Budget 2026-27: What Did India’s Auto Industry Think Of It
Budget 2026-27: What Did India’s Auto Industry Think Of It
Acko Drive Team - Modified date: 4 Feb, 2026, 8:26 PM IST

The Union Budget 2026-27 may not have short-term incentives for buyers and manufacturers alike, but it has set the ball rolling for more robust manufacturing and supply-chain benefitting manufacturers, MSMEs, and more.

Budget 2026: Auto PLI Allocation Rises to ₹5,940 Crore, No Policy Change
Budget 2026: Auto PLI Allocation Rises to ₹5,940 Crore, No Policy Change
Acko Drive Team - Modified date: 1 Feb, 2026, 7:26 PM IST

The auto PLI scheme, approved in September 2021 targets Advanced Automotive Technology vehicles and components.

Vinfast Targets India, Southeast Asia for E-Scooter Global Push
Vinfast Targets India, Southeast Asia for E-Scooter Global Push
Acko Drive Team - Modified date: 31 Jan, 2026, 5:36 PM IST

Vinfast recently confirmed its product strategy for India which involved the development of six electric scooters, specific to the needs of the domestic market.

Budget 2026: India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 Launched With ₹1,000 Crore to Push Chip Manufacturing
Budget 2026: India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 Launched With ₹1,000 Crore to Push Chip Manufacturing
Acko Drive Team - Modified date: 1 Feb, 2026, 5:39 PM IST

The second phase of the India Semiconductor Mission has a ₹1,000 crore budget.

Budget 2026-27: Customs Duty Exemption Extended on Lithium-Ion Cell Manufacturing
Budget 2026-27: Customs Duty Exemption Extended on Lithium-Ion Cell Manufacturing
Acko Drive Team - Modified date: 1 Feb, 2026, 3:45 PM IST

Nirmala Sitharaman announced an extension of basic customs duty exemption on capital goods used for manufacturing lithium-ion cells for battery storage.

Hyundai India Sales Rise 9.5% In January 2026, Venue & Aura Achieve Highest-Ever Monthly Sales
Hyundai India Sales Rise 9.5% In January 2026, Venue & Aura Achieve Highest-Ever Monthly Sales
Acko Drive Team - Modified date: 1 Feb, 2026, 12:51 PM IST

Hyundai registered its highest-ever domestic sales in January at 59,107 units, growing by 9.5 per cent year-on-year over 54,003 units sold in January 2025.

Mahindra Posts 24% Growth in Jan; XUV7XO and XEV 9S See Record Bookings Worth ₹20,500 Crore
Mahindra Posts 24% Growth in Jan; XUV7XO and XEV 9S See Record Bookings Worth ₹20,500 Crore
Acko Drive Team - Modified date: 1 Feb, 2026, 2:00 PM IST

Mahindra sold 63,510 utility vehicles in the domestic market during January.

Tata Motors Passenger Vehicle Sales Surge 47% to 71,066 Units in Jan on Strong Domestic Demand
Tata Motors Passenger Vehicle Sales Surge 47% to 71,066 Units in Jan on Strong Domestic Demand
Acko Drive Team - Modified date: 1 Feb, 2026, 2:00 PM IST

Domestic passenger vehicle sales stood at 70,222 units during the month, up 46 per cent from the same period last year.

Hyundai, Kia Recall Over 84,000 Vehicles in USA for Instrument Cluster Display Malfunction
Hyundai, Kia Recall Over 84,000 Vehicles in USA for Instrument Cluster Display Malfunction
Acko Drive Team - Modified date: 31 Jan, 2026, 2:08 PM IST

Hyundai and Kia have confirmed that the issue will be resolved through a software update, which will be provided free of charge.

Royal Enfield Announces 12-Day Moroccan Odyssey Adventure on Himalayan 450
Royal Enfield Announces 12-Day Moroccan Odyssey Adventure on Himalayan 450
Acko Drive Team - Modified date: 31 Jan, 2026, 3:37 PM IST

Participants of the Moroccan Odyssey Adventure will be provided Royal Enfield Himalayan 450, known for its all-terrain capabilities.

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