AUTO Renault India August Sales At 2,842 Units; Triber Turbo Launch Next

Renault India reported domestic wholesales of 2,842 units in August 2026, taking its cumulative sales for January-August to 31,979 units, a growth of more than 47% over 21,621 units sold in the corresponding period last year. The strong year-to-date performance comes as Renault India expands its product strategy amid changing customer preferences across petrol, CNG, […]

CW Bureau · Sep 1, 2026

MANUFACTURING Ray Tech Targets India Expansion, Plans Industrial X-ray Machine Unit

By Venkatachari Jagannathan The Malaysia-headquartered industrial inspection X-ray machine maker Ray Tech Group, part of the Unicomp Group, is looking to have a firm foothold in the growing Indian market with plans for a production facility, greenfield or brownfield, said a top official. He also said the Ray Tech Group is looking at acquisitions in […]

CW Bureau · Aug 25, 2026

MANUFACTURING Tyre Makers Face Temporary Margin Squeeze As Raw Material Costs Rise

India’s tyre manufacturers are likely to see their operating margins moderate this fiscal as a sharp rise in raw material costs outpaces staggered price increases, according to Crisil Ratings. Operating margins for the industry stood at 14.2% last fiscal and are expected to decline by around 200-250 basis points this fiscal, as key input costs […]

CW Bureau · Aug 25, 2026

AUTO Indian Auto Ancillary Industry Set For 8-9% Growth In FY27, Says CareEdge

India’s auto ancillary industry is poised for another year of healthy growth, with the sector’s market size expected to rise 8-9% to ₹10,681 billion in FY27 from around ₹9,835 billion in FY26, according to CareEdge Ratings. The rating agency expects growth to be driven by healthy demand from original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), rising component content […]

CW Bureau · Aug 13, 2026

AUTO One In Three Bajaj Vehicles Is Electric, Says Rajiv Bajaj On The EV Revolution

Electric vehicles now account for 30% of Bajaj Auto’s domestic sales, with one in every three Bajaj vehicles sold in India being electric, Managing Director Rajiv Bajaj said, underlining the company’s rapid transformation into one of India’s leading electric mobility players. Addressing the fifth annual convocation of Mahindra University, Bajaj said speed, innovation and decisive […]

CW Bureau · Aug 6, 2026

AUTO Jan Bures Moves To Volkswagen AG; Piyush Arora Given Additional Role

Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Pvt Ltd has announced a leadership transition in its sales, marketing and digital function, with Jan Bures, Executive Director, Sales, Marketing and Digital, set to move to a new global role at Volkswagen AG from September 2026. The company said Bures will complete his global assignment in India and continue with […]

CW Bureau · Jul 8, 2026

AUTO Renault India Begins Duster Exports With First Shipment To South Africa

Renault India, the wholly owned subsidiary of the French carmaker Renault Group, has begun exports of new Duster, with the first shipment of 750 vehicles departing from Chennai for South Africa. Export programme underway The shipment marks the beginning of Renault India’s export programme for the new Duster, with additional international markets planned in the […]

CW Bureau · Jun 22, 2026

AUTO Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Named Top Auto Exporter By Mumbai Port

Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Pvt Ltd (SAVWIPL) has been recognised as the ‘Automobile: Top Exporter’ for FY2025-26 by the Mumbai Port Authority, underscoring the Group’s growing contribution to India’s emergence as a global automotive manufacturing and export hub. The recognition comes after SAVWIPL exported more than 40,000 vehicles through Mumbai Port during FY2025-26, reflecting the […]

CW Bureau · Jun 16, 2026

AUTO Hyundai Celebrates 30-Year Indian Journey With Imaginative AI Film

Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) has unveiled a new AI-powered brand film commemorating its 30-year journey in India, celebrating three decades of trust, pride and progress through the imaginative lens of a young child. The film recreates Hyundai’s evolution in India, blending nostalgia with cutting-edge technology to showcase the company’s transformation from a new entrant […]

CW Bureau · Jun 15, 2026

AUTO Maruti Suzuki’s Smart Maintenance Plan To Raise Ownership Experience

Maruti Suzuki India has introduced the Smart Maintenance Plan (SMP), a flexible prepaid after-sales service programme aimed at providing customers with a hassle-free and cost-effective vehicle ownership experience. The new offering is designed to give vehicle owners greater flexibility in managing maintenance expenses while protecting them from future increases in service costs. Flexible plans for […]

CW Bureau · Jun 15, 2026

AUTO Customer First: Skoda Auto Unveils First Express Care Facility In Chennai

Skoda Auto India has strengthened its customer service network with the inauguration of its first-ever Express Care facility in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Located at Perungudi on OMR Road and operated by Kun Motor Enterprises, the facility marks the introduction of Skoda Express Care, a new offering under the company’s Skoda Super Care programme. The move […]

CW Bureau · Jun 11, 2026

AUTO BMW India Hikes Vehicle Prices By Up To 2% From July 1 As Costs Escalate

BMW Group India has announced a price increase of up to 2% across its BMW and MINI vehicle portfolio, effective July 1, 2026, citing the impact of rupee depreciation and rising logistics costs. The move comes as the luxury carmaker continues to witness strong demand in India, having recorded its highest-ever first-quarter sales performance in […]

CW Bureau · Jun 8, 2026