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India–EU FTA Boosts Tech, But Mercedes Rules Out Price Cuts | Mercedes Benz India CEO

Jan 29, 2026, 09:33 AM IST

The India–EU Free Trade Agreement may accelerate innovation in India’s auto sector, but Mercedes-Benz India says vehicle prices are unlikely to fall anytime soon. MD & CEO Santosh Iyer points out that over 90% of sales come from locally manufactured models, with just 5% via EU imports. A weakening rupee — down 19% against the euro in 2025 — could also offset any benefits from reduced import duties.

Why Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Sold Nvidia Shares Early | A Surprising Davos Story | Davos WEF2026

Jan 27, 2026, 04:59 PM IST

At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Jensen Huang, CEO of NVIDIA, shared a rare and emotional story from his IPO days. Huang revealed that after Nvidia went public, he sold some of his shares—when the company was valued at just $300 million—to buy his parents a Mercedes S-Class. While the audience laughed, Huang called it his “only regret,” as Nvidia later became one of the world’s most valuable tech companies powering the AI revolution. This candid moment at World Economic Forum highlights the human side of tech leadership, family values, and the unpredictable journey of startups. Watch the full story and share your thoughts—would you have done the same?

What’s Hot | India-EU Trade Deal: Market Impact, Which Sectors Gain Most? Will Cars Get Cheaper?

Jan 27, 2026, 04:40 PM IST

At Business Today TV's 'What's Hot', spotlights a high-impact week led by the India-EU FTA signing - called the 'mother of all deals' by Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal. The EU, accounting for 17% of India's exports and $136 billion in bilateral goods trade, could add $3-5 billion to shipments. Key beneficiaries include textiles, electronics, petroleum, pharma, gems & jewellery, and IT services via tariff cuts. Luxury cars (BMW, Mercedes, Audi, Volvo) may see duties fall from 110% to 40% initially, eventually 10%. Full benefits await ratification and details over 6-12 months. The show also analyzes Q3 earnings from Axis, Kotak, IndusInd banks, Ultratech, JSW Steel, Urban Company, and Adani Group's Embraer aircraft manufacturing MOU boosting group stocks.

India-EU FTA: BMW, Renault, Volkswagen cars to get cheaper as tariffs on imports may drop from 110% to 40%

Jan 26, 2026, 08:54 AM IST

According to a report, the Indian government has agreed to immediately reduce the tax on a limited number of cars from the 27-nation bloc, specifically those with an import price above 15,000 euros ($17,739)

India-EU FTA: Will New Delhi slash import duties on cars to 40% in 'mother of all deals'? Here's what we know

Jan 25, 2026, 08:20 PM IST

Government plans to lower import taxes on up to 200,000 vehicles annually, excluding electric cars for five years.

Mercedes-Benz India sees 3% drop in sales as entry-luxury portfolio shrinks

Jan 15, 2026, 05:49 PM IST

Mercedes-Benz India continues to lag its German rival BMW in battery electric vehicle (BEV) sales owing to its focus on top-end cars.

NVIDIA's 'Alpamayo': The AI That Could Make Cars Drive Like Humans

Jan 07, 2026, 09:32 AM IST

Nvidia has unveiled Alpamayo, a groundbreaking family of AI models and software tools that could make autonomous vehicles reason and drive like humans. Announced at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Alpamayo allows cars to handle rare and complex road scenarios, step through decisions, and even explain their reasoning — moving far beyond traditional rule-based systems. The company has also begun producing a driverless Mercedes-Benz CLA powered by its technology, with a US launch expected soon. The announcement has sparked reactions from Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who warned that achieving full autonomy remains extremely challenging. Dubbed the “ChatGPT of self-driving,” Alpamayo could reshape the race for autonomous vehicles and signal a new era in AI-driven mobility.

EV sales soar 76% in 2025; hybrid cars see 83% jump

Dec 31, 2025, 05:11 PM IST

The 83% rise in hybrid sales come on the back of just eight models compared to over 40 EV models in the country

India’s EV market slows in November; big drops for Ola, Ather and MG Motor

Dec 09, 2025, 01:53 PM IST

The electric two-wheeler segment, which accounts for the bulk of EV volumes in India, recorded a broad pullback. TVS Motor emerged as the month’s biggest gainer, rising to 47,337 units, an increase of 1,302 units or about 2.8% over October, reinforcing its position as the segment’s most stable performer.

Shah Rukh Khan’s garage is pure luxury — here’s what’s inside

Nov 03, 2025, 01:43 PM IST

From a ₹12 crore Bugatti to a ₹9.6 crore Rolls-Royce, Shah Rukh Khan’s car collection defines luxury and legacy. Every machine in Mannat mirrors the charisma of Bollywood’s king.

Red Bull's Max Verstappen dominates US Grand Prix to reignite F1 title fight

Oct 20, 2025, 11:39 AM IST

The four-time world champion narrows the title gap with a flawless lights-to-flag win in Austin.