Auto sector outlook 2026: Demand recovery, EV maturity and premiumisation to drive India’s next growth phase
India’s automobile industry has entered 2026 on a far stronger footing than a year ago. After navigating global uncertainties, supply chain disruptions and shifting consumer preferences, the sector is now seeing broad-based recovery across two-wheelers, three-wheelers, passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles…
JSW Motors eyes India’s EV market with multi-powertrain strategy
Nayak added that JSW Motors is looking at multiple powertrain options, including electric and range-extender solutions, to address concerns such as range anxiety. Instead of developing everything from scratch, the company plans to leverage proven global technologies while steadily building…
YEIDA issues LoI for land allotment to Neenjas Electric for EV charging facility in Greater Noida
YEIDA has issued a letter of intent to Neenjas Electric for a 20,000 sq. mtrs. plot in Sector 8D, Greater Noida, to establish a mega facility focused on electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions and solar power banks. The company will…
Tamil Nadu extends EV motor vehicle tax exemption until 2027
The Tamil Nadu government has announced a two-year extension of its full road tax exemption for electric vehicles (EVs), offering a renewed policy push to promote sustainable mobility across the state. The exemption, which was set to lapse on January…
Odysse Electric wraps up 2025 on a firm note with December sales of 990 units
~ Demand for new-generation scooters and bikes remains firm as Odysse Electric clocks over 5,255 units in 2025 Odysse Electric Vehicles, one of India’s fastest-growing premium EV manufacturers, posted a strong 133% year-on-year growth in December 2025, with sales rising…
Tamil Nadu has extended the 100% road tax exemption for electric vehicles for an additional two years
In a move aimed at accelerating electric vehicle adoption, the Tamil Nadu government has extended the 100 per cent road tax exemption for all battery-operated vehicles—across both transport and non-transport categories—by another two years, from January 1, 2026 to December…
Tata.ev inagurates its largest EV charging hub near Mumbai airport
Tata Power and Tata Passenger Electric Mobility have taken a deliberate step into Mumbai’s daily churn by opening the city’s largest electric vehicle charging hub near Terminal 2 of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport. The facility sits inside The Leela Mumbai…
PMI Electro Dominates PM E-DRIVE Mega E-Bus Tender
As India wraps up its largest e-bus tender, PMI Electro grabs 5210 orders, outpacing legacy rivals as cities prepare major PM E-DRIVE deployments nationwide next year. The Centre has completed the country’s largest electric bus tender under the Prime Minister…
Tata, Ashok Leyland draw a blank in mega e-bus tender for five cities
According to industry sources, PMI Electro Mobility, EKA Mobility and Olectra Greentech were the three biggest winners of the tender, in which financial bids of 14 of the 16 participating bidders were opened. Other components of the scheme include…
Indofast Energy Launches Battery Swapping Franchise Programme Offering Returns of Up to 30 Percent
Under Indofast Energy’s new programme, franchise partners can set up battery swapping stations with a minimum space requirement of around 250 square feet and an investment ranging from INR 10 lakh to INR 40 lakh. Indofast Energy has launched a…
