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Horse Powertrain to enter India with 1 2 litre engines as compact car demand surges

Automobile
Published on 25 April 2026
Horse Powertrain to enter India with 1 2 litre engines as compact car demand surges

A tax cut is reshaping which engines automakers bet on

Engine maker Horse Powertrain says it plans to enter India and build a local presence, aiming at the fast-growing market for small, fuel-efficient cars. The company links its push to policy changes including reduced sales tax for compact vehicles, which has lifted demand and renewed interest in 1.2-litre engine options.

  • Horse Powertrain plans a local India presence
  • Focus is on small, fuel-efficient cars
  • Policy shifts include lower sales tax on compact vehicles
  • Demand is rising for 1.2-litre engines
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