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Speed shift: Indian auto component makers accelerate product development timelines to counter Chinese competition

While upgrading entire supply chains to meet compressed timelines is challenging, it has become necessary because global automakers are increasingly prioritizing speed to market, experts said.

6 min read28 Jul 2026
Markets

Auto sector Q1 results preview: Margin pressure looms despite strong demand; Hyundai, Tata Motors PV among top picks

The automobile sector is projected to see strong revenue growth in Q1FY27, fueled by high demand across various vehicle categories. However, profitability may be constrained by rising commodity costs due to the West Asia conflict, impacting margins despite expected revenue increases.

2 min read8 Jul 2026
Companies

Tata Motors PV posts first revenue dip in five years as JLR faces $1.1-billion headwind

A cyberattack and US tariffs on Jaguar Land Rover led to an operating loss, overshadowing a 17% revenue surge in the company's domestic passenger vehicle business.

4 min read14 May 2026
Industry

Are India’s vehicles ready for E20 fuel?

As petrol pumps switch to 20% ethanol blended petrol nationwide, most vehicles on the road remain unprepared, raising concerns over fuel efficiency and engine wear.

2 min read1 Apr 2026
Companies

When 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 2026
Auto News

America fell out of love with the sedan. Detroit wants to bring it back.

With drivers looking for more affordable options, U.S. automakers are having second thoughts about abandoning the mass-market sedan.

8 min read14 Feb 2026
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Auto Inc set for an over 2 million expansion spree as carmakers zero down plant plans

India’s top four automakers are scaling capacity from 5.4 million to 7.5 million units by 2030 to support a pipeline of 80 new car launches.

5 min read14 Jan 2026
Markets

From Maruti Suzuki to Tata Motors — What do auto majors' December sales figures signal?

In December, PV sales surged as major manufacturers reported double-digit growth, driven by SUV demand, discounts, GST rate cuts, and a wedding season boost. Mahindra, Maruti Suzuki, and Tata Motors saw significant increases in dispatches, while Hyundai's sales declined.

2 min read2 Jan 2026
Markets

Tata Motors vs TMPV: Which is a better stock to buy after Q2 results and Tata Motors demerger? Explained

Tata Motors vs TMPV: The two demerged Tata group companies — Tata Motors (which houses the commercial vehicle business) and Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles — announced their earnings for the second quarter of the financial year 2025-26 (FY26) this week.

3 min read15 Nov 2025
Companies

Tata Motors PV slips into a loss in Q2 as JLR woes mount

TMPVL is the only one among India’s top four carmakers to report a loss during the quarter. That came as its British subsidiary, which contributes about 80% of the revenue, grapples with the impact of a cyberattack and US tariffs.

3 min read14 Nov 2025