• 04-Aug-2026
  • New Delhi
SIAM Clarifies Media Reports Citing Partial Excerpts of Its Communication on Fuel Quality

Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) has taken note of certain media reports that have cited excerpts from a SIAM communication, with specific and selective focus on chloride and sulphur content in fuel. SIAM wishes to clarify the matter and place it in its correct context for the benefit of the public and all stakeholders. Fuel quality testing under the prevailing regulatory framework is a rigorous and comprehensive process, covering more than 150 parameters and is undertaken by OMCs.

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  • 15-Jul-2026
  • New Delhi
Auto Industry Sales Performance of June 2026 and Q1 (April–June 2026)

a) Passenger vehicles • Passenger Vehicles posted its highest ever sales of Q1, in FY 2026-27, with 1.27 million units, with 25.9% growth over Q1 of FY 2025-26. • The share of Utility Vehicles (UVs) in the Passenger Vehicle segment has now grown to about 68%, with UVs posting a growth of 28.6%, followed by passenger Cars with 21.3% in Q1 of 2026-27, over Q1 of 2025-26. • Passenger Vehicles saw their highest ever exports in Q1 of 2026-27 of 2.22 Lakh units registering a growth of 8.8% over Q1 of 2025-26. Export growth in this segment was driven by good demand from Latin America though there is an impact on exports to Middle East. Rising demand from Europe & Japan has also contributed to the overall uptick.

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  • 15-Jun-2026
  • New Delhi
Auto Industry Performance of May-2026

Monthly Performance: May 2026 Production: The total production of Passenger Vehicles1, Three Wheelers, Two Wheelers, and Quadricycle in May 2026 was 29,27,711 units Domestic Sales: • Passenger Vehicles2 sales were 4,38,854 units in May 2026. • Three-wheeler sales were 70,720 units in May 2026 • Two-wheeler sales were units 19,02,209 units in May 2026.

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  • 05-Jun-2026
  • New Delhi
SIAM Marks World Environment Day with 6th International Conference on Climate Action and Low-Carbon Mobility

Marking World Environment Day, the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) today organized the 6th International Conference on “Climate Action: Accelerating India’s Transition to a Low-Carbon Future,” reaffirming the Indian automobile industry’s commitment to sustainable development, climate responsibility and low-carbon mobility. The conference brought together policymakers, industry leaders, academia, research institutions, and sustainability experts to discuss strategies for advancing climate action and accelerating the transition to sustainable mobility. Discussions focused on key decarbonization enablers for the entire automobile value chain, including alternate and low-carbon fuels, circular economy practices, and sustainable manufacturing.

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  • 14-May-2026
  • New Delhi
Auto Industry Performance of April-2026

Monthly Performance: April 2026 Production: The total production of Passenger Vehicles1, Three Wheelers, Two Wheelers, and Quadricycle in April 2026 was 29,22,427 units Domestic Sales: • Passenger Vehicles2 sales were 4,37,312 units in April 2026. • Three-wheeler sales were 65,668 units in April 2026 • Two-wheeler sales were 18,72,691 units in April 2026.

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  • 28-Apr-2026
Media Statement by Mr Shailesh Chandra, President, OICA ( International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers)

Speaking during the launch of OICA’s Global Automobile Industry’s Annual Sales Data at the sidelines of the Beijing Motor Show, Mr Shailesh Chandra, President, OICA and President, SIAM and Managing Director & CEO, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd. said : “Global Automotive industry is being reshaped by technological change, geopolitical pressures and diverging public policies. The industry remains resilient, but the environment has become far more demanding. Manufacturers are managing slower growth in some markets, fiercer competition in others, and continued uncertainty linked to trade tensions, supply chains, affordability, energy prices and the pace of electrification. Automotive Sector globally is also investing massively in cleaner technologies, digital innovation and safety, while adapting to highly diverse consumer expectations and regulatory pathways across regions.

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