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September passenger vehicle dispatches rise across major manufacturers

Maruti, Tata, Mahindra, Hyundai and Kia reported higher September dispatches. Domestic figures show the scale of the increase, while exports, calendar-year totals and electric vehicle subsets require separate comparisons to assess the month consistently.

CAFE III to apply from April 2027 as Tata and Mahindra welcome framework

The government has confirmed new passenger vehicle fuel-economy norms for April 2027–March 2032. Tata and Mahindra welcomed the framework, while firm manufacturer-level investment, pricing and portfolio changes have not yet been disclosed.

HDFC Pension survey finds higher NPS consideration among aware urban savers

HDFC Pension’s index rose to 57 from 54 in 2023. The survey covered 1,812 NPS-aware respondents aged 30–55 across 13 cities, so its findings should not be presented as a nationally representative measure.

KP Group sets FY32 targets for owned power, EPC and battery manufacturing

KP Group’s new strategy targets 10 GW of owned renewable generation, 10 GW of third-party EPC and 10 GWh of battery manufacturing by FY32. These are separate future business targets, not current operating capacity.

More Retail reports 150 electric vehicles in 600-vehicle mid-mile fleet

More Retail says 150 of its 600 mid-mile vehicles are electric, including 110 Montra EVIATORs. The disclosed numbers put electrification at 25%, rather than the release’s headline suggesting a fully electric fleet.

S&P Global sees about 7% India growth in FY27, highlights energy resilience

S&P Global’s latest India research release projects about 7% growth in FY27 and emphasises infrastructure, capital markets and energy security. A historical GDP discrepancy between the email and published report has been excluded.

Porsche begins Cayenne Electric deliveries in India from INR 1.77 crore

Porsche has launched the Cayenne Electric in India with announced starting prices of INR 1.7727 crore and INR 2.2751 crore for the Turbo. Deliveries began on September 30, according to the company.

Shaya targets 400 CaratLane stores for silver jewellery range

Shaya says its silver jewellery is available in more than 100 CaratLane stores and aims to reach 400 by the end of the financial year. The brand has also appointed singer Shreya Ghoshal as its ambassador; it did not disclose sales or the campaign budget.

LVPEI targets September 2027 start for Amaravati patient services

LV Prasad Eye Institute plans to open patient services at its Amaravati campus in September 2027. The project will expand in phases, while the announcements reviewed leave the investment amount and financing breakdown unspecified.

Qualcomm splits Snapdragon flagship range into two Gen 6 platforms

Qualcomm has introduced two Snapdragon flagship platforms built on a 2nm process, widening its premium handset offering. The announcement names prospective smartphone partners but does not specify India launch dates, handset prices or independently tested performance.

Mercedes-AMG G 63 Offroad PRO arrives in India at INR 3.80 crore

Mercedes-Benz has introduced a limited-availability Offroad PRO version of the AMG G 63 in India, priced from INR 3.80 crore ex-showroom. It adds dedicated suspension and traction settings alongside a roof rack and new wheels; the company has not disclosed how many units India will receive.

Avis India offers shorter airport transfers from INR 1,150

Avis India has introduced a two-hour, 20-km chauffeur-driven airport transfer starting at INR 1,150 in five city markets. The release does not specify the final fare across vehicle classes or charges beyond the package limit.

SRIT plans INR 218 crore IPO, with INR 124 crore planned for working capital

SRIT India's proposed fresh issue has an upper-band ceiling of INR 218.4 crore. Its filed RHP allocates INR 124 crore to working capital and INR 12.86 crore to product modernisation; the residual amount remains subject to issue expenses and final allocation.

Mahindra Charge_iN reaches 50 sites as first HPCL location opens

Mahindra says Charge_iN now operates 50 charging sites with 200 points, including its first operational HPCL partnership location on the Mumbai–Pune corridor. Its plan to reach 250 stations and around 1,000 points by December 2027 remains a target.

Kinetic earmarks INR 57 crore from warrant conversion for driveline and EV expansion

Kinetic Engineering plans to direct approximately INR 17 crore to driveline capacity and INR 40 crore to its electric scooter business. The funding relates to the final tranche of promoter warrants issued in 2025, rather than a new public capital raise.

JSW launches AMPSTAR for electric buses and trucks at planned 15,000-unit plant

JSW Greentech has unveiled AMPSTAR for electric buses and trucks, backed by a 90-acre Maharashtra manufacturing project. An ICRA assessment provides financing context, while the launch release leaves vehicle prices, external orders and delivery schedules undisclosed.

Four IPOs seek INR 1,507 crore, with 82 per cent earmarked for the companies

Adroit Industries, German Green Steel, Orient Cables and Runwal Enterprises plan overlapping September offers. Their announced structures allocate about INR 1,243 crore to fresh capital, while selling shareholders account for roughly INR 264 crore before offer expenses.