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koda, which leads Volkswagen Groups operations in India, has been seeking a local partner to share risk and accelerate growthJSW Group is keeping the door open on a potential koda Volkswagen manufacturing venture as it builds out JSW Motors and deepens its SAIC alliance, with Press Note 3 easing opening avenues for fresh investment to support MGs ambition of eventually scaling to one million vehicles.
The new heavy commercial vehicle combines artificial intelligence with a powerful engine, targeting improved fuel savings and operational efficiency for fleet operators.
Bajaj Auto is giving its 11,000-crore Pulsar brand a major makeover and launching new motorcycles, hoping to revive domestic sales while maintaining profitability
The auto drivers called off their planned indefinite strike from today following assurances by the state government on their various demands
We look at the prospects of Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL), Hindustan Petroleum Corporation (HPCL), Craftsman Automation, Jupiter Wagons
Non-commercial vehicle segments continued to gain ground across balance sheet
The innovation aims to make the preparation of millet-based rotis faster, more convenient and accessible for Indian households
Tighter CAFE-3 fuel-efficiency requirements are expected to increase OEM focus on lightweighting products
The machine processes up to 10 tonnes of onions per hour and cuts manual labour needs by 80%
SAP is expanding its AI ambitions in India, where strong technology talent, innovation and customer adoption offer significant growth opportunities.
Key developments include Gulshan Polyols ethanol allocation worth 146.66 crore, Bharti Airtels upcoming leadership change, and GMR Airports expanding its portfolio with a new international terminal
Company says it offset Q1 commodity cost inflation by higher volumes and is working on various levers of cost management
M&M sees room for both ICE and EVs to grow as improved affordability and stronger economic activity sustain vehicle demand despite persistent supply constraints
PV sales up 34%, two-wheelers grow 23%; demand conditions seen improving ahead of the key festive period
Powered by a 9 kWh battery pack, the Super Auto offers an optimal driving range of 150 km on a single charge and a top speed of 55 kmph.
Bosch Indias quarterly performance reflected strong automotive demand, although the absence of a one-time gain weighed on reported profit growth.
The agreement represents one of the first major technology-transfer collaborations in the small-calibre ammunition sector between the two countries
The company's exports were down 19.6% at 38,708 units in Q1 FY27 as compared to 48,140 units in the corresponding period last fiscal
We look at the prospects of Bajaj Auto, MRF, LMW, Asian Granito India
Bajaj Finance jumps 8.60%, Mahindra & Mahindra advances 4.66%
Month-on-month, retail sales were almost flat (-0.16 per cent) over a strong June 2026
Automotive OEMs are focusing investments on current platforms to address rising competition from Chinese OEMs, while BEV sales growth remains gradual
The company said autonomous vehicle operations are already live in seven cities, with deployments planned in eight more cities by the end of 2026
Desai is widely recognised for driving operational excellence, strategic transformation, business expansion and sustainable profitability across global manufacturing organizations
Sensex, Nifty, Stock Price Updates: The benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty closed in the green on Thursday. The Nifty50 settled at 24,317.15, up 66.95 points or (0.28%) firmer. The Sensex closed at 77,928.15, up 273.55 points or 0.35% higher.
The funding was led by Battery Ventures and NewRoad Capital Partners, along with former US Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzkers venture capital PSP Growth, Nexus Venture Partners and others
In the first phase, the investment is expected to be around 100 crore and, in the second phase, around 150 crore
Priced from 31.99 lakh, the pickup broadens Toyotas lifestyle vehicle lineup while supporting its long-term strategy focused on utility, expansion, localisation and electrification
The entire EPF auto refund process is expected to get ready by August end
The report surveyed over 20,000 mobility users in China, Germany, Japan, the UK, and the US
Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices Highlights: Indian benchmark indices ended lower for a fifth straight session, with the Sensex falling 331 points and the Nifty losing 102 points, as concerns over US tariffs and West Asia tensions outweighed gains in IT stocks and a recovery in the rupee.
Pre-owned or re-purposed vehicles sector is experiencing exponential and consistent growth
Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices Highlights: Indian equities posted their biggest single-day decline in two weeks as escalating Middle East tensions pushed Brent crude above $95 a barrel, triggering broad-based selling. The Sensex fell 715 points and the Nifty slipped below 24,000, while the rupee weakened against the dollar.
Both indices slipped below their respective 100-day exponential moving averages, indicating a bearish undertone in midday trade.
Bajaj Autos stock traded at 10,759 on the NSE at 9.57 am, after touching a 52-week high of 10,838, against the previous close of 10,403.50.
Bajaj Auto has guided towards a broader growth push, with KTM moving back towards profitability while its domestic business refreshes the motorcycle line-up, scales electric vehicles and adds capacity to meet unmet demand
Haryana had 35 manufacturing units, Karnataka 28, following Maharashtra, while Tamil Nadu, a key automobile hub, accounted for 38 units under the scheme
Bajaj Auto posted record quarterly revenue, profit and volumes in Q1 FY27, driven by a 54% surge in exports, strong sports motorcycle demand and nearly doubled EV revenue
New AI hub to help enterprises scale AI solutions across mobility and manufacturing from pilot to production
Even as automakers gear up for robust festival demand with a slew of SUV and EV launches, a weakening rupee and soaring raw material costs are threatening margins and pricing strategies
Investment in aAuto has shrunk to $1.46 billion from nearly $2.8 billion in the first half; Q2 as deal volumes tumbled by 43 per cent as investors concentrated on mobility platforms
The expansion was led by two-wheelers, surging 26%, followed by passenger vehicles at 24%, commercial vehicles at 20% and tractors at 18%
Even asIndias vehicle finance market has grown to around 2.65 lakh crore and motor insurance to nearly 1.25 lakh crore as leaders from Indias auto retail sector are push for real-time funding dashboards, dealer-centric credit assessment and deeper digital integration to improve working capital and customer experience
As of March 31, the banks staff decreased to 211,178, with new hires down by 3,811, according to its annual report released Saturday
On the NSE, JBMA reached an intraday high of 693, up from a previous close of 670
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