Automobiles

Companies

Ceat bets on dual-brand strategy after acquiring Camso

Ceat aims to target customers who purchase tyres across categories and cross-sell its and Camso's products, enabling the brands to generate more revenue from the same customer.

4 min read06:00 AM IST
Auto News

The great reset: Honda’s race against time to win back Indian car buyers

Struggling with falling market share and missed industry trends, Honda has torn up its leadership playbook with a sudden CEO swap. Can the new leader save the Japanese icon in one of the world’s toughest auto markets?

8 min read9 Sep 2026
Markets

FPIs see autos, consumer durables race past staples during festive season

Foreign investors build auto, consumer durable portfolios while offloading food, beverages and tobacco stocks.

3 min read8 Sep 2026
Auto News

Dealers seek compensation from automakers as rising EV penetration hits service revenue

The Federation of Automobile Dealers Association is in talks with carmakers to offset falling service income as alternative-fuel models outpace petrol sales for the first time.

2 min read8 Sep 2026
Opinion

Mint Quick Edit | Car-buyers are turning over a green leaf: EV charging infrastructure needs a boost

A study confirms how fast Indian auto consumers are shifting away from petrol in favour of lower-emission sources of energy for mobility. However, EV sales still need to heartily overtake the offtake of CNG and hybrid vehicles.

1 min read7 Sep 2026
Auto News

Facing fast charging concerns for e-trucks, govt plans sops for battery swappable e-trucks in next EV financing scheme

India is considering incentives for battery-swappable e-trucks under its upcoming ₹9,852 crore EV financing scheme. The move aims to address fast-charging gaps and reduce dependence on diesel in heavy transport.

3 min read7 Sep 2026
Auto News

Maruti looks to take the fast lane in EV sales in 4 months

Maruti Suzuki’s EV push in India is taking longer to gather pace as new production lines stabilize. The carmaker now expects capacity constraints to ease in the next 3-4 months, even as rivals race ahead in a fast-growing market.

2 min read3 Sep 2026
Industry

China’s red lines for India’s auto industry emerge despite hopes of thaw

While Chinese battery technology remains difficult to access, Indian automakers and component makers are finding workarounds to rare-earth magnet restrictions.

4 min read28 Aug 2026
Auto News

Ather, Hero look to tech features to boost earnings

While Hero offers paid services including navigation, remote vehicle controls, media controls, safety, roadside assistance, and vehicle-health info, AtherStack offers a wider range of features, including Google Maps, AutoHold, advanced trip planning, voice commands and predictive safety features.

4 min read18 Aug 2026
Auto News

Govt mulls two-phase truck fuel economy norms amid Bharat Vecto delays

While the first phase, or block period, will run for three years until March 2030, the BEE is open to incorporating Bharat Vecto-based targets in the second phase from April 2030 to 2032, according to two people aware of the development and a government document reviewed by Mint.

3 min read9 Aug 2026