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Thursday, August 14, 2025
TopicAutomobile industry

Topic: automobile industry

Ford to stop manufacturing cars in India, 4,000 jobs to be impacted

Ford will import and sell some vehicles, including Mustang coupes, but the sale of models including the Figo, EcoSport & Endeavour will cease once existing inventory at dealers is sold.

Maruti Suzuki’s net profit falls as second Covid wave hits demand

Net income fell 9.3% to Rs 11.7 billion in the three months ended March 31, Maruti Suzuki said in a statement; revenue for the fourth quarter rose 32% year-on-year to Rs 240.2 billion.

Maruti Suzuki expects 2021 to be ‘much better’ as economy rebounds & people buy more cars

Maruti Suzuki India chairman says the automaker is expecting retail sales in December to be good as there are pending orders with its dealerships & plants are running at 'full capacity'.

Modi govt announces Rs 1.46 lakh crore scheme for 10 sectors, auto sector gets biggest share

The incentives, spread over 5 years, will be provided to sectors like auto, automobile components, textile products, white goods like LED screens, processed food products, among others.

Before Maruti 800, there was the quirky Sipani Dolphin, a hit in motorsport circuits

The Dolphin’s two-door design and fibreglass body were some features that made it a hit among racing enthusiasts.

Why the world’s car industry is pinning its hopes on a recovery in China

Sales of passenger cars in China, which has been the world’s biggest car market since 2009, have increased for 2 months while Europe's market slumped 18% in August.

Slump in June car sales shows pain persists for Indian economy

Data shows companies sold 105,617 cars and SUVs, compared with 209,522 last June. However, sales of motorcycles and scooters weren’t hit quite so hard, falling 38.6% in June.

Replace drivers with automated systems — how to make mobility safe during Covid crisis

We should consider deploying automated systems to deliver critical supplies to areas under lockdown, thereby limiting exposure to drivers and residents.

Zero sales: Indian carmakers have a month like never before

According to the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers, carmakers are losing Rs 2300 crore each day as factories remain shut amid lockdown.

Covid-19 lockdown blocks sale of more than Rs 6,000 crore-worth BS IV vehicles

The government had mandated that only BS-VI-compliant vehicles could be sold and registered in India from 1 April 2020.

On Camera

Biting terror, doggone dilemma, urban menace. Indian TV war over Delhi street dogs

News channels were also in two minds about removing stray dogs to the government dog pounds. NDTV took credit for it and CNN-News 18 called ‘controversial order’.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.