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Monday, January 5, 2026
TopicCar sales

Topic: car sales

India’s China policy needs ‘consistency’ & how Indian middle-class is shifting gears to quality cars

Global media also takes note of how decades of caste discrimination has resulted in higher levels of child stunting rates in India & SC’s outlaw of ‘bulldozer justice’.

Why it’s the best time to buy a car since 2019—deep discounts not the only factor

After a couple of years of months-long delivery delays and price-gouging on certain models, discounts are back in focus.

Why is it raining car discounts? XUV700 to Safari, answer isn’t just the end of demand cycle

In mass-market cars, degrowth is in the hatchback and sedan segments where sales have cratered. For instance, sales of Maruti Suzuki’s Alto and S-Presso hatchbacks have slumped this year.

Hybrid car sales are catching up with that of electric vehicles in India — more affordable, resale value

Industry data shows automobile makers sold only about 600 fewer strong hybrid cars — which combine a petrol or diesel engine with electric motor — than electric cars between Oct 2022 and May 2023.

On Camera

BCCI has sabotaged India’s approach to Bangladesh

The BCCI decision has given new life to the lunatic fringe of the Hindu Right. It now has the confidence to force policy changes in accordance with its communal campaigns.

Trump threatens India with fresh tariffs on Russian oil, calls PM Modi a ‘good guy’

The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.

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.