Auto Sector
CAFE III norms: Govt proposes credit-buying system as a remedy against fines
The draft proposal introduces a bank passbook-like system in which companies that meet targets earn credits, while those that fall short accumulate debits that attract penalties, with an option to purchase credits to offset fines.
3 min read13 Apr 2026Tata Motors, Ashok Leyland, Eicher post double-digit CV sales growth in March; Will oil shock decelerate growth outlook?
The auto sector experienced robust growth following GST reductions, with Tata Motors and Ashok Leyland reporting increased sales. However, rising raw material costs and geopolitical tensions may disrupt future supply and financing, according to industry analysts.
2 min read6 Apr 2026After 48 years, India revises piston ring standards to curb carbon emissions
The new standards replace specifications from 1977 and aim to align India's automobile market with global efficiency and emission benchmarks.
5 min read10 Mar 2026What’s fuelling the Bharat Forge stock rally, and will it continue?
While the India-US trade deal and a surge in North American truck orders are strong tailwinds, headwinds in non-auto business and technological advancements in EVs pose a risk.
2 min read9 Mar 2026When carmakers are racing ahead, can parts makers be far behind?
The need for supplier capacity expansion comes as the automakers themselves look to expand their factories. The country’s top four carmakers, Maruti Suzuki, Mahindra, Hyundai and Tata Motors, are set to add more than 2 million units of capacity in the next four years.
3 min read16 Feb 2026Budget 2026: Auto sector left wanting
The hope from the Union Budget 2026-27 was for a clear policy nudge, if not a shove, towards EVs, hybrids, and the broader automobile ecosystem.
2 min read1 Feb 2026Maruti Suzuki prepares 500,000 capacity boost as GST delivers record revenue
Maruti Suzuki plans to add a capacity of 250,000 each at its facilities in Kharkhoda, Haryana and Hansalpur, Gujarat.
2 min read28 Jan 2026Carmakers on edge over delays in notification of tougher emission norms
A further delay in the CAFE-III notification could complicate compliance, say carmakers.
4 min read23 Jan 2026Auto Q3 FY26 preview: Brokerages see strong earnings growth amid recovery in sales; list top picks
A recovery in sales and demand for entry-level vehicles is expected to drive strong growth for auto OEMs in Q3. Analysts predict a 27% YoY net profit increase for most OEMs, with stable margins supported by GST cuts and a favourable product mix.
3 min read8 Jan 2026GST cuts to EV push: Why Nifty Auto may keep beating the Indian stock market in 2026 - Buy, Sell or Hold?
Entering 2026, India's auto sector shows resilience with a 22% rise in the Nifty Auto index, supported by GST cuts, rural recovery, and strong demand, despite mixed stock performances among key players.
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