Automobile Industry
India's auto sector closes 2025 fractured as fuel-efficiency fight rolls on
India's auto industry faces disagreement over upcoming fuel efficiency and emissions regulations, particularly the draft CAFE 3 norms favoring smaller vehicles. This discord could hinder progress towards the government's climate goals, with the new standards set to take effect in April 2027.
6 min read3 Jan 2026Govt to put TREM V emission rules for small tractors on hold
India plans a mid-path emission standard for sub-50 HP tractors to avoid steep cost hikes, ease industry worries and ensure cleaner norms don't hurt farmer affordability.
5 min read25 Nov 2025Govt wants auto industry to invest in a rare-earth-free future
The government plans to push for more R&D from the companies themselves and provide support through its incentives and R&D scheme
3 min read3 Nov 2025JLR may have suffered a £540 million hit due to the cyberattack
JLR, whose production was crippled for more than a month due to the September cyberattack, will be able to fully resume production by January 2026, says an UK agency.
3 min read22 Oct 2025Nitin Gadkari says India's logistics cost to fall to single digits by December – ‘Will help us become more competitive'
Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways, announced that India's logistics costs will fall to 9% by December. This shift has the potential to improve export competitiveness, as logistics costs will become lower in India compared to the US and European nations.
2 min read17 Oct 2025When will EVs cost the same as petrol-run vehicles? Minister Nitin Gadkari answers
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announced that electric vehicle prices in India will match petrol vehicle prices within four to six months, emphasising the need for clean energy solutions to reduce economic strain and environmental risks from fossil fuel reliance.
1 min read6 Oct 2025Centre's GST 'gift' to car buyers skips the fine print for dealers
A transition mechanism could save auto dealerships the cess payment they have already made on unsold stock. Such devices were used when GST was rolled out in 2017 and could be revived for GST 2.0.
4 min read16 Sep 2025New GST rates on cars: Check complete list! From Maruti Alto to Grand Vitara, Hyundai Creta, Mahindra Thar and more
The GST Council's decision to reduce vehicle tax rates to 18% and 40% aims to enhance affordability and stimulate demand, especially during the festive season. This move is expected to benefit first-time buyers and middle-income families in India's automotive sector.
3 min read4 Sep 2025Will the proposed GST reforms make cars and SUVs cheaper in India? Here's what to now
India's government is revising GST for automobiles, which is currently in the highest tax bracket. This overhaul aims to eliminate classification disputes and lower costs for consumers.
2 min read17 Aug 2025In charts: Thousands of Indian auto workers are losing fingers to unsafe factories
The latest edition of Safe In India (SII) Foundation found there were at least 875 injuries in automobile supply chains in 2024, and 69.7% of these were ‘crushed injuries' (lost fingers).
2 min read20 Jul 2025