The battle for the family mover segment has intensified with the arrival of the Nissan Gravite, a new challenger to the dominant Maruti Suzuki Ertiga and the practical Renault Triber. While all three offer seven seats, they meet very different budgets and performance needs. The battle for the family mover segment has intensified with the […]
When someone buys something as important as a car, guesswork should not be part of the process. Unlike groceries or gadgets, a car is a valuable purchase that will impact your finances, mobility and daily life for years to come. Therefore, price transparency is not only useful; it is essential. Knowing the true, market-driven value […]
Maruti Suzuki on Monday said its board has approved an investment of Rs 4,960 crore to acquire land in Gujarat as part of a plan to expand vehicle manufacturing capacity, according to a regulatory filing. The country’s largest automaker said the land in the Khoraj Industrial Estate will be acquired from the Gujarat Industrial Development […]
The Indian car market is set for a busy start to 2026, with a full slate of new car launches set to take place in January. From next-generation petrol SUVs to highly anticipated electric models, manufacturers like Kia, Mahindra, Maruti Suzuki, Renault, Tata and MG are gearing up to introduce as many as seven new […]
Maruti Suzuki said it will enter the domestic electric car market only with a “complete solution” for consumers, while Hyundai Motor India is sharpening its focus on aspirations, accessibility and cleaner technology in line with evolving car buyers.Partho Banerjee, senior executive officer, sales and marketing, Maruti Suzuki, pushed back against the perception that the country’s […]
A deep division has emerged within the Indian auto industry over a proposed category of lightweight mini cars, just months before the government finalizes the CAFE 3 framework for fuel efficiency and emissions, The Times of India reported on December 10.The dispute has reached Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari’s office, where a broad […]
A fundamental feature of India’s CAFE standards is that carbon emissions (and fuel consumption) targets are set based on vehicle weight, with heavier vehicles such as SUVs allowing higher maximum emissions per km (i.e. a more lenient target) compared to those for smaller vehicles. | Photo credit: KRISHNAN VV Fossil fuels are currently the basis […]
Maruti Suzuki India Ltd reported its highest-ever monthly sales in November, with total shipments rising 26% year-on-year to 2,29,021 units, the company said on Monday. This compares to the 1,81,531 units sold in November last year.Domestic passenger car sales grew 21% to 1,70,971 units, driven by strong demand for entry-level, compact and SUV models. Sales […]
Maruti Suzuki and Vitara: Maruti Suzuki is all set to launch its first electric SUV, the e Vitara, in India tomorrow. Making its debut at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025, this electric SUV comes with a long-range battery, flexible variant options and a modern, feature-packed cabin. The e-Vitara combines the classic Vitara design with […]
In an exclusive interaction with Etrarkets, Rajesh Palviya, Senior Vice President – Research (Head Technical & Derivatives), Axis Securities, that the upcoming GST rationalization will probably activate a strong consumption boost on important segments. According to him, companies such as Dabur, Marico, Trent and Select Cement are names that benefit meaningfully from the expected demand […]