AUTO Hyundai India Sees Production Back On Track By June 22 After Mobis Fire

Hyundai Motor India Ltd has said production activities affected by the recent fire incident at a key supplier’s manufacturing facility are expected to return to normal by June 22, while assuring that retail sales will remain largely unaffected due to adequate inventory levels across its dealer network. The update comes after a fire at the […]

CW Bureau · Jun 10, 2026

AUTO Rajiv Bajaj To Exit Bajaj Finserv Board To Fully Focus On Bajaj Auto Scale-Up

Rajiv Bajaj, Managing Director of Bajaj Auto, will step down from the board of Bajaj Finserv as he seeks to reduce external commitments and devote greater attention to the automaker’s expanding business interests, including its recent acquisition of KTM and the launch of new ventures. Will not seek re-election In a stock exchange filing on […]

CW Bureau · Jun 9, 2026

AUTO Fire At Mobis India Factory In TN May Temporarily Hit Hyundai Production

Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) is assessing the impact of a fire incident at one of its supplier facilities in Tamil Nadu, with the company indicating that the incident could temporarily disrupt production operations. In a stock exchange filing, the automaker said a fire broke out at a manufacturing facility operated by Mobis India Ltd […]

CW Bureau · Jun 1, 2026

AUTO Hyundai Motor India Domestic Sales Climb 9.1% As FY27 Gains Traction

Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) continued its growth momentum in May 2026, reporting domestic sales of 47,837 units, up 9.1% year-on-year, as the automaker carried forward its strong start to FY27. The company’s exports stood at 13,300 units during the month, taking total sales to 61,137 units, a 4.1% increase compared with May 2025. Domestic […]

CW Bureau · Jun 1, 2026

AUTO Maruti Suzuki Accelerates Capacity Expansion To Clear Huge Backlog

India’s largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki is shifting gears on capacity creation as it looks to tackle supply-side constraints that capped growth in FY25-26, even as underlying demand remained robust. According to the company’s management, a sharp ramp-up in production capacity is now underway to address a large order backlog and sustain momentum across segments. Backlog […]

CW Bureau · May 5, 2026

AUTO Nissan Motor India Expands Network With 54 New Touchpoints In Q1 2026

Nissan Motor India Pvt Ltd (NMIPL) has announced the opening of 54 new customer touchpoints across the country in CY Q1 2026, marking a significant milestone in the company’s growth journey in India. Strategic growth focus This network expansion is a key pillar of Nissan Motor India’s product offensive strategy and reflects the company’s strengthening […]

CW Bureau · Apr 10, 2026

AUTO Top-End Luxury Powers Mercedes-Benz To Record FY26 Performance

Luxury car maker Mercedes-Benz India announced its best-ever fiscal 2026 sales with 19,363 units, up from 18,928 units in FY25. The company retailed 5,131 new Mercedes-Benz vehicles in the January–March 2026 period, growing by 7% (Q1 2025: 4,775 units). Mercedes-Benz India’s sales were strongly driven by new and existing products, qualitative network upgradation, and a […]

CW Bureau · Apr 9, 2026

AUTO Ashok Leyland Hits 2.2 Lakh CV Sales Mark; Switch Mobility Tops In E-Buses

Hinduja flagship Ashok Leyland has achieved a historic milestone, recording its highest-ever annual sales of 2.20 lakh commercial vehicles (CVs). This is the first time the company has crossed the 2 lakh-unit mark, surpassing its previous peak by 12% and reinforcing its strong growth momentum in the commercial vehicle segment. A collective achievement In a […]

CW Bureau · Apr 3, 2026

AUTO Nissan India Sees 98% MoM Growth In March; Gravite Drives Momentum

Nissan Motor India Pvt Ltd (NMIPL) delivered a robust performance in March 2026, reporting cumulative sales of 10,388 units. Domestic wholesales stood at 4,408 units, marking the company’s highest monthly domestic wholesale in the past five years. Sharp growth in domestic sales The company registered a strong 98% month-on-month growth in domestic wholesales compared to […]

CW Bureau · Apr 2, 2026