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Sunday, January 4, 2026
TopicAutomobile

Topic: Automobile

Rs 4,800 cr IPO bids are now making Delhi bike dealer nervous. Mountain of paperwork is next

Sawhney Automobiles, registered under Resourceful Automobile, went in for a modest IPO of Rs 12 crore, but instead received bids 400 times that amount, totalling Rs 4800 crore by the time the issue closed.

‘Why should boys have all the fun’—When Hero Honda took a marketing risk on Pleasure

In 'Culture Eats Creativity for Lunch', Arvind Wable, the former executive director and CEO of FCB Ulka, reveals the key elements of building a strong organisational culture.

Chinese ambassador flags ‘double standards’ in trade after noticing range of cars on Delhi streets

Xu Feihong also questions why the US, a major exporter of soybeans, chips, and aircraft, doesn't attract the negative connotations of the ‘overcapacity’ label.

As car buyers get younger, richer, Indian automobile market shifts from functionality to aspiration

With increasing 'you only live once' outlook among buyers, carmakers & advertisers have changed communication strategies. Financing, better income are majorly driving auto sales.

Passenger vehicle sales zoom past 20L-mark in 1st half of FY24, but two-wheeler sales sluggish

Highest ever PV sales – both for first half of the year as well as second quarter – was driven by demand for SUVs, says Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers.

Putin praises PM Modi’s ‘Make in India’ policy for automobiles, says Russia should follow

He made the remarks while speaking at the 8th Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) in response to a media query on Russian-made cars.

Amazing Bikes to Buy Under ₹2 Lakhs in 2023

Finding a bike that is cost-effective and performs exceptionally well, can be difficult. Here is a list of bikes carrying a price tag of less than ₹2 Lakhs.

Has your feature-laden car made you a lazy driver? Those ventilated seats, reverse cameras

We have become accustomed to the advanced technology of automobiles. Reversing camera is now in even entry-level vehicles like Maruti Alto, Renault Kwid.

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Wall Street carries big expectations this year after best run since 2009

The concern is not that 2025’s rally was irrational, but that it may be difficult to repeat. Outlooks remain anchored to AI investment and growth without reigniting inflation.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.