India WPI hits 11.39% in September as fuel and power inflation jumps
India’s September wholesale inflation rose to 11.39%, with fuel and power at 25.85%. Here’s what the data means for petrol bills, freight costs and future price watch.
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Recent fuel, transport and policy updates, in a clear and scan-friendly format.
2026 Toyota Glanza launched at ₹6.99 lakh with CNG AMT
Toyota has launched the 2026 Glanza in India from ₹6.99 lakh ex-showroom, adding a three-cylinder petrol/CNG engine, CNG AMT and Level 2 ADAS; buyers should compare mileage and trims.
Bihar NH-22 four-laning plan covers 82.57 km to Nepal border
An MoRTH update details the approved four-laning of Bihar’s 82.57-km Muzaffarpur–Sitamarhi–Sonbarsa NH-22 corridor at ₹3,590.73 crore, and what drivers should expect.
NHAI seeks bids for ₹2,553.84 crore Nagpur–Wainganga six-laning
NHAI has invited bids for a proposed 42-km six-laning of NH-53 near Nagpur at an estimated ₹2,553.84 crore. It remains in bidding, so no immediate toll or travel-time change follows.
Tata–Stellantis pact targets India-made cars for 50+ global markets
Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, TPEM and Stellantis signed a definitive pact to develop India-made vehicles for 50+ global markets. No model, price or launch date is confirmed yet.
Delhi HC stays NHAI’s 3-year PNC debarment; highway work continues
The Delhi High Court has stayed NHAI’s three-year debarment orders against PNC Infratech and Awadh Expressway. Existing highway work continues for now; toll users see no new fee rule.
Petrol, diesel rates on 14 Oct: Delhi holds at ₹102.12 and ₹95.20
Delhi petrol stayed at ₹102.12 a litre and diesel at ₹95.20 on 14 Oct 2026 in same-day listings. CNG was last listed at ₹86.98/kg; check city and outlet before refuelling.
Delhi EV policy pays ₹7.91 crore; two-wheelers lead 7,782 applications
Delhi’s EV Policy 2026 has disbursed ₹7.91 crore through 8 Oct, including ₹7.61 crore in purchase incentives. Two-wheelers account for 7,706 of 7,782 applications.
India EV share hits 8.45% in September; JSW MG expects 10% by year-end
Electric passenger vehicles reached an 8.45% share of India’s September 2026 retail market, while JSW MG expects double-digit penetration by year-end. Here’s what EV buyers should check.
Two-wheeler loan delinquency falls to 1.4%; what buyers should check
TransUnion CIBIL says 90+ days past-due delinquency in two-wheeler loans fell to 1.4% in June 2026 as borrowers increasingly arrived with prior consumer credit. Here’s what buyers should check.
Jeep Wrangler Whitecap sold out at ₹73.55 lakh; 25 units in India
Jeep has priced the Wrangler Rubicon Whitecap Edition at ₹73.55 lakh ex-showroom, but all 25 India units are already sold. Deliveries are due by end-October.
Paradip truckers protest unloading delay; 15–20 km queue reported
A report says hundreds of truck drivers protested at Paradip Port over unloading delays, with a 15–20 km queue affecting roads near the Odisha gateway and raising idling-cost concerns.
OPEC cuts India's 2026 oil-demand growth forecast to 40,000 b/d
OPEC now sees India's oil demand growing by 40,000 barrels per day in 2026, down from its September view of 60,000 b/d. Petrol and diesel remain the main drivers.
Hyundai commits USD 15.5 billion to India by 2032: buyer impact
Hyundai Motor Group has announced a USD 15.5 billion India investment through 2032 across factories, R&D and suppliers. Here is what it could mean for buyers and EV users.
Russian Urals freight to India hits records; fuel impact is indirect
Freight for Russian Urals crude to India hit early-October records, reaching $27-$30 million per Black Sea voyage. That raises landed-cost pressure, but does not automatically change pump prices.
Maharashtra commission orders ₹70 lakh BMW insurance payout
In a 16 Sep 2026 order, Maharashtra’s consumer commission directed United India Insurance to pay a BMW’s ₹70 lakh IDV after a roadside fire claim dispute.