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Lumax Auto Technologies announces change in senior management

The company also announced the resignation of Satish Sundaresan, Chief Technology Officer designated as Senior Management Personnel of the Company effective from the closure of business hours of 25 September 2026.

25 Sep 2026 6:58 pm
Nifty trades above 23,100 level; auto shares jump

Auto shares advanced after declining in the past trading session.

25 Sep 2026 2:50 pm
As AI agents grow more autonomous, India faces a safety-regulation test

Recent incidents involving autonomous AI systems have sharpened debate over whether India's principle-based framework needs binding rules for frontier models and stronger independent testing

23 Sep 2026 5:40 pm
Why human oversight remains crucial as AI agents become more autonomous

AI agents can browse, shop and make calls for users, but changing websites, unexpected human responses and real-world uncertainty mean human intervention remains part of the process

23 Sep 2026 4:56 pm
Why Pakistan's new auto policy has Japanese manufacturers worried

Japan has previously challenged Pakistan's auto policy at the WTO over export targets linked to tariff reductions and import licences

23 Sep 2026 11:18 am
LG Electronics launches new range of Semi-Automatic Washing Machines

LG Electronics India announced the launch of its new range of Semi-Automatic Washing Machines, designed to deliver powerful washing performance, smarter convenience, durable construction and bold premium design. Available across 15 models in 8 kg to 12 kg capacities, the new lineup offers Indian consumers greater choice across family sizes, laundry needs and design preferences. Exports of AX Semi-Automatic Washing Machines are scheduled to begin in 2027, targeting over 10 countries globally.

22 Sep 2026 7:16 pm
EVs, CNG gain ground as India's automobile fuel mix steadily shifts

EVs gain ground across vehicle segments as petrol, diesel shares ease

22 Sep 2026 1:17 pm
One year of GST 2.0: Bharat shines, small car sales revive in auto sector

According to Fada, most of the revival happened in small-car sales due to better-performing rural markets

21 Sep 2026 11:33 pm
Automotive major Stellantis takes full control of India manufacturing JV

Plans to nearly triple output from TN plant by 2027

21 Sep 2026 10:05 am
Magellanic Cloud forays into AI smart fuel and retail automation sector

Subsidiary - Provigil Surveillance receives order of Rs 44.60 lakh from Nayara Energy

21 Sep 2026 10:04 am
Gemini hacked 3 companies in first known autonomous breakout by Google's AI

Gemini found public information online and guessed credentials to access three websites during a May cybersecurity evaluation, Google said, prompting changes to testing processes

19 Sep 2026 7:58 am
Barometers trade sideways; auto shares rally for 2nd day

The Feds indication of another rate hike in 2026 is likely to keep investors cautious, particularly in rate-sensitive and foreign-portfolio-investment-driven segments. However, buying interest in select domestic sectors provided some support. The Nifty traded near 23,290 mark. Market participants are likely to track currency movements, US bond yields and foreign fund flows for further direction.

17 Sep 2026 11:50 am
Oil ministry to automakers: Give us a road map for flex-fuel vehicle launch

The ministry has also asked OEMs to make customers more aware of FFVs, as sales have not picked up to the expected level

17 Sep 2026 12:28 am
UPI MDR from Oct 15: Will your SIP, automated insurance payments cost more?

The payment method matters: One-time UPI transactions and automated mandates will be treated differently under the new framework

16 Sep 2026 1:18 pm
FADA pushes automakers to give dealers greater contractual certainty

Dealers being asked to invest crores on short-term letters of intent, says FADA president Sai Giridhar

15 Sep 2026 8:23 pm
Smart Garage Launches Green Initiative to Build a Sustainable and EV-Ready Automotive Aftermarket

New Delhi [India], September 12: As India accelerates its transition towards electric mobility, the automotive aftermarket is entering a new phase of transformation. Along with EV servicing and diagnostics, the industry will increasingly need responsible practices around scrap management, component reuse, resource efficiency, sustainable workshop operations and accessible EV charging infrastructure.

12 Sep 2026 11:00 am
Kyptec Automation Strengthens Line Scan Imaging Portfolio with 4K and 8K Line Scan Camera Lenses for High Speed Machine Vision

New Delhi [India], September 11: Kyptec Automation is strengthening its specialist industrial imaging portfolio with a focused range of 4K and 8K Line Scan Camera Lenses developed for high speed machine vision, continuous inspection systems, OEM equipment platforms, and industrial imaging integration. The current Kyptec Automation Line Scan Camera Lens portfolio includes three dedicated focal lengths of 25 MM, 35 MM, and 50 MM, with published support for 4K cameras using 7 micrometre pixels and

12 Sep 2026 12:20 am
'Scorpio Man' in space: Pawan Goenka on his journey from autos to skies

As the man steering the organisation tasked with promoting, authorising, and regulating private-sector space activities, Goenka has his task cut out

11 Sep 2026 10:34 pm
Nifty trades below 23,400 level; auto share decline

At 14:30 IST, the barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex tanked 104.74 points or 0.14% to 74,795.53. The Nifty 50 index lost 60.35 points or 0.25% to 23,416.40.

11 Sep 2026 2:50 pm
Nifty trades below 23,450; auto share decline

At 14:30 IST, the barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex declined 40.17 points or 0.06% to 74,728.45. The Nifty 50 index declined 16.15 points or 0.07% to 23,416.50.

10 Sep 2026 2:52 pm
'Strategic autonomy' amid the Hormuz crisis

India must recognise that maritime capability alone cannot resolve its energy vulnerability

10 Sep 2026 6:10 am
TCS launches fully automated Pune facility to advance AI-led manufacturing

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) on Wednesday announced the launch of an Industrial Autonomy & Engineering Lab at its Sahyadri Park campus in Pune, which the IT major described as India's first lights-out factory lab aimed at advancing artificial intelligence (AI)-led manufacturing. A lights-out factory refers to a manufacturing facility where autonomous systems operate production lines with minimal human intervention. In a regulatory filing, TCS said the new facility houses a fully robotic batte

9 Sep 2026 3:50 pm
K-nest Construction Tech Expands into DeepTech with Indigenous Construction Automation Technologies

Company brings robotics, 3D construction printing, human augmentation, precision sensing and automated high-rise construction systems into its technology portfolio

9 Sep 2026 3:13 pm
Nifty trades below 23,550; auto share decline

At 14:30 IST, the barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex declined 472.98 points or 0.63% to 75,104.60. The Nifty 50 index declined 105.65 points or 0.45% to 23,528.

9 Sep 2026 2:50 pm
AI & Automation - the Future of Citizen-Centric Manufacturing MSMEs

New Delhi [India], September 8: India's manufacturing MSMEs are not merely business enterprises; they are engines of employment, innovation, exports and inclusive economic growth. They supply critical components to large industries, support domestic value chains, and provide livelihoods to millions of families across urban and rural India. Their success is therefore inseparable from the nation's broader development goals.

8 Sep 2026 1:10 pm
White-collar hiring rises 14% in August, led by auto, healthcare: Report

India's white-collar hiring registered a 14 per cent year-on-year growth in August, driven by sectors including auto, healthcare and retail, a report said on Tuesday. The overall Naukri JobSpeak Index touched 3,028 compared to 2,664 in August last year, according to a report by Naukri.com, Info Edge's flagship brand. August saw hiring growth across both IT and non-IT sectors and across experience levels. However, the hiring growth needs to be viewed in the context of the festive calendar, with a

8 Sep 2026 12:43 pm
China exports surge 25% in Aug on strong demand for autos, high tech goods

China's exports accelerated in August, jumping 25% from a year earlier on strong demand for autos and high-tech goods, its customs agency said Tuesday. The data came ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump's planned meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, set for late September, though Beijing has not yet confirmed the exact date for the visit. Exports grew 23.9% year-on-year in July. Imports climbed 28.2% in August from a year earlier, up from July's 27.5% rise. That led to a $119.1 billion trade

8 Sep 2026 11:13 am
India's automobile retail sales hit record August high

PVs recorded their best-ever August at 4,02,398 units, crossing 4 lakh for the first time, with rural sales growing 24.99% against 10.93% in urban markets. Alternative fuels accounted for 41.95% of PV sales, led by CNG at 25.28%, hybrids at 9.04% and EVs at 7.63%, surpassing petrol/ethanol at 40.85%. PV inventory rose to around 38-40 days.

7 Sep 2026 2:16 pm
Auto retail sales hit record in Aug at 2.42 mn units, rise 18%: Fada

Passenger vehicles crossed 400,000 units in August for the first time, while CNG, hybrid and electric vehicles together overtook petrol in the PV fuel mix

7 Sep 2026 10:50 am
OpenAI's GPT-6 Astra revives AGI debate as autonomy, cyber skills improve

OpenAI's GPT-6 Astra shows stronger autonomy, computer use and cyber capabilities, but benchmark caveats and monitoring concerns complicate claims that AGI has arrived

4 Sep 2026 4:44 pm
Goyal warns auto firms against nominal localisation, govt tracking data

Commerce minister says government will use company-wise import-export data and IEC numbers to assess genuine localisation and map automotive supply ecosystems

3 Sep 2026 8:56 pm
Sensex, Nifty decline for fourth day as IT, auto stocks drag

The key equity benchmarks ended lower for the fourth consecutive session on Thursday, 3 September 2026, as gains in banking and realty stocks were offset by selling in IT, auto and other sectors.

3 Sep 2026 5:31 pm
Autoline Industries surges after securing new contract from Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles

Autoline Industries jumped 10.99% to Rs 94.25 after the company announced that it has secured a new business award from Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles for the supply of critical components for SUV applications.

3 Sep 2026 2:50 pm
Adobe acquires Indian AI automation startup Rilo to boost agentic push

The deal marks Adobe's second known acquisition of an Indian firm as it expands its push into agentic marketing and AI-powered automation

2 Sep 2026 10:03 pm
Goyal urges auto-component makers to expand footprint in developed markets

Commerce minister asks industry to leverage trade agreements, build overseas manufacturing presence, move up the value chain and strengthen supply-chain resilience

2 Sep 2026 8:13 pm
Barometers extend losses for 3rd day; auto stocks slide

Selling pressure was seen in auto, media and IT stocks, while oil & gas, realty and PSU Bank shares advanced.

2 Sep 2026 4:04 pm
24,100 key hurdle for Nifty; Chandan Taparia bets on Eternal, Bajaj Auto

Chandan Taparia says that if Nifty crosses 24,100, we could see the index moving towards 24,200-24300. He has recommended buying Persistent Systems, Eternal, & Bajaj Auto shares for the short term

2 Sep 2026 7:50 am
Expenzing Unveils FinCat: A Team of Autonomous AI Agents That Multiplies A/P Productivity and Delivers Forensic-Grade Fraud Control

How liberalisation, land-use reforms, technology, finance and infrastructure transformed Mumbai from a mill-driven industrial city into a sprawling services and financial hub

1 Sep 2026 9:09 pm
Educate customers on vehicle safety features, MoRTH tells auto dealers

Ministry asks automobile dealers to make buyers aware of safety technologies as it seeks to improve road safety and reduce dependence on transport offices

1 Sep 2026 7:41 pm
Mahindra & Mahindra Aug auto sales jump 42% to 1.07 lakh units

Total sales include domestic sales of 1,01,594 units (up 40% YoY) and exports of 6,054 units (up 71% YoY).

1 Sep 2026 7:04 pm
Nifty trades below 24,000 level; auto share decline

At 14:30 IST, the barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex, declined 296.22 points or 0.38% to 76,661.05. The Nifty 50 index lost 124.35 points or 0.52% to 23,956.05.

1 Sep 2026 2:50 pm
Bajaj Auto rallies 3%, trades near record high; tops share buyback price

Bajaj Auto share price hit a 52-week high of 12,470 in Tuesday's intra-day deals, and appreciated by 31% from its three-month low of 9,505, hit on June 30, 2026.

1 Sep 2026 12:30 pm
Bajaj Auto gains after total sales jump 28% YoY in August'26

Bajaj Auto rallied 3.05% to Rs 12,469 after the company reported a 28% increase in total vehicle sales to 5,35,764 units in August 2026, compared with 4,17,616 units sold in August 2025.

1 Sep 2026 10:31 am
Breakout stocks by Geojit: Jubilant Ingrevia, ASK Automotive, KPR Mill

Stocks to buy today: Anand James of Geojit Investments has shared a bullish outlook on three stocks: Jubilant Ingrevia, ASK Automotive, and KPR Mill.

1 Sep 2026 8:13 am
Heavy Industries minister urges auto industry to create more jobs for youth

Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy on Monday urged India's automobile industry to play its part in job creation saying the challenge of providing employment to even educated graduates is a ground reality. Creating employment opportunities for the country's youth is critical to achieving the Viksit Bharat 2047 goal stated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Let us work together for an automotive workforce ready for the next generation of mobility and contribute to the larger vision of a Viksit Bharat 20

31 Aug 2026 9:41 pm
Novus Loyalty to acquire up to 80.87% stake in AutoPe

For a consideration of approximately Rs 105.13 cr

31 Aug 2026 4:04 pm
Parth Jindal takes the wheel as JSW's auto ambitions gather pace

His elevation as chairman of JSW MG Motor comes as the group expands MG, prepares its own cars and pursues a potential partnership with Volkswagen

31 Aug 2026 11:43 am
Cashfree rolls out AI agents for merchants to automate payment operations

Cashfree is targeting Rs 20,000 crore in lost GMV through AI agents that can follow up on abandoned carts, retry failed payments and manage disputes

30 Aug 2026 5:12 pm
Delhi autorickshaw bodies demand hike in fares after CNG price rise

With CNG prices increased in Delhi, city-based transport bodies on Saturday demanded an immediate hike in autorickshaw fares and threatened to go on a strike on September 9 if their demand was not fulfilled. The price of CNG in Delhi and adjoining cities increased by Rs 3.89 per kg from Saturday, according to Indraprastha Gas Ltd. It said a significant portion of input gas for CNG was being met through imported LNG, whose rates in the spot or current market had seen a surge since the beginning o

29 Aug 2026 11:55 am
Nifty below 24,150; auto shares under pressure

At 11:30 IST, the barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex, declined 288.54 points or 0.37% to 77,189.57. The Nifty 50 index lost 64.15 points or 0.27% to 24,142.55.

27 Aug 2026 11:50 am