Automobiles

Recent data for retail automobile offtake shows robust demand overall, but gains made by vehicles that don’t run on petrol-station refills stand out. How long will the West Asian war’s propulsion last?

Next Bharat Venture’s second fund will focus on agriculture, financial inclusion, healthcare, and AI for social good among others.

After trucks and cars, the Centre plans to introduce corporate average fuel efficiency (CAFE) norms for motorcycles and scooters from April 2028. The move would bring India's largest vehicle segment into the fuel-efficiency regime for the first time.

The initiative, akin to ratings for appliances, aims to empower consumers with essential information, potentially reducing charging costs and fostering a shift towards more efficient e2Ws.

Auto industry and tech companies point out that since a vast majority of road accidents are caused by human error, such vehicle connectivity technologies can provide proactive, pre-crash interventions to mitigate these issues.

Connected cars may be on their way, but interoperability between vendor systems and the exclusion of two-wheelers pose a major test

JLR's downsizing, which reduced its workforce by 3% to 42,850 employees, came as Tata Consultancy Services also saw its workforce shrink by 3% to 617,437 after it laid off 12,000 employees during FY26.

While Honda Motor and Eicher Motors have recently decided to enter retail financing, Escorts Kubota, TVS Motor and Mahindra and Mahindra are all doubling down in the space. The twin aims: open up a fresh revenue stream, and ensure a seamless sales process.

Last year’s GST cuts have narrowed the price gap between formal automotive spare parts and cheaper alternatives sold by unorganized players, accelerating the shift towards formal brands.