SIAM warns of safety issues if BS V emission norms skipped
Auto industry body SIAM Monday cautioned that moving directly to Bharat Stage(BS) VI emission norms, skipping BS V, could lead to major safety compromises in vehicles that could put life of consumers at risk, amid speculation that the government is planning such a move.
Jun 15, 2015, 19:16 PM IST
Domestic car sales pick up 7.73% in May, bikes skid 3.04%
Declining motorcycle sales remained a cause of worry.
Jun 10, 2015, 11:02 AM IST
Ford India sales decline 4.67% at 11,714 units in May
Automaker Ford India Monday reported a 4.67 percent decline in its total sales at 11,714 units in May.
Jun 01, 2015, 19:32 PM IST
Car sales grow 18.14% in April, fastest in 30 months
Total two-wheeler sales in April 2015 slumped 0.16 per cent to 12,87,064 units from 12,89,183 in the year-ago period.
May 11, 2015, 11:13 AM IST
Maruti Alto retains slot as best selling car in FY15
Likewise, Swift retained the second spot with 2,01,338 units in fiscal 2015 as compared to 1,98,571 units in the previous fiscal, up 1.4 per cent.
Apr 19, 2015, 11:01 AM IST
Auto sector inclusion in India-EU FTA against 'Make in India'
India should keep the labour intensive sector out of the purview of the free trade agreements particularly the proposed pact with the 28-nation European Union bloc.
Apr 13, 2015, 16:14 PM IST
Textile industry seeks lower duties, more funds for growth
Representatives from South Indian Mills Association met Textile Minister Santosh Gangwar and sought reduction in excise and import duties while pitching for higher fund allocation.
Mar 15, 2015, 13:49 PM IST
February car sales up 6.85%; single digit growth in FY15: SIAM
According to the data released by SIAM, domestic passenger car sales stood at 1,71,727 units in February this year as compared to 1,60,717 units in the same month of 2014.,60,717 units in the same month of 2014.
Mar 10, 2015, 11:19 AM IST
Car sales slow in February; Maruti, Hyundai post single digit growth
Car sales in India were at a slow lane in February with main players Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai posting single digit growth during the month while others like GM India and Mahindra & Mahindra saw decline in sales.
Mar 02, 2015, 18:04 PM IST
Auto industry body wants excise duty reduction in Budget
Automobile industry body SIAM wants Finance Minister Arun Jaitley to reduce excise duty on automobiles in the upcoming Budget to help the sector combat demand slowdown.
Feb 08, 2015, 11:13 AM IST
Ford India sales down about 15% in January
Ford India Monday reported 14.79 percent decline in total sales at 9,061 units for January.
Feb 02, 2015, 19:05 PM IST
Toyota Kirloskar sales up 15% in January
Toyota Kirloskar Motor Sunday reported 15 percent increase in total sales at 14,364 units in January 2015.
Feb 01, 2015, 19:44 PM IST
Royal Enfield sales up 43% in January
Two-wheeler maker Royal Enfield Sunday reported 43 percent jump in total sales in January this year at 28,927 units as against 20,232 units in the year-ago period.
Feb 01, 2015, 19:26 PM IST
Bus sales in India to grow up to 12% next fiscal: SIAM
Besides a low base effect, beginning of delivery of buses under JNNURM programme during the next fiscal will be a major factor which would help achieve growth.
Jan 15, 2015, 12:27 PM IST
Maruti aims 20% growth in exports in 2014-15 at 1.2 lakh units
In December, the company's total exports nearly surged three-fold to 11,682 units, as compared to 4,311 units in December 2013.
Jan 12, 2015, 14:45 PM IST
India's car exports down, two-wheelers pick up
Up against road blocks in the traditional export markets, overseas shipments of passenger cars declined by 2.65 percent last year to 5,47,087 units.
Jan 11, 2015, 11:50 AM IST
Revival signs: Maruti, Honda, Hyundai report good sales in Nov
Country's largest car maker Maruti Suzuki said its domestic sales in the month stood at 1,00,024 units, up 17 percent from 85,510 units in November last year.
Dec 01, 2014, 20:21 PM IST
Auto industry pitches for continuation of excise duty relief
Car makers have asked the government to extend excise duty relief, which is ending on December 31, saying removal of this incentive could push the industry into a negative territory.
Nov 30, 2014, 12:18 PM IST
Six Maruti Suzuki models in top ten best sellers in October
Maruti Suzuki India's grip on the country's car market tightened in October with six of its models, including the newly launched mid-sized sedan Ciaz, featuring in the top 10 selling brands in the month.
Nov 20, 2014, 17:42 PM IST
Car sales dip 2.55% in Oct as festive purchases remain subdued
Domestic passenger car sales declined 2.55 per cent to 1,59,036 units in October from 1,63,199 units in the year-ago month.
Nov 10, 2014, 11:17 AM IST
