Semiconductor Industry: Growth and Outlook for 2026

The year 2025 marked a clear inflection point for the global semiconductor industry. After several years dominated by supply disruptions, capacity constraints and reactive decision-making, the conversation has begun to shift. The industry is...

Toyota Kirloskar Motor achieves record sales of 3,88,801 units in CY 2025

Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) closed calendar year 2025 with its highest-ever annual sales, delivering a total of 3,88,801 units, marking a 19% growth over the 3,26,329 units sold in CY 2024. The strong performance,...

December 2025: A landmark month for India’s PV industry

India’s mass passenger vehicle (PV) market wrapped up calendar year 2025 on a strong note, with December wholesales crossing the 4 lakh mark for the first time. Domestic dispatches rose 26% year-on-year (YoY) to...

Odysse Electric Vehicles records 133% YoY growth in December 2025

Odysse Electric Vehicles, one of India’s fastest-growing premium electric vehicle manufacturers, reported a robust 133% year-on-year growth in December 2025, with sales rising to 990 units, compared to 425 units in December 2024. For...

Kia India records best-ever December with 105% YoY Growth; CY 2025 sales rise 15%

Kia India, a leading mass-premium automobile manufacturer, concluded calendar year 2025 on a strong note, reporting total wholesale volumes of 280,286 units, a 15% increase over 245,000 units in CY 2024. The performance highlights...

Tarun Garg assumes charge as Hyundai Motor India’s first Indian MD & CEO

Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) has announced that Mr. Tarun Garg has officially taken charge as Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer (MD & CEO), effective January 1, 2026. This landmark appointment marks the...

Maruti Suzuki continues as India’s top passenger vehicle exporter for fifth consecutive year

Maruti Suzuki India Limited has continued its leadership as India’s No. 1 passenger vehicle exporter, exporting 3.95 lakh vehicles in calendar year 2025, its highest-ever annual export volume. This represents a year-on-year growth of...

BYD India announces price revision for BYD SEALION 7 effective January 1, 2026

BYD India, a subsidiary of BYD, the world’s leading New Energy Vehicle (NEV) manufacturer, has announced a price increase of ₹50,000 for the BYD SEALION 7 Premium variant, effective January 1, 2026. The Performance...

Maruti Suzuki sets new production record with Over 22.55 lakh vehicles in CY 2025

Maruti Suzuki India Limited has achieved its highest-ever annual production, manufacturing over 22.55 lakh vehicles in calendar year 2025. This marks the second consecutive year in which the company has surpassed the 20 lakh...

SKF India appoints Bhavna Panigrahi as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO)

SKF India Ltd. (Automotive) has announced the appointment of Bhavna Panigrahi as its new Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), effective January 1, 2026. In her role as CHRO, Bhavna Panigrahi will oversee the organization’s people...

Hyundai Motor India launches HX5+ Variant in All-New Hyundai VENUE at ₹9.99 Lakh

Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) has expanded its all-new Hyundai VENUE portfolio with the launch of the HX5+ variant, priced at ₹9,99,900 (ex-showroom). This new variant further strengthens the VENUE lineup, offering enhanced style,...

Kia India launches All-New Kia Seltos at ₹10.99 lakh

Kia India has announced the pricing of the All-New Kia Seltos, making a bold and confident entry into the highly competitive mid-SUV segment. Priced attractively from ₹10.99 lakh (ex-showroom), the second-generation Seltos offers customers...

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Semiconductor Industry: Growth and Outlook for 2026

The year 2025 marked a clear inflection point for the global semiconductor industry. After several years dominated by supply disruptions, capacity constraints and reactive decision-making, the conversation has begun to shift. The industry is no longer defined by shortages...

Industry Voices 2025: Auto Leaders Reflect on Growth, Policy Reforms and Mobility Trends

As 2025 draws to a close, India’s automotive ecosystem reflects a year marked by expansion into new markets, deeper engineering integration and rising demand for personalised, premium and sustainable mobility solutions. From coatings and materials to advanced vehicle design...

IRF urges mandatory Front and Rear Fog Lights to eeduce fog-related crashes

The International Road Federation (IRF), a Geneva-based global organisation dedicated to promoting safer and more sustainable road infrastructure, has expressed serious concern over the rising number of fatal road crashes and multi-vehicle pile-ups caused by dense fog across the...

IRF warns of rising accidents on Yamuna Expressway, calls for stronger road safety measures during foggy winters

The International Road Federation (IRF), a Geneva-based global road safety organisation, has expressed serious concern over the rising number of road accidents on the Yamuna Expressway, particularly deadly multi-vehicle collisions caused by dense winter fog. Highlighting the unique concrete road...

India emerges as a global automotive supply chain hub at Auto SCM Summit 2025

India is rapidly strengthening its position as a global automotive manufacturing and export hub, powered by deeper localisation, structured supplier development and a steadily improving logistics ecosystem. As global OEMs and component makers realign sourcing strategies to manage uncertainty...

India targets global leadership in construction equipment manufacturing as exports surge | EXCON 2025 insights

India is positioning itself as a major global hub for construction equipment manufacturing, backed by rising exports, strong policy support, and increasing international market acceptance. At an export competitiveness session jointly hosted by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)...

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