ECONOMY Centre Clarifies On E20 Fuel Usage, Separates Facts from Misconceptions

The Centre has rejected what it described as misleading claims circulating in the media and on social media regarding the Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme, stating that the initiative is backed by scientific validation, extensive field experience and industry data. The government issued a point-wise clarification to address concerns related to vehicle compatibility, engine performance, […]

CW Bureau · Jul 31, 2026

AUTO Maruti Suzuki Hits Global Milestone With 1-Million-Unit Gujarat Factory

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd has crossed a historic manufacturing milestone by commencing commercial production at the fourth plant of its Hansalpur facility in Gujarat, taking the complex’s annual production capacity to 1 million passenger vehicles—the first time any Suzuki manufacturing site worldwide has achieved the feat. The expansion also makes Hansalpur India’s largest passenger vehicle […]

CW Bureau · Jul 30, 2026

AUTO Maruti Suzuki New Brezza Turbo Boosterjet Launched At ₹7.40 Lakh

Maruti Suzuki India has expanded its compact SUV portfolio with the launch of the new Brezza Turbo Boosterjet, signalling a renewed push to attract younger buyers seeking higher performance without compromising on fuel efficiency. Priced from an introductory ₹7.40 lakh (ex-showroom), the new turbocharged variant complements the existing Brezza range powered by the K15C Smart […]

CW Bureau · Jul 24, 2026

AUTO New Brezza Bags 5-Star Bharat NCAP Safety Rating Ahead Of Launch

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd’s upcoming new Brezza has secured a 5-star safety rating for both Adult Occupant Protection (AOP) and Child Occupant Protection (COP) under the Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (Bharat NCAP), ahead of its market launch on July 24. The certification further strengthens Maruti Suzuki’s growing portfolio of top-rated vehicles, as the country’s […]

CW Bureau · Jul 23, 2026

AUTO Maruti Suzuki Opens 6,000th Service Touchpoint, Plans 500 More In FY27

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd has strengthened its after-sales network by inaugurating its 6,000th service touchpoint in the country, reinforcing its strategy of bringing quality service closer to customers as its vehicle parc continues to grow. The milestone facility, established with the support of a dealer partner, is located in Kozhikode, Kerala, and takes the company’s […]

CW Bureau · Jul 9, 2026

AUTO Maruti Suzuki Boosts Clean Energy With Battery Storage At Kharkhoda

Maruti Suzuki India has commissioned a 1 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at its Kharkhoda manufacturing facility, marking another step in the company’s transition towards cleaner energy and lower carbon emissions. The BESS installation complements the 20 MWp solar power plant commissioned at the Kharkhoda facility earlier this year. The energy storage system will […]

CW Bureau · Jul 8, 2026

ECONOMY India’s Ethanol Blending Programme Helps Reduce Crude Oil Dependence

India has achieved 20% ethanol blending in petrol under the Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme in 2025-26, reaching the target five years ahead of schedule and marking a major milestone in the country’s clean energy and energy security roadmap. The programme, which has emerged as a key pillar of India’s biofuel strategy, has significantly reduced […]

CW Bureau · Jul 5, 2026

GENERAL Suzuki Team Visits JIM Manesar, IDTR Bahadurgarh To Review Ecosystem

Following the inauguration of Maruti Suzuki India’s Kharkhoda manufacturing facility, the senior leadership of Suzuki Motor Corporation and Maruti Suzuki visited two of the company’s flagship corporate social responsibility (CSR) institutions focused on skill development and road safety. Suzuki Motor Corporation, Representative Director & President, Toshihiro Suzuki, and Maruti Suzuki India Ltd, Managing Director & […]

CW Bureau · Jul 3, 2026

AUTO Maruti Suzuki Inaugurates Kharkhoda Factory, Eyes ₹35,000-Cr Investment

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd (MSIL) has inaugurated its state-of-the-art vehicle manufacturing facility at IMT Kharkhoda, Haryana, a project that will eventually become one of the world’s largest automobile manufacturing plants with an annual production capacity of one million vehicles. The facility was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi during […]

CW Bureau · Jul 2, 2026

AUTO Used-Car Market Outpaces New-Car Sales: Autocar India-Spinny Report

India’s used-car market is now 1.39 times larger than the new-car market and is growing at 11-13% annually, according to the Mobility Intelligence Report 2026 released by Autocar India and Spinny. The report, based on an analysis of more than 11,000 vehicle transactions across nine cities, said the organised used-car segment is expanding at more […]

CW Bureau · Jun 29, 2026

AUTO Maruti Suzuki Onboards Five Startups To Develop AI, Battery Tech Solutions

India’s largest carmaker, Maruti Suzuki India Ltd, has onboarded five startups under the fifth cohort of its Maruti Suzuki Incubation Programme (MSIP) to co-create innovative solutions spanning battery recycling, artificial intelligence (AI), procurement automation, customer engagement and software development. The selected startups—MiniMines, Easework AI, Sarvam AI, Siftly and CodeMate AI—will work with the company to […]

CW Bureau · Jun 29, 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