Mercedes-Benz Rules Out Price Cuts After India-EU FTA

By BPN News Desk January 28, 2026

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Mercedes-Benz India has said it does not expect to reduce vehicle prices in the Indian market following the India-European Union free trade agreement. The company clarified that the trade pact will not have an immediate impact on car pricing. Local Production Limits Impact Mercedes-Benz India

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Maruti Suzuki to Invest ₹35,000 Crore in Gujarat Plant

By BPN News Desk January 17, 2026

Maruti Suzuki India has announced an investment of ₹35,000 crore to set up a new automobile manufacturing plant in Gujarat, marking one of the company’s largest expansion plans in recent years. The investment reflects Maruti Suzuki’s long-term strategy to scale up capacity in line with rising domestic and export demand. Capacity and Timeline The proposed […]

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Passenger Vehicle Dispatches Rise 27% in December 2025

By BPN News Desk January 13, 2026

Passenger vehicle dispatches from manufacturers to dealers in India rose 27% year on year in December 2025, reflecting strong demand, particularly for utility vehicles, according to industry data released by SIAM. Total passenger vehicle dispatches stood at just under 4 lakh units in December, compared with about 3.15 lakh units in the same month a […]

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Tesla to Open Showroom in Bengaluru Soon

By BPN News Desk January 11, 2026

Electric vehicle maker Tesla is set to open a showroom in Bengaluru, marking its expansion into southern India. The upcoming outlet will strengthen Tesla’s retail presence as the company continues to assess demand and build visibility in the Indian market. The Bengaluru showroom is expected to serve as an experience centre, allowing customers to view […]

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Auto Stocks Rise as M&M Reports 25% December Sales Growth

By BPN News Desk January 1, 2026

Shares of automobile companies traded higher after several manufacturers reported strong sales numbers for December. Auto stocks rose by up to 3 percent in early trade, lifting overall sentiment in the sector. The gains were driven by optimism around sustained demand across passenger and commercial vehicle segments, despite broader market volatility. Mahindra &

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Tesla India Sells Just 40 Units In October

By BPN News Desk November 10, 2025

Tesla’s India operations recorded a sharp fall in vehicle deliveries, with only 40 units sold in October 2025 compared to 64 in September. This marks a 37.5% month-on-month drop, bringing the total number of Tesla cars sold in India so far to just over 100 units since its entry earlier this year. Reasons Behind The […]

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October vehicle retail sales in India hit all-time high

By Editor - News Desk November 8, 2025

In October 2025, India’s vehicle retail market reached a record-breaking level, with total registrations rising by about 40.5 percent year-on-year to nearly 4.02 million units. The Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) reported that the surge was led by robust demand across two-wheelers and passenger vehicles, making it the strongest October performance in

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India’s Car Sales Hit Record High in October

By BPN News Desk November 2, 2025

India’s passenger vehicle industry recorded its best-ever monthly performance in October 2025, with wholesales reaching approximately 470,000 units, up 17.2 percent from 401,105 units in October 2024. This marks the highest dispatch total to date, surpassing the previous record of 405,522 units in January 2025. During the month, prominent automakers including Maruti Suzuki

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India Auto Sales Grow 5.2% in September

By BPN News Desk October 7, 2025

India’s retail automobile sector recorded a 5.2% year-on-year growth in September 2025, supported by GST cuts and festive season demand, according to the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations. Segment Performance Two-wheelers grew the most, rising 6.5% compared to last year. Passenger vehicles also performed strongly, with a 5.8% increase. Three-wheelers, however,

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Mahindra Warns Older Vehicles May Lose Performance With E20

By BPN News Desk September 12, 2025

Mahindra & Mahindra confirmed all its vehicles are compliant with E20 fuel (20% ethanol blend), which has been rolled out at nearly 90,000 fuel stations in India. The company assured that engines will hold up safely under this standard. Performance In Older Models However, Mahindra executives admitted that older models—not specially calibrated for E20—may experience