Automobiles

With just 4% of the total passenger vehicle market, electric vehicles play an outsized role in boosting the overall growth of top carmakers, especially domestic companies, in India.

The fundraising comes as India’s electric motorcycle segment struggles to gain traction despite policy support and investor interest.

The NCT government's revised draft policy has no financial incentives for hybrid vehicles, favouring zero-emission EVs in a significant shift that could impact automakers Maruti and Toyota.

Porsche’s ‘broad luxury’ game is likely to sputter. Unlike Ferrari, which commands a premium, Porsche risks diluting its brand. It may be better off doubling down on its prestige positioning—especially in the face of US tariffs that make it harder to play on price in a major market.

The AI boom is causing a semiconductor supply crunch for India's automakers, particularly affecting memory chips used in vehicles.

In February, Tata Motors excelled in auto sales, with commercial vehicle sales rising 32.8% and passenger vehicles up 34%. Overall, two-wheelers also saw growth, particularly Hero MotoCorp with a 45% increase. However, rising commodity costs may impact profits despite positive sales momentum.

CAFE-3 norms debuting in April 2027 are stringent fleet-wide emission standards, aiming to reduce average carbon dioxide emissions to roughly 71.5 g/km by 2032.