India's automobile market opened 2026 on a firm upswing, with vehicle retail surging 17.61% yearonyear in January to 27.22 lakh units, powered by robust rural demand, festivewedding season purchases and the continued tailwinds of postGST affordability gains.
The AII report flagged three pressure points that may have the greatest impact on corporate profits within the next four years: higher carbon prices, rising raw-material costs and more expensive energy.