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Udaipur News: A financial assistance of Rs. 81.12 crores has been sanctioned for Rajasthan by the Government of India. The assistance was offered to the Rajasthan Renewable Energy Corporation so the state could significantly speed up its existing nascent stage electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure. The fund would be utilized by the corporation for establishing public charging stations for EVs across Rajasthan. In Rajasthan, a total of 591 charging stations would be set up across 262 locations an ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, April 2 (Reuters) - India has abolished import tax on petrochemicals used for making plastics and pharmaceutical goods after the government invoked emergency powers and diverted local chemicals for production of cooking gas due to shortages caused by the Iran war. The import tax exemption, opens new tab on 40 products is valid till June 30, according to a government statement on Thursday. "The government's decision to grant customs duty exemption on select petrochemical products ap ...Read More >
TVS Motor Company announced impressive March 2026 sales figures. Total sales surged 25% to over 519,000 units. Two-wheeler sales also grew 25%. Electric vehicle sales saw a 44% jump. Three-wheeler sales registered a robust 46% increase. International business posted 25% growth. These strong results follow a record quarter for sales, revenue, and profits. Shares of TVS Motor Company, one of India's leading two-wheeler manufacturers, will be in focus on Thursday after the company reported total m ...Read More >
The tax will be levied as a lumpsum at the time of registration (file) ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Karnataka plans to end road tax exemption on battery-operated electric vehicles * The Motor Vehicles Taxation Bill 2026 proposes separate lifetime tax slabs for EVs * One-time tax will range from 10% to 14% based on EV price categories Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode Bengaluru: One may soon have to shell out more bucks to buy an e ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Apr 2 (PTI) Karnataka BJP has slammed the state government's move to end tax exemption given to battery-operated four-wheelers like cars and omni buses and claimed the move will make electric vehicles costlier. State BJP President B Y Vijayendra accused the Congress government of taxing Karnataka's future to pay for its "failures". Karnataka government plans to introduce a lifetime tax for electric vehicles, including motor cars, jeeps, omni buses and private service vehicles. Howev ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Ola Electric is reshaping both pricing and sales strategy as demand accelerates sharply. Ola Electric has reduced the price of its flagship Roadster X+ 9.1 kWh from Rs 1,89,999 to Rs 1,29,999, a drop of Rs 60,000. The company attributed the reduction to improved cost efficiencies achieved through scaling production of its indigenously developed 4680 Bharat Cell at its Gigafactory. The company is moving away from open sales to a controlled, time-bound purchase model. The first purcha ...Read More >
Silicon Sanand: PM Modi Accelerates India's Global Chip Ambitions With Inauguration of New Second Semiconductor Unit Thursday, April 02, 2026 by Indian Defence News Prime Minister Narendra Modi has formally inaugurated India's second major semiconductor facility in Sanand, Gujarat, marking a significant acceleration in the nation's journey towards technological self-reliance. This new facility, operated by Kaynes Semicon, represents a strategic cornerstone of the India Semiconductor Mission an ...Read More >
Pune : EKA Mobility, a leading electric vehicles and technology company, today announced an exceptional 5X year-on-year volume growth in FY 2025-26. The company sold 1,143 units and produced 1,344 electric commercial vehicles. This milestone comes on the back of the company's widest and most comprehensive range of electric vehicles across segments. The company entered the M&HCV truck segment this year, in addition to its existing bus and SCV portfolio. EKA Mobility is a Champion OEM under the Au ...Read More >
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], April 2: EKA Mobility, a leading electric vehicles and technology company, today announced a strong 5X year-on-year volume growth in FY 2025-26, with 1,143 units sold and 1,344 electric commercial vehicles produced. This milestone comes on the back of the company's comprehensive electric vehicle portfolio across segments. During the year, EKA entered the M&HCV truck segment, in addition to its existing bus and SCV portfolio. The company is a Champion OEM under the Aut ...Read More >
Thane: In a major announcement, the Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has planned a major infrastructure update for the people of Thane City. In an event on April 1, the Dy CM said that an ambitious pod taxi project has been planned, which will provide last-mile connectivity. In addition to this, 'Twin Tower', similar to the Eiffel Tower, is also being planned. While addressing the event, Shinde said that on the lines of the Metro, Coastal Road and the Thane-Borivali twin-tunnel p ...Read More >
Lucknow: Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday said that people removed political garbage to enable change and better governance, claiming that in nine years of reconstruction, Lucknow has now become one of the top three cleanest cities in the country.Flagging off 250 electric and CNG vehicles to strengthen the door-to-door waste collection in the city, the CM contrasted this with the period before 2017, stating that the city was marked by "darkness, insecurity and poor sanitation. He accu ...Read More >
India's passenger vehicle (PV) market continued its growth momentum in March 2026, with most carmakers reporting higher sales compared to the same month last year. Maruti Suzuki retained its position as the country's largest carmaker, while Tata Motors stayed ahead of Mahindra in the contest for second place. Hyundai, Skoda and Honda reported single-digit growth, while Renault and Nissan posted the highest increases. Maruti Suzuki reported domestic sales of 1,69,428 units in March 2026, registe ...Read More >
Ahmedabad: Fuel shortage concerns and a race to beat expiring tax incentives drove Gujarat's electric vehicle sales up 75.5% year on year in March, with pure EV registrations more than doubling. The state govt has now extended RTO-linked tax incentives for EVs until March 31, 2027, providing an additional boost to demand. In a notification issued on March 30, the govt amended the incentive deadline from March 31, 2026, to March 31, 2027. The decision is expected to further elevate demand for ele ...Read More >
Mumbai: Mahindra & Mahindra has surpassed JSW MG Motor to become the second-largest electric carmaker in terms of monthly sales, according to March vehicle registration data. The manufacturer of BE 6 and XEV 9e sold 5,217 units of EVs the past month, narrowly ahead of JSW MG Motor's 5,113 units. For the financial year ended March 31, JSW MG Motor stayed at the second spot, show data from the government's Vahan portal. Long-time leader Tata Motors sold 8,224 electric vehicles in March, up 65% f ...Read More >
PUNE, India, April 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- EKA Mobility, a leading electric vehicles and technology company, today announced a strong 5X year-on-year volume growth in FY 2025-26, with 1,143 units sold and 1,344 electric commercial vehicles produced. This milestone comes on the back of the company's comprehensive electric vehicle portfolio across segments. During the year, EKA entered the M&HCV truck segment, in addition to its existing bus and SCV portfolio. The company is a Champion OEM under t ...Read More >
Electric car sales in India jump 82% in FY26, nearing 200,000 units as new launches and wider choices drive adoption. Electric passenger vehicle sales rose 82% year-on-year in FY26 to 196,754 units, nearing the 200,000- mark, as wider model availability and increased participation by automakers supported adoption. The segment had recorded sales of 108,336 units in FY25 and 90,998 units in FY24, indicating an acceleration in growth compared with the 19% rise seen last year. Industry executives ...Read More >
New Delhi: Domestic passenger vehicle sales rose by 16% in March, elevating annual volumes to a record 4.7 million vehicles in the just-ended fiscal year, largely fuelled by enhanced affordability after tax cuts last September and introduction of several new models. Sales of cars, sedans, and utility vehicles rose 8.3% to 4.7 million units in FY26, from 4.34 million units the year before. The Centre cut the goods and services tax (GST) on passenger vehicles with effect from September 22. Compan ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Spurred by GST 2.0 rate cuts in Sept last year and easier consumer bank lending rates, Indian car market shrugged off geopolitical tensions and concerns around US trade tariffs to close the year at a record 47 lakh units (4.7 million) in FY26, a 9% growth over the 43 lakh units (4.3 million) sold in the previous fiscal.The surge was led by SUVs, which grew their share in total industry sales from an estimated 54% in FY25 to 58% in 2025-26. SUVs have been the biggest focus for the car ...Read More >
Lucknow: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday morning flagged off 250 environment-friendly electric and CNG vehicles operated on green energy to strengthen waste management by the Lucknow Municipal Corporation. On this occasion, Chief Minister Yogi launched a sharp attack on the opposition, saying that when the people of Uttar Pradesh removed "political garbage" and laid the foundation for change, it resulted in successful cleanliness initiatives under the double-engine government, leadi ...Read More >
Mumbai, Apr 1 (PTI) TVS Motor on Wednesday said its total sales surged 25 per cent to 5,19,358 units in March 2026 as against 4,14,687 units in the same month last year. Domestic two-wheelers registered a growth of 25 per cent with sales increasing from 2,97,622 units in March 2025 to 3,72,383 units last month. Motorcycle sales increased 18 per cent to 2,32,788 units from 1,96,734 units in March 2025, it said. Scooter sales rose 31 per cent rise to 2,17,624 units in March 2026 from 1,66,297 un ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): India's leading automobile manufacturers reported strong sales momentum in March and the fourth quarter of FY2025-26, with companies such as Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai Motor India, Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra, Ashok Leyland and Eicher Motors registering growth across key segments, including SUVs, commercial vehicles and exports. The performance reflects continued demand for passenger vehicles and steady growth in commercial vehicle sales as the financial year ...Read More >
Mumbai, Apr 1 (PTI) Two-wheeler maker Hero MotoCorp on Wednesday posted an 8.84 per cent growth in vehicles dispatches at 598,198 units in March over the year-ago period. The company had recorded total vehicle dispatches at 549,604 units in March 2025. Retail sales during the reporting months also remained robust with 542,436 VAHAN registrations (as per VAHAN data except for Telangana) as on April 1, indicating a growth of around 24 per cent, the company said. Noting that the demand was led b ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): India's leading automobile manufacturers reported strong sales momentum in March and the fourth quarter of FY2025-26, with companies such as Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai Motor India, Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra, Ashok Leyland and Eicher Motors registering growth across key segments, including SUVs, commercial vehicles and exports. The performance reflects continued demand for passenger vehicles and steady growth in commercial vehicle sales as the financial year ...Read More >
Mumbai: 'Anupamaa' actor Rupali Ganguly, who has consistently spoken up for animal rights, condemned a Jaipur content creator for painting an elephant pink for the sake of a photoshoot and appeals to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take strict action. Mourning the demise of the elephant, that reportedly passed away after the photoshoot, Rupali wrote, "As someone who shares your respect for wildlife and as a supporter of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals India (PETA India), I write wit ...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 t ...Read More >
SYNOPSIS: India's auto sector showed mixed performance in March 2026, with strong growth in SUVs and EVs, while export weakness and segmental variations highlighted evolving demand trends across manufacturers. March 2026 turned out to be a mixed yet eventful month for India's automobile sector, with performance varying across companies and segments. While several automakers reported strong year-on-year growth, particularly in SUVs and electric vehicles (EVs), others faced pressure from weaker e ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) India's passenger vehicle market closed FY26 on a robust note, with Maruti Suzuki India, Tata Motors and Toyota Kirloskar Motor posted strong double-digit gains. Maruti Suzuki India recorded a 16.72 per cent year-on-year (YoY) growth in March 2026, selling 2,25,251 units compared to 1,92,984 units in the same month last year. Domestic passenger vehicle sales stood at 1,69,428 units, while exports rose to 47,040 units and supplies to other OEMs reached 8,783 ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: India does not plan to go ahead with auctioning deep-sea mining rights due to a lack of technological preparedness and expectations of a weak response from potential bidders, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. In November of 2024, India had announced the maiden auction of 13 offshore mineral blocks that included three lime mud blocks, three construction sands blocks and seven polymetallic nodules blocks in the first tranche. The blocks contained critical minerals, ...Read More >
New Delhi: Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd on Wednesday reported a 29 per cent rise in total sales at 66,971 units in March 2026 as compared to 51,872 units in the same month last year. Passenger vehicle (PV) sales in the domestic market stood at 66,192 units as compared to 51,616 units in the same month last year, a growth of 28 per cent, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd said in a regulatory filing. International business PV sales jumped over three-fold at 779 units last month as against ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI) Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd on Wednesday reported a 29 per cent rise in total sales at 66,971 units in March 2026 as compared to 51,872 units in the same month last year. Passenger vehicle (PV) sales in the domestic market stood at 66,192 units as compared to 51,616 units in the same month last year, a growth of 28 per cent, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd said in a regulatory filing. International business PV sales jumped over three-fold at 779 units last mont ...Read More >
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