Mahindra XUV 3XO REVX EDGE launched at ₹9.39 lakh; petrol automatic variant added to REVX M(O)

Mahindra has launched the new XUV 3XO REVX EDGE starting at ₹9.39 lakh. A petrol automatic variant of the REVX M(O) was also introduced for ₹9.99 lakh. The XUV 3XO has achieved over 2.5 lakh sales in under 2.5 years. The REVX EDGE offers features like a 26.03 cm infotainment system and leatherette seats. The REVX EDGE (O) variant adds a panoramic sunroof and other convenience features.

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Renault India resumes Sri Lanka exports with 100-vehicle shipment

Renault India has resumed exports to Sri Lanka, shipping 100 Triber, Kwid and Kiger vehicles from its Chennai plant. The return expands Renault’s export footprint to 16 countries, with the automaker also planning to introduce the New Duster as it rebuilds its presence in the Sri Lankan market.

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Maruti Suzuki records 1 million vehicle dispatches through in-plant railway sidings in Gujarat, Haryana

Maruti Suzuki achieved one million vehicle dispatches via its railway sidings. The Gujarat siding contributed 7.9 lakh vehicles, while Manesar added 2.1 lakh. These sidings accounted for seventy percent of rail dispatches in FY 2026-27. The company aims to increase rail dispatches to thirty-five percent by FY 2030-31. This expansion supports efficient and sustainable logistics operations across India.

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Tariffs, supply risks push Indian auto parts makers to build beyond China

Indian auto parts makers are expanding global manufacturing and engineering capabilities. This shift addresses automakers' needs for diversified sourcing strategies and supply chain flexibility. Companies are developing products in one location and manufacturing them across multiple sites. This strategy hedges against trade uncertainties and supply chain disruptions effectively. Indian suppliers are becoming strategic partners in the restructured global automotive supply chain.

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Tata Motors to hike commercial vehicle prices by up to 1% from Oct 1

Tata Motors will increase commercial vehicle prices by up to one percent. This price revision aims to offset rising commodity and input costs. The company announced this change will take effect from October first.

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India clears 642 UK car imports under FTA in two months of implementation

India has approved import quotas for 642 passenger vehicles from Britain. These imports will benefit from concessional tariffs under a new trade pact. Seven companies secured allocations for the remainder of this year's quota. The Directorate General of Foreign Trade had invited applications for vehicle imports. This move facilitates trade under the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement.

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India clears 642-car import quota from UK under India-UK trade agreement

India's Directorate General of Foreign Trade approved seven companies to import 642 cars. These imports will occur under the India-UK free trade agreement's tariff rate quota provisions. The government had sought applications for a quota of approximately 5,000 vehicles for the year 2026. This approval marks the first allocation under the 2026 quota following recent applications. The agreement allows concessional customs duty on vehicle imports from Britain.

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