Toyota Kirloskar Motor, one of the leading passenger vehicle manufacturers, has announced that building on the success of its A Behavioural Change Demonstration (ABCD) initiative, it is now expanding the program to an additional 400 government schools in Raichur district for FY2024-25 and FY2025-26.

This program has already been successfully implemented in 100 schools over the past two years, positively impacting more than 26,000 students. The initiative will now benefit over 68,000 students in this next phase.

The program’s expansion officially commenced today with a one-day orientation session for the headmasters of the participating schools, held at the Krishi Vigyana Kendra (KVK) in Raichur. The orientation was inaugurated by Nitish K, IAS, Deputy Commissioner of Raichur, who was the Chief Guest at the occasion. This session was aimed at equipping the headmasters with tools and strategies to effectively deliver the program’s hygiene and sanitation curriculum.

As part of the program, TKM will actively promote essential hygiene practices among students through a series of training sessions that focus on handwashing, sanitation practices, water conservation, waste management, and personal hygiene.

Additionally, the program will provide sanitary pads to 24,000 adolescent girls till March 2026. This initiative aims to ensure effective menstrual hygiene management and support young women in their health and well-being, empowering them to take charge of their menstrual health and advocate for their needs. Through this project, essential sanitation supplies, including buckets, mugs, cleaning agents, handwashing soap, and mopping items will be provided to support hygiene maintenance.

Beyond hygiene education, the program aims to strengthen school cabinets and School Development and Monitoring Committees (SDMCs), empower students to advocate for better sanitation, and encourage families to build household toilets where needed. Community engagement will also play a pivotal role, with awareness campaigns, video demonstrations, and annual quiz and drawing competitions to reinforce the lessons learned in schools.

Nitish K said, “Education today is not just about academic excellence but about nurturing responsible, aware citizens who understand the importance of health and hygiene. The ABCD program by Toyota Kirloskar Motor is a shining example of how private enterprises can meaningfully contribute to community well-being. By teaching essential sanitation and hygiene practices to young minds, the program creates a foundation for healthier, more resilient communities. It’s heartening to see Toyota's commitment to expanding this initiative further into Raichur, reaching thousands of students and families. We look forward to the transformative outcomes this program will bring.”

Vikram Gulati, Country Head and Executive Vice-President, Corporate Affairs & Governance, Toyota Kirloskar Motor, said, “At Toyota Kirloskar Motor, we believe that true progress is driven by collective responsibility, and our ABCD program stands as a testament to this. The success of our first phase has encouraged us to scale up our efforts and reach an additional 400 schools in Raichur. We remain deeply committed to supporting the Swachh Bharat mission by promoting hygiene education and sustainable practices. Through this expanded initiative, we aim to not only improve sanitation in schools but also foster a culture of awareness and positive change across the community.”

Launched in 2015, the ABCD program begin its focus in Karnataka, especially in the Ramanagara district. By 2019, the initiative had reached 1,004 schools, benefiting 58,000 students and positively impacting 430,000 community members. Following its revitalisation in August 2023, the program continues to align with the national ‘Swachh Bharat Abhiyan’ mission, contributing to India’s ongoing efforts to improve sanitation and hygiene.

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Tata Motors, one of the leading passenger vehicle manufacturers, has reported its wholesales for December 2025 and Q3 FY2026.

The company reported sales of 50,046 units last month, up 13 percent YoY, as against 44,230 units last year.

For Q3 FY2026, the wholesales came at 168,616 units in the domestic market, up 20.9 percent YoY, as against 139,424 units a year ago.

Highlights for Q3 FY26 include:

• EVs: Sales reached 24,103 units.
• CNG: Volumes passed 47,000 units.
• SUVs: Volumes increased by 18 percent.
• Models: The Nexon recorded sales of 64,000 units.

The period saw the introduction of Harrier and Safari petrol models and the launch of the Sierra.

For the 2025 calendar year, sales reached 587,218 units. This figure includes EV volumes of 81,125 units.

Shailesh Chandra, MD and CEO, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, said, “CY2025 saw steady progress for the PV industry powered by a growing preference for SUVs and accelerating adoption of cleaner, emission-friendly powertrains. For Tata Motors, it was the fifth consecutive year of record-breaking annual sales, with 587,218 units sold, including the highest-ever EV volumes of 81,125 units in a calendar year.”

At present, the company said its dealers are well placed to meet customer demand with average inventory of around 18 days.

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Maruti Suzuki India, the country’s largest passenger vehicle manufacturer, has reported record wholesales of 178,646 units in December 2025, up 37 percent YoY. In comparison, the company sold a total of 130,117 units for the same period last year.

Furthermore, for YTD FY2026, the total wholesales came at 1.32 million units, up 37 percent YoY, as against 1.27 million units for the same period last year.

On the other hand, Maruti Suzuki India exported 395,000 vehicles in CY2025, up 21 percent YoY. With this the company continues to be the leading passenger vehicle exporter from India for five years.

In 2025, the company exported 18 models across 100 countries. The year included the start of exports for the e Vitara, a battery electric vehicle. Following the launch at the Hansalpur facility in August 2025, 13,000 units were sent to 29 countries.

Hisashi Takeuchi, Managing Director & CEO, Maruti Suzuki India, said, “This is a proud moment for the company as we record our highest-ever calendar year exports of 395,000 units. It reflects India’s manufacturing strength and trust of customers worldwide. At a time when global trade is passing through a turbulent phase, we regard this 21 percent growth as a responsible contribution in supporting the nation’s export momentum.”

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Toyota Kirloskar Motor, one of the leading passenger vehicle manufacturers in the country has announced its wholesales for December 2025 and CY2025.

The company reported sales of 34,157 units last month, which was 37 percent higher YoY, as compared to 24,887 units sold last year.

For CY2025, the company recorded its-best-ever sales performance with 351,580 units, up 17 percent YoY, as against 300,159 units last year.

The company attributed the performance to its robust product mix in the SUV, MPV and compact segments, including the Innova Hycross, Fortuner, Urban Cruiser Hyryder, Hilux, Urban Cruiser Taisor and Glanza.

During the year, the company also expanded its Toyota Used Car Outlets (TUCO) and services including T CARE and T GLOSS. Marketing activities involved a tour by the group Drum Tao, the opening of the Toyota Experiential Museum (TEM), and participation in conventions with collaborations involving Shin-Chan and Attack on Titan.

Varinder Wadhwa, Vice-President, Sales-Service-Used Car Business and Profit Enhancement, Toyota Kirloskar Motor, said, “Overall, 2025 has been a meaningful year for Toyota, marked by stronger customer acceptance across our products and services, both in domestic and export markets resulting in a year-on-year growth of 19%. This sustained performance has been driven by progressive GST reforms by the Government of India, strategic product enhancements and the introduction of new model variants. Our continued focus on strengthening brand connect among the youth by driving innovation and excitement through the launch of tem and Drum Tao activation along with the enhancement of our dealer network across both rural and urban markets, has positioned us strongly for continued momentum. We sincerely thank our customers for their trust and dealer partners for their unwavering support. Looking ahead, our commitment to decarbonisation remains steadfast through Toyota’s multipath way approach, offering a broad range of technologies tailored to diverse customer needs and real-world usage. Anchored in our customer-first philosophy and long-term commitment to India, we will collaborate closely with all stakeholders to deliver world-class mobility solutions, resulting in mass happiness for all.”

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Audi India, a leading luxury car manufacturer, has announced its sales performance with 4,510 units sold in CY2025.

Demand during the festive season and growth in the pre-owned segment, SUVs, and the performance and lifestyle range supported the results. The market was influenced by GST 2.0.

Furthermore, the automaker stated that it witnessed robust demand for models including the Audi Q7, Audi Q8, Audi S5 Sportback and Audi RS Q8 Performance. Traction continued for the Audi Q3, Audi A4, Audi A6 and Audi Q5.

Balbir Singh Dhillon, Brand Director, Audi India, said, “While market dynamics presented inherent challenges, our performance underscored the fundamental strength of the Audi vision and the invaluable loyalty of our customer base. The welcome regulatory support provided by the GST rationalisation that allowed us to significantly reinforce our core proposition: defining Audi ownership as an integrated, superior experience that extends beyond the vehicle to encompass unparalleled service and a lasting relationship. Stepping into 2026, our mandate is one of clear focus and intensified purpose. We are prepared to translate market challenges into sustainable momentum through innovative product launches, enhanced customer experience and initiatives prioritizing people-centric growth.”

The year included the launch of the Audi RS Q8 Performance and the introduction of Signature Editions for the Audi A4 and Audi Q7, alongside Signature Line versions of the Audi Q3 and Audi Q5.

Audi India also partnered with Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra as a Friend of Audi India.

The German luxury car brand expanded its footprint with a pop-up store in Kanpur and a service facility in Dehradun. The company’s pre-owned business, Audi Approved: plus, grew by 3 percent in 2025. The network now includes 27 facilities with an inventory of over 500 cars.

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