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SECTOR | 15 Jun 2025, 01:52PM

Bombay HC quashes order refusing trademark to Yamaha, directs fresh review

Business Standard

In a relief to Japanese automobile company Yamaha, the Bombay High Court has set aside an order refusing it a trademark similar to one already registered by Honda Motor Company and directed the registrar, Trade Marks, to adjudicate the issue afresh. A bench of Justice Manish Pitale on June 13 said while a bare perusal of the two trademarks Yamaha's WR and Honda's WR-V may cause confusion in the minds of the public, the authority ought to have considered the case as exceptional circumstances and issued an advertisement seeking objections from the public before rejecting Yamaha's application. The court stated the authority, in its "cryptic" order, completely ignored the claim of Yamaha's international reputation while refusing the application and the fact that the company has been using the WR trademark internationally since 1990. Justice Pitale said the authority could have passed a "detailed and well-reasoned order". Yamaha Hatsudoki Kabushiki Kaisha had moved the high court,...

Axis Direct released a Sector Update report for Automobiles & Auto Components on 06 Jun, 2025.

Automobiles & Auto Components

SECTOR | 13 Jun 2025, 10:00PM

Mercedes-Benz E 450: Middleweight Hero

Business Line

Want a mix of performance and luxury? The Mercedes-Benz E 450 seems to be the right pick

Axis Direct released a Sector Update report for Automobiles & Auto Components on 06 Jun, 2025.

Mercedes-Benz introduces India-inspired G 63

Business Line | 13 Jun 2025, 10:00PM

Automobiles & Auto Components

SECTOR | 12 Jun 2025

No impact of rare earth magnets on luxury cars: Mercedes-Benz India CEO

Business Line

Considering the geopolitical developments and the sliding exchange rate in Euro, the industry may see flattish growth or a single digit growth, says Mercedes-Benz India CEO

Axis Direct released a Sector Update report for Automobiles & Auto Components on 06 Jun, 2025.

Automobiles & Auto Components

SECTOR | 12 Jun 2025

Mercedes-Benz sees surge in customisation; luxury EV sales up 66%

Business Standard

Mercedes-Benz India launches collector's AMG G 63 as demand for personalisation grows; luxury EV sales rise 66 per cent in Jan-May, driven by new-age preferences

Axis Direct released a Sector Update report for Automobiles & Auto Components on 06 Jun, 2025.

Mercedes-Benz launches AMG G 63 Collector's Edition' exclusive in India

Business Line | 12 Jun 2025

Automobiles & Auto Components

SECTOR | 12 Jun 2025

Toyota shareholders vote to reappoint Akio Toyoda as chairman of group

Business Standard

Although major proxy advisers backed Toyoda's reelection, reversing their stance after voting against him in 2024, investors got a chance to air their grievances

Axis Direct released a Sector Update report for Automobiles & Auto Components on 06 Jun, 2025.

Automobiles & Auto Components

SECTOR | 11 Jun 2025

Trump's tax bill may deter foreign firms, hurt overseas investment inflow

Business Standard

President Donald Trump likes to say he is bringing in trillions of dollars in investments from foreign countries, but a provision in his tax cuts bill could cause international companies to avoid expanding into the United States. The House-passed version of the legislation would allow the federal government to impose taxes on foreign-parented companies and investors from countries judged as charging "unfair foreign taxes" on US companies. Known as Section 899, the measure could cause companies to avoid investing in the the US out of concern they could face steep taxes. The fate of the measure rests with the Senate setting off a debate about its prospects and impact. A new analysis by the Global Business Alliance, a trade group representing international companies such as Toyota and Nestl, estimates that the provision would cost the US 360,000 jobs and USD 55 billion annually over 10 years in lost gross domestic product. The analysis estimates that the tax could cut a third off the

Axis Direct released a Sector Update report for Automobiles & Auto Components on 06 Jun, 2025.

Automobiles & Auto Components

SECTOR | 10 Jun 2025

Force Motors along with BMW Group India celebrates the roll-out of its 100,000th engine from the Chennai plant

Business Line

Milestone marks a decade of Indo-German collaboration and shared commitment to Make in India'

Axis Direct released a Sector Update report for Automobiles & Auto Components on 06 Jun, 2025.

Hardeep Singh Brar quits Kia India, likely to join BMW Group

Business Line | 10 Jun 2025

Automobiles & Auto Components

SECTOR | 06 Jun 2025

Volkswagen Golf GTI: Redemption

Business Line

It appears that with the Golf GTI's arrival, Indian petrolheads have a reason to celebrate

Axis Direct released a Sector Update report for Automobiles & Auto Components on 06 Jun, 2025.

Automobiles & Auto Components

SECTOR | 06 Jun 2025

BMW M5: Superlative

Business Line

The all-new BMW M5 is, in the truest sense, a super sedan. Its V8 powertrain is complemented by all-electric fury to ensure there's no dull moment behind the wheel

Axis Direct released a Sector Update report for Automobiles & Auto Components on 06 Jun, 2025.

Automobiles & Auto Components

SECTOR | 06 Jun 2025

Top Conviction Ideas - Auto and Auto Ancillaries

Automobiles & Auto Components

Axis Direct

Top Conviction Ideas - Hero Motocorp Ltd, Ashok Leyland, Sansera Engineering Ltd, Steel Strip Wheels Ltd.

Axis Direct released a Sector Update report for Automobiles & Auto Components on 06 Jun, 2025.