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Government Restricts Sleeper Bus Production to Accredited Manufacturers After Fatal Fires

autherAutocar Professional Bureau     calendar10 Jan 2026

Government mandates accredited manufacturing for sleeper buses and retrofitting of existing fleets with enhanced fire safety systems following six fatal accidents that claimed 145 lives in recent months.

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The Development and Adoption of Alternative Fuel Technologies Beyond Electric (e.g. Cng, Flex-Fuel) in Two Wheelers Opinion Blogs
The Development and Adoption of Alternative Fuel Technologies Beyond Electric (e.g. Cng, Flex-Fuel) in Two Wheelers

By Devesh Taparia, DriveX calendar10 Jan 2026

India's two-wheeler industry is exploring CNG, ethanol-blends, and electric options simultaneously, driven by diverse ...

How India’s Evolving Supply Chains Will Shape the Auto Industry – Expectations from the Upcoming Budget Opinion Blogs
How India’s Evolving Supply Chains Will Shape the Auto Industry – Expectations from the Upcoming Budget

By Saket Mehra, Auto & EV Industry Leader calendar10 Jan 2026

India's automotive sector faces shipping disruptions, U.S. tariff increases, and critical mineral dependencies while m...

Students Prepare for 4-Hour Electric All-Terrain Endurance Race at BAJA SAEINDIA 2026 News
Students Prepare for 4-Hour Electric All-Terrain Endurance Race at BAJA SAEINDIA 2026

autherSarthak Mahajan calendar10 Jan 2026

Eighty-nine student teams will compete in India's premier electric vehicle design competition at NATRAX Pithampur, sho...

Mahindra Group HR Chief Ruzbeh Irani to Retire; Rohit Thakur Named Group CHRO News
Mahindra Group HR Chief Ruzbeh Irani to Retire; Rohit Thakur Named Group CHRO

autherKetan Thakkar calendar09 Jan 2026

Succession ensures continuity in talent strategy as leadership refresh gathers pace.

Gadkari Calls for V2V Rollout, Automakers to Align on Safety Tech News
Gadkari Calls for V2V Rollout, Automakers to Align on Safety Tech

autherAutocar Professional Bureau calendar09 Jan 2026

Mandatory communication systems to reshape vehicle design and reduce accident risks.

CRISIL ANALYSIS: Gst Cuts, Higher Crop Price, Good Rains Boost Tractor Prospects Analysis
CRISIL ANALYSIS: Gst Cuts, Higher Crop Price, Good Rains Boost Tractor Prospects

By Hemal Thakkar and Arpita Mathur calendar09 Jan 2026

Measures such as higher rabi MSPs and increased crop procurement have improved farmers’ cash flows, while the GST cut ...

CRISIL ANALYSIS: India’s PV Market in GST 2.0 Era Analysis
CRISIL ANALYSIS: India’s PV Market in GST 2.0 Era

By Hemal Thakkar and Arpita Mathur calendar09 Jan 2026

India's revised goods and services tax structure lowers rates on automobiles, with small cars dropping to 18% from 29%...

Suzuki Goes for Premium Pricing Strategy for e-ACCESS at Rs 1.88 Lakh News
Suzuki Goes for Premium Pricing Strategy for e-ACCESS at Rs 1.88 Lakh

autherSarthak Mahajan calendar09 Jan 2026

Japanese manufacturer's debut electric two-wheeler enters Indian market at Rs 1,88,490 ex-showroom Delhi, backed by ex...

Suzuki Opens Bookings for e-ACCESS Electric Scooter News
Suzuki Opens Bookings for e-ACCESS Electric Scooter

autherSarthak Mahajan calendar09 Jan 2026

Suzuki Motorcycle India launches e-ACCESS electric scooter bookings at Rs 1.88 lakh, marking the Japanese manufacturer...