BMW India has launched the new BMW 5 Series in India at a starting price of INR 62.9 lakh (ex-showroom). The new 5 Series is available in one petrol (530i M-Sport) and two diesel (520d Luxury line, 530d M-Sport) trim levels.
Exterior:
The updates to the exterior of the new 5 Series that catch the eye include a new perfectly shaped kidney grille flanked by the slim full-LED adaptive headlights and the new L shaped light graphic of taillight that adds a 3D form to the car. BMW has also equipped the M-Sport trim levels with its flagship Laserlight technology that distributes light perfectly for up to 650 metres.
Interior:
On the inside, the driver-focused cabin continues to feel upmarket with the use of high-quality materials, bespoke upholstery and precise artistry. For the first time, BMW has used the perforated Sensatec upholstery on the 5 Series (530i), adding to the luxurious impression of the cabin. The diesel models receive leather treatment with the 520d getting Natural Leather Dakota upholstery while the flagship 530d gets diamond-stitched Nappa leather upholstery
There are two seat options available with the new 5 Series. The 530i gets the Sports seats with leather covers, sports leather steering wheel and specific trim strips augment the sporty feel. In contrast, the 530d model gets Comfort seats for both driver and passenger, helping achieve the perfect driving position.
The new 5 Series also features BMW’s Live Cockpit Professional that includes the large 12.3-inch full digital instrument cluster, 7.0-inch central touchscreen system with 3D navigation, gesture control and BMW virtual assistant. The car also features wireless charging along with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Harman Kardon supplies the 16 high-end speakers for the new 5 Series. The top of the line 530d M-Sport also receives the BMW head-up display along with the optional BMW Display Key.
Also on offer as standard equipment is a large glass sunroof, four-zone automatic climate control with extended features and SYNC control.
Mechanicals:
The new 5 Series continues to carry forward the familiar 2.0l four-cylinder twin-turbo petrol engine and the 2.0l four-cylinder twin-turbo diesel engine from the previous generation. The petrol engine produces a maximum power of 252 hp with 350 Nm of torque while the diesel produces 190 hp and 400 Nm of torque.
The petrol engine completes the 0-100 km/h sprint in just 6.1 seconds while the diesel manages it in 7.3 seconds.
BMW has also managed to carry forward the 3.0l in-line six-cylinder diesel with the 530d M-Sport that produces a maximum power of 265 hp and 620 Nm that is sufficient to propel the car from 0-100 km/h in just under 5.7 seconds.
All three engines are mated to an eight-speed Steptronic sport automatic gearbox from ZF. The adaptive suspension coupled with the fast-shifting gearbox offers BMW cars exceptional handling characteristics. BMW has also provided the 5 Series with driving modes to suit the driving conditions.
Safety:
The BMW 5 Series gets best in class driver assistance systems, including Parking Assistant Plus with a surround-view camera, reversing assistant, Comfort Access system that offers access to all doors without using the key and a new tyre pressure monitoring system.
Also on offer are six airbags, Attentiveness Assistance, Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Brake Assist, Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) including Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) and Electronic Differential Lock Control (EDLC), Cornering Brake Control (CBC), electric parking brake with auto hold, side-impact protection, electronic vehicle immobiliser and crash sensors, ISOFIX child seat mounting and emergency spare wheel.
The (ex-showroom) pricing for the new 5 Series is as follows:
530i M-Sport: INR 62.9 lakh
520d Luxury Line: INR 63.9 lakh
530d M-Sport: INR 71.9 lakh (MT)
Maruti Suzuki India Crosses 30 Million Unit Sales Milestone
- By MT Bureau
- November 05, 2025
Maruti Suzuki India, the country’s leading passenger vehicle manufacturer, has attained a new milestone by crossing the 30-million-unit sales milestone in the domestic market.
The new benchmark was attained by the company over a course of 42 years, with the first 10 million unit sales taking 28 years and 2 months to achieve.
The 20 million unit sales took 7 years and 5 months, while the recent milestone took just 6 years and 4 months.
Interestingly, the entry-level hatchback Alto was the most preferred model in the country, with over 4.7 million units sold, followed by Wagon R with 3.4 million units and the sporty Swift with 3.2 million units.
The Brezza and Fronx SUVs also played an instrumental role in contributing to the sales milestone, being featured among the top 10 models sold in the country.
It was on 14th December 1983, Maruti Suzuki India delivered its first model, the iconic Maruti 800, to its first customer.
Hisashi Takeuchi, Managing Director & CEO, Maruti Suzuki India, said, “When I look at the length and breadth of India and think that 3 crore customers have placed their trust in Maruti Suzuki to realise their dream of mobility, it fills me with humility and gratitude. Yet, with car penetration at approximately 33 vehicles per 1,000 people, we know our journey is far from over. We will continue to make every possible effort to bring the joy of mobility to as many people as we can, while also be an asset to both the economy and the environment at the same time.”
Sharad Agarwal Is Tesla India’s First Business Head
- By MT Bureau
- November 04, 2025
American electric vehicle maker Tesla has appointed Sharad Agarwal, former Chief Business Officer of Classic Legends, as its new business head, according to a report by Bloomberg.
The report further stated that Agarwal joined the EV maker a week ago and is tasked to drive sales for Tesla in India, which as per industry observers, has not performed as per the company’s expectations.
Agarwal, an automotive industry veteran, had begun his career with TVS Motor Co as Area Sales Manager in December 2002, before joining Mahindra First Choice Wheels as its Business Head for North and Eastern region in March 2007.
It was in January 2013, he moved to Audi India as the head of Sales, before taking over as the head of Lamborghini India in April 2016, where he spent almost 9 years, before joining Classic Legends.
During his tenure at Lamborghini, the Italian super luxury car maker saw its dealerships across India achieved a Return on Sales (RoS) of more than 10 percent, setting a new benchmark for the automotive business in the country. He also grew India’s ranking for the automaker as the third market globally in terms of PR visibility in 2021.
He also expanded Lamborghini India’s reach to over 60 cities, with sales volumes from Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities contributing more than 25 percent of the total.
Tesla, which formally started deliveries in September 2025 with its first dealership in Mumbai and the second facility in Delhi, has till date delivered 114 vehicles, of the estimated 600-plus bookings.
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Mahindra & Mahindra Reports INR 36 Billion Net Profit For Q2 FY2026
- By MT Bureau
- November 04, 2025
Mumbai-headquartered business conglomerate Mahindra & Mahindra has announced its financial results for Q2 FY2026 with consolidated Revenue reaching INR 461 billion, marking a 22 percent YoY growth.
The consolidated Profit After Tax (PAT) stood at INR 36 billion, a 16 percent increase YoY. The company stated that, excluding specific one-time impacts, PAT growth was 28 percent YoY.
Mahindra’s Auto business reported sales of 262,000 vehicles, up 13 percent, which includes around 146,000 SUV sales. This translated to a revenue of INR 271 billion, up 25 percent YoY, while net profit came at INR 15 billion, up 8 percent YoY.
On the other hand, the farm sector reported its highest ever Q2 market share at 43 percent with sales of 123,000 units, up 32 percent YoY. The revenue came at INR 102 billion, up 25 percent, while consolidated net profit came at INR 11 billion, up 45 percent YoY.
Dr. Anish Shah, Group CEO & Managing Director, Mahindra & Mahindra, said, “We are pleased with the strong execution and solid performance delivered across the group in Q2 FY2026. Auto and Farm sustained their leadership with consistent gains in market share and profitability. TechM is progressing well on its transformation journey. MMFSL achieved a 45 percent PAT growth and remains committed to quality growth and digital transformation. Our Growth Gems are steadily advancing towards their ambitious goals, reinforcing our long-term value creation potential.”
Rajesh Jejurikar, Executive Director & CEO (Auto and Farm Sector), Mahindra & Mahindra, said, “Strong performance of our Auto and Farm businesses continues in Q2 FY2026 reinforcing our leadership position, with a gain of 390 bps YoY in SUV revenue share, and 100 bps YoY in LCV (< 3.5T) market share. In Tractors, we gained 50 bps YoY to reach 43 percent market share. Our Auto Standalone PBIT margin (excl. e-SUV Contract Mfg.) improved by 80 bps to 10.3 percent and core Tractor PBIT margins improved by 190 bps to 20.6 percent.”
Amarjyoti Barua, Group Chief Financial Officer, Mahindra & Mahindra, “Our solid Q2 consolidated results reflects the strength of our diversified portfolio. We continue to deliver on our strategic priorities. We had strong cash generation in the first half, delivering over INR 100 billion of operating cash flow. We remain committed to sustainable growth and value creation.”
Hyundai Motor India Debuts All-New Venue And Venue N Line At Prices Starting INR 789,900
- By MT Bureau
- November 04, 2025
Hyundai Motor India Limited has globally launched the all-new Hyundai Venue and Hyundai Venue N Line, revising its popular compact SUV with prices starting INR 789,900 (ex-showroom).
The new Venue SUV is built on Hyundai’s Global K1 enhanced Platform. It has dimensions of 3,995 mm (Length), 1,800 mm (Width), 1,665 mm (Height) and a 2,520 mm Wheelbase.
The vehicle introduces the Connected Car Navigation Cockpit (ccNC) system, which NVIDIA accelerates. Technology includes Dual 62.5 cm (12.3-inch + 12.3-inch) curved panoramic displays and a 31.24 cm (12.3-inch) ccNC Navigation system. Up to 20 controllers are capable of Over-the-Air (OTA) vehicle updates.
Safety features include 6 airbags and Hyundai SmartSense ADAS Level 2 with 16 features. It is available with three powertrain options: Kappa 1.2-litre MPi petrol (5-speed manual transmission), Kappa 1.0-litre Turbo GDi petrol (6-speed manual or 7-speed DCT transmission) and U2 1.5-litre CRDi Diesel (6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmission).
The N Line is available in two variants, N6 (MT/DCT) and N10 (DCT). It is powered by the Kappa 1.0-litre Turbo GDi petrol engine. This engine delivers 88.3 kW (120 PS) and 172 Nm of maximum torque. Transmission options are a 6-speed manual or a 7-speed DCT. The vehicle includes paddle shifters, traction control modes and drive mode select. Technology features include the 31.24 cm (12.3-inch) ccNC Navigation system accelerated by NVIDIA, and up to 20 vehicle controllers capable of over-the-air (C-OTA) updates. For safety, the N Line is equipped with ADAS Level 2 with 21 features and over 70 advanced safety features. It features disc brakes on both the front and rear axles.
Unsoo Kim, Managing Director, Hyundai Motor India Limited, discussed the company's deep commitment to the Indian market, confirming an investment of over INR 450 billion. He noted that the all-new Hyundai Venue is the first product from the new Pune manufacturing plant and the first of 26 products planned by 2030.
"At HMIL, our commitment to India runs deep. We have recently announced an investment of over INR 450 billion, reaffirming our long-term vision for this vibrant market. The all-new Hyundai Venue marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter and it is the first product to roll out from our state-of-the-art Pune manufacturing plant and the first among the 26 products we plan to introduce by 2030. The launch of the all-new Hyundai Venue and Hyundai Venue N Line represents a significant milestone in our journey of automotive excellence," said Kim.
Tarun Garg, Whole-Time Director & COO, Hyundai Motor India, highlighted the Venue's strong market presence, with over 700,000 units sold and a consistent top-three position among compact SUVs in India. He confirmed that the all-new Hyundai Venue will be manufactured exclusively in India for global markets, supporting the 'Make in India for the World' vision.
"Since its debut in 2019, the Hyundai Venue has been one of the most successful nameplates in our SUV lineup, with over 700,000 units sold and a consistent position among the top three compact SUVs in India. Venue has played a pivotal role in strengthening Hyundai's SUV leadership and shaping our identity as a progressive and customer-centric brand. Preferred by young, aspirational working professionals who seek performance, Hyundai Venue has become a symbol of dynamic urban mobility and spirited individuality. With the launch of the all-new Hyundai Venue and Venue N Line, we are taking this success story to the next level. The new Hyundai Venue embodies disruptive design, advanced technology, superior safety and exhilarating performance, setting new benchmarks in the compact SUV segment. It also marks a proud moment for Hyundai Motor India, as the all-new Hyundai Venue will now be exclusively manufactured in India for global markets a true testament to the 'Make in India for the World' vision and the growing role of HMIL in Hyundai Motor Company's global strategy," said Garg.
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