Audi India Launches ‘100 Days Of Celebration’ With Exciting Offers
- By MT Bureau
- September 23, 2024
Audi India has launched its '100 Days of Celebration' festive campaign to mark the historic milestone of 100,000 Audi cars on Indian roads.
The 100-day celebration campaign offers a 10 percent discount on service plans and comprehensive service value plans, as well as a 10 percent discount on extended warranties and Audi original accessories. Customers may also take advantage of a 20 percent discount on Audi authentic items and collections, as well as attractive finance and exchange options, making it an excellent opportunity to experience the luxury of Audi.
Balbir Singh Dhillon, Head of Audi India, said, “As we proudly celebrate the milestone of 100,000 Audi cars on Indian roads, we are extending our commitment to progress this festive season with our '100 Days of Celebration' campaign. We have curated exclusive benefits for our esteemed customers, enhancing the entire ownership experience. We are also offering unmatched loyalty and corporate benefits, along with exciting finance and exchange offers. We anticipate positive buying trends to continue during the festive season. Our best-selling models – the Audi A4, A6, Q3, Q3 Sportback, Q5, Q7 and the newly launched Q8 continue to drive robust demand. We are equally optimistic about our e-tron range, featuring India's first EV supercars, the e-tron GT and RS e-tron GT.”
Force Motors Achieves Record Financial Growth
- By MT Bureau
- November 10, 2025
Force Motors Limited has announced record-breaking financial results for the second quarter and first half of the fiscal year 2025-26, marking its highest-ever performance for these periods. The company, India's leading van manufacturer, achieved significant growth in profitability and operational metrics.
Financially, the company reported a standalone total income of INR 21.06 billion for Q2, an eight percent year-on-year increase, and INR 44.28 billion for H1, up 15 percent. Earnings saw an even more substantial rise, with EBITDA growing 33 percent YoY to INR 3.87 billion in Q2 and 34 percent for H1 to INR 7.44 billion. Profit After Tax surged remarkably by 148 percent in Q2 to INR 3.50 billion, a jump attributed to the shift to the New Tax Regime. The company also maintains a strong, zero-debt financial position.
This performance was propelled by robust operational success. Domestic sales volume grew by 16 percent in the first half, fuelled by strong demand for its Urbania, Traveller, Gurkha, Monobus and Trax vehicle ranges. The company also saw a 77 percent surge in export volumes. The Traveller platform continues to dominate its segment with a market share exceeding 70 percent.
The landmark results are credited to the strength of the company's product portfolio, operational excellence and a customer-centric strategy. By focusing on its core capabilities in shared passenger mobility, Force Motors has unlocked new growth opportunities. Looking forward, the company remains committed to sustainable growth by enhancing customer satisfaction, strengthening its product portfolio and expanding its international presence in a calibrated manner.
Tata Motors To Gift Sierra SUVs To Women's World Cup Winning Team
- By MT Bureau
- November 05, 2025
Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles has announced it will present the Indian Women’s Cricket Team with the first lot of the soon-to-be-launched Tata Sierra SUV following their victory at the ICC Women's World Cup. The Tata Sierra is slated to be launched on 25th November.
The company will gift the top-end model of the Sierra to each team member as part of its salute to the team’s journey and contribution to the country.
Shailesh Chandra, MD and CEO, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, said, “The Indian Women’s Cricket Team has made the entire nation proud with their extraordinary performance and remarkable win. Their journey stands as a true testament to determination and the power of belief, qualities that inspire every Indian. At Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, we are privileged to present these legends with another legend, The Tata Sierra. This is our salute to their spirit and the pride they have brought to the nation – Two legends, One spirit, Infinite inspiration.”
Maruti Suzuki India Crosses 30 Million Unit Sales Milestone
- By MT Bureau
- November 05, 2025
Maruti Suzuki India, the country’s leading passenger vehicle manufacturer, has attained a new milestone by crossing the 30-million-unit sales milestone in the domestic market.
The new benchmark was attained by the company over a course of 42 years, with the first 10 million unit sales taking 28 years and 2 months to achieve.
The 20 million unit sales took 7 years and 5 months, while the recent milestone took just 6 years and 4 months.
Interestingly, the entry-level hatchback Alto was the most preferred model in the country, with over 4.7 million units sold, followed by Wagon R with 3.4 million units and the sporty Swift with 3.2 million units.
The Brezza and Fronx SUVs also played an instrumental role in contributing to the sales milestone, being featured among the top 10 models sold in the country.
It was on 14th December 1983, Maruti Suzuki India delivered its first model, the iconic Maruti 800, to its first customer.
Hisashi Takeuchi, Managing Director & CEO, Maruti Suzuki India, said, “When I look at the length and breadth of India and think that 3 crore customers have placed their trust in Maruti Suzuki to realise their dream of mobility, it fills me with humility and gratitude. Yet, with car penetration at approximately 33 vehicles per 1,000 people, we know our journey is far from over. We will continue to make every possible effort to bring the joy of mobility to as many people as we can, while also be an asset to both the economy and the environment at the same time.”
Sharad Agarwal Is Tesla India’s First Business Head
- By MT Bureau
- November 04, 2025
American electric vehicle maker Tesla has appointed Sharad Agarwal, former Chief Business Officer of Classic Legends, as its new business head, according to a report by Bloomberg.
The report further stated that Agarwal joined the EV maker a week ago and is tasked to drive sales for Tesla in India, which as per industry observers, has not performed as per the company’s expectations.
Agarwal, an automotive industry veteran, had begun his career with TVS Motor Co as Area Sales Manager in December 2002, before joining Mahindra First Choice Wheels as its Business Head for North and Eastern region in March 2007.
It was in January 2013, he moved to Audi India as the head of Sales, before taking over as the head of Lamborghini India in April 2016, where he spent almost 9 years, before joining Classic Legends.
During his tenure at Lamborghini, the Italian super luxury car maker saw its dealerships across India achieved a Return on Sales (RoS) of more than 10 percent, setting a new benchmark for the automotive business in the country. He also grew India’s ranking for the automaker as the third market globally in terms of PR visibility in 2021.
He also expanded Lamborghini India’s reach to over 60 cities, with sales volumes from Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities contributing more than 25 percent of the total.
Tesla, which formally started deliveries in September 2025 with its first dealership in Mumbai and the second facility in Delhi, has till date delivered 114 vehicles, of the estimated 600-plus bookings.
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