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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 (ex-showroom). The Accomplished trim of the diesel engine costs Rs 18.99 lakh (ex-showroom), and the Accomplished+ variant is priced at Rs 20.29 lakh (ex-showroom) for the manual transmission trims.
Mumbai : Honda Cars India Ltd. (HCIL), a leading premium car manufacturer in India today launched two exclusive editions of its popular SUV - Honda Elevate Black Edition and Honda Elevate Signature Black Edition. These exclusive editions have been introduced in new Crystal Black Pearl colour. Introduced in response to a popular demand received from the market, these premium black editions will cater to customers who are seeking a bold, sophisticated and distinctive designed SUV experience from Honda. Speaking about the new Black Editions of the Honda Elevate, Mr. Takuya Tsumura, President and ...Read More >
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], June 27 (ANI): A female student was allegedly gang-raped inside a law college in Kolkata's Kasba on Wednesday evening. The police have arrested all three accused within 24 hours. The three accused, named as Monojit Mishra (31), Zaib Ahmed (19), and Pramit Mukhopadhyay (20), were former students or staff members of the same law college. Also Read | Student Gang-Raped at South Kolkata Law College: Police Arrest 3 Youths for Sexually Assaulting Young Woman Inside Law College. According to the police, the accused named in the FIR will be produced before the A.C.J. ...Read More >
New Delhi/Noida, Jun 27 (PTI) End-of-life vehicles detected at fuel stations or found parked at public places will be impounded and a penalty of Rs 10,000 imposed on four-wheeler owners and Rs 5,000 on two-wheeler owners starting July 1, officials said on Friday. EOL vehicles are diesel vehicles older than 10 years and petrol vehicles older than 15 years. Irrespective of the states they are registered in, they will not be given fuel in Delhi starting July 1, according to directions issued by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) earlier. Around 500 fuel stations in Delhi have inst ...Read More >
New Delhi: The debate among scientists and environment policy experts over what really drives vehicle pollution has heated up in Delhi after the Commission for Air Quality Management's (CAQM) directive of denying fuel and impounding end-of-life vehicles from July 1 onwards.Petrol vehicles that are over 15 years old and diesel vehicles that are over 10 years old are in the direct line of fire of CAQM's Direction 89.The policy's aim is to reducing emissions, but environmentalists and automotive exp ...Read More >
The BE 6e, just as its name sounds, stands out as a futuristic, power-packed, and sporty electric Mahindra SUV on Indian roads. The highly anticipated Mahindra BE 6e, an all-electric compact SUV, has been finally launched at an introductory price of Rs 18.9 lakh (ex-showroom). Globally revealed alongside its sibling, the XEV 9e, this born-electric offering from Mahindra seems to be good enough (on-paper) to position itself as India's answer to luxury compact SUVs from global brands. With its futuristic design, a wealth of modern features, and an impressive power output - the highest in its fa ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 6 (PTI) Interest-rate-sensitive stocks were in huge demand on Friday, with the realty index climbing nearly 5 per cent as investors cheered the Reserve Bank's jumbo rate cut of 50 basis points. Home, auto and other loans are likely to cost less as the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) cut interest rates by a larger-than-expected 50 basis points, and unexpectedly reduced the cash reserve ratio for banks to make available more money to lend in a bid to boost the economy. The RBI's six-member monetary policy committee, headed by Governor Sanjay Malhotra and consisting of three external ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The government on Saturday extended the term of the chairman of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) Ravi Agrawal by one year, an official notification said.The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved the re-appointment of Agrawal, an IRS officer of the 1988 batch, as CBDT chairman for one year from July 1 this year to June 30, 2026, on contract basis.Agrawal took over as the CBDT chairman from Nitin Gupta in June 2024 after Gupta's extended tenure ended. Agrawal has been a member of CBDT. He was member administration and had served as DG investigation in Delhi. The gover ...Read More >
New Delhi: The April-June 2025 quarter saw severe pressure on the domestic car market, with challenges in generating fresh demand as growing geopolitical tensions and concerns over the economy depressed consumer sentiments.Maruti Suzuki, the country's biggest carmaker, reported a 6% decline in first-quarter wholesale numbers as the company dispatched around 3.9 lakh units to dealerships compared to 4.2 lakh units in the same quarter of the previous fiscal.Hyundai experienced a decline of 12%, while Tata Motors also saw a 10% fall in its wholesale numbers.Mahindra & Mahindra and Kia Motors were ...Read More >
In an interaction with PTI here, Stellantis India CEO and MD Shailesh Hazela said that any investor who comes to India would like to see a little longer horizon in terms of policies. "So our wishlist for the government is that whatever they decide to put across, it should be for a longer period," Hazela stated when asked about government actions which could propel growth of Indian auto industry. It would be great if there could be uniformity in policies across the country in terms of EVs (elect ...Read More >
New Delhi: The wait for the launch of Royal Enfield Goan Classic 350 bike in the Indian market is about to end. This bike will be launched after two days, which can get very good support among the people. The mileage and features of the bike can also be amazing. Royal Enfield Goan Classic 350 is believed to be launched on 23 November. Earlier, a teaser has been released by the company. You can see in the teaser that the look and design of the bike looks very cool. There is a possibility of seeing the passion of buying this bike among the youth. What can be special in the bike, all this can be ...Read More >
An Ertiga made at its Manesar factory in Haryana is the 2 millionth vehicle to roll out from Maruti Suzuki's stables An Ertiga, its popular multi-purpose vehicle manufactured at its Manesar facility in Haryana, drove Maruti Suzuki India Ltd to new milestone -- two million vehicles manufactured in a calendar year, making India's largest car manufacturer the only company to achieve the feat in the passenger vehicle space. Of the two million vehicles, almost 60 percent were manufactured in Haryana ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Tata Motors on Tuesday reported an 8.47 per cent decline in total sales as the carmaker sold 2,10,415 units in the April-June quarter of FY26, compared to 2,29,891 units sold during the same period previous year (Q1 FY25). Both commercial and passenger vehicle segments saw a drop in numbers. Commercial vehicle sales stood at 85,606 units, down 6 per cent year-on-year (YoY), while passenger vehicle sales dropped 10 per cent to 1,24,809 units. Domestic sales for Tata Motors in June 2025 also fell 12 per cent compared to June 2024. However, the company saw some ...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, Jan 2 (PTI) Stakeholders from the electric vehicle (EV) sector will hold a meeting with Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal here on January 3 on issues, including infrastructure related to charging and battery swapping, sources said. They said that officials from the Department of Heavy Industries are expected to attend the meeting. Also Read | SOF NSO Results 2024-25 Out at sofworld.org: National Science Olympiad Exam Result Released, Get Direct Link and Know Steps To Download. Representatives from Tata, Mahindra, Mercedes-Benz India, Hero MotoCorp, and other companies h ...Read More >
Srinagar, Jun 7 (PTI) Authorities on Saturday barred Eid prayers from taking place at the Eidgah ground and the Jama Masjid in the old city here, while Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq claimed that he was put under house arrest. "Anjuman Auqaf Jama Masjid Srinagar deeply regrets to inform that the authorities have once again disallowed Eid-ul-Adha prayers at the Eidgah as well as at the historic Jama Masjid in Srinagar by closing the gates of the mosque and deploying police personnel outside," the management of the historic mosque said in a statement. ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 1 (ANI): The Delhi Police on Tuesday seized two end-of-life vehicles (ELVs), a 15-year-old petrol bike and a 10-year-old diesel bike, from a petrol pump in the city, as part of its ongoing enforcement of scrappage rules for outdated vehicles. Traffic officials confirmed that both motorcycles were found operating in violation of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) guidelines, which prohibit the use of petrol vehicles older than 15 years and diesel vehicles older than 10 years in the national capital. While speaking to ANI, Ashok Kumar, Traffic Inspector, said, 'Two motor ...Read More >
The Hyundai Tucson has received 5-star rating on the Bharat NCAP crash test and has become the first Hyundai SUV to do so. The most premium SUV offered by the South Korean manufacturer joins the Mahindra and Tata SUVs in the list of 5 star SUVs offered in India. The Hyundai Tucson scores 30.84 out of 32 in the adult occupant protection. It has scored 41 out of 49 in the child occupant protection. It received OK in the side pole impact test. The model of Hyundai Tucson that was tested by the Bharat NCAP was the top-spec 2.0-litre petrol-AT Signature variant. The particular variant gets six air ...Read More >
New Delhi: Rare earth magnets, essential for EV motors, have become the latest flashpoint in India's growing electric mobility ambitions. These magnets power the core of Brushless DC (BLDC) and Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors (PMSM), which drive most electric vehicles today, particularly two-wheelers. With China tightening export controls, Indian automakers now face serious supply-side disruptions. If the situation continues, industry experts warn that EV prices could rise, production could slow and expansion plans may take a hit. In April this year, China imposed an export curb on rare- ...Read More >
New Delhi: Delhi govt has issued a standard operating procedure (SOP) to enforce the ban on refuelling end-of-life (EoL) vehicles, with CNG pumps being exempted. According to a directive from Commission for Air Quality Management, beginning July 1, all EoL vehicles-diesel vehicles older than 10 years and petrol vehicles older than 15 years-will be prohibited from being refuelled in Delhi. The revised SOP states, "It is hereby clarified that CNG vehicles shall not be denied fuel. Accordingly, any reference to CNG in the SOP should be disregarded." The denial of fuel shall strictly apply only t ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Indian stock market ended flat on Monday as investors remained cautious amid uncertainty around the interim India-US trade deal. Sensex closed at 83,409.68, marginally up 9.61 points or 0.01 per cent. The 30-share index opened marginally lower at 83,398.08 against the last session's closing of 83,432.89. The index did not see much volatility as it touched an intra-day high at 83,516.83, a jump of 84 points. Similarly, Nifty settled flat at 25,461.30, up 0.30 points. From the Sensex basket, Hindustan Unilever, Adani Ports, Kotak Bank, Asian Paints, ITC, Po ...Read More >
Mumbai: Net profit of Nifty 50 companies at the aggregate level is expected to increase 4.6% year-on-year while revenue may increase 4.5% for the June 2025 quarter. Net profit is likely to show single-digit year-on-year growth for the first time in at least nine quarters amid an anticipated poor performance by select companies, including Tata Motors, IndusInd Bank and Coal India. The sample's revenue is expected to grow in single digit for the fourth consecutive quarter reflecting persistent muted demand scenario. Select companies from metals, pharmaceuticals, cement, banking and finance and ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Honda Cars India Limited (HCIL) has launched the most awaited facelift of the Amaze today at an introductory price of Rs 7,99,990 (ex-showroom, Delhi). With new styling along with segment-first ADAS suite, Honda Connect, and features packed in, the third-generation Amaze will directly rival the recently launched Maruti Suzuki Dzire in the Indian market. 2025 Honda Amaze: Design The most noticeable feature of the sedan is its updated design. The front grille has a honeycomb design and a set of Bi Projector LED headlights and fog lamps at the bottom, similar to Honda Elevate. Coming ...Read More >
Jeep India has reintroduced the Meridian Limited (O) AT 4×4 variant, priced at Rs 36.79 lakh. This variant was part of the initial launch but was discontinued with the minor facelift last year. Now, the bookings for the Meridian Limited (O) AT 4×4 are open at Jeep dealerships across India. The Limited (O) 4×4 variant is priced Rs 2.3 lakh more than the 4×2 AT variant (Rs 34.49 lakh) and Rs 1.7 lakh less than the premium Overland 4×4 (Rs 38.49 lakh). It includes 4×4 tech such as terrain modes and hill-descent assist, closely mirroring the Overland trim, but without the Level 2 ADAS suite and l ...Read More >
Pune: Maruti Suzuki, India's biggest car maker, on Friday said it aims to be the largest producer of electric vehicles in the country and make India the export hub over the next one year. The Japanese giant will take on EV market leader Tata Motors, Mahindra and MG Motor in the electric car game in the country. To realize its goals Maruti Suzuki, which unveiled its first electric SUV e-Vitara at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 in New Delhi on Friday, will introduce a range of six electric vehicle models by 2030. Suzuki Motor Corporation representative Director and President Toshihiro S ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The state govt on Tuesday received investment intent worth Rs 4.5 lakh crore on the first day of Utkarsh Odisha-Make in Odisha Conclave 2025, and given the massive response the event has generated, chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi feels they could see proposals worth four times than the target of Rs 5 lakh crore that had been set in the run-up to the business summit. "The investment proposals are likely to take a big leap as the investors are highly encouraged by the PM's assurances," Majhi said on a day his govt received over 100 investment intents and signed 54 MoUs in various ...Read More >
Delhi : Reinforcing its commitment to Carbon Neutrality and clean energy innovation, Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) today exchanged a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bengaluru-based Ohmium International, a leading PEM hydrogen technology provider, to co-develop Green Hydrogen-based integrated power solutions in India. This strategic undertaking highlights Toyota's pivotal role in fuel cell technology and advancing Green Hydrogen as the clean fuel of the future. It highlights the company's relentless efforts to foster a robust Hydrogen economy across mobility and stationary applications. ...Read More >
BHOPAL: A petrol pump in Madhya Pradesh's Ratlam district has been sealed after adulterated diesel from the outlet allegedly caused the breakdown of 19 vehicles in Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav's convoy on Thursday night. The incident happened hours before the CM was to inaugurate the innovative Regional Industry, Skill and Employment (RISE) Conclave in the same western MP district on Friday afternoon. Drivers of the SUVs (brought from Indore) were forced to push the vehicles off the road, after the vehicles began jerking and stalling one after another. While the local administration scramb ...Read More >
Pune, January 27, 2022: In tune with their "Sportification of India" theme, Tata Motors, India's leading multinational automobile manufacturer will continue to proactively support the Tata Open Maharashtra tennis tournament, for the fourth consecutive year, from January 31 to February 6, 2022, at the Balewadi stadium here. This year, India's safest hatchbacks, Tata Altroz on its second anniversary, will be the lead car from Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles. The Tata Open Maharashtra, South Asia's only ATP (Association of Tennis Professionals) tournament and the country's oldest sporting interna ...Read More >
Gurgaon/Noida: "In the pink of health," Pradeep Pachauri insists of his Nissan Sunny, which he has kept parked in the garage of his Gurgaon house in Sector 37D, of late, fearing the car will be seized if he takes it to Delhi. "My car is parked in the garage, and I have been taking cabs to go to Delhi. Imagine," says Pachauri, whose diesel-powered sedan has run less than 1 lakh km in 10 years. "The car is in good running condition. I have an up-to-date Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate for it. When I bought the car in 2015, I also paid a one-time road tax for 15 years. Despite adhering ...Read More >
The man said that the new vehicle in the same segment now comes with a steep cost. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed A Delhi man sold his luxury SUV due to the new end of life vehicle policyThe policy bans diesel vehicles older than 10 years and petrol vehicles over 15 yearsAutomatic number plate recognition cameras monitor compliance at over 350 fuel stations Did our AI summary help? Let us know. New Delhi: A Delhi man was forced to sell his luxury SUV due to the g ...Read More >