Chetan Bhutani

Committee to examine sugar production costs, mill viability, cane weighing practices and deductions for mechanically harvested sugarcane

All About Mahindra 3XO ZNG. Launched At ₹9.99 Lakhs

Stellantis India MD and CEO Shailesh Hazela outlines the company’s roadmap for India through 2030 under the global Fast Lane 2030 strategy. The plan includes seven all-new products and five refreshed models across Jeep and Citroën, supported by an additional investment of around ₹4,000 crore in product development, localisation and customer experience. The first launch is scheduled for Q2 2027. Hazela discusses the implications of the India-EU Free Trade Agreement for completely built-up units (CBUs) and locally manufactured vehicles, the company’s export ambitions for powertrains and vehicles, and its multi-energy strategy spanning ICE, hybrid, electric and CNG technologies.

Can a CNG SUV deliver turbocharged performance without compromising on fuel efficiency? Mahindra aims to answer that question with the new Mahindra XUV 3XO ZNG, combining a turbocharged engine with factory-fitted CNG technology in its popular compact SUV. In this review, Business Today's Chetan Bhutani takes the XUV 3XO ZNG out on the road to assess its performance in petrol and CNG modes, acceleration, drivability, ride quality, handling and overall comfort. We also look at its features, cabin experience, practicality, boot space and suitability for everyday city driving as well as longer journeys. With prices starting at ₹9.99 lakh (ex-showroom) and a manufacturer-claimed fuel efficiency of 24.7 km/kg, the XUV 3XO ZNG promises to bring together performance and lower running costs. The SUV also claims to deliver 200 Nm of torque in both petrol and CNG modes.

Renault India CEO Stéphane Deblaise says hybrids and CNG vehicles have significant growth potential in India, with CNG, hybrids and EVs expected to maintain strong sales. Renault plans to offer CNG across multiple models but has no plans for a CNG-powered Duster. Deblaise also discusses India's automotive growth outlook, how free trade agreements (FTAs) could facilitate global model imports and exports, and Renault's focus on localisation and new powertrains rather than expanding manufacturing capacity.

Kohli expects India's passenger vehicle market to cross 51 lakh units this year, with annual growth of around 15-16%. He said industry sales reached approximately 39 lakh units between January and September.

India has 36 lakh tonnes of carryover stocks, while sugar production has reached 4 lakh tonnes as of October 25, according to ISMA

The move comes as automakers prepare to introduce E100-compatible models, potentially opening another avenue for reducing India’s dependence on imported crude oil

Parking charges to double, PUC certificate to be mandatory for fuel purchases; construction and demolition restrictions to tighten during winter

Hyundai India MD & CEO Tarun Garg speaks to Business Today TV on the launch of the new Bayon, the company’s export ambitions, its $15 billion investment announcement and plans to make 50% of its portfolio electric, hybrid and CNG-powered by 2030. Garg also shares the company’s growth outlook for FY27, festive demand expectations and the possibility of another price hike amid rising commodity costs.