- Nissan Motor India
- Nissan Magnite
- Republic Day
- Saurabh Vatsa
- CSD AFD
- Indian Army
- Indian Air Force
- Indian Navy
- Paramilitary
Nissan India Launches Special Scheme For Defence, Central Paramilitary & State Police Forces
- By MT Bureau
- January 10, 2025
Nissan Motor India, one of the country's leading passenger vehicle manufacturers, has launched the ‘Bold For The Brave’ Republic Bonanza offer to commemorate India’s Republic Day.
Under the scheme, defence (Indian Army, Indian Air Force and Indian Navy), Central and State Police personnel will get special benefits on the Nissan Magnite SUV with savings starting at INR 72,156. They will also be entitled to additional consumer offers available in the month. The scheme has been extended to Central Paramilitary and State Police forces as well across the country.
Eligible customers can book Nissan Magnite SUV through the CSD AFD Portal.
Saurabh Vatsa, Managing Director, Nissan Motor India, said, “As we celebrate 76 years of being a republic this month, Nissan is honoured to offer the New Nissan Magnite, our flagship SUV to our Armed Forces, Central Paramilitary and State Police Forces at special prices only for them. This special ‘Bold For The Brave’ Republic Bonanza is a testament to our respect and gratitude for the tireless dedication and sacrifice of the real heroes who protect our nation. The Magnite has been tested in bold and extreme conditions which makes it an ideal companion for all our forces. Through this initiative, we aim to make the New Nissan Magnite more accessible to those who safeguard our freedom selflessly.”
| INDIAN ARMED FORCES | ||||
| MT VISIA | MT ACENTA | MT N-CONNECTA | MT TEKNA | |
| Ex-showroom price | INR 5,99,400 | INR 7,14,000 | INR 7,86,000 | INR 8,75,000 |
| Ex-showroom price CSD | INR 5,27,244 | INR 6,29,072 | INR 6,93,776 | INR 7,73,667 |
| Savings | INR 72,156 | INR 84,928 | INR 92,224 | INR 1,01,333 |
| Kendriya Police Kalyan Bhandar | ||||
| Ex-Showroom Price | INR 5,88,100 | INR 6,94,500 | INR 7,63,000 | INR 8,52,000 |
Maruti Suzuki e Vitara Gets 5-Star Bharat NCAP Safety Rating
- By MT Bureau
- December 02, 2025
Maruti Suzuki India has been awarded a 5-star Bharat NCAP safety rating for its e Vitara, marking a moment for the company's electric vehicle strategy.
The e Vitara is built on Suzuki’s Heartect-e platform designed for electric vehicles to deliver strength, structural rigidity and advanced high voltage protection. The ‘Made-in-India, Made-for-the-World’ e Vitara is designed and tested for temperature conditions across the world, ensuring performance from as high as 60deg Celsius to as low as -30deg Celsius. The model is offered with 49 kWh and 61 kWh battery options.
Nitin Gadkari, Minister of Road Transport and Highways of India, said, “Congratulations to Maruti Suzuki for achieving 5-star Bharat NCAP in both adult and child occupant protection for their e Vitara. I am especially glad that Maruti Suzuki has shown real leadership in providing 7 airbags as a standard across all variants of the e Vitara.”
Hisashi Takeuchi, Managing Director & CEO, Maruti Suzuki India, said, “The 5-star Bharat NCAP rating for e Vitara, our first Battery Electric Vehicle, is a moment of immense pride for all of us at Maruti Suzuki. Using the Bharat NCAP 5-star rating, we will export the e Vitara to more than 100 countries of the world. Bharat NCAP’s globally benchmarked stringent vehicle test protocols have been a catalyst in empowering customers to make informed decisions. I thank the Minister Gadkari, the officials in his Ministry and test agencies for their rigorous efforts and commitment in shaping India’s journey towards safe mobility.”
The e VITARA’s body structure uses more than 60 percent ultra-high tensile and high-tensile strength steel. Its battery protection system incorporates a structural design with an energy-absorbing battery pack mounting structure.
Key safety features include 7 standard airbags (including the Driver's knee airbag), Level 2 ADAS (Automatic Emergency Braking, Lane Keep Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control), Hill Hold Control, ABS with EBD and Brake Assist, Electronic Stability Program (ESP) and a 360-degree Surround View Camera.
Mahindra Launches First Dealership-Based Ultrafast EV Charger In Anantapur
- By MT Bureau
- December 02, 2025
Mahindra has marked a major milestone in its nationwide electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure expansion with the inauguration of its first dealership-based ultrafast charger – a 180 kW Charge_IN station.
This is the first of many such installations planned across Mahindra dealerships, forming a key pillar of the company’s commitment to building India’s ultrafast charging network.
This initiative scales up Mahindra’s Charge_IN ecosystem, complementing the 250 highway fast-charging stations already announced. The new 180 kW ultrafast chargers will enable EV users to charge quickly and conveniently at strategically located dealerships across the country, with 24x7 on-ground support.
Hyundai Motor India Wholesales Grow 9.1% In November
- By MT Bureau
- December 01, 2025
Hyundai Motor India, one of the leading passenger vehicle manufacturers, has reported wholesales of 66,840 units in November 2025, up 9.1 percent YoY as against 61,252 units last year.
This includes domestic sales of 50,340 units, up 4 percent YoY and exports of 16,500 units, up 27 percent YoY.
Tarun Garg, Whole-time Director & Chief Operating Officer, Hyundai Motor India, said, “Supported by GST 2.0 reforms, we continue to carry forward sales momentum with a year-on-year growth in our monthly domestic sales in November 2025. Further, our commitment to bolstering India’s role as a global manufacturing hub is further solidified with 26.9% year-on-year growth in monthly exports.”
He further added that the all-new Hyundai Venue SUV, the company's first software-defined vehicle in India, has received more than 32,000 bookings within a month of its launch. The new Venue features ccNC infotainment powered by Nvidia.
Toyota Kirloskar Motor Reports 28% Sales Growth In November
- By MT Bureau
- December 01, 2025
Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has announced its wholesales for November 2025, reporting total sales of 33,752 units, up 28 percent YoY.
This includes 30,085 units sold in the domestic market and 3,667 units exported.
Varinder Wadhwa, Vice-President, Sales–Service–Used Car Business, Toyota Kirloskar Motor, said, “Following a positive festive season supported by the government’s progressive GST reforms, we continue to witness a strong momentum, with a growth of 19 percent. The recent introduction of the Urban Cruiser Hyryder Aero Edition and Fortuner Leader Edition has also continued to help us reinforce this growth trajectory, receiving recognition across the country. The innovative initiatives such as the Drum Tao and the launch of the toyota experiential museum (tem) in Bangalore, have been highly appreciated, further strengthening customer engagement and brand connect.”

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