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New Delhi, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) The sales of automobiles in the country posted a "stable performance" in July this year, across all segments including passenger vehicles (cars and utility vehicles), two-wheelers, three-wheelers and quadricycle, to cross a total of 26.98 lakh units during the month, according to a Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) statement released on Thursday. The two-wheeler segment grew by 8.7 per cent in July 2025, as compared to July 2024, with sales sur ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 14 (ANI): Domestic automobile industry saw mixed performance in July 2025, with passenger vehicle sales dipping slightly while two and three-wheelers recorded growth, according to data released by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM). Passenger vehicle sales stood at 3,40,772 units in July 2025, down 0.2 per cent from 3,41,510 units in the same month last year. The segment subdued momentum contrasted with the strong performance of the three-wheeler cat ...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 C ...Read More >
Mumbai : Punjab National Bank (PNB), India's leading public sector bank, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL), to provide comprehensive inventory funding solutions for Maruti Suzuki's dealer network across India. This strategic partnership will offer customised financial products designed to enhance working capital access and strengthen the operational capabilities of automobile dealers nationwide. PNB is providing sanctions for credit facilitie ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 14 (PTI) Passenger vehicle dispatches from companies to dealers in the domestic market declined marginally year-on-year in July, hit by muted demand, industry body SIAM said on Thursday. Passenger vehicle wholesales stood at 3,41,510 units in July 2024. "All vehicle segments posted stable performance in July 2025, though overall sentiments in the passenger vehicles segment have remained subdued," Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) Director General Rajesh Menon sai ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 14 (PTI) Passenger vehicle dispatches from companies to dealers in the domestic market declined marginally year-on-year in July, hit by muted demand, industry body SIAM said on Thursday. Passenger vehicle wholesales stood at 3,41,510 units in July 2024. "All vehicle segments posted stable performance in July 2025, though overall sentiments in the passenger vehicles segment have remained subdued," Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) Director General Rajesh Menon sai ...Read More >
The Union Cabinet has approved the establishment of four new semiconductor manufacturing units at a total cost of ₹4,594 crore. Two of the facilities will be set up in Odisha, with one each in Andhra Pradesh and Punjab, according to a statement by the Ministry of Electronics & IT. These four proposals approved are from SiCSem, Continental Device India Private Limited (CDIL), 3D Glass Solutions Inc., and Advanced System in Package (ASIP) Technologies. While SiCSem and 3D Glass will be set up in ...Read More >
New Delhi: To reduce emissions from BS III and IV vehicles, Delhi govt is evaluating the viability of a pilot project to deploy advanced catalytic converter-based retrofitting devices in 30 govt vehicles, said Delhi environment minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Wednesday. These vehicles will be tested in collaboration with IIT Delhi or International Centre for Automotive Technology (ICAT). If found effective, the govt will consider the large-scale installation of the device in BS-IV or below veh ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Chief Minister MK Stalin inaugurated the Vietnamese Vinfast electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing plant, the first of its kind in India, at a programme in Thoothukudi. In just a span of 17 months after the foundation stone was laid, Vinfast launched manufacturing electric vehicles in its plant on nearly 400 sprawling acres in Thoothukudi's SIPCOT, adding up to benefit the automobile industry stakeholders and a new pride being awakened at what has been achieved. This new manufacturing hu ...Read More >
Bengaluru - VinFast Auto India announced the inauguration of its biggest showroom in India, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The opening marks a significant milestone in VinFast's nationwide retail journey and its growing footprint in India's EV market. This new showroom reinforces the brand's commitment to building a robust, customer-centric electric mobility ecosystem tailored to the needs of Chennai. This outlet is promoted by Maansarovar Motors, a well-established and trusted name in the cit ...Read More >
Ranchi (Jharkhand) [India], August 4 (ANI): The Jharkhand government declared a three-day state mourning, starting Monday, following the passing of the state's former Chief Minister and co-founder of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha, Shibu Soren. "In honour of the late Honourable former Chief Minister-cum-Rajya Sabha MP, the State Government has decided to observe 03 (three) days of state mourning from August 4 to August 6," the message from the Jharkhand government read. Also Read | Kerala Shocker: 47- ...Read More >
Thoothukudi, India. Vietnam's Vinfast on Monday began production at a $500 million electric vehicle plant in southern India's Tamil Nadu state, part of a planned $2 billion investment in India and a broader expansion across Asia. The factory in Thoothukudi will initially make 50,000 electric vehicles annually, with room to triple output to 150,000 cars. Given its proximity to a major port in one of India's most industrialized states, Vinfast hopes it will be a hub for future exports to the regi ...Read More >
Tura (Meghalaya), Aug 4 (PTI) An official of the Meghalaya Agriculture Department was swept away by strong currents of the Ganol River in West Garo Hills district while attempting to cross the water body during a family picnic, police said on Monday. The missing official, identified as Teseng M Sangma, was posted at Ampati in South West Garo Hills district and resided in staff quarters near Dolampong in Araimile police station area in Tura. Teseng had gone to Sella Wari near Ganol River for a ...Read More >
THOOTHUKUDI, India (AP) -- Vietnam's Vinfast is due to break ground Monday on a $500 million electric vehicle plant in southern India's Tamil Nadu state, part of a planned $2 billion investment in India and a broader expansion across Asia. The factory in Thoothukudi will initially make 50,000 electric vehicles annually, with room to triple output to 150,000 cars. Given its proximity to a major port in one of India's most industrialized states, Vinfast hopes it will be a hub for future exports t ...Read More >
THOOTHUKUDI, India (AP) - Vietnam´s Vinfast is due to break ground Monday on a $500 million electric vehicle plant in southern India´s Tamil Nadu state, part of a planned $2 billion investment in India and a broader expansion across Asia. The factory in Thoothukudi will initially make 50,000 electric vehicles annually, with room to triple output to 150,000 cars. Given its proximity to a major port in one of India's most industrialized states, Vinfast hopes it will be a hub for future exports to ...Read More >
Mumbai, Aug 4 (PTI) The rupee depreciated 11 paise to 87.29 against the US dollar in early trade on Monday, weighed down by sustained foreign fund outflows and concerns over trade tariffs. Forex traders said the weakness in the dollar index and easing crude oil prices supported the rupee at lower levels. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 87.21 and fell to an early low of 87.29 against the American currency, registering a decline of 11 paise over its previous close. ...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 sou ...Read More >
Kaynes Circuits India is poised to invest Rs 4,995 crore for setting up an advanced electronic component manufacturing facility in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, said people aware of the developments. The plant would produce 74-layer PCB, HDI PCB, flexible PCB, high-performance laminates, camera module assembly and wire harness assembly, the people said. This would mark the first large scale investment in PCB manufacturing in Tamil Nadu. It underscores plans by the state government to set up a new el ...Read More >
Renault has bought its partner Nissan's 51 per cent stake in its joint venture plant near Chennai, four months after announcing the deal. With the completion of the acquisition, the French auto major has become the sole owner of the Oragadam facility in Tamil Nadu. Renault expects to strengthen its sales in the Indian market and step up exports. Japan's Nissan, which has struggled to gain market share in India, will now pay Renault to manufacture its models at the Chennai plant in a contract ma ...Read More >
A high-level delegation led by the Secretary, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Amardeep Singh Bhatia, visited the K-tech MeitY Nasscom Centre of Excellence (CoE) for IoT & AI in Bengaluru. A high-level delegation led by the Secretary, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Amardeep Singh Bhatia, visited the K-tech MeitY Nasscom Centre of Excellence (CoE) for IoT & AI in Bengaluru. The visit aimed to engage with startups, explore the inn ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Sunday sharply criticised the Delhi Police for a controversial reference to Bengali as the "Bangladeshi language," calling it an insult to the language and its speakers. TMC shared a letter from a Delhi Police inspector requesting a translator for what was labeled "Bangladeshi language" in a statement on X. The police official also mentioned the arrest of eight individuals under suspicion of being Bangladeshi nationals residing illegally in India. "Is ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 3 (PTI) India's semiconductor market is expected to more than double to grow in the range of USD 100-110 billion by 2030 according to industry estimates, an official statement said on Sunday. The Indian semiconductor market was about USD 45-50 billion in 2024-2025 against USD 38 billion in 2023, the statement said, citing industry estimates. "As per industry estimates, the size of the Indian semiconductor market was about USD 38 billion in 2023, USD 45-50 billion in 2024-2025 an ...Read More >
India's first VinFast showroom will display the VF 6 and VF 7 electric SUVs, making it the first market where the company is launching right-hand drive versions of these models. Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer VinFast has opened its second showroom in India, located in Chennai's Teynampet area. This follows the inauguration of its first outlet in Surat a week earlier. As per ANI, the Chennai facility, promoted by Maansarovar Motors, spans 4,700 sq. ft and is the largest among the ...Read More >
BENGALURU: The Maharashtra government fears that increase in height of Alamatti reservoir in Bagalkot district of Karnataka from 519.60 meters to 524.256 meters would result in flooding of Sangli, Satara and Kolhapur districts owing to backwaters and there is no need for the Maharashtra government to fear flooding since its own expert committee led by retired Principal Secretary to Irrigation department Nandkumar Wadnekar ruled out flooding from the Almatti and Hipparagi reservoirs, stated Minis ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 3 (ANI): India is undergoing a transformative journey in the semiconductor space, rapidly building an ecosystem that promises to position the country as a major hub in the global chip manufacturing and design value chain. What makes a phone smart? A computer processes millions of commands in a fraction of a second. A TV brings out the reality as it is happening right now. A satellite collects data and sends signals across the world. It all comes down to that tiny thing ...Read More >
India's automobile exports surged 22% year-on-year in the April-June quarter, fueled by record passenger vehicle shipments and strong growth in two-wheelers and commercial vehicles. Passenger vehicle exports hit an all-time high, driven by demand in the Middle East, Latin America, and reviving neighboring markets. Maruti Suzuki led the PV export growth, while Hyundai Motor India also saw a significant increase. Automobile exports from India grew 22 per cent year-on-year in the April-June quarte ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 20 (PTI) Trading sentiment in the stock market this week will be guided by quarterly earning announcements from blue-chips such as Infosys and Bajaj Finance, the outcome of India-US trade talks and global cues, analysts said. Markets may on Monday react to the quarterly results of three heavyweights - Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank, an expert said. India's most valuable company Reliance Industries on Friday reported its highest-ever quarterly profit of Rs 26,994 c ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 20 (PTI) Automobile exports from India rose 22 per cent year-on-year in the April-June quarter driven by record shipment of passenger vehicles and robust growth in segments like two-wheelers and commercial vehicles, according to industry body SIAM. Total exports across segments rose to 14,57,461 units in the first quarter as compared to 11,92,566 units in April-June quarter of last financial year. Passenger vehicles saw the highest-ever exports in the first quarter at 2,04,330 u ...Read More >
The situation has sparked panic among students and parents alike, with many considering alternative destinations such as Germany and Canada to avoid losing an academic year. The United States is witnessing a steep drop in Indian student arrivals this year, with education consultants reporting a 70-80 per cent dip in outbound traffic. The decline, largely from cities like Hyderabad, is being attributed to a persistent freeze in US visa appointment slots and a sharp spike in rejection rates, leav ...Read More >
Bhopal, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav's seven-day foreign visits to Dubai and Spain concluded on Saturday, and he is scheduled to return to New Delhi on Sunday, government officials said. Talking to media in Barcelona in Spain on Saturday, Chief Minister Yadav said that his visit has been successful as various memorandums of understanding were signed with investors to increase production, employment opportunity and farmers' income in the state. Speaking at ...Read More >
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