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Kolkata Durga Puja Stampede: कोलकाता दुर्गा पूजा पंडाल में आखिर कैसे मची अफरा-तफरी? भगदड़ में अब तक 19 लोगों की मौत, 25 घायल

Posted on October 18, 2026October 18, 2026 by admin

Kolkata Durga Puja Stampede: पश्चिम बंगाल की राजधानी कोलकाता में दुर्गा पूजा के दौरान एक दर्दनाक हादसा सामने आया है। शनिवार, 17 अक्टूबर की शाम उत्तर कोलकाता में स्थित चोरबागान दुर्गा पूजा पंडाल में बारिश के बीच अचानक भीड़ का दबाव बढ़ने से भगदड़ मच गई। इसमें कम से कम 19 लोगों की मौत हो गई और 25 अन्य लोग घायल हो गए। गिरिश पार्क थाना क्षेत्र स्थित सरदा पार्क (चोरबागान) दुर्गा पूजा पंडाल के एग्जिट गेट पर अचानक भगदड़ मच गई। घटना के बाद इलाके में अफरा-तफरी का माहौल बन गया। घायलों को तत्काल बचाकर अस्पताल पहुंचाया गया, जहां उनका इलाज किया जा रहा है।

शाम करीब 7:40 बजे हुआ हादसा

जानकारी के मुताबिक, यह घटना 17 अक्टूबर की शाम करीब 7:40 बजे हुई। उस समय दुर्गा पूजा पंडाल में दर्शन करने के लिए बड़ी संख्या में लोग पहुंचे हुए थे। पंडाल के एग्जिट गेट पर लोगों की भारी भीड़ जमा हो गई। इसी दौरान अचानक भीड़ का दबाव बढ़ने से अफरा-तफरी मच गई और भगदड़ की स्थिति पैदा हो गई। बताया जा रहा है कि बाहर निकलने के रास्ते पर बड़ी संख्या में लोगों के एकत्र होने से हालात बिगड़े। हालांकि, भगदड़ के पीछे की परिस्थितियों और घटना के सटीक कारणों को लेकर डिटेल्स जानकारी का इंतजार है।

कैसे मची भगदड़?

घटना का ब्योरा देते हुए मुख्यमंत्री शुभेंदु अधिकारी ने कहा कि उत्तर कोलकाता के चोरबागान में सामुदायिक दुर्गा पूजा के आयोजकों की एक घोषणा के बाद श्रद्धालुओं के बीच अचानक भीड़ बढ़ गई, जिससे यह दुखद हादसा हुआ। उन्होंने कहा कि घटना की जांच की जाएगी। उन्होंने कहा, “घटनास्थल पर मौजूद अधिकारियों की शुरुआती रिपोर्ट के अनुसार पूजा आयोजकों द्वारा लाउडस्पीकर पर की गई एक घोषणा के कारण यह घटना हुई।”

मुख्यमंत्री ने बताया कि चोरबागान दुर्गा पूजा आयोजित करने वाले क्लब के पदाधिकारियों, निजी सुरक्षा कर्मियों और ड्यूटी पर तैनात अधिकारियों को हिरासत में लिया गया है। उन्होंने कहा कि मृतकों में से दो के परिजनों के अनुसार पंडाल परिसर में निजी सुरक्षा कर्मियों द्वारा सीटी बजाए जाने के कारण पंडाल में एंट्री के लिए इंतजार कर रहे लोगों में अचानक धक्का-मुक्की शुरू हो गई।

एक पुलिस अधिकारी के अनुसार, बारिश शुरू होते ही पंडाल के बाहर इंतजार कर रही भीड़ अचानक आगे बढ़ी। इस दौरान कुछ लोग सड़क पर गिर गए, जिससे भगदड़ मच गई। प्रशासन ने घटना के बाद भीड़भाड़ वाले कई दुर्गा पूजा आयोजनों को अस्थायी रूप से अपने पंडाल बंद करने की सलाह दी है। कोलकाता में दुर्गा पूजा के लिए करीब 3,500 पंडाल लगाए गए हैं।

सीएम ने कहा कि यह घटना कुछ हद तक बारिश के कारण हुई। पूजा समिति द्वारा अंदर की गई व्यवस्थाओं में भी कुछ कमियां थीं। कोलकाता पुलिस CCTV फुटेज की जांच कर रही है। जो भी लापरवाही का दोषी पाया जाएगा, उसके खिलाफ कानूनी कार्रवाई की जाएगी।

उन्होंने बताया कि प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी को इस बारे में सूचित कर दिया गया है। अधिकारी ने कहा कि हम कलकत्ता हाई कोर्ट के एक मौजूदा जज की अध्यक्षता में एक जांच समिति (फैक्ट-फाइंडिंग कमिटी) बनाएंगे। फिर सरकार उसकी सिफारिशों के आधार पर कार्रवाई करेगी।

अमित शाह पहुंचे कोलकाता

केंद्रीय गृह मंत्री अमित शाह शनिवार शाम को कोलकाता पहुंचे थे। उनका रविवार को दुर्गा पूजा पंडालों का दौरा करने का कार्यक्रम था। उन्होंने कहा कि भगदड़ की घटना के मद्देनजर वह अपने निर्धारित कार्यक्रम स्थगित कर रहे हैं। आज वह हादसे में घायल लोगों से मुलाकात करेंगे। पश्चिम बंगाल की पूर्व मुख्यमंत्री ममता बनर्जी ने कहा कि चोरबागान पूजा पंडाल में भगदड़ जैसी स्थिति की खबर सुनकर उन्हें गहरा सदमा लगा है।

सीएम अधिकारी और राज्य के मुख्य सचिव मनोज अग्रवाल ने भी सरकारी अस्पताल का दौरा किया। चोरबागान दुर्गा पूजा हाल के वर्षों में काफी लोकप्रिय हुई है। यहां बड़ी संख्या में श्रद्धालु आते हैं। यह पूजा चित्तरंजन एवेन्यू से सटी एक संकरी सड़क पर आयोजित की जाती है।

हादसे के बाद बंद किया गया पूजा पंडाल

भगदड़ की घटना के बाद प्रशासन ने सरदा पार्क (चोरबागान) दुर्गा पूजा पंडाल को श्रद्धालुओं के लिए बंद कर दिया। मौके पर पुलिस और इमरजेंसी टीमें तैनात रहीं। अधिकारी घटना से जुड़े तथ्यों की जानकारी जुटाने और स्थिति का आकलन करने में लगे हैं।

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भारी भीड़ बनी हादसे की वजह?

शुरुआती जानकारी के अनुसार, पंडाल के एग्जिट पर श्रद्धालुओं की भारी भीड़ जमा होना भगदड़ की प्रमुख वजह रही। भीड़ के अचानक बढ़े दबाव के कारण लोग अफरा-तफरी में फंस गए। हालांकि, घटना के सटीक कारणों और सुरक्षा इंतजामों की भूमिका को लेकर अभी विस्तृत जानकारी सामने आनी बाकी है। फिलहाल प्रशासन का ध्यान घायलों को उपचार उपलब्ध कराने, भीड़ को नियंत्रित करने और घटना से संबंधित तथ्यों को जुटाने पर है। इस हादसे ने दुर्गा पूजा जैसे बड़े सार्वजनिक आयोजनों में भीड़ मैनेजमेंट और सुरक्षित निकास व्यवस्था की अहमियत को एक बार फिर सामने ला दिया है।

#WATCH | Kolkata | West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari says, “At around 7.30 PM, a tragic incident occurred at a popular puja in Kolkata’s Chorbagan Sarbojanin. In this tragic incident, 19 people have died so far, most of whom are girls and children. This is a very painful incident, and 25 people have also sustained injuries; their treatment is ongoing. 24 of them are out of danger, while one is critical. We are providing the best possible medical treatment. Following this incident, I immediately came to the Medical College along with the entire government administration… The place of occurrence has been sealed. The forensic team, STF, and fire brigade are conducting the initial investigation there. This happened partly due to the rain, and there were also some shortcomings in the arrangements made by the puja committee inside. The Kolkata Police AFS is studying the CCTV footage. Whoever is found negligent will face legal action. The Prime Minister has been informed about this. The Home Minister is himself in Kolkata, and is personally monitoring the situation. Tomorrow, the Home Minister’s and all our programs have been cancelled… Across the entire state, 58,000 pujas are taking place, and we are taking steps to ensure no such incident happens anywhere else. Initially, we have declared compensation of Rs 25 lakh from the state government and a job for every family that lost a loved one. For all the injured, the full responsibility for their medical treatment has been taken by the state government, and we will provide Rs 5 lakh as compensation to each of them. So far, I have personally met with 10 bereaved families. Even though it is midnight, I am still standing with the victim families, alongside ministers, MLAs, the police, and the Chief Secretary. Under the leadership of a sitting judge of the Kolkata High Court, we will form a fact-finding committee, and the government will take action based on its recommendations.”
(Source: CMO)
— ANI (@ANI) October 17, 2026

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Hero Xtreme 250R Carbon launched at Rs 1.98 lakh

Posted on October 16, 2026October 16, 2026 by admin

Alongside the heavily revised Xtreme 160R 4V, Hero has also taken the wraps off an updated Xtreme 250R that brings a significant addition of electronics and rider aids.

Gets a TFT display, bi-directional quickshifter, riding modes and traction control
Adds segment-first Frequency Selective Damping (FSD) rear suspension
249cc liquid-cooled single makes 30hp and 25.3Nm

What’s new on the updated Hero Xtreme 250R?

The engine and overall design remain largely unchanged

For starters, the Xtreme 250R now features a 4.2 inch TFT instrument cluster (from the Xpulse 210) that replaces the older LCD unit, enabling multiple features, including smartphone connectivity, turn-by-turn navigation, and a lap timer. The addition of a ride-by-wire throttle system introduces four riding modes – Rain, Road, Sport and Track – along with traction control. Each mode gets its own traction control calibration. A bi-directional quickshifter is also new, as are cruise control and a tyre pressure monitoring system.

Other notable additions include a rear monoshock with Frequency Selective Damping (FSD). It uses a secondary valve system to automatically vary damping stiffness based on the frequency of road inputs, making the suspension firmer over high-frequency surface chatter and softer over low-frequency bumps. The 43mm USD fork at the front remains unchanged.

Not much has changed with regard to the powertrain, and the bike continues to be powered by a 249cc liquid-cooled, single-cylinder engine producing 30hp at 9,250rpm and 25.3Nm at 7,500rpm – the latter represents a 0.3Nm bump, delivered 250rpm higher in the rev band.

The new Xtreme 250R will be available in three new colour options – Carbon Red, Carbon Black and Carbon White. At Rs 1.98 lakh, the added features come at a substantial Rs 25,000 premium over the existing standard Xtreme 250R, bringing it much closer to rivals like the KTM 250 Duke, which is priced at Rs 2.28 lakh.

All prices ex-showroom, Delhi.

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Maruti Victoris gets up to Rs 1.65 lakh discount in October 2026

Posted on October 15, 2026October 15, 2026 by admin

Maruti Suzuki is offering discounts on the Victoris, Swift, Wagon R, Alto K10, Celerio, S-Presso and Eeco in October 2026. The highest benefits are available on the Victoris strong hybrid, at up to Rs 1.65 lakh. These offers include cash discounts, exchange or scrappage bonuses, loyalty benefits and additional offers, depending on the model and variant.

Disclaimer: Offers may vary by city and are subject to stock availability. Check with your nearest dealer for exact details.

Maruti Victoris discounts in October 2026

Up to Rs 1.65 lakh off

The Maruti Victoris strong hybrid gets benefits of up to Rs 1.65 lakh, comprising a Rs 40,000 cash discount, a Rs 30,000 loyalty upgrade bonus and an exchange bonus of up to Rs 95,000. A scrappage bonus of up to Rs 45,000 is available as an alternative to the exchange bonus. The petrol variant gets benefits of up to Rs 1.10 lakh, while the CNG variant gets benefits of up to Rs 95,000. Both variants are available with exchange or scrappage benefits, alongside other applicable offers.

The Victoris is priced between Rs 10.50 lakh and Rs 19.99 lakh and rivals the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Tata Sierra and Honda Elevate.

Maruti Swift discounts in October 2026

Up to Rs 71,000 off

The Swift Blitz Edition petrol variants are available with benefits of up to Rs 71,000, including discounted accessory kits. Other petrol variants get benefits of up to Rs 40,000, comprising a Rs 10,000 cash discount, a Rs 25,000 exchange bonus and a Rs 5,000 additional discount. The CNG variants get benefits of up to Rs 30,000, including an exchange bonus of Rs 25,000 and an additional discount of Rs 5,000. The Swift is priced between Rs 5.84 lakh and Rs 8.74 lakh and rivals the Hyundai Grand i10 Nios and Tata Tiago.

Maruti Celerio discounts in October 2026

Up to Rs 67,500 off

The Maruti Celerio petrol variants get benefits of up to Rs 67,500, comprising a Rs 40,000 cash discount, a Rs 25,000 exchange bonus and a Rs 2,500 additional discount. The CNG variants get benefits of up to Rs 47,500, including a Rs 20,000 cash discount, a Rs 25,000 exchange bonus and a Rs 2,500 additional discount. The Celerio is priced between Rs 4.70 lakh and Rs 6.75 lakh and rivals the Tata Tiago and Renault Kwid.

Maruti Wagon R discounts in October 2026

Up to Rs 67,000 off

The Wagon R Waltz Edition petrol variants get benefits of up to Rs 67,000, including a free accessory kit worth Rs 38,000 and an additional offer of Rs 1,900. Other petrol variants get benefits of up to Rs 57,500, comprising a Rs 30,000 cash discount, a Rs 25,000 exchange bonus and a Rs 2,500 additional discount. The CNG variants get benefits of up to Rs 52,500, including a Rs 25,000 cash discount, a Rs 25,000 exchange bonus and a Rs 2,500 additional discount. The Wagon R is priced between Rs 4.99 lakh and Rs 7.24 lakh and rivals the Tata Tiago and Citroen C3.

Maruti Alto K10 discounts in October 2026

Up to Rs 57,500 off

The Alto K10 LXi petrol variant gets benefits of up to Rs 57,500, comprising a Rs 30,000 cash discount, a Rs 25,000 exchange bonus and a Rs 2,500 additional discount. Other petrol variants get benefits of up to Rs 47,500, while the CNG variants are available with benefits of up to Rs 37,500. A scrappage bonus of up to Rs 10,000 is available as an alternative to the exchange bonus. The Alto K10 is priced between Rs 3.70 lakh and Rs 5.45 lakh and rivals the Renault Kwid.

Maruti S-Presso discounts in October 2026

Up to Rs 37,500 off

The S-Presso petrol variants get benefits of up to Rs 37,500, comprising a Rs 10,000 cash discount, a Rs 25,000 exchange bonus and a Rs 2,500 additional discount. The CNG variants get benefits of up to Rs 27,500, including an exchange bonus of Rs 25,000 and an additional discount of Rs 2,500. The S-Presso is priced between Rs 3.50 lakh and Rs 5.27 lakh and rivals the Renault Kwid and Alto K10.

Maruti Eeco discounts in October 2026

Up to Rs 37,500 off

The Eeco petrol variants get benefits of up to Rs 37,500, comprising a Rs 10,000 cash discount, a Rs 25,000 exchange bonus and a Rs 2,500 additional discount. The CNG variants get benefits of up to Rs 32,500, with a lower cash discount of Rs 5,000, while the exchange bonus and additional discount remain unchanged. The Maruti Eeco is priced between Rs 5.28 lakh and Rs 6.46 lakh.

All prices are ex-showroom, India.

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Top 10 best-selling cars in September 2026: Baleno takes top spot

Posted on October 12, 2026October 12, 2026 by admin

September 2026 saw the Maruti Suzuki Baleno top the best-selling cars list with 25,392 units dispatched, a 93 percent increase year on year. The Tata Nexon and Punch ranked second and third, respectively, with over 20,000 units each. Combined dispatches of the top 10 models rose 15.5 percent to 1,91,332 units. Maruti Suzuki had six models on the list, followed by Tata Motors with two, and Hyundai and Mahindra with one each.

Top 10 best-selling cars in September 2026

Rank	Model	Sep 2026 sales (units)	Aug 2026 sales (units)	Sep 2025 sales (units)	MoM change (%)	YoY change (%)
1	Maruti Baleno	25,392	15,376	13,173	+61	+93
2	Tata Nexon	20,456	18,431	22,573	+11	-9
3	Tata Punch	20,333	21,320	15,891	-5	+28
4	Maruti Fronx	19,282	18,730	13,767	+3	+40
5	Maruti Wagon R	18,835	20,180	15,388	-7	+22
6	Maruti Dzire	17,754	18,418	20,038	-4	-11
7	Hyundai Creta	17,657	16,288	18,861	+8	-6
8	Maruti Swift	17,399	19,832	15,547	-12	+12
9	Mahindra Scorpio	17,313	15,576	18,372	+11	-6
10	Maruti Ertiga	16,911	18,516	12,115	-9	+40

1. Maruti Suzuki Baleno

The Maruti Suzuki Baleno topped the September 2026 sales rankings with 25,392 units, compared with 13,173 units in September 2025. Its dispatches increased 93 percent year on year, the highest growth rate among the 10 models. The premium hatchback recently received a facelift and is sold through Maruti Suzuki’s Nexa dealership network. It rivals the Hyundai i20, Tata Altroz and Toyota Glanza. The Baleno is priced between Rs 5.99 lakh and Rs 9.99 lakh.

2. Tata Nexon

The Tata Nexon, including the Nexon EV, recorded 20,456 units in September 2026, down 9 percent from 22,573 units in the same month last year. It finished second, just 123 units ahead of the Punch. The Nexon is available with petrol, diesel, CNG and electric powertrains. It rivals the Maruti Suzuki Brezza, Hyundai Venue, Kia Sonet and Mahindra XUV 3XO and is priced from Rs 7.40 lakh to Rs 14.52 lakh for the ICE powered Nexon, while the Nexon EV starts at Rs 12.49 lakh and goes up to 17.89 lakh.

3. Tata Punch

The Tata Punch, including the Punch EV, recorded 20,333 units in September 2026, up 28 percent from 15,891 units a year earlier. It ranked third in the overall list, with the Nexon finishing narrowly ahead. Tata’s smallest SUV is offered with multiple powertrain options, while its compact dimensions and ride-and-handling balance remain key strengths. The Punch rivals the Hyundai Exter and Citroen C3 and is priced from Rs 5.75 lakh to Rs 10.77 lakh. The Punch EV meanwhile is priced from Rs 9.79 lakh to Rs 12.99 lakh.

4. Maruti Suzuki Fronx

The Maruti Suzuki Fronx ranked fourth in September 2026 with 19,282 units, compared with 13,767 units in September 2025. Its dispatches increased 40 percent year on year. The Fronx’s crossover styling, comfortable cabin and fuel-efficient powertrains continue to support demand, although it lacks some popular features. It rivals the Nissan Magnite and Renault Kiger and is priced between Rs 6.85 lakh and Rs 11.84 lakh.

5. Maruti Suzuki Wagon R

The Maruti Suzuki Wagon R recorded 18,835 units in September 2026, up 22 percent from 15,388 units in the same month last year. It finished fifth in the rankings. Its spacious cabin, ease of driving and low running costs remain key strengths, although its light build and limited highway ability are drawbacks. The Wagon R rivals the Tata Tiago and Citroen C3 and is priced between Rs 4.99 lakh and Rs 7.24 lakh.

6. Maruti Suzuki Dzire

The Maruti Suzuki Dzire recorded 17,754 units in September 2026, down 11 percent from 20,038 units in September 2025. It ranked sixth and was the only sedan in the top 10. Strong fleet demand, fuel efficiency and a well-balanced ride and handling setup continue to support the compact sedan’s volumes. The Dzire rivals the Hyundai Aura, Honda Amaze and Tata Tigor and is priced between Rs 6.31 lakh and Rs 9.41 lakh.

7. Hyundai Creta

The Hyundai Creta, including the Creta Electric, recorded 17,657 units in September 2026, a 6 percent decline from 18,861 units in the year-ago month. It was the only Hyundai model in the top 10, finishing seventh. A roomy cabin, multiple powertrain options and a long feature list continue to attract buyers, although the top variants are expensive and some interior plastics could be better. The Creta rivals the Kia Seltos, Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder, Honda Elevate and Tata Sierra. It is priced between Rs 10.91 lakh and Rs 20.14 lakh.

8. Maruti Suzuki Swift

The Maruti Suzuki Swift recorded 17,399 units in September 2026, up 12 percent from 15,547 units a year earlier. It finished eighth and was one of three Maruti Suzuki hatchbacks in the top 10. Its high fuel efficiency, light controls and easy-to-drive nature continue to support demand, although the top variants are priced close to the more premium Baleno. The Swift rivals the Hyundai Grand i10 Nios and Tata Tiago and is priced between Rs 5.84 lakh and Rs 8.74 lakh.

9. Mahindra Scorpio

The Mahindra Scorpio, combining the Scorpio N and Scorpio Classic, recorded 17,313 units in September 2026. This was down 6 percent from 18,372 units in September 2025, placing it ninth. The Scorpio nameplate remains popular for its strong engines, rugged character and off-road ability. However, the third-row seating is cramped and the luggage area is not particularly practical. The Scorpio N rivals the Tata Safari, Hyundai Alcazar and Mahindra XUV 7XO and is priced from Rs 13.69 lakh to Rs 25.49 lakh.

10. Maruti Suzuki Ertiga

The Maruti Suzuki Ertiga completed the top 10 with 16,911 units in September 2026, up 40 percent from 12,115 units in the same month last year. It was the sixth Maruti Suzuki model in the rankings. The Ertiga continues to hold the title of India’s highest-selling MPV. Its practical cabin, strong fuel efficiency and value-for-money positioning attract both private and fleet buyers, although it misses out on some features offered by rivals. It is priced from Rs 8.90 lakh to Rs 13.04 lakh and rivals the Kia Carens and Toyota Rumion.

All prices are ex-showroom, India.

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350cc Triumph Bonneville: Price and variants explained

Posted on October 12, 2026October 12, 2026 by admin

Triumph has revealed its 350cc Bonneville range for India, sharing its 350cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder platform with the rest of the ‘400’ portfolio. Three variants make up the lineup – the T4, T40 and T40 Black – with the entry-level T4 sold exclusively in India and the T40 pair serving as the globally available models. Here’s what separates them.

350cc Triumph Bonneville variant breakdown

Bonneville T4

The T4 is the India-exclusive entry point into the Bonneville range, priced Rs 25,000 below the T40 at Rs 2.55 lakh. It is mechanically identical to the T40 but steps down on electronics – a colour LCD display replaces the T40’s 4-inch TFT, and it drops cruise control and the IMU, which means lean-sensitive ABS gives way to standard dual-channel ABS. It is available in three solid colours: green, black and red with deliveries set to begin the second week of January 2027.

Bonneville T40

At Rs 2.80 lakh, the T40 is the standard international-spec model. It debuts a new round 4-inch colour TFT display with five riding modes – Road, Rain, Eco and two fully customisable modes – traction control, cruise control and lean-sensitive ABS. A Heritage display layout gives the console a more old-school appearance, and pairing a phone via the Triumph Navigation app brings turn-by-turn navigation to the screen. Deliveries begin November 2026.

Bonneville T40 Black

Priced identically to the T40 at Rs 2.80 lakh and carrying the same full feature set, the T40 Black is distinguished solely by blacked-out engine and cycle parts. Deliveries are also expected in November 2026.

All three variants share the same reworked 350cc liquid-cooled single – fitted with a revised cylinder head, smaller throttle bodies, dedicated camshafts and a new peashooter exhaust – producing 29hp at 7,000rpm and 31.2Nm at 5,500rpm, tuned for a torque-rich low- and mid-range. The chassis is also shared with a new all-rear frame with a welded subframe and tubular steel swingarm, a 43mm right-way-up fork, and twin rear shocks. Braking comes from a 310mm front disc with a twin-piston axial caliper and a 255mm rear disc with a single-piston caliper.

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Hyundai Creta N Line offers in October 2026 go up to Rs 1.25 lakh

Posted on October 8, 2026October 8, 2026 by admin

Hyundai is offering almost its entire line-up in October 2026 with various benefits. With the festive season around the corner, the Korean automaker is also providing customers discounts for Navratri. That said, the offers listed here are only applicable for the period of October 1 to October 31, 2026.

Disclaimer: Offers/benefits may vary by city and are subject to stock availability. Buyers are advised to check with their local dealer for exact figures.

Hyundai Creta N Line offers in October 2026

Benefits up to Rs 1.25 lakh

The Hyundai Creta N Line is available this month with a cash discount of Rs 20,000 and a Navratri bonus of Rs 25,000. There’s also scrappage benefits amounting to Rs 50,000 or an exchange offer of Rs 30,000, among a couple more customer-benefit schemes. Combined, one can expect to shave off up to Rs 1.25 lakh on a Creta N Line this month. The price of the Creta N Line ranges between Rs 19.03 lakh and Rs 19.95 lakh.

Hyundai Creta offers in October 2026

Benefits up to Rs 1.15 lakh

Select petrol variants of the Hyundai Creta have offers amounting to Rs 1.15 lakh. These are similar to what’s available with the Creta N Line, which means cash discounts, scrappage/exchange benefits, and a Navratri bonus. Hyundai is also providing benefits on diesel variants of the Creta, though these amount to just Rs 10,000. The Hyundai Creta range is priced from Rs 10.91 lakh to Rs 20.31 lakh.

Hyundai Verna offers in October 2026

Benefits up to Rs 1.05 lakh

Older stock of the Hyundai Verna is being offered this month with benefits totalling Rs 1.05 lakh. This includes a cash discount of Rs 35,000, an upgrade bonus of Rs 15,000 and a Navratri incentive of Rs 25,000. Scrappage benefits amount to Rs 20,000, while the exchange offer is Rs 15,000. Eligible customers will also be offered other benefits. New stock of the Verna also come with discounts of up to Rs 80,000, depending on the variant. The list price of the new Hyundai Verna is between Rs 10.99 lakh and Rs 18.31 lakh.

Hyundai Alcazar offers in October 2026

Benefits up to Rs 90,000

Petrol variants of the Hyundai Alcazar are available with a cash discount of Rs 30,000, scrappage or exchange benefits of up to Rs 25,000, and a Navratri incentive of Rs 25,000. Including other applicable offers, Alcazar petrol buyers can save up to Rs 90,000 – discounts on the Alcazar diesel are up to Rs 45,000. The Hyundai Alcazar line-up costs between Rs 14.51 lakh and Rs 21.81 lakh.

Hyundai Grand i10 Nios offers in October 2026

Benefits up to Rs 75,000

Select variants of the Hyundai Grand i10 Nios can be had with discounts amounting to Rs 75,000 this month. This involves a Navratri incentive of Rs 15,000, a cash discount of Rs 20,000, a scrappage/exchange bonus of up to Rs 20,000, and other benefits. The Grand i10 Nios CNG is available with benefits of up to Rs 70,000. In terms of its price, the Hyundai Grand i10 Nios is listed between Rs 5.60 lakh and Rs 8.09 lakh.

Hyundai Creta Electric offers in October 2026

Benefits up to Rs 65,000

The Hyundai Creta Electric is being offered with discounts amounting to Rs 65,000, though this is only applicable for select variants. The remaining variants get benefits of up to Rs 50,000. The price of the Hyundai Creta Electric ranges between Rs 18.03 lakh and Rs 25.07 lakh.

Hyundai i20 offers in October 2026

Benefits up to Rs 65,000

Select variants of the Hyundai i20 line-up (including the N Line) are being offered with a Navratri incentive of Rs 10,000, a cash discount of Rs 15,000 and scrappage/exchange benefits of up to Rs 20,000, among other schemes. In all, customers of the i20 can avail offers totalling up to Rs 65,000 this October. The Hyundai i20 is priced from Rs 6.00 lakh to Rs 10.44 lakh, while the i20 N Line costs between Rs 9.32 lakh and Rs 11.64 lakh.

Hyundai Exter offers in October 2026

Benefits up to Rs 55,000

Older stock of the Hyundai Exter can be had this month with discounts that amount to Rs 55,000, while the new Exter is available with schemes that bring its price down by up to Rs 50,000. Note that these incentives are only applicable on select variants, regardless of the model year. The new Hyundai Exter is priced between Rs 5.81 lakh and Rs 9.50 lakh.

Hyundai Aura offers in October 2026

Benefits up to Rs 40,000

Customers buying select trims of the Hyundai Aura CNG in October 2026 can avail discounts of up to Rs 40,000. Meanwhile, select petrol variants of this Hyundai sedan is being offered with benefits of up to Rs 25,000. The Hyundai Aura range is priced from Rs 6.00 lakh to Rs 8.67 lakh.

Hyundai Venue offers in October 2026

Benefits up to Rs 5,000

The Hyundai Venue line-up (including the N Line) is available with the lowest discounts this month, amounting to just Rs 5,000. As for its price, the Hyundai Venue is listed at between Rs 8.00 lakh and Rs 15.65 lakh, while the Venue N Line costs from Rs 10.66 lakh to Rs 15.49 lakh.

All prices are ex-showroom, India.

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Renault Duster gets benefits of up to Rs 2.1 lakh in October 2026

Posted on October 8, 2026October 8, 2026 by admin

Renault Duster in white colour parked in a showroom.

Renault India has announced offers applicable on its cars in October. The Renault Duster is available with the highest benefits this time, followed by the Kiger and Triber. These include cash discounts, exchange and loyalty benefits, as well as corporate offers. Let us now take a closer look at them.

Disclaimer: Offers/benefits may vary by city and are subject to stock availability. Buyers are advised to check with their local dealer for exact figures. Customers can also check out Renault India’s official website for further details.

Renault Duster offers in October 2026

Benefits of up to Rs 2.1 lakh

The Renault Duster gets benefits of up to Rs 2.1 lakh this month. Its Techno+ and Iconic trims get a cash offer of up to Rs 50,000. Exchange benefits of up to Rs 1.1 lakh are available on these variants as well, while the Evolution and Adventure trims get up to Rs 50,000. For a Duster-to-Duster exchange, the benefit rises to Rs 1.5 lakh on the Techno+ and Iconic trims and Rs 1 lakh on the Evolution and Adventure. Customers can also avail loyalty benefits of up to Rs 10,000 and AMC on all trims of the Duster upon submission of required loyalty proofs.

The Duster is priced between Rs 10.49 lakh and Rs 18.49 lakh, and rivals the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos and Tata Sierra, among others.

Renault Kiger offers in October 2026

Benefits of up to Rs 65,000

For the Renault Kiger VIN 2026 models, customers can avail benefits of up to Rs 65,000. Cash and exchange offers of up to Rs 25,000 each are available on the Evolution+, Techno and Emotion trims. Like the Duster, customers can even claim loyalty benefits of up to Rs 10,000 and an AMC on all Kiger trims, subject to submission of the required loyalty proofs. A corporate discount of up to Rs 5,000 is also on offer.

Prices for the Kiger start at Rs 5.81 lakh and go up to Rs 10.40 lakh. Rivals include Nissan Magnite, Hyundai Venue, Maruti Brezza, Tata Nexon and more.

Renault Triber offers in October 2026

Benefits of up to Rs 55,000

Benefits of up to Rs 55,000 are on offer with the Renault Triber. Select variants get a cash benefit of up to Rs 25,000 and an exchange benefit of up to Rs 25,000. An additional corporate discount of up to Rs 5,000 is also available with the compact MPV.

The Triber is priced between Rs 5.80 lakh and Rs 9 lakh, ex-showroom, and competes with its badge-engineered sibling, the Nissan Gravite.

Ex-showroom prices mentioned above are as on October 8, 2026.

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Tata Harrier EV discounts go up to Rs 2.75 lakh in October 2026

Posted on October 8, 2026October 8, 2026 by admin

Prospective buyers considering a Tata EV can take advantage of compelling benefits on the Harrier EV, Curvv EV and Nexon EV, among others. These benefits are available throughout October 2026, and depending on the model and variant, they include cash discounts, intervention offers, exchange/scrappage bonuses and loyalty incentives.

Disclaimer: Offers/benefits may vary by city and are subject to stock availability. Buyers are advised to check with their local dealer for exact figures.

Tata Harrier EV discounts in October 2026

Up to Rs 2.75 lakh off

The Harrier EV is available with a maximum benefit of Rs 2.75 lakh for the Fearless+ and Empowered trims. These include an intervention offer of Rs 1 lakh, an exchange/scrappage bonus of up to Rs 75,000 and a loyalty incentive of up to Rs 1 lakh. However, if you’re specifically looking to buy the top-spec Empowered AWD Stealth ACFC variant, you get a lower Rs 50,000 intervention offer, dropping the total benefit to Rs 2.25 lakh.

Lower-spec Adventure variants of the Harrier EV, meanwhile, get a intervention offer of Rs 75,000, bringing the total benefit to Rs 2.5 lakh. Pricing for the Harrier EV starts at Rs 21.79 lakh and tops off at 29.79 lakh, excluding premiums for cosmetic packages.

Tata Curvv EV discounts in October 2026

Up to Rs 3.35 lakh off

For the Curvv EV, benefits extend to Rs 3.35 lakh for variants available prior to the coupe-SUV’s SeriesX update in May 2026. These include a Rs 3 lakh cash discount and an exchange/scrappage bonus of up to Rs 35,000. However, the base Curvv EV Creative variant (pre-SeriesX) features a Rs 2.5 lakh cash discount instead, lowering the total benefit to Rs 2.85 lakh. The Curvv’s current SeriesX variants come with a maximum benefit of Rs 65,000, which comprises an exchange/scrappage offer of up to Rs 35,000 and a Rs 30,000 loyalty incentive. The Curvv EV is priced in the Rs 17.19 lakh-19.39 lakh range.

Tata Nexon EV discounts in October 2026

Up to Rs 45,000 off

All variants of the Nexon EV can be purchased with benefits of up to Rs 45,000 in October. These benefits comprise a cash discount of Rs 10,000 and an exchange/scrappage bonus of up to Rs 35,000. The Nexon EV price starts at Rs 12.49 lakh and tops out at Rs 17.69 lakh, excluding premiums for cosmetic packages.

Tata Punch EV discounts in October 2026

Up to Rs 1.45 lakh off (pre-facelift only)

Long Range (35kWh) variants of the pre-facelift Punch EV are available with benefits of up to Rs 1.45 lakh, which include a Rs 1.1 lakh cash discount and an exchange/scrappage bonus of up to Rs 35,000. Medium Range (25kWh) variants lower the cash discount to Rs 90,000, making for a total benefit of Rs 1.25 lakh. Finally, the base Punch EV Smart variant is available with a Rs 60,000 cash discount, so the total benefit for it works out to Rs 95,000.

Tata Tiago EV discounts in October 2026

Up to Rs 1.45 lakh off (pre-facelift only)

The pre-facelift Tiago EV gets a total benefit of Rs 1.45 lakh for the mid-spec XT Long Range (24kWh) variant. These comprise a Rs 70,000 cash discount, a Rs 50,000 intervention offer and an exchange/scrappage bonus of up to Rs 25,000. The higher-spec XZ+ Long Range variant instead gets a Rs 1 lakh cash discount but no intervention offer, amounting to total benefits of Rs 1.25 lakh. Lastly, all Medium Range (19kWh) variants of the pre-facelift Tiago EV feature a Rs 40,000 cash discount, which means a combined benefit of Rs 65,000.

All prices are ex-showroom, India.

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Triumph Bonneville T40 vs Bonneville T4: Price and differences explained

Posted on October 7, 2026October 7, 2026 by admin

Triumph Bonneville T40 and Bonneville T4 in clockwise direction.

The latest Triumph 400s – the Bonneville T40 and the Bonneville T4 – are perhaps the most important ones yet, since they carry Triumph’s most storied nameplate. While the T40 has debuted internationally, the Bonneville T4 is an India-specific motorcycle, owing to our sensitivity to value. It’s also worth noting that the Bonneville T40 gets a downsized 349cc engine in India (like with the rest of the range) – one that it shares with the Bonneville T4. If you’re thinking about one of them, what do you gain (or lose) with the other? That’s what we are here to help you with.

Triumph Bonneville T40 vs Bonneville T4: What’s the same?

Mechanically identical

Like we mentioned, both the motorcycles share the same 349cc engine with 29hp and 31.2Nm of torque. On paper, these numbers sound close to the Triumph Speed T4 but Triumph categorically denies any similarities to the T4. The Bonnie gets a new camshaft, cylinder head, and narrower throttle bodies; the engine is also tuned to prioritise low-end performance, in line with what’s expected for the segment. Elsewhere, both Bonnies share the same 6-speed transmission, a 14.5-litre fuel tank, slip-and-assist clutch, ride-by-wire technology, 195kg kerb weight, 790mm seat height, as well as 165mm ground clearance.

Triumph Bonneville T40 vs Bonneville T4: Design and colours

T40 gets more intricate colour options

Triumph Bonneville T40 in Fusion White/Phantom Black.

Colours will be the most obvious way to tell the two Bonnevilles apart. Being the more expensive one, the T40 gets an understated Black colour. If that isn’t to your taste, you get three more colour options to choose from: Blue/Tangerine, Dark Blue/White and White/Black. The Bonneville T4, in contrast – or lack thereof – gets three single-colourways: Black, Green and Red. Both motorcycles do get hand finished details, but the more intricate details are reserved for the T40.

Triumph Bonneville T40 vs Bonneville T4: Features

T40 gets more features and rider aids

Triumph Bonneville T40's 4-inch TFT display.

Triumph Bonneville T4's 4-inch LCD screen.

Triumph debuted a new, circular 4-inch TFT display on the Bonneville T40; it also gets a host of new rider aids such as, five ride modes, an inertial measurement unit (IMU) that enables cornering ABS and traction control, Triumph-powered turn-by-turn navigation, and cruise control as standard. The new TFT display, alongside the advanced electronics, sets the T40 apart not only from the Bonneville T4, but also from every other Triumph 400 on the market.

Speaking of, the Bonneville T4 also gets a new, circular 4-inch display, but it’s an LCD unit. It doesn’t have an IMU and hence loses out on corner-sensitivity for ABS and traction control, and cruise control. It’s not all bad news though, for the Bonneville T4 still gets three ride modes, non-Triumph-powered turn-by-turn navigation, dual-channel ABS, and traction control.

Triumph Bonneville T40 vs Bonneville T4: Price

The T40’s extra features come at a cost

	Triumph Bonneville T40	Triumph Bonneville T4
Price (ex-showroom, Delhi)	Rs 2.80 lakh	Rs 2.55 lakh

For all the additional features on offer, Triumph charges Rs 25,000 extra for the Bonneville T40. The T40 gets a single variant with four aforementioned colours at Rs 2.80 lakh. The Bonneville T4, on the other hand, is priced at Rs 2.55 lakh for its single variant and three colours. If you’re planning to go for the T40, Triumph has promised that deliveries will start in November 2026. If you have decided that you’re better off with the Bonneville T4 though, you can make a booking now, but deliveries are set to begin only in the second week of January 2027, so that’s at least a two-month wait.

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Maruti Grand Vitara gets offers of up to Rs 1.36 lakh in October 2026

Posted on October 7, 2026October 7, 2026 by admin

Maruti Grand Vitara gets offers of up to Rs 1.36 lakh in October 2026

Maruti Suzuki has revealed the offers applicable to its Nexa cars in October. The Grand Vitara receives the highest benefits of up to Rs 1.36 lakh, followed by the Invicto, XL6, Jimny, e Vitara and Fronx. However, there are no benefits on the recently launched Baleno facelift. Let us now take a closer look at these offers.

Note: Offers may vary by city, dealership and stock availability. Please check with your nearest Maruti Nexa dealership for the exact figures. The pre-Navratri booking offer is applicable from October 1 to 10. The exchange offer considered here is for cars up to 10 years old, while the additional exchange offer applies to cars up to 6 years old.

Maruti Grand Vitara October 2026 offers

Up to Rs 1.36 lakh

The Maruti Grand Vitara gets offers of up to Rs 1.36 lakh this month. Its Sigma petrol MT variant gets the highest total benefit of up to Rs 1.36 lakh, including a cash discount of Rs 35,000, a pre-Navratri booking offer of Rs 11,000, exchange benefit of Rs 30,000, an additional exchange bonus of Rs 25,000, a loyalty bonus of Rs 20,000 and corporate offer of Rs 15,000.

The Delta petrol MT and AT variants get offers of up to Rs 1.26 lakh, while the Zeta and Alpha petrol variants, along with the AWD variants, get benefits of Rs 1.15 lakh plus a five-year extended warranty. All strong-hybrid variants get benefits worth up to Rs 1.20 lakh, along with zero road tax of up to Rs 1.85 lakh and a five-year extended warranty. Lastly, the Delta CNG gets benefits of up to Rs 1 lakh, while the Zeta CNG gets up to Rs 90,000.

Maruti has priced the Grand Vitara from Rs 10.77 lakh to Rs 19.62 lakh, and it rivals midsize SUVs like the Hyundai Creta, Tata Sierra, Kia Seltos, Renault Duster and more.

Maruti Invicto October 2026 offers

Up to Rs 95,000

Next in line is the Maruti Invicto, with offers of up to Rs 95,000. These are available across all variants of the MPV, and include an exchange benefit of Rs 50,000, a loyalty bonus of Rs 30,000 and a corporate offer of Rs 15,000. However, there are no consumer offer, pre-Navratri booking offer and additional exchange bonus available on the Invicto.

The Maruti Invicto, priced from Rs 25.02 lakh to Rs 28.71 lakh, locks horns with the Toyota Innova Hycross.

Maruti XL6 October 2026 offers

Up to Rs 61,000

The Maruti XL6 gets offers of up to Rs 61,000. Petrol MT and AT variants get a cash discount of Rs 20,000, a pre-Navratri booking offer of Rs 11,000, an exchange benefit of Rs 20,000 and an additional exchange bonus of Rs 10,000. CNG variants get a maximum benefit of Rs 50,000, comprising a cash discount of Rs 20,000, an exchange benefit of Rs 20,000 and an additional exchange bonus of Rs 10,000.

Prices for the Maruti XL6 range from Rs 11.62 lakh to Rs 14.52 lakh, and the MPV rivals the Kia Carens Clavis and Toyota Rumion.

Maruti Jimny October 2026 offers

Up to Rs 35,000

Unlike the models so far which get multiple offers, the Maruti Jimny is available with just a cash discount of Rs 35,000 across all variants. No exchange, pre-Navratri booking, additional exchange bonus, loyalty and corporate offers are on offer this month with the SUV.

The Jimny’s prices range between Rs 12.59 lakh and Rs 14.52 lakh, and it competes with the Mahindra Thar OG and Force Gurkha 3-door.

Maruti e Vitara October 2026 offers

Up to Rs 30,000

The Maruti e Vitara, the carmaker’s sole EV offering, gets offers of up to Rs 30,000 this month, along with a free charger and its home installation. Available across all variants, the offer includes an exchange benefit of Rs 30,000. There are no consumer, pre-Navratri booking, additional exchange bonus, loyalty, scrappage or corporate offers this month.

The e Vitara is priced between Rs 16.19 lakh and Rs 19.99 lakh, and it rivals the likes of the Hyundai Creta Electric, Vinfast VF6, Mahindra BE 6 and more.

Maruti Fronx October 2026 offers

Up to Rs 27,100

Rounding off this list is the Maruti Fronx, with offers of up to Rs 27,100 in October 2026. The 1.0-litre turbo-petrol variants get the highest benefit, including a consumer offer of Rs 5,000, a pre-Navratri booking offer of Rs 7,100, an exchange benefit of Rs 10,000 and an additional exchange bonus of Rs 5,000.

The 1.2-litre petrol variants get up to Rs 22,100, comprising the pre-Navratri booking, exchange and additional exchange bonus benefits. The 1.2-litre petrol-CNG variants get the lowest benefit of Rs 15,000, through exchange and additional exchange bonus offers.

Prices for the Maruti Fronx range from Rs 6.9 lakh to Rs 11.89 lakh, and it serves as an alternative to compact SUVs like the Tata Nexon, Hyundai Venue, Kia Sonet, Mahindra XUV 3XO and more.

Ex-showroom prices mentioned above are as on October 7, 2026.