scrappage policy: What does the scrappage policy mean for auto companies? Abhishek Gaoshinde explains

scrappage policy: What does the scrappage policy mean for auto companies? Abhishek Gaoshinde explains

Abhishek Gaoshinde of Sharekhan By BNP Paribas, says it is not a mandatory policy, it is a voluntary policy. As long as it is voluntary, the success or the impact of the EV or any other thing would be dependent on the kind of value that the owner is getting. If an owner is getting … Read more

discounts: As buyers diss cars, auto companies count on offers

discounts: As buyers diss cars, auto companies count on offers

Carmakers and dealers are offering incentives by way of discounts, exchange bonuses, assured gifts to the tune of 5-11% – the highest in five years – in a bid to tempt buyers amid mounting inventory as sales slow, following a record FY24. The offers aren’t just on older models launched two to three years ago … Read more

PLI scheme: Toyota Kirloskar Auto Parts now eligible to avail incentives under PLI scheme

PLI scheme: Toyota Kirloskar Auto Parts now eligible to avail incentives under PLI scheme

Toyota Kirloskar Auto Parts on Friday said it is now eligible to avail incentives under the production-linked incentive scheme for advanced automotive technology (AAT) products. The company, a part of Toyota Group of companies, has received the domestic value addition (DVA) certificate for the xEV Transaxle (e-Drive) under the PLI scheme for AAT products, Toyota … Read more

Tesla: Tesla may head to India on incentive-paved road

Tesla: Tesla may head to India on incentive-paved road

US electric automaker Tesla could soon set up shop in India, with the government close to finalising a policy to extend concessional import duties on electric cars exceeding Rs 30 lakh (about $36,000) for 2-3 years. The reduced import duties are likely to be offered in lieu of bank guarantees by Tesla for a proposed … Read more

pli: Elon Musk’s Tesla can apply for battery PLI sops: Heavy Industries Ministry

pli: Elon Musk’s Tesla can apply for battery PLI sops: Heavy Industries Ministry

Elon Musk’s Tesla can apply for incentives under the National Programme on Advanced Chemistry Cells (ACC) Battery Storage, Minister of State for Heavy Industries, Krishnan Pal Gurjar informed the Rajya Sabha on Friday. He was responding to question on whether a separate policy for providing incentives to Tesla is being formed. While answering another question, … Read more