Indian Automobile Industry Notices Mixed Performance as Passenger Vehicle Sales Softens
Within two-wheelers, domestic retailers/wholesalers have recovered with about 16 percent/over 20 percent yoy growth, partly supported by the low base, reports IANS.
Mar 02, 2023, 21:06 PM IST
Festive boost: October vehicle registration up four percent
Although the overall record was positive, registration of commercial vehicles registered a de-growth of 23 percent. Registration of personal vehicles rose by 11 percent in October, compared to a year-ago period and that of two-wheelers and three-wheelers were up 5 percent and 4 percent.
Nov 19, 2019, 20:27 PM IST
Exports of petrol, diesel cars can continue, hints Nitin Gadkari
The ministry has also cleared the electric vehicle policy for 100 per cent manufacturing of electric vehicles.
Sep 24, 2017, 20:34 PM IST
Volvo, Volkswagen ready to supply flex-fuel vehicles: Gadkari
Gadkari said the project will be on a pilot basis initially, and could be replicated as there was immense potential for running vehicles on alternative fuel like methanol, ethanol and Bio CNG.
Jun 27, 2017, 19:07 PM IST
Anant Geete to take up lowering of GST rate on hybrids with FM Jaitley
Union Heavy Industries Minister Anant Geete on Monday said he will take up the issue of lowering the 43 percent tax rate on hybrid vehicles under GST with Finance Minister Arun Jaitley.
Jun 12, 2017, 17:32 PM IST
India not yet ready for electric cars: Honda Cars India CEO
Honda Cars on Friday said India is not yet ready to have electric cars in large numbers due to the lack of necessary infrastructure and affordability factor.
May 26, 2017, 18:56 PM IST
Demonetisation impact: Maruti bookings slump 20% in November
Country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki on Friday said bookings declined by 20 percent in November, compared to the same period last year, as cash crunch following scrapping of high-value notes led to fall in demand.
Dec 23, 2016, 18:19 PM IST
Automobile industry aims to create 6.5 crore jobs by 2026
The Indian automobile sector aims to contribute over 12 percent to the gross domestic product of the country, and create nearly 6.5 crore additional jobs by 2026 over the next decade, said Kenichi Ayukawa, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Maruti Suzuki India, on Wednesday.
Nov 16, 2016, 22:05 PM IST
Auto industry meets Revenue Secretary Hasmukh Adhia; cess, luxury car definition in focus
The auto industry today discussed with Revenue Secretary Hasmukh Adhia, the rate of cess and definition of luxury cars under the GST regime, which is likely to kick in from April next.
Nov 07, 2016, 15:01 PM IST
Hiring in auto industry to remain under 5% in FY 2017
Hiring in automobile industry is expected to remain below 5 percent in the financial year 2017 when compared to 2016
May 21, 2016, 19:08 PM IST
5,000 jobs affected by diesel vehicles ban in Delhi-NCR: Siam
The ban imposed on diesel cars and SUVs of engine capacity 2,000cc and above in Delhi-NCR by the Supreme Court has impacted about 5,000 jobs in the automobile sector, according to the industry body Siam.
May 15, 2016, 16:02 PM IST
'No one will invest in Indian auto sector if 30% environment cess is levied'
No one will invest in India and the country's image as an investment destination will be completely thrown out of gear if an environment cess to the tune of 30 percent were to be imposed on diesel cars and SUVs, according to auto industry body SIAM.
May 09, 2016, 19:38 PM IST
Ban on diesel cars: Supreme Court to hear industry petition today
The Supreme Court will today hear the plea of automobile industry over the ban on diesel cars with engine capacity of 2000 CC and above in National Capital Region.
Apr 30, 2016, 09:16 AM IST
SIAM tears into BS 6 norms draft for being 'diluted'
"BS VI fuel norms announced in the draft notification have been highly diluted as compared to Euro VI norms in Europe and take India back to BS II fuel level of specifications which were prevalent in 2000," Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) Director General Vishnu Mathur.
Mar 20, 2016, 11:45 AM IST
'RBI status quo clears uncertainty, to help car buyers decide'
RBI keeping key interest rate unchanged will clear uncertainty and help car buyers firm up purchase decisions to cash in on year-end promotional offers, according to automobile industry players.
Dec 01, 2015, 19:49 PM IST
Aluminium use in automobiles reduces pollution: Nalco CMD
Growing application of aluminium in automobile industry has not only increased fuel efficiency but also reduced the vehicular pollution, said Nalco CMD T K Chand.
Oct 17, 2015, 19:43 PM IST
Toyota posts record net profit in April-June
The automaker`s consolidated operating profit climbed 9.1 percent to a record 756.00 billion yen and sales rose 9.3 percent to 6.99 trillion yen, Kyodo news agency reported.
Aug 04, 2015, 16:26 PM IST
Mahindra to launch Jeeto mini truck to take on Tata Ace Zip
M&M's Jeeto is expected to take on Tata Ace Zip which has a payload capacity of 600 kgs and is priced around Rs 2.55 lakh.
Jun 14, 2015, 16:25 PM IST
Honda eyes double digit car sales growth, banks on new Jazz
HCIL, which aims to touch 3 lakh unit sales milestone per annum by the end of 2016-17, currently sells compact car Brio, compact sedan Amaze, mid-sized sedan City, multipurpose vehicle Mobilio and premium sports utility vehicle CR-V.
Jun 14, 2015, 12:52 PM IST
Deficient monsoon can hit sales in rural market: Maruti Suzuki
"Yes, the deficient monsoon prediction is a cause of worry. Sales could be affected in some parts, specially in the rural market," Maruti Suzuki India Managing Director and CEO Kenichi Ayukawa told reporters here.
Jun 03, 2015, 18:04 PM IST
