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Indian Automakers Plan Record $4 Billion Investment Amid Sustained Domestic Demand

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Top Indian automakers like Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Mahindra & Mahindra, Tata Motors, and Hero MotoCorp plan to collectively invest ~Rs 40,000 crore ($4 billion) in FY27, driven by sustained domestic demand despite global geopolitical concerns.

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