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India Auto Demand Signal: April PV Hits Record 4.37 Lakh, Maruti Logs Highest-Ever Monthly Sales
SIAM reported record April passenger-vehicle dispatches of 4,37,312 units while Maruti posted its highest-ever monthly sales at 2,39,646 units, showing strong demand but also raising questions on fuel mix, commodity risk and dealer-level sustainability.
India Auto Demand Signal: April PV Hits Record 4.37 Lakh, Maruti Logs Highest-Ever Monthly Sales
SIAM reported record April passenger-vehicle dispatches of 4,37,312 units while Maruti posted its highest-ever monthly sales at 2,39,646 units, showing strong demand but also raising questions on fuel mix, commodity risk and dealer-level sustainability.
India E100 Flex-Fuel Roadmap: 5,000 Pumps Planned, But Buyers Need Clarity Before Switching
India is reportedly preparing a phased E100 rollout with 150 outlets first, 500 within 6-12 months and 5,000 within two years, but vehicle availability, pricing and mileage remain the real adoption tests.
LPG-PNG Rule Changed: Transfer Voucher Now Lets PNG Users Restore LPG Later
The Petroleum Ministry has amended LPG rules so PNG users can either terminate an LPG connection within 30 days or take a transfer voucher for future restoration in non-PNG areas.
Kia Carens Clavis EV Gets BaaS at Rs 3.3/km: Lower Entry Price, But Buyers Must Read the Running-Cost Math
Kia India has introduced a Battery-as-a-Service finance model for the Carens Clavis EV, bringing the entry chassis price down to Rs 12.84 lakh plus a Rs 3.3/km battery plan. The real decision for buyers is whether lower upfront cost beats outright ownership over their monthly usage.
Stellantis to Build New Jeep SUV on Tata Motors Platform in India, Exports Planned for Nearly 50 Markets
Stellantis is set to develop a new Jeep SUV on a Tata Motors platform through its India joint venture, with production expected by 2028 and exports planned for nearly 50 markets. The move could make India a deeper global SUV manufacturing base for Jeep.
India EV Highway Framework Targets 20 Freight Corridors by 2027: Why Diesel Trucking and Logistics Costs Could Change
The Climate Pledge and C40 Cities have launched the National EV Highway Guidance Framework for India, using real e-truck pilots to map a phased shift from diesel freight to battery-electric trucks on priority corridors by 2027 and a national EV-ready network by 2035.
India Notifies E22-E30 Petrol Standards: What It Means for E20 Car Owners, Fuel Pumps and Automakers
BIS has notified IS 19850:2026 for E22, E25, E27 and E30 ethanol-blended petrol, creating a fuel-quality framework beyond E20. The move does not mean instant E30 at pumps, but it is a clear signal for vehicle compatibility, fuel retailing and future petrol policy.
Tata Altroz iCNG AMT Launched at Rs 8.69 Lakh: First Premium Hatch CNG Automatic Changes Buyer Math
Tata Motors has introduced Altroz iCNG AMT at a starting ex-showroom price of Rs 8.69 lakh, positioning it as the first premium hatchback in India with a factory-fitted CNG kit and automatic transmission combination.
JK Tyre ramps up ₹4,980 crore investment to cash in on SUV, EV boom
More than 70 per cent of electric buses currently operating in India run on JK Tyre products developed specifically for the segment.
Fuel tensions leave logistics industry tyred out
Industry executives attribute this to demand from bulk diesel customers, who earlier bought the fuel at institutional prices but are now flocking to retail fuel pumps due to a sizeable price differential of ₹40-42 per litre, choking supplies at these outlets.
We expect double-digit growth momentum from FY26 to continue in FY27: Hero MotoCorp CEO
The company plans over 12 new launches, capacity expansion for scooters and EVs, and aims for electric scooters to contribute over 50 per cent of total scooter sales by 2030.
India Notifies E22-E30 Petrol Standards: What It Means for E20 Car Owners, Fuel Pumps and Automakers
BIS has notified IS 19850:2026 for E22, E25, E27 and E30 ethanol-blended petrol, creating a fuel-quality framework beyond E20. The move does not mean instant E30 at pumps, but it is a clear signal for vehicle compatibility, fuel retailing and future petrol policy.
Fuel price spiral threatens auto sector growth momentum
As fuel prices rise by over ₹7 per litre in 10 days, Indian consumers and the auto industry may face deeper inflation-led pressure on spending and mobility costs.
CAQM Mandates EV-Only New L5 3-Wheeler Registrations in Delhi-NCR from 2027; PUCC-Linked Fuel Rule from Oct 2026
CAQM has issued Direction No. 100 with a phased EV-only path for new L5 three-wheelers in Delhi-NCR and approved Direction No. 101 for PUCC-linked fuel dispensing from October 2026. The policy can materially change fleet costs, fuel demand mix, and last-mile logistics planning.
Major Bus and Fuel-Tanker Collision Highlights Transport Safety Risk: Why Incident Mapping Matters for Fuel and Mobility Systems
AP reported a severe bus and fuel-tanker collision in Indonesia in May 2026 with multiple fatalities, underscoring route safety and hazardous-freight risk governance.