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Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa said on Saturday that he wants tighter regulations governing how long goods can ...
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Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa said on Saturday that he wants tighter regulations governing how long goods can ...
For nearly a decade, India's carmakers chased the sport utility vehicle (SUV) dream.Higher margins, aspirational buyers and a growing appetite for larger vehicles pushed manufacturers to flood showrooms with sport utility vehicles and compact SUVs, steadily relegating hatchbacks — once the backbone of India's passenger vehicle market — to the sidelines.Also Read: Tata Motors PV launches next-gen Tiago from Rs 4.69 lakh, Tiago.ev from Rs 6.99 lakh with lifetime battery warrantyThe strategy worked. Utility vehicles now account for well over half of all passenger vehicle sales in India and contributed nearly two-thirds of the 4.3 million vehicles sold in FY25.But as economic pressures mount, vehicle prices climb and first-time buyers struggle to enter the market, India's biggest automakers are beginning to acknowledge a reality they may have overlooked: the country's next wave of growth could come from the very segment they left behind.From Maruti Suzuki's renewed commitment to entry-level cars to Tata Motors' ambitious reinvention of the Tiago, hatchbacks are once again finding themselves at the centre of boardroom conversations.Also Read: Small cars strike back: Maruti Suzuki bets on mass mobility while costs squeeze fourth quarter profitsAnd this time, carmakers are betting that small cars no longer have to feel small.The forgotten customerThe shift is being driven by a growing recognition that India's passenger vehicle market cannot rely indefinitely on premiumisation.While SUVs have transformed the industry's revenue mix, they have also pushed average vehicle prices steadily higher, making car ownership increasingly difficult for millions of households.Maruti Suzuki Chairman R. C. Bhargava recently signalled the company's intent to rebalance its portfolio."We are planning to develop both small cars and SUVs. The small car market is growing. India is a country where small cars have a long-term future," Bhargava said.The comments mark a notable shift in tone from an industry that spent years focusing on larger and more expensive vehicles.For Maruti, which built its dominance on models such as the Alto, WagonR and Swift, the renewed emphasis reflects confidence that affordability will remain central to India's mobility story."A large part of the population… need small cars" for basic mobility, Bhargava said.Industry analysts say the opportunity remains substantial."In the small cars segment, there is a much bigger conversion pool that carmakers can navigate. Hence, there is this renewed push towards small cars and that segment," said Hemal Thakkar, Senior Director, Crisil Intelligence."India is a price sensitive market and hence, small cars will stay and customers are looking for upgrades within vehicles. If carmakers can provide small cars with new features and upgrades, then there will be more customers for the small car space," he added.Making hatchbacks aspirational againIf Maruti is signalling a strategic return to small cars, Tata Motors is attempting something more ambitious — making hatchbacks desirable again.The company this week unveiled the next-generation Tiago and Tiago.ev, positioning them as technology-rich products aimed at reviving a segment many in the industry had effectively written off."Hatchbacks remain the gateway to personal mobility for millions of Indian families and yet, for far too long, this segment received scarce attention from the industry, when it genuinely deserved far more," said Shailesh Chandra, Managing Director and CEO, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles.Calling the new Tiago "not an evolution but a full reinvention", Chandra said the vehicle brings substantially upgraded design, connected technologies and safety features that were once largely reserved for more expensive categories.The next-generation Tiago gets a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system, wireless smartphone connectivity, a dual-screen dashboard, wireless charging and a segment-first 360-degree surround-view camera."The feeling of wow shouldn't be reserved for expensive cars," Chandra said."Today hatchback customers want far more than mobility, they want design, tech, safety and pride of ownership. A car they want to flaunt."The company has also positioned the Tiago.ev as an affordable electric mobility option, offering a lifetime battery warranty and fast-charging capability that can add up to 100 kilometres of range in 18 minutes."Tiago will make EV more accessible," Chandra said.Why affordability is back in focusThe renewed interest in hatchbacks comes as affordability re-emerges as a key concern across the industry.Vehicle prices have risen sharply in recent years because of stricter regulations, higher commodity costs and the addition of new safety and technology features.That has increasingly pushed first-time buyers out of the market.According to Srikumar Krishnamurthy, Senior Vice President and Co-Group Head, Corporate Ratings, ICRA Limited, hatchbacks continue to play a critical role in expanding the customer base."Hatchbacks remain a preferred segment, particularly for first-time buyers and households seeking a second vehicle, as affordability and comfort are key purchase considerations," he said."From an original equipment perspective, a presence across segments also helps improve reach, especially in Tier 2/3 cities."Krishnamurthy added that rising vehicle costs are forcing manufacturers to revisit their entry-level offerings."With input costs rising and vehicle prices expected to increase further, affordability is becoming even more important, especially in the mass-market segment. In response, OEs are looking to reposition entry-level hatchbacks and compact SUVs through new launches and refreshed variants that offer a stronger value proposition to consumers."Beyond SUVsThe industry's renewed focus on hatchbacks does not mean SUVs are going away.Far from it.Utility vehicles remain India's dominant passenger vehicle category and continue to drive growth and profitability for manufacturers.What is changing, however, is the recognition that growth cannot come solely from moving customers up the value chain.To sustain volumes, carmakers need to bring new buyers into the market.That is especially important as India adds millions of young consumers entering the workforce, many of whom are seeking their first personal vehicle but remain highly sensitive to price.Affordable electric hatchbacks could further strengthen the segment's appeal in coming years."Affordable EV hatchbacks could become an attractive proposition as charging infrastructure improves, range-anxiety concerns ease, and the financing environment becomes more supportive," Krishnamurthy said.For much of the past decade, India's hatchbacks were treated as yesterday's story while SUVs became the industry's obsession.Now, as automakers search for their next growth engine, the segment that once put millions of Indians behind the wheel is beginning to look relevant again.The future of India's auto market may still be taller, bolder and SUV-shaped. But increasingly, carmakers are recognising that the road to scale may once again begin with a hatchback.
U.S. Representative Chip Roy has introduced the "American White-Collar Worker Jobs Act of 2026" to reform the H-1B visa program. The bill aims to end H-1B visas as a path to permanent residency and eliminate the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program. It seeks to prioritize American STEM professionals by enforcing stricter wage standards and preventing displacement of U.S. workers.
Millions are likely to lose coverage as states begin complying with the new federal rules.
Supporters attending the 2026 FIFA World Cup will have to adjust to a stricter set of stadium regulations, with football’s governing body introducing new measures aimed at improving safety and matchday experience across tournament venues. The post FIFA bans vuvuzelas, laser pointers from 2026 World Cup stadiums appeared first on Vanguard News.
The United Kingdom, UK has unveiled tougher immigration measures that could see universities lose the right to recruit international students if they fail to meet stricter compliance standards. The post UK universities face ban on recruiting Nigerian, other foreign students appeared first on Vanguard News.
New, stricter requirements for Swedish citizenship come into force on June 6th, without transition rules for those currently waiting for a decision. They include new rules that applicants will in general have to have lived in Sweden for longer, and also prove that they have knowledge about Sweden and the Swedish language. But Sweden's Migration Agency tells Radio Sweden that applicants who don’t have grades proving their knowledge may have their applications paused, until new citizenship tests are ready to be taken — listen to find out more.
With the clock running down towards midnight and the introduction of the new, stricter requirements for Swedish citizenship on June 6th, without transition rules for those currently waiting for a decision, Brit David Hollingsworth is still keeping his fingers crossed his application will be processed in time. Applying for Swedish citizenship three years ago, David Hollingsworth appeared in person at the Migration Agency office in Stockholm last week after getting an email to say it was the last leg of his application process. Radio Sweden spoke to him today, Friday, to find out the latest on his citizenship application.
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“I want there to be no more shopping weekends. I want there to be no more fancy trips to Europe while Ukrainians are dying on the battlefield,” Sweden’s Migration Minister Johan Forssell said.
Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa voiced strong optimism that stricter enforcement of natural resource export ...
Sweden's National Day is celebrated on June 6th, which this year is also the day when new, much stricter, rules for Swedish citizenship will come into effect – even on pending applications. So we want to know: do you feel differently about the day this year?
The government is not considering a blanket age restriction like Australia's, however.
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan must strengthen the responsibilities of social media operators by requiring them to perform stricter age verification and restr
WARSAW, June 2 - Poland wants to ban under-16s from using mobile phones in schools from September 1 and plans to introduce stricter age verification rules to access pornography, Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Tuesday.
Sweden's government along with the Sweden Democrats have proposed tightening family reunification immigration requirements, including raising the support requirement and imposing a two year wait before someone can apply to bring their relatives to Sweden.
Florida attorney general faults OpenAI for failing to put in place stricter rules to verify users' ages.
President Donald Trump has sent an amended peace proposal back to Tehran seeking more explicit commitments surrounding Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile, nuclear program, and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz after declining Friday to immediately approve a proposed framework agreement during a Situation Room meeting with senior advisers, according to multiple reports published Sunday. The post Report: Trump Sends Tougher Iran Proposal Back to Tehran, Demands Stricter Nuclear, Hormuz Terms appeared first on Breitbart.