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Royal Enfield sets sight on Tada in Andhra Pradesh for ₹2,500 cr facility
Royal Enfield plans ₹2,500 crore greenfield manufacturing facility in Andhra Pradesh
 "Royal Enfield sets sight on Tada in Andhra Pradesh for ₹2,500 cr facility")
Maruti Suzuki commences production at second unit of Kharkhoda facility
The second unit has an annual manufacturing capacity of 250,000 units. The first unit, which can also produce 250,000 units per year, had started production in February 2025
 "Maruti Suzuki commences production at second unit of Kharkhoda facility")
Top carmakers remain bullish on FY27 domestic demand amid global risks
Auto companies have not cut back on capex and are planning new launches, even as they remain cautious about margins amid input costs and supply-chain risks
 "Top carmakers remain bullish on FY27 domestic demand amid global risks")
Tata Motors PV sees profitability in electric vehicles, reduced costs
The company said falling battery costs, localisation and tighter emission norms for petrol and diesel vehicles are steadily improving the long-term economics of electric vehicles
 "Tata Motors PV sees profitability in electric vehicles, reduced costs")
JLR may retain ICE models longer in US amid high tariff, EV market shifts
Jaguar Land Rover said changing market dynamics and tariff pressures may require it to keep internal combustion engine vehicles in its US portfolio for longer
 "JLR may retain ICE models longer in US amid high tariff, EV market shifts")
Automakers ramp up production with dispatches, exports powering FY27
PV production trails dispatch growth, signaling inventory normalisation; 2W and 3W exports rebound
 "Automakers ramp up production with dispatches, exports powering FY27")
Tata Motors cautions on fuel cost as the biggest risk to the CV recovery
Tata Motors said rising diesel prices linked to the Middle East crisis could threaten India's commercial vehicle recovery by sharply increasing operating costs for fleet operators
 "Tata Motors cautions on fuel cost as the biggest risk to the CV recovery")
India's electric bus push gains speed amid strong market recovery: Report
KPMG report says government schemes, rising urban mobility demand and improving economics are accelerating growth in India's electric bus market
 "India's electric bus push gains speed amid strong market recovery: Report")
Passenger vehicle dispatches rise 25.4% YoY at 437,312 units in April: Siam
Total two-wheeler sales rose 28.4 per cent to 1,872,691 units last month as against 14,58,784 units in April last year
 "Passenger vehicle dispatches rise 25.4% YoY at 437,312 units in April: Siam")
BEE may rewrite draft CAFE-3 rules to shift base fuel from E20 to E25
Bureau of Energy Efficiency is considering revising fuel-efficiency norms using E25 as the base fuel amid efforts to cut crude oil imports and boost ethanol blending
 "BEE may rewrite draft CAFE-3 rules to shift base fuel from E20 to E25")
Why two- and three-wheeler EV startups are pushing for PLI scheme inclusion
Why startups in two- and three-wheeler EV space have escalated their demand for PLI inclusion
 "Why two- and three-wheeler EV startups are pushing for PLI scheme inclusion")
Uber to set up first India data centre in partnership with Adani Group
Ride-hailing company plans to deepen technology and infrastructure investments in India as it expands AI, mobility and engineering operations in a key growth market
 "Uber to set up first India data centre in partnership with Adani Group")
Passenger vehicle sales seen hitting record 5.9 mn units in FY27: Crisil
Crisil Ratings expects India's passenger vehicle industry to post record sales this fiscal, supported by GST-led demand recovery and continued preference for utility vehicles
 "Passenger vehicle sales seen hitting record 5.9 mn units in FY27: Crisil")
Why Royal Enfield's ₹2,200 crore Andhra bet matters beyond motorcycles
Royal Enfield's move to Andhra Pradesh comes as premium motorcycles, exports, and multi-location manufacturing become bigger priorities for auto makers
 "Why Royal Enfield's ₹2,200 crore Andhra bet matters beyond motorcycles")
With India stuck in ICE age, China set to lead electric 2W export race
China is rapidly capturing global electric two-wheeler markets, while India risks missing a major export opportunity despite its dominance in ICE segments
 "With India stuck in ICE age, China set to lead electric 2W export race")
Toyota Kirloskar Motor to set up new manufacturing plant in Maharashtra
The new vehicle manufacturing plant will be in the Bidkin Industrial Area, Maharashtra, India, Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) said in a statement
 "Toyota Kirloskar Motor to set up new manufacturing plant in Maharashtra")
PM Modi's EV push lifts industry confidence, but policy gaps persist
India's EV industry sees stronger momentum after Prime Minister Narendra Modi renewed his push for electric mobility amid rising sales and infrastructure growth
 "PM Modi's EV push lifts industry confidence, but policy gaps persist")
Siam divided over Delhi's proposed ban on CNG-powered three-wheelers
Deadline for responses to the draft EV policy ended on May 10 but siam may seek more time from the Delhi government to respond
 "Siam divided over Delhi's proposed ban on CNG-powered three-wheelers")
West Asia tensions begin disrupting India's auto supply chain, margins
Bajaj Auto, Hero MotoCorp and Ather Energy flag rising commodity prices, freight costs and supply-chain disruptions as geopolitical tensions weigh on demand and margins
 "West Asia tensions begin disrupting India's auto supply chain, margins")
ELV rules make auto sector non-compliant, FY26 scrap target missed by 70%
The rule requires manufacturers to scrap ELVs sold in the domestic market 20 and 15 years back for private and commercial vehicles, respectively to get the EPR certificate
 "ELV rules make auto sector non-compliant, FY26 scrap target missed by 70%")