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Why Biofuels, Not EVs, Will Drive India's Auto Market Growth: Insight from Deputy DG Dr. Ojha 
Why Biofuels, Not EVs, Will Drive India's Auto Market Growth: Insight from Deputy DG Dr. Ojha 

By Shahkar Abidi and Kiran Murali calendar29 Jan 2026

For a country that currently imports roughly 90% of its crude oil, the push for biofuels is a cornerstone of national ...

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Govt to Come up with Compressed Biogas Policy Soon: Hardeep Singh Puri
Govt to Come up with Compressed Biogas Policy Soon: Hardeep Singh Puri

By Kiran Murali and Shahkar Abidi calendar29 Jan 2026

The minister indicated that the new policy would build one existing measure in the CBG value chain.

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Tata Motors Sees Commercial Vehicle Market Hitting New Peak; FY26 Volumes to Cross Million-Unit Mark
Tata Motors Sees Commercial Vehicle Market Hitting New Peak; FY26 Volumes to Cross Million-Unit Mark

By Ketan Thakkar and Shahkar Abidi calendar29 Jan 2026

Improving freight availability, infrastructure-led demand and replacement buying are set to push India’s CV industry b...

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Tata Motors Navigates Trade Headwinds as South Africa Weighs Steep Auto Tariffs
Tata Motors Navigates Trade Headwinds as South Africa Weighs Steep Auto Tariffs

By Shahkar Abidi and Ketan Thakkar calendar29 Jan 2026

The company said it is tracking a possible review of South Africa’s import tariffs on Indian-made vehicles, with dutie...

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India To Lead Global Energy, Oil Demand With Higher Demand From Transport Sector, Says OPEC
India To Lead Global Energy, Oil Demand With Higher Demand From Transport Sector, Says OPEC

By Kiran Murali & Shahkar Abidi calendar28 Jan 2026

India’s oil demand growth will be led by road transport, driven by rapid growth in passenger and commercial vehicles, ...

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India Eyes Canada’s Mineral Wealth to Power Its Electric Ambitions
India Eyes Canada’s Mineral Wealth to Power Its Electric Ambitions

autherShahkar Abidi calendar27 Jan 2026

In a move to secure the raw materials necessary for its green energy transition, the Indian government has signaled an...

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Subtle Steel Price Increases Add Fresh Pressure on Auto Costs
Subtle Steel Price Increases Add Fresh Pressure on Auto Costs

autherShahkar Abidi calendar21 Jan 2026

While finished steel prices are stable, rising iron ore and coking coal costs threaten to squeeze the margins gained f...

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The Magnetic Squeeze: Rising Motor Costs Threaten the EV Value Chain
The Magnetic Squeeze: Rising Motor Costs Threaten the EV Value Chain

autherShahkar Abidi calendar21 Jan 2026

Production of traction motors declined by 7.2%, a sharp reversal from the 12.8% growth seen last year.

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Cooling Rubber Prices Offer Margin Relief for Automakers
Cooling Rubber Prices Offer Margin Relief for Automakers

autherShahkar Abidi calendar21 Jan 2026

Rubber price trends in December 2025 offer a rare moment of cost relief for manufacturers facing margin pressures else...

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The "Clean Air" Premium: Why Your Next Car Might Cost Significantly More

autherShahkar Abidi calendar21 Jan 2026

As per the SIAM commodity tracker updates for the month of December 2025, the most aggressive inflation is found in ex...

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