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Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, June 9: In J&K for May 2026, total retail sale was registered at 19,799 units as compared to 14,481 in May 2025 thereby registering a growth of 36.72 % YoY. This was informed by Sanjay Aggarwal, Chairperson, Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA), J&K. In a press handout issued, Aggarwal said that reflecting on May 2026 Auto Retail performance in J&K, May 2026 achieved a growth of 36.72 % YoY. The 2-Wheeler category witnessed a growth of [] The post J

NEW DELHI, June 8: The total automobile retail sales in India registered an on-year growth of 9.55 per cent to a record 25,31,067 units in May despite fuel-price revision, the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations said on Monday. The cumulative automobile retail sales in India stood at 23,10,451 units in the same month last year. The retail sales performance reflects all-time best May for three-wheelers, passenger vehicles and tractors a strong outcome for what is seasonally a lean mont

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 22: koda Auto India today unveiled a new brand campaign titled G.O.A.T Greatest On A Track, aimed at underlining the performance-oriented positioning of its product range and motorsport heritage. The campaign was launched alongside a record recognised by the India Book of Records and Asia Book of Records for the Fastest Multi-Car Relay of a Single Manufacturer on a Circuit. The attempt took place at the Coimbatore Automotive Sports and Technical Training (CoAS

NEW DELHI, May 21: Airtel postpaid customers will be automatically moved to the companys recently launched Priority Postpaid plans, which promise consistent speed even in crowded markets, a senior company official said on Thursday. Airtel India, MD and CEO, Shashwat Sharma, in a letter to customers, said prepaid customers will need to upgrade to postpaid plans to avail similar services. Airtel Priority Postpaid is available on all our Postpaid plans. If you are already on postpaid, you will star

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 20: Rising Autoz Private Limited today opened the authorized Piaggio Vehicles Private Limited two-wheeler dealership in Jammu, introducing the iconic Vespa and Aprilia range along with premium performance superbikes to the region. Click here to watch video The inauguration was done by chief guest Vikram Randhawa, MLA Bahu Constituency. Also present on the occasion were Arun Gupta, president of the Chamber of Commerce and Industries, Jammu, and Muhammad Owais Kh

NEW DELHI, May 10: Auto companies in India fell short by 70 per cent in meeting the steel equivalent vehicle scrapping commitments in FY26 set under the environment ministrys end-of-life vehicle rules, even as industry executives blamed unrealistic policy for making the entire sector non-compliant. The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, notified the Environment Protection (End-of-Life Vehicle) Rules, 2025, in January last year, and it came into effect on April 1, 2025. It requir

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 5: The strong demand of vehicles pushed J&K auto retail sale up in April 2026. This was disclosed by Sanjay Aggarwal, Chairperson, Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA), here today. In a press statement issued, Aggarwal said that in J&K for April 2026, the 2-Wheeler category witnessed a growth of 20.85% at 10,704 units in April 2026, as compared to 8,857 units in April 2025. The 3 Wheeler category witnessed a growth of 52.38% at 1,472 [] The post

NEW DELHI, May 5: Total automobile retail sales in India grew by 12.94 per cent with a record 26,11,317 units in April as compared to 23,12,221 units in the same month last year, making a bright start to the new fiscal, Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations said on Tuesday. Sustained tailwinds from GST 2.0 affordability gains, RBIs supportive rate stance, healthy rural cash flows post a strong rabi cycle and an extended marriage season helped the industry post a robust [] The post Auto i

NEW DELHI, May 4: Bajaj Auto Ltd on Monday reported a 40 per cent jump in total sales in April at 5,13,792 units as against 3,65,810 units in the same month last year. Total domestic sales were up 13 per cent at 2,48,210 units as compared to 2,20,615 units in April 2025, Bajaj Auto said in a statement. Exports grew by 83 per cent at 2,65,582 units as compared to 1,45,195 units in the year-ago month, it added. Two-wheeler sales [] The post Bajaj Auto total sales up 40 pc at 5,13,792 units in Apri

Excelsior Correspondent KATHUA, May 1: The residents of Billawar today blocked the Naaz Bridge for two hours during a protest against cops after an auto driver was allegedly left seriously injured by the men in Khakhi. The victim, Kamal Kishore, resident of Mudai Billawar, while driving his auto reached Baggan with two passengers onboard and he was stopped by two cops who beat him to pulp. The driver was allegedly left in serious condition with fractured leg. Locals intervened and [] The post Lo

MUMBAI, Apr 29: Czech auto maker Skoda Auto India on Wednesday said it has formed a strategic partnership with government-backed e-commerce platform Common Services Centre Grameen eStore to expand its footprint across non-metropolitan and semi-urban markets in the country. As part of the collaboration, the company will make available its compact SUV Kylaq, subcompact crossover SUV Kushaq, and compact sedan Slavia through the CSCs digital-first non-metropolitan network. This will facilitate produ

NEW DELHI, Apr 29: The global automotive industry is facing a demanding environment due to factors such as uncertainty linked to trade tensions, supply chains and energy prices, according to International Organisation of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (OICA) President Shailesh Chandra. Speaking at the launch of OICAs Global Automobile Industrys annual sales data at the sidelines of the Beijing Motor Show, he said technological change, geopolitical pressures and diverging public policies are reshapi

MUMBAI, Apr 23: Three-wheeler maker Atul Auto has partnered with TDK Ventures-backed Exponent Energy to jointly develop and deploy rapid-charging electric three-wheelers, aiming to position 15,000 vehicles in three years, a statement said on Friday. Under this collaboration, Atul Autos vehicles will be integrated with Exponent Energys OTO three-wheeler mobility platform a unified architecture comprising battery technology, powertrain systems, and vehicle software, the Bengaluru-based full-stack

BEIJING, Apr 21 : Indias strategic autonomy doctrine offers value and predictability for partner countries, Consul General of India to Shanghai Pratik Mathur said on Tuesday. Mathur was speaking at the Economist Enterprise Corporate Network (EECN) Shanghais Regional Strategic Forecast. He reaffirmed Indias doctrine of strategic autonomy and said that Indias value as a partner lies precisely in its predictability and refusal to be instrumentalised in others rivalries, a press release from the Con

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 14: Fairdeal Auto Hyundai unveiled the latest models from Hyundai Motor Company the all-new Hyundai Verna and Hyundai Exter at an exclusive launch event held in Jammu today. The grand occasion at Fairdeal Auto Hyundai marked another milestone in delivering innovation and premium mobility solutions to customers in the region. The event was graced by chief guest Kiran (SHO, Greater Kailash). Prominent among those present were Fairdeals Managing Director Saleem