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Mumbai, September 25, 2025 - Škoda Auto India is set to reignite the passion of driving enthusiasts with the return of a legend, the Octavia RS. Pre-bookings for the all-new Octavia RS will open on 6 October 2025, marking the comeback of Škoda Auto's most iconic performance sedan. The global icon will be available in India as a Fully-Built Unit (FBU), in limited volumes. With this launch, Škoda Auto India promises to deliver unmatched driving dynamics, bold design, and the unmistakable RS spirit, all in a true performance machine built for the purists. Commenting on the return of the Octavia RS, Ashish Gupta, Brand Director, Škoda Auto India, said, "Earlier this year, we promised that a global icon would return to India. Today, I'm proud to announce that we've delivered on that promise with the Octavia RS. This badge carries an unmatched legacy, one that has sparked passion among enthusiasts across the globe for over two decades. With the all-new Octavia RS launch in India, we're not just bringing back a car. We're bringing back an emotion. A legend that continues to define performance, aspiration, and the true spirit of driving." Pre-booking the Icon With its return in 2025, the all-new Octavia RS once again takes its place as an aspirational icon, being sharper, bolder, and more exclusive than ever. Pre-bookings for the Octavia RS will open on October 6, 2025, exclusively on the official website, for a limited duration. The RS Badge The RS badge, short for Rally Sport, has stood for performance, precision, and driving thrill across generations. Born from Škoda's rallying success, RS models have become a symbol of motorsport-inspired engineering on the road. In India, the Octavia RS first arrived in 2004 as the country's first turbocharged petrol engine passenger car, instantly building a cult following among enthusiasts. Since then, every generation of the RS has commanded an almost fanatical appeal, blending European engineering with everyday versatility and driving excitement.
Mumbai : Honda Cars India Ltd. (HCIL), a leading manufacturer of premium cars in India today unveiled and launched its much-awaited all-new 3 Generation Honda Amaze. This marks the global debut of the new generation Amaze in India, a key market for Honda globally and the first country to launch the new model. The all-new Amaze will be available at an introductory price range of Rs 7,99,900 - Rs. 10,89,900 (ex-showroom, Delhi); valid till 45 days from launch. The stylish and premium compact sedan has been designed to offer an OUTCLASS and delightful sedan experience that meets the aspirations ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday criticised Lok Sabha leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi for his remarks on India's manufacturing sector during his visit to Germany, accusing him of "insulting India from foreign soil" at a time when Parliament is in session. BJP MP Sambit Patra said the LoP carries a "huge responsibility" and needs to behave in a "responsible manner", especially while travelling abroad. "LoP has a huge responsibility. The LoP has to behave in a really responsible manner, especially when the LoP is on foreign soil. Parliament is in session here, several B ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 29 (PTI) Homegrown Premier Energies on Monday announced securing multiple solar contract worth USD 19.95 million (around Rs 177 crore) Republic of Benin, West Africa. These projects are part of a national initiative by the Government of Benin to expand access to reliable, sustainable clean energy, Premier Energies said in a statement. Implementation will be carried out by Premier Energies in collaboration with the General Directorate of Energy Planning and Rural Electrification, under the Ministry of Energy, Water and Mines, Republic of Benin. The scope of the contracts cover ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Tata Motors has officially announced the prices of the Accomplished and Accomplished+ trims of the Tata Sierra in India. Bookings for the SUV open on December 16, 2025. Just a week earlier, the Indian automaker had revealed the prices of the base and mid variants of the Tata Sierra. Tata Sierra Top Trims: Price, delivery details The Accomplished variant of the naturally aspirated (NA) petrol engine is priced at Rs 17.99 lakh (ex-showroom). The Accomplished trim of the turbo petrol engine costs Rs 19.99 lakh (ex-showroom), while the Accomplished+ variant is priced at Rs 20.99 lakh ...Read More >
Jaipur is a city of contrasts. Smooth arterial roads open into fast-moving stretches on the outskirts, only to funnel back into dense, chaotic inner streets where patience is as important as precision. It is in this constantly shifting environment that the updated Skoda Kushaq 1.0 TSI automatic begins to make real sense. What Skoda has done here is not a headline-grabbing overhaul -- it is something far more intelligent. They have taken a fundamentally strong product and quietly addressed the areas that mattered, the kind that reveal themselves only when you live with a car. Visually, the Ku ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): Sona BLW Precision Forgings Ltd., known as Sona Comstar, reached a production milestone of 500 million differential gears and 10 million differential assemblies since its inception. According to a regulatory filing by Sona Comstar on Tuesday, the firm increased its global market share in differential gears to an estimated 8.7 per cent in CY25, a rise from the 4.5 per cent share recorded in 2019. Also Read | 'McDonald's Burger' Netizens React After Finding Out Rajasthan Royals Player Nandre Burger's Wife's Name is Ashleigh McDonald. The company attributed th ...Read More >
New Delhi -- Honda Cars India Ltd. (HCIL) has launched the 3rd Generation Honda Amaze, marking its global debut in India. Priced between Rs 7,99,900 and Rs 10,89,900 (ex-showroom, Delhi), the introductory pricing is valid for 45 days. The new Amaze sets a benchmark as India's most affordable car with advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS). A New Standard in Compact Sedans The all-new Amaze combines stylish design, cutting-edge safety, and modern connectivity. Offered in three trims -- V, VX, and ZX -- it features an E-20 compliant 1.2L i-VTEC petrol engine with a choice of CVT or 5-speed ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 2 (PTI) Global automobile makers including Mercedes Benz, Skoda-Volkswagen, Hyundai and Kia have shown interest in manufacturing electric cars in India, Union Heavy Industries Minister H D Kumaraswamy said on Monday. The said companies have expressed interest during the stakeholder discussions between the government and the industry regarding the 'Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Electric Passenger Cars in India', the detailed guidelines for which were unveiled by the minister. While the scheme was notified on March 15 last year, its guidelines were issued on Monday. Offici ...Read More >
New Delhi: With just 48 hours left for 90-day pause on US reciprocal tariffs to end, the much-anticipated bilateral trade agreement (BTA) between India and the US has reached a critical stage. According to two officials in the Indian commerce ministry and one in Washington, the agreement is unlikely to be finalized without direct political intervention to resolve some of the remaining sticky issues. "It's down to the wire. Unless there's political direction, the deal may not go through in time," said the first of the two Indian representatives cited above. "If all goes well, the deal will b ...Read More >
New Delhi: The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki has announced the rollout of its first made-in-India electric vehicle - the e-Vitara SUV - in a major boost to the green segment from its upgraded Gujarat plant, which is now set to become one of the world's largest automotive manufacturing hubs with a projected annual capacity of one million units. Crucially, this facility will serve as Suzuki's global production base for electric vehicles (EVs), exporting to over 100 countries, including advanced markets in Japan and Europe, which is aligned with India's vision of becoming a global aut ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 7 (ANI): Skoda Auto Volkswagen India on Monday announced the addition of Bentley, the legendary British brand, as the sixth marque under the Group's umbrella. From July 1, 2025, Skoda Auto Volkswagen India has been exclusively importing, distributing and servicing Bentley vehicles across the country, deepening the Group's commitment to India's rapidly expanding luxury car arena. Also Read | Ahmedabad Shocker: 21-Year-Old Woman Dies by Suicide After Ex Refuses To Delete Intimate Video in Chandkheda; 1 Arrested, Probe Launched. All marketing, sales, and afte ...Read More >
The long wait is over. Elon Musk-led Tesla has finally made its debut in India-- and that too with a bang. Amid much fanfare at its Mumbai's upscale Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), Tesla' flagship Model Y has been launched with an on-road price of ₹61.07 lakh. Customers also have the option to upgrade to full self-driving (FSD) capability by paying an additional ₹6 lakh at the time of booking. The Model Y Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive variant is priced at ₹69 lakh. To book a Tesla Model Y, buyer ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 1 (PTI) Hectic negotiations between India and the US enter the sixth day on Tuesday in Washington, with the talks reaching a crucial stage and New Delhi demanding greater market access for its labour-intensive goods, an official said. The Indian team, headed by special secretary in the Department of Commerce Rajesh Agrawal, is in Washington for negotiations on an interim trade agreement with the US. The stay of the Indian officials has been extended. Initially, the delegation was scheduled to stay for two days, with the talks having commenced on June 26. These talks are also ...Read More >
Industrial and warehousing sector witnessed strong demand across top cities. Delhi NCR and Chennai led the leasing activity. About 20 million sq ft of leasing was recorded in H1 2025. 3PL players were the primary drivers of space uptake. Engineering, e-commerce, and automobile sectors also contributed significantly. New supply reached 19 million sq ft, indicating developer confidence. Industrial and warehousing demand across top citiesremained robust with Delhi NCR and Chennaileading thedemand,a ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, Sept 12 (Reuters) - Trade talks between India and the European Union have entered a crucial phase and negotiators are working intensively to meet a year-end deadline for signing the free trade pact, a top European Union Official said on Tuesday. The EU is India's biggest trading partner in goods, with bilateral trade hitting $137.5 billion in the 2023/24 fiscal year, up nearly 90% over the past decade. "We are now maximising our efforts to finalise negotiations by the end of the year ...Read More >
Mumbai - As Škoda Auto India celebrates 25 years of its journey in the country, it marks the return of a true legend, the all-new Octavia RS. Available in limited numbers as a Fully-Built Unit (FBU), the Octavia RS embodies unmatched driving dynamics, bold design, and the unmistakable RS spirit, making its comeback in India as an exclusive icon for enthusiasts and purists alike. Commenting on the launch, Ashish Gupta, Brand Director, Škoda Auto India, said, "The response to the Octavia RS has been phenomenal. This iconic model has truly ignited the passion of driving enthusiasts across India, ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) India's automobile sector ended March 2026 on a strong note, with major carmakers reporting record sales driven by steady demand, new launches, and expanding customer reach. Kia India emerged as one of the top performers, posting its highest-ever March sales since entering the Indian market. The company sold 29,112 units during the month, marking a 14.5 per cent year-on-year growth compared to 25,525 units in March 2025. The automaker also recorded its best-ever quarterly performance, with sales of 84,316 units in the January-March period, up 11.6 per cen ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI) Passenger vehicle sales in India scaled a new high of 47 lakh units in 2025-26, riding on record performance by automakers such as Maruti Suzuki India, Tata Motors and Mahindra & Mahindra with GST 2.0 revving up sales in the second half of the fiscal. While the industry is looking forward to carrying forward the sales momentum in the new fiscal, it is closely monitoring the West Asia war to mitigate potential supply-side risks and the possibility of impact on demand due to price hikes taken to offset rise in commodity prices. The year 2025-26 was a year of two halves w ...Read More >
Katra: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday flagged off a Vande Bharat train service between Katra and Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir, the first train connection between the Kashmir valley and the Jammu region. Modi inaugurated the train in the presence of Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, Jammu and Kashmir LG Manoj Sinha, and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, among others. Earlier, the PM inaugurated the Chenab Railway Bridge, the world's tallest rail bridge, and Anji Khad Bridge, the country's first cable-stayed railway bridge The Srinagar-Katra journey, which currently takes nearly six hour ...Read More >
New Delhi: The mood at Hyundai Motor India Ltd's office in Gurugram isn't exactly upbeat today. Passenger vehicle sales data for June were released on 1 July. And for the South Korean carmaker, once the No. 2 in India by some distance, it once again made for dismal reading. The company has finished behind Mahindra and Mahindra four out of six months this calendar year. Indeed, it has trailed the Indian company every month this fiscal year. And that is bad news for José Munoz. In January, Munoz, a native of Spain who is now an American citizen, became the first non-Korean to head Hyundai when ...Read More >
VMPL New Delhi [India], August 14: Ellenox, India's largest venture studio, is accelerating its global push in enterprise AI development. In the past year, the company has grown its headcount by 50% over the last year, bringing in senior AI talent from Amazon and Google to power its next phase of expansion. Already delivering AI transformation for Fortune 50 leaders in fintech, cloud computing, consumer social, and sports-tech, Ellenox has built systems that replace costly call centers with natural-voice AI agents and deployed end-to-end social media pipelines capable of scaling global brand ...Read More >
New Delhi: With export diversification at the top of India's trade agenda, commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal is set to embark on a three-nation tour in October -- Singapore, Qatar and South Africa -- to push Indian goods into new markets and also advance talks on the long-pending India-European Union (EU) free trade agreement on the sidelines, two senior government officials said. Goyal will travel to Singapore in the first week of the month, followed by Qatar, and then South Africa for the G20 trade ministers' meeting. The push on the diplomatic front comes as India's negotiating ...Read More >
Mumbai, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bollywood actor Shilpa Shetty Kundra, her businessman husband Raj Kundra, and an unidentified individual have been booked by the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) for allegedly defrauding a Mumbai-based businessman of Rs 60.4 crore in a loan-cum-investment deal linked to their now-defunct company, Best Deal TV Pvt Ltd, police said on Thursday. According to Mumbai Police, businessman Deepak Kothari has accused the couple of jointly cheating him of more than Rs 60 crore. He alleged that the money, given between 2015 and 2023 in the name of business expansion, was ins ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 9 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday expressed confidence that India and the United Kingdom will double bilateral trade from the existing approximately USD 56 billion before the mutually set target of 2030. Addressing the India-UK CEO Forum, PM Modi said the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between the two countries is not just a trade agreement, but a roadmap for shared progress and shared prosperity between the world's two largest economies. "Today, our bilateral trade is approximately USD 56 billion. We have set a target ...Read More >
Kolkata, Dec 16 (UNI) India's industrial and warehousing market remained resilient, with cumulative demand across the top eight markets reaching 26.5 million sq ft in the first 9 months of the year, reflecting an 11 percent YoY increase, a research study by Colliers Insight on how Industrial warehousing and investment performed in 2025 and the outlook for 2026 said on Tuesday. Grade A space uptake stayed at an all-time high, even as global occupiers remained cautious amid ongoing trade uncertainties. Third-party logistics (3PL) players have continued to dominate leasing activity, accounting ...Read More >
India's real estate sector is poised for robust growth in 2026, driven by strong domestic consumption and sustained investor confidence. The market is expanding across commercial, residential, and industrial segments, with alternative asset classes like data centers and co-living attracting significant institutional interest. Evolving workplace strategies and infrastructure development are key growth drivers. India's real estate sector is set to enter 2026 with renewed momentum, supported by res ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: With eight days to go for US to restart reciprocal tariffs, there appears to be a stalemate in India-US trade talks, with New Delhi hardening its position on offering duty concessions on agricultural products.Although the Indian team led by chief negotiator Rajesh Agarwal has stayed back in Washington for talks with American officials, the absence of a deal by July 8 will expose exporters to 26% reciprocal tariff. US president Donald Trump has indicated that an extension of the suspension is unlikely.The Americans are very keen to get India to lower duties on maize, soybean, dairy p ...Read More >
The Maharashtra Motor Vehicle Tax (Amendment) Act, 2025, came into effect on July 1, 2025. This new law has increased the one-time tax rates for new vehicle registrations across the state. The revised tax rates will impact buyers of new petrol, diesel, CNG, and LNG vehicles, as well as commercial and construction vehicles. These are the new changes under the new structure: 1. Petrol cars registered in an individual's name will be taxed at 11% for vehicles under INR 10 lakh, 12% for those priced between INR 10 lakh and INR 20 lakh, and 13% for vehicles above INR 20 lakh. 2. Diesel cars in th ...Read More >
Mahindra & Mahindra is proactively managing potential rare earth magnet supply disruptions caused by China's export restrictions. The company is securing alternative sources for the next nine months and investing in engineering solutions for long-term supply chain resilience. While Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai India haven't faced production impacts, M&M is preparing for future growth amid industry-wide concerns. Mahindra & Mahindra plans to manage rare earth magnet supplies through alternative sour ...Read More >
Gurugram : JSW MG Motor India today announced that India's best-selling EV, the MG Windsor, has achieved another remarkable milestone. In July, the company set a new record for Windsor sales, selling 4,308 units in a single month. The carmaker has sold nearly 36,000 units of the MG Windsor since its launch. The robust sales performance has helped the company expand its market share in the EV Segment. In Q2 CY'25, the company recorded a 4% increase in market share, rising to 32% from 28% in Q1 CY'25. During the same period, average sales of MG Windsor grew by 17%. In addition, the company's EV ...Read More >