Mahindra tractor sales fall 21%, Escorts 16.7% in September
Mahindra and Escorts Kubota reported September tractor-sales declines as a weak, uneven monsoon, a high 2025 base and October's festive shift put rural demand under pressure.
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India September fuel demand: petrol and diesel rise, LPG falls 9.15%
Preliminary PPAC data show India's September 2026 petrol and diesel sales rose year on year, while LPG consumption fell. Here is what the split means for drivers and fleets.
India’s AVAS rule starts for new EV models from 1 Oct: buyer checks
India’s final AVAS safety rule now applies to new electrified M and N vehicle models from 1 Oct 2026. Existing models get until 1 Oct 2027; here is what EV buyers should check.
Report: Tata Harrier EV price revised, starts at ₹21.79 lakh
CarWale reports Tata Harrier EV price revisions, while current listings show ₹21.79–₹30.54 lakh ex-showroom. Buyers should match the variant, charger and battery plan before comparing quotes.
Mumbai CNG price rises ₹1/kg to ₹89 from 1 Oct: driver impact
Mahanagar Gas raised CNG by ₹1/kg in Mumbai and nearby MMR areas from 1 Oct 2026, taking the rate to ₹89/kg. Here is what it changes for private and commercial users.
India's September car dispatches near 4.6 lakh: buyer checks
Industry reports estimate India’s September passenger-vehicle dispatches at about 4.6 lakh units, up roughly 21% year on year. The key caveat: dispatches are not retail registrations.
Aprilia SXR GT 125, 175 launch in India: prices from ₹1.11 lakh
Aprilia has launched the SXR GT 125 and 175 in India with bookings open nationwide. Prices start at ₹1.11 lakh ex-showroom Delhi, while the 175 adds a TFT, connectivity and single-channel ABS.
MoRTH haulage requirements start 1 Oct: tracker and trailer checks
MoRTH's G.S.R. 819(E) activates haulage-tractor tracking, trailer RFID and connector requirements from 1 Oct 2026. Fleet operators must verify vehicle category and fitment.
Honda two-wheeler sales rise 24% to 7.06 lakh in September
Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India reported 7,06,266 two-wheeler sales in September 2026, up 24% year on year. Here is what the domestic, export and buyer signals mean.
Delhi Traffic Advisory: Rajghat, Vijay Ghat Diversions on 2 Oct
Delhi Traffic Police has announced 5am–11am traffic controls near Rajghat and Vijay Ghat on 2 Oct. Drivers using central Delhi corridors should plan diversions.
India EV Registrations Near 35,000 in September; Buyer Checks
Vahan-based reports show India registered roughly 35,000 electric passenger cars in September, nearly double last year. Buyers should compare charging access, insurance and running costs.
Divyangjan FASTag validity set at 3–5 years from 2 Oct: eligibility
From 2 Oct 2026, eligible Divyangjan/PwD vehicles get exempted FASTags valid for three or five years based on recorded disability, instead of annual renewal.
EV Insurance in India: Battery, Charger and Roadside Cover Checks
EV-specific risks are changing what Indian car owners compare at renewal. Check battery, charger, roadside assistance, IDV and repair terms before treating a quote as equivalent.
Amaravati ring road plan: ₹30,491 crore, 195 km, four packages
NHAI’s proposed Amaravati Outer Ring Road totals 195.13 km and ₹30,491 crore across four packages. The bypass could shift freight away from Vijayawada and Guntur, but it is not open yet.
Mumbai commercial vehicle tolls rise from 1 Oct to ₹90–₹225
Mumbai’s five entry-point tolls rose on 1 Oct 2026 for mini buses, LCVs, trucks, buses and heavy vehicles. Private cars remain exempt; repeat commercial trips will cost more.
Porsche Cayenne Electric deliveries start in India from ₹1.77 crore
Porsche has launched the all-electric Cayenne and Cayenne Turbo Electric in India, with customer deliveries starting on 30 Sep 2026. Official ex-showroom prices begin at ₹1,77,27,000.