Finance Minister Sitharaman's 2025-26 Budget outlines a vision for India's economic growth, focusing on tax relief for the middle class, support for clean tech manufacturing, and MSME reforms. Emphasis is placed on infrastructure development, indigenous innovation, and enhancing exports, aiming to boost India's global competitiveness.
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Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India has launched the updated 2025 Livo, a 110cc commuter bike starting at Rs 83,080. The bike now meets OBD2B emission norms and features a digital instrument cluster, refreshed design, and a 109.51cc engine delivering 8.4 bhp and 9.3 Nm. Three color options are available.
Triumph Motorcycles is offering a year-end discount of Rs 18,000 on the Speed T4, bringing its price down to Rs 1.99 lakh. Launched in September, this India-specific variant shares the Speed 400's platform but with cost-effective modifications. The Scrambler 400X also receives a year-end offer, with complimentary accessories worth Rs 12,500.
Kia India has expanded the Seltos lineup with three new variants: HTE(O), HTK(O), and HTK+(O). These trims add features like an 8-inch touchscreen, panoramic sunroof, 17-inch alloy wheels, and multiple engine options, with prices ranging from Rs 11.13 lakh to Rs 20.50 lakh ex-showroom.
Skoda Auto India has started deliveries of the Kylaq sub-compact SUV and reopened bookings for the Classic trim. The Kylaq, available in four variants, starts at Rs 7.89 lakh. It comes with a 1.0-litre, turbo-petrol engine, various safety features, and modern amenities, securing a 5-star safety rating from Bharat NCAP.
Hyundai claims the Creta Electric SUV with a bigger battery pack can sprint from 0 to 100kph in 7.9 seconds. It will have three drive modes – Eco, Normal and Sport – and it will also get a steering column-mounted drive mode selector, as seen in the Hyundai Ioniq 5.
Talking about the powertrain, it’s the same as the SL 63 but is tuned to produce more power. It gets a 4.0-litre, twin-turbo V8 that puts out 585hp of power and 800Nm of torque. It comes paired with a 9-speed automatic transmission which sends power to all four wheels. It can sprint from 0 to 100kph in just 4.1 seconds.
Royal Enfield launches the Scram 440, replacing the Scram 411, featuring a 443cc engine with 25 hp and 34 Nm torque. Priced from Rs 2.08 lakh, key upgrades include a six-speed gearbox, improved ride quality, and enhanced design elements like a redesigned headlamp and new color options. Competes against Triumph Scrambler 400X.
Royal Enfield is preparing to launch the Interceptor 750, featuring a new 750cc parallel-twin engine producing over 50 hp and 60 Nm torque. Major updates include LED lighting, alloy wheels, dual-disc front brakes, and a 5-inch TFT display with navigation and Bluetooth connectivity. Pricing details are yet to be revealed.
Honda Motorcycles & Scooters India (HMSI) has entered the electric vehicle market with the Activa e: and QC1 scooters, available for booking at Rs 1,000. Deliveries start in February 2025. The Activa E offers a 102 km range with 80 kmph top speed, while the QC1 provides an 80 km range.
Due to severe air pollution, Stage 3 restrictions of the Graded Response Action Plan have been enforced in Delhi-NCR. This includes a ban on certain vehicles and stringent measures against those without a valid Pollution Under Control certificate, with violators facing a fine of Rs 10,000.