Maharashtra Mandates Marathi For Drivers

By BPN News Desk April 29, 2026

State News West India

Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik has said drivers of commercial passenger vehicles in the state must have working knowledge of Marathi, while indicating that unions’ demand for more time to comply is being considered. The move comes amid appeals to defer the proposed May 1

Automobile

India Auto Retail Sales Rise 25.6% In February

By BPN News Desk March 5, 2026

Title: India Auto Retail Sales Rise 25.6% In February India’s automobile retail sales recorded strong growth in February, rising 25.6 percent year-on-year as total vehicle registrations crossed 2.4 million units. The increase reflects strong demand across multiple segments including two-wheelers, passenger vehicles and commercial vehicles, according to industry retail

Automobile

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 &

International

Trump Imposes Tariffs on Trucks, Extends Auto Relief

By BPN News Desk October 18, 2025

President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation imposing 25% tariffs on imports of medium and heavy-duty trucks and parts, along with a 10% duty on buses. The tariffs will take effect from November 1. At the same time, Trump extended tariff relief measures for U.S. automakers until 2030. Relief Program for Automakers Under the revised […]

Automobile Cars

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,

Op-Eds Opinion

GST 2.0 Is About Trust: Why FMCG Must Follow Auto’s Lead

By BPN News Desk September 9, 2025

When the GST 2.0 reforms were announced, the immediate reaction of different sectors told two very different stories. The auto industry wasted no time in passing on the benefits to customers, triggering a surge in demand and a rally on Dalal Street. FMCG firms, on the other hand, chose the safer route of tweaking packaging […]

Business

Maruti Shares Jump Most in 5 Years on GST Cut Hopes

By BPN News Desk August 18, 2025

Maruti Suzuki India shares surged nearly 8%, recording their biggest single-day gain in almost five years. The rise followed government proposals to reduce GST on small cars from 28% to 18%, sparking investor optimism across the auto sector. Tax Reform Trigger The government recently announced a move to simplify the Goods and Services Tax (GST) […]

International

Japan Urges U.S. to Implement Auto Tariff Cut Promptly

By BPN News Desk August 7, 2025

Japan has called on the United States to quickly implement a previously agreed reduction in tariffs on Japanese automobiles and auto parts. The deal, which involves cutting U.S. import duties from 27.5% to 15%, has yet to be given a clear implementation timeline. Japanese trade officials raised the issue during recent bilateral talks with the […]