S-Presso volumes surge as supply constraints ease; Bharat sales grow 55%, CNG volumes hit 78,000 units, SUV s...

Maruti Suzuki in India's Top 5 EV Car Sales Rankings, Surpassing Hyundai, BYD, VinFast

autherKiran Murali calendar01 Jun 2026

The automaker’s management said bookings have nearly doubled in May, but supply remains constrained due to limited pro...

India’s Electric Car Registration in May at 26,319 units; EV Penetration Rises to 6.4%

autherKiran Murali calendar01 Jun 2026

The registration grew 79% on a year-on-year basis, while it rose 1% sequentially.

Fire at Hyundai Mobis Plant Raises Risk of Production Disruption at Hyundai Motor India

By Kiran Murali and Ketan Thakkar calendar31 May 2026

Blaze at Hyundai Mobis' Irungattukottai facility that manufactures infotainment and electronic modules triggers assess...

PV Dispatches in May Seen Growing in Double Digits to 4.2-4.4 Lakh Units

By Kiran Murali and Ketan Thakkar calendar31 May 2026

In May 2025, domestic passenger vehicle dispatches were at around 3.50 lakh units.