AUTO India Motor Parts Sees Aftermarket Growth On Rising Vehicle Population

The Indian automobile industry continues to be a key pillar of the nation’s economy, contributing around 6% to India’s GDP, while the auto component industry accounts for about 2.3% of GDP. The Indian automotive aftermarket is expected to witness sustained growth, driven by expanding service networks and increasing preference for genuine and reliable spare parts. […]

CW Bureau · Jul 22, 2026

AUTO Bajaj Auto PAT Jumps 42% To ₹2,983 Cr In Q1; Revenue Rises To ₹17,244 Cr

Bajaj Auto Ltd reported a 42% year-on-year increase in consolidated profit after tax (PAT) to ₹2,983 crore for the first quarter of FY27, driven by record sales volumes, strong export performance and sustained growth across both internal combustion engine (ICE) and electric vehicle (EV) businesses. The company had posted a PAT of ₹2,096 crore in […]

CW Bureau · Jul 21, 2026

AUTO India’s Auto Industry Posts Highest-Ever Q1 Sales, Exports At New Peak

India’s automobile industry began FY2026-27 on a strong note, with passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles and three-wheelers registering their highest-ever first-quarter sales, while exports across all vehicle segments touched record levels, according to data released by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM). The industry’s robust performance in the April-June quarter was supported by strong domestic […]

Sajan C Kumar · Jul 15, 2026

AUTO Tata Motors Signs UCO Bank Pact To Widen Access To Truck Financing

Tata Motors has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with UCO Bank to offer financing solutions for commercial vehicle customers across India, strengthening access to organised credit for fleet operators, entrepreneurs and businesses. The partnership combines Tata Motors’ extensive commercial vehicle portfolio with UCO Bank’s nationwide branch network to make commercial vehicle ownership more affordable […]

CW Bureau · Jul 14, 2026

AUTO DICV Strengthens Passenger Mobility Portfolio With New BharatBenz Buses

Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV), a wholly owned subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG, has strengthened its passenger mobility portfolio with the launch of the BharatBenz Torqshift 1926 AMT heavy-duty bus chassis for intercity transportation and the BharatBenz 917 fully built bus for the growing compact bus segment. The company said the launches are aimed at […]

CW Bureau · Jul 9, 2026

AUTO Truck Rentals Rise In June As Fuel Costs Offset Weak Freight Demand

Truck rentals across key long-haul routes remained elevated in June as higher automotive fuel prices offset subdued freight demand, according to the latest market update from Shriram Finance. The report said rentals registered moderate month-on-month increases on several major corridors despite lower fleet utilisation, while freight movement remained constrained as monsoon activity gathered pace. Truck […]

CW Bureau · Jul 7, 2026

AUTO Ashok Leyland Partners Rosmerta Recycling For CV Scrappage Pan India

Commercial vehicle manufacturer Ashok Leyland has partnered with Rosmerta Recycling to facilitate the responsible scrappage of end-of-life commercial vehicles across the country. The partnership supports the Centre’s Voluntary Vehicle Modernisation Programme, which encourages the replacement of older, polluting vehicles with cleaner and more fuel-efficient alternatives. Scrappage Network Under the partnership, Ashok Leyland will leverage its […]

CW Bureau · Jul 6, 2026

AUTO Auto Sales Hit Record High In June, Grow 21.8%: FADA Retail Data

Automobile retail sales in India rose 21.83% year-on-year to a record 25,57,234 units in June 2026, making it the best-ever June for the industry. The data released by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) pertains to two-wheelers, three-wheelers, passenger vehicles and commercial vehicles. Tractors led the show On a month-on-month basis, retail sales increased […]

CW Bureau · Jul 6, 2026

INFRASTRUCTURE Tata Motors Ties Up With Welspun Renewable For Wind-Solar Project

Tata Motors Ltd, India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, has partnered with Welspun Renewable Energy Pvt Ltd (WREPL) to co-develop an 86 MW wind-solar hybrid renewable energy project that will supply clean power to four of the automaker’s manufacturing facilities across India. The companies have signed a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) under which the hybrid […]

CW Bureau · Jul 3, 2026

AUTO Ashok Leyland Drives Innovation With India’s First Air Suspension Trucks

Ashok Leyland Ltd, the flagship company of the Hinduja Group, has launched India’s first range of commercial trucks equipped with air suspension technology, introducing three new heavy-duty models designed to offer higher payload capacity, improved ride comfort and better operating efficiency. The company unveiled the AVTR 4925 10×2 MAV, AVTR 4625 10×2 MAV and AVTR […]

CW Bureau · Jul 1, 2026

AUTO Tata Motors And Castrol India Launch Used Oil Circularity Pilot In Karnataka

Tata Motors and Castrol India Ltd have joined hands to launch a pilot programme aimed at creating a traceable circular ecosystem for used engine oil, marking a significant step towards responsible hazardous waste management and sustainable mobility. The two companies have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to develop a structured system for collecting, storing […]

CW Bureau · Jun 29, 2026

AUTO BharatBenz Offers 8% Discount For Delhi-NCR Vehicle Renewal Scheme

Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV), a wholly owned subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) under the Government of India’s scheme for the replacement of old trucks and buses in the Delhi-NCR (National Capital Region). The scheme is funded through the […]

CW Bureau · Jun 24, 2026