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Hero MotoCorp shares climb 4.5%, hit 5-month high after strong June-quarter results

Hero MotoCorp shares surged 4.5% to ₹5,800 after a strong June-quarter, with revenues up 36% year-on-year at ₹13,126 crore. Motorcycle and scooter sales rose 23% YoY, with a notable profit increase, despite previous quarter's one-time gain. The stock has recovered 21% in five weeks.

2 min read7 Aug 2026
Opinion

Mint Quick Edit | The Indian economy is looking up—look at last month’s consumption indicators

From automobile sales to GST collections, July’s numbers spell good news on the growth front for India. While we may have escaped the worst feared effects of the war in West Asia, price stability remains a concern.

1 min read3 Aug 2026
News

Ethanol blending is safe and globally accepted; use of E20 won’t invalidate vehicle insurance, says govt

Ministry of Petroleum reassured vehicle owners that Ethanol Blended Petrol does not invalidate insurance claims. Misleading social media claims linking ethanol to pests and vehicle problems are unfounded, with no reported issues since E20 petrol's introduction.

2 min read24 Jun 2026
Markets

Ashok Leyland, Maruti Suzuki to Force Motors: Auto stocks rise up to 5% after release of May SIAM data

SML Mahindra share price was the top performer with more than 5% gain, followed by Force Motors, Ashok Leyland, Maruti Suzuki India and TVS Motor Company shares rising over 4% each.

1 min read15 Jun 2026
Companies

Maruti considers shielding small-car buyers from inflation-led price hikes

Maruti has implemented a price hike of ₹30,000 from June across all its models due to West Asia war-linked inflation, which has led to a surge in prices of commodities like steel, aluminium, and platinum group metals

3 min read5 Jun 2026
Auto News

Auto firms look to build, expand their captive retail lending biz

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.

4 min read4 Jun 2026
Industry

Radhakishan Damani-linked firm leases Worli luxury apartment for ₹27.5 lakh monthly in Mumbai rental record

A 6,831 sq ft sea-facing apartment in Oberoi Realty’s Three Sixty West has been leased for ₹18 crore over five years, underscoring Mumbai’s surging ultra-luxury rental demand.

1 min read1 Jun 2026
Auto News

Maruti Suzuki India posts record monthly sales of 242,688 units in May

Maruti Suzuki India achieved record monthly sales of 242,688 units in May, marking a 34.76% increase from last year.

1 min read1 Jun 2026
Global

One million new-car buyers are gone and they’re not coming back soon

GM, Ford and Toyota have said they are planning for U.S. new-car sales to stagnate or shrink this year, as prospective buyers stay on the sidelines of the new-car market.

5 min read28 May 2026
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CM VD Satheesan’s response to question on vehicle modification goes viral: Here is why it is a big deal in Kerala

During the election, Satheesan promised that if UDF is elected, safe vehicle modifications will be allowed. This contrasts with the previous LDF government's strict penalties for modifications. The new CM confirmed the commitment to legalize modifications.

2 min read19 May 2026