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Automobile registrations in India surged by 6.5% last fiscal year, fueled by robust rural demand, according to FADA. Two-wheeler and three-wheeler sales led the growth, significantly outpacing urban sales. While passenger vehicle sales also rose, commercial vehicle and tractor sales saw slight declines.

International Tractors Limited, the owners of leading tractor and agri mechanisation brands - Sonalika and Solis - has ended the Financial Year 2025 on an all-time high 1,53,764 overall annual tractor sales and 14.8% overall market share. This includes ITL's best ever performance in the domestic market and driven by Sonalika's legendary heavy duty tractor range that continues to gain popularity across India as well as in 150 countries. The year also saw ITL Group being recognised among India's Top 10 Auto Brands by Fortune 500 India, as the company made its maiden entry in the prestigious list, securing 237th rank amongst the India's Top 500 largest companies.

The European Union is pressing India to eliminate steep import tariffs on automobiles under a long-delayed trade deal, , with India signaling a willingness to offer more attractive terms

Indian auto retail sales in FY25 grew, with rural areas outperforming urban regions across passenger vehicles and two-wheelers.

Donald Trump's new tariffs for imported automobiles in the USA has evoked sharp reactions and criticism across the world.

Tariff cuts will be a victory for European carmakers such as Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz and BMW, widening their access to India.

The European Union wants India to scrap high car import tariffs under a pending trade deal. Sources say India may cut duties in phases to 10% from over 100%, despite industry calls to keep a 30% tariff and protect EV makers by maintaining current rates for another four years.

According to the Federation of Automobile Dealers Association (FADA), IMD's warning of intense heatwaves looms over consumer footfall and infrastructure activity, while renewed tariff tensions on the international stage add market volatility and rattle automobile buyer sentiment.

The motorcycle made its global debut last year, the updated version now seems like it will come with a refreshed style statement and slight nip-and-toot updates from outside.

The Trump Tariffs' Impact on the Indian Sector, from auto to IT, all the major exporting companies face challenges.