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NEW DELHI: India's electric vehicles sales crossed a record 20 lakh-unit mark for the first time, as significant numbers in two- and three-wheelers and growing volumes in cars added strength to the greens.According to retail sales numbers released by Federation of Automobile Dealers' Association (FADA), a total of 24.5 lakh units of EVs were sold in FY26 against 19.6 lakh units in the previous fiscal, registering a growth of around 25%.A large part of the volumes came in from two-wheelers, led b ...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 >
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 >
New Delhi, Mar 30 (PTI) South Korean automakers Hyundai and Kia on Monday said their SUVs, VENUE, and Seltos, respectively have secured 5-star rating under India's crash test programme BNCAP. The all-new Hyundai VENUE and VENUE N Line achieved 5-Star safety rating under the Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (BNCAP). The vehicles secured adult occupant protection score of 31.147, Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) said in a statement. "We are extremely proud that the all-new Hyundai VENUE and VEN ...Read More >
Nellore: In a fiery post on X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday, Sarvepalli TD MLA Somireddy Chandramohan Reddy launched a blistering attack on former chief minister and YSRC chief Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, accusing him of hypocrisy, corruption, and political deceit. Somireddy remarked that those "who commit sins shouldn't preach morality," responding sharply to the former chief minister's recent press meet. He accused Jagan Mohan Reddy of attempting to distance himself from the fake liquor scam whi ...Read More >
New Delhi: Kia India has extended its Extended Warranty program, increasing coverage from 5 years to up to 7 years from the date of vehicle delivery. The 7-year warranty is available for both new and existing owners of the Kia Seltos, Sonet, Syros, and Carens who currently hold a 5-year warranty. Existing customers who have already opted for the 5-year extended warranty can upgrade to a 7-year plan for INR 32,170 (excluding taxes). For new customers, the 7-year warranty starts at INR 47,249 (ex ...Read More >
The incident occurred when a Swift car allegedly collided with a Kia car while trying to overtake, sources said. They said that the Kia, driven by Vinod Kumar Upadhyay (53), a resident of Kurla (West), was travelling from Marine Drive towards Bandra with car owner Tajuddin. According to police, the accident took place near a turn where the Kia slowed down. At that moment, a Swift car, driven by Vivek Rambabu Sainik (20), from Rathi Modi Street, Fort, attempted to overtake the Kia but failed t ...Read More >
The GOI announced the new GST slab at the 56th GST Council meeting held on September 3, 2025, headed by Minister of Finance Nirmala Sitharaman. As per the GST reform, small cars will enjoy a lower tax slab of 18 per cent. Resultantly, making them cheaper by a fair margin. Meanwhile, the GST slab for the luxury cars is now shifted to 40 per cent, from the 28 per cent bracket they enjoyed earlier. This might sound like a price increase, but the GOI has also dissolved the cess cars, bringing a sign ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 15 (ANI): Japanese cars could end up being sold at lower prices than South Korean cars, such as Hyundai Motor Co., in the American market when US tariffs on Japanese automobiles drop from 27.5 percent to 15 percent on Tuesday. As per a report by Pulse, the English service of Maeil Business Newspaper Korea stated that the Korean vehicles, still subject to a 25 percent tariff amid stalled tariff negotiations between Seoul and Washington, could become more expensive th ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 15 (ANI): Japanese cars could end up being sold at lower prices than South Korean cars, such as Hyundai Motor Co., in the American market when US tariffs on Japanese automobiles drop from 27.5 percent to 15 percent on Tuesday.As per a report by Pulse, the English service of Maeil Business Newspaper Korea stated that the Korean vehicles, still subject to a 25 percent tariff amid stalled tariff negotiations between Seoul and Washington, could become more expensive than ...Read More >
The limited-period initiative is available until September 22, 2025. Kia India on Friday announced a limited-period scheme offering customers pre-GST savings and festive benefits of up to ₹2.25 lakh on select models. The initiative is available until September 22, 2025. The company detailed savings across its product range, including Seltos, Carens Clavis and Carens. Benefits vary by region: Kerala: up to ₹2.25 lakh Karnataka: up to ₹2.1 lakh Andhra Pradesh & Telangana: up to ₹2 lakh ...Read More >
Srinagar, Sept 12: Kia has just launched a blockbuster deal that's turning heads and driving crowds to dealerships across the country. According to a statement issued here, in a bold move, Kia is passing 100% GST benefits directly to customers, effectively reducing the starting prices of its popular models and stacking up consumer offers like never before. This isn't just a discount - it's a full-blown celebration before the festive season even begins. With total benefits reaching up to Rs1,75 ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 18: TVS Motor Company has launched a new motorcycle in India, the 2025 TVS Apache RTR 310, at a starting price of INR 2.40 lakh (ex-showroom). The new TVS Apache RTR 310 has been launched in multiple variants, including several additions. The motorcycle continues offering the same powertrain but adds a few updates. 2025 TVS Apache RTR 310 is launched in the following variants - sase, BTO (build-to-order) and top. The price of the base variant is INR 2.40 lakh. The BTO price star ...Read More >
New Delhi, India - Tesla is finally cruising in India, the world's third-largest car market, with the launch of its Model Y. The rollout marks the culmination of a decade-long, topsy-turvy journey. Showcased at its new showroom in Mumbai, India's financial capital, on Tuesday, Tesla's Model Y is now on sale for about $70,000, a price comparatively higher than in any other major market. Elon Musk's electric vehicle (EV) company is braving high tariffs and stiff competition in India's nascent bu ...Read More >
MUMBAI - Tesla India has made its official entry into India, launching its first showroom in Mumbai's upscale Bandra Kurla Complex at Maker Maxity Mall. This new 4,000-square-foot "Experience Centre," opened by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on July 15, signals Tesla's arrival in the world's third-largest car market. A second showroom will open soon in Delhi's Aerocity, as Tesla aims to attract India's luxury electric vehicle buyers. High import taxes and a lack of charging statio ...Read More >
Agartala (Tripura) [India], July 16 (ANI): In a significant move to enhance the income of pineapple cultivators in Tripura, Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Minister Ratan Lal Nath announced that the state government plans to establish a new fruit processing centre at Nalkata under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. Addressing the Pineapple Festival at Geetanjali Auditorium in Kumarghat, Minister Nath emphasised the government's commitment to promoting pineapple cultivation and exports ...Read More >
By Aditi Shah and Chandini Monnappa MUMBAI (Reuters) -Tesla launched on Tuesday its Model Y at about $70,000 in India, a significant markup relative to its other major markets, reflecting the country's high tariffs on electric vehicle imports which CEO Elon Musk has long-criticised. With deliveries estimated to start from the third quarter, the U.S. automaker is targeting a niche electric vehicle segment in India that accounts for just 4% of overall sales in the world's third-largest car marke ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) The government on Tuesday urged parents and guardians to update their children's Aadhaar biometrics who have reached age seven. The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) reiterated the importance of completing the Mandatory Biometric Update (MBU) for children who have attained the age of seven but have not yet updated their biometrics in Aadhaar. UIDAI said it has started sending SMS messages to the mobile numbers registered in the Aadhaar of such ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Kia has launched the electric iteration of the Kia Carens Clavis EV in India. Earlier this year, the South Korean automaker launched the ICE variant of the MPV. Notably, the Kia Carens Clavis EV is the third vehicle added to the brand's electric portfolio, which includes the Kia EV6 and Kia EV9, launched in October last year. It is a seven-seater electric MPV based on the same platform as its ICE counterpart. The eMPV is offered in two battery options: 42 kWh and 51.9 kWh, which will ...Read More >
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], July 15 (ANI): The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) on Tuesday wrote to Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, seeking his immediate intervention in an incident of alleged religious discrimination faced by Kashmiri female students at a nursing college in Bengaluru. The students, who wear the hijab or burkha in accordance with their religious beliefs, have reportedly been barred from attending classes and threatened with expulsion by the managem ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 15 (PTI) Kia India on Tuesday expanded its electric vehicle portfolio in the country with the launch of its first locally produced electric vehicle -- Carens Clavis EV. The automaker will roll out the model from its Anantapur-based manufacturing plant in Andhra Pradesh. Kia already sells two imported electric vehicles -- EV6 and EV9 -- in the country. "Over the years, we have built a strong global EV portfolio and are proud to bring that expertise to India. The Carens Clavis EV ...Read More >
EV Market: India's electric vehicle market is undergoing a dramatic shift. Previously in Tata Motors' control, the segment is now experiencing intense competition following the tie-up of Mahindra and MG to corner a massive 53% share. Fresh sales figures from June 2025 reveal how competitors are reconfiguring the electric vehicle battle, forcing Tata to reevaluate its steps. 13,033 electric vehicles were registered in June 2025 in India. This is a whopping 78% rise over June 2024, though EVs sti ...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%, wh ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 1 (ANI): The per capita debt of individual borrowers in India has witnessed a sharp increase over the past two years, rising from Rs 3.9 lakh in March 2023 to Rs 4.8 lakh in March 2025, according to the financial stability report released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The report highlighted that this rise in debt levels has been primarily driven by higher-rated borrowers. Also Read | Fact Check: Is Tesla Cybertruck Being Used for Ploughing Field in India? As AI-Ge ...Read More >
Amalapuram: Minister for labour, factories, boilers and insurance medical services Vasamsetti Subhash termed the 'Recall Chandrababu Manifesto' agitation announced by YSRCP president Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy as "highly ridiculous and ironic'. Addressing the media on Saturday, the minister criticised Jagan Mohan Reddy for failing to fulfill several key promises during his five-year rule. Subhash alleged that Jagan's government completely ruined the state, leaving it in economic distress. He pointed ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 2 (ANI): Elon Musk-owned electric car manufacturer Tesla is not interested in manufacturing in India, instead, they are opening showrooms, Union Minister for Heavy Industries HD Kumaraswamy told reporters on Monday. 'Tesla, we are not actually expected from them, they are only to start showrooms. They are not interested in manufacturing in India,' the minister said. Heavy Industry Secretary Kamran Rizvi added, 'So the real intent we'll know when we open the application ...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. ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Kia India has launched the much-anticipated Kia Syros, a revolutionary SUV that is bound to set new standards in design, technology, and space. Built on the reinforced K1 platform, the Syros is tailored to meet the needs of urban drivers and tech-savvy adventurers, blending versatility with cutting-edge advancements. The model introduces the first in-segment rear sliding, reclining and ventilated seats along with several other unrivalled features, like a dual-pane panoramic sunroof an ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jan 17 (PTI) South Korean automobile major Kia on Friday showcased a new and upgraded model of its electric SUV EV6 at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 here. A refreshed version of the existing model, the new EV6, sees major upgrades in design, features and performance. While bookings for the new model started on Friday, the price will be revealed in May 2025. The redesigned Kia EV6 showcases a sportier front-end and includes up to 15 enhancements, such as new Star Map lighting, ...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. Representatives from Tata, Mahindra, Mercedes-Benz India, Hero MotoCorp, and other companies have been invited to the deliberations, they added. ...Read More >
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