Page 2 - Latest Updates on BS-VI Norms
A big leap in difficult times: BS-VI shift to test automakers' resilience
Car makers had to overhaul the entire manufacturing ecosystem to ensure calibration that fits in well with the technology choices
 "A big leap in difficult times: BS-VI shift to test automakers' resilience")
Tracking the journey: How refineries and outlets made BS-VI switch possible
One of the biggest challenges has been to execute the change in outlets situated in remote areas with lower off-take
 "Tracking the journey: How refineries and outlets made BS-VI switch possible")
10-day extension of BS-VI deadline unlikely to do 'any good': Report
vThe deadline was stretched on the plea of the Federation of Automobile Dealers Association (FADA), which had sought a additional time of two months to clear the BS-IV inventory
 "10-day extension of BS-VI deadline unlikely to do 'any good': Report")
Covid-19 cloud hangs over BS-VI gear shift as March 31 deadline looms
Dealers are hoping their petition will be heard this week, though sources said it was unlikely to come up before March 31
 "Covid-19 cloud hangs over BS-VI gear shift as March 31 deadline looms")
Bajaj Auto opposes move to extend deadline for clearing BS-IV stocks
The automobile companies are supposed to stop selling any BS-IV vehicles by April 1
 "Bajaj Auto opposes move to extend deadline for clearing BS-IV stocks")
Indian Oil becomes first firm to begin supply of BS-VI fuel in country
This comes at a time when the nation battling outbreak of coronavirus imposed restrictions and states declared part lockdowns
 "Indian Oil becomes first firm to begin supply of BS-VI fuel in country")
Maruti's BS-VI sales in 11 months to February zoom past its BS-IV offtake
Firm says it had begun upgrading its engines to BS VI in 2016 after Govt announced the 2020 deadline. At that time, Indian auto sector hadn't even shifted to BS IV completely
 "Maruti's BS-VI sales in 11 months to February zoom past its BS-IV offtake")
Renault launches BS-VI compliant Duster, price starts at Rs 849,000
The BS-VI version of Duster will be available with a 1.5-litre petrol engine and a 5-speed manual transmission in three variants
 "Renault launches BS-VI compliant Duster, price starts at Rs 849,000")
Dealers are sitting on BS-IV two-wheeler stocks of Rs 3,800 crore
After March 31, BS-IV vehicles can't be sold in India
 "Dealers are sitting on BS-IV two-wheeler stocks of Rs 3,800 crore")
BS-VI transition, economic slowdown drag auto sales down 19.8% in Feb
Vehicle sales across categories stood at 16,46,332 units last month as against 20,34,597 units in February
 "BS-VI transition, economic slowdown drag auto sales down 19.8% in Feb")
Auto sale picks up in Feb but negative outlook for March over Coronavirus
Dealers are facing a new challenge with the Coronavirus cases being detected in India and an alarming drop in customer walk-ins in auto showrooms
 "Auto sale picks up in Feb but negative outlook for March over Coronavirus")
BS-VI transition, production cuts, slowdown hurt Feb auto sales: Experts
Automobile major Maruti Suzuki India reported a 1.1% YoY fall in its total sales in February at 1,47,110 units
 "BS-VI transition, production cuts, slowdown hurt Feb auto sales: Experts")
BS-VI transition pulls down two-wheeler sales in Feb, but exports pick up
Hero's domestic sales dropped by 20 per cent to 480,196 in February 2020 from 600,616 a year ago. Exports rose to 18,046 units from 16,599 units during the same period
Suzuki Motorcycle February total sales rise 3.5% to 67,961 units
Domestic sales during February this year stood at 58,644 units as compared to 57,174 units sold in the year-ago month
 "Suzuki Motorcycle February total sales rise 3.5% to 67,961 units")
BS-VI transition, supply disruption due to virus put car sales in slow lane
Carmakers also forecast that a continuous shutdown in China due to the spread of coronavirus would start affecting supply chains
 "BS-VI transition, supply disruption due to virus put car sales in slow lane")
Mahindra & Mahindra sales skid 42% to 32,476 in February, exports down 40%
The company had sold 56,005 units in the same month last year, M&M said in a statement
 "Mahindra & Mahindra sales skid 42% to 32,476 in February, exports down 40%")
IOC invests Rs 3,000 crore in Haldia refinery to meet BS-VI emission norms
The new norms will come into force from April 1.
 "IOC invests Rs 3,000 crore in Haldia refinery to meet BS-VI emission norms")
Hero launches BS-VI compliant Super Splendor; BS-IV products stopped
The company has already stopped production of all BS-IV products and is now manufacturing only BS-VI products, Hero MotoCorp said
 "Hero launches BS-VI compliant Super Splendor; BS-IV products stopped")
Speed breakers to keep Bosch in slow lane, BS-VI transition key challenge
It has shed over 26 per cent in a year, with sluggish demand and weak operating leverage affecting its financials
 "Speed breakers to keep Bosch in slow lane, BS-VI transition key challenge")
Oil companies seek mechanism to pass through BSVI upgrade cost
BPCL will roll out BS-VI fuels at all its outlets from March
 "Oil companies seek mechanism to pass through BSVI upgrade cost")
