Expected to commence in the next financial year, this initiative is part of a broader strategy to enhance air quality. Electric car and two-wheeler buyers in Delhi may benefit from lower prices, with the state government proposing to subsidise purchases of these eco-friendly vehicles in an effort to curb air pollution, people familiar with the… Continue reading Delhi plans to bring back EV subsidies to tackle pollution
Author: Economic Times of India Online News
Foreign EV cos must create jobs: Tata Motors
New Delhi: Tata Motors, the country’s biggest EV carmaker, on Tuesday said multinational companies looking at India’s electric market, including those from China, need to ensure that they not only harness business opportunities in the country but also invest in building capabilities, creating jobs, and building localisation. Asked whether the Indian car industry is ready… Continue reading Foreign EV cos must create jobs: Tata Motors
Belrise Industries, Plasan Sasa to jointly manufacture EV components for military vehicles in India
The collaboration will combine Plasans expertise in survivability and advanced automotive systems with Belrises manufacturing capabilities and industrial footprint in India. Pune-based automotive systems manufacturer Belrise Industries has entered into a strategic partnership with Israel-based advanced armour and survivability solutions provider, Plasan Sasa, to jointly manufacture electric vehicle components for military applications in India. As… Continue reading Belrise Industries, Plasan Sasa to jointly manufacture EV components for military vehicles in India
Auto dealers likely to end 2025 with near-optimal 40 days of inventory
According to FADA, the stock levels further eased off to around 44 days towards the end of November and is likely to get further reduced to about 40 days by the end of 2025. The GST-cut-led momentum continues to pan out in the last month of 2025, with automotive dealers likely to end the year… Continue reading Auto dealers likely to end 2025 with near-optimal 40 days of inventory
TVS Motor rolls out pan-India year-end service campaign for customers
TVS Motor Company on Tuesday said it has rolled out a pan-India service campaign aimed at encouraging customers to prioritise vehicle maintenance at the start of the year. The campaign, titled ‘Resolve, Refresh & Ride’, will run from December 20, 2025, to January 5, 2026, across authorised TVS Motor service centres in India. The initiative… Continue reading TVS Motor rolls out pan-India year-end service campaign for customers
‘No PUC, No Fuel’ policy to continue in Delhi even after GRAP-IV easing: Manjinder Singh Sirsa
Sirsa said inspections revealed that several PUC centres were not operational, while 12 centres were found using faulty equipment. The Delhi government will continue enforcing its ‘No Pollution Under Control (PUC), No fuel’ policy even after the lifting of Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) IV restrictions, Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said on Tuesday, per… Continue reading ‘No PUC, No Fuel’ policy to continue in Delhi even after GRAP-IV easing: Manjinder Singh Sirsa
Auto dealers move SC seeking refund of ₹2,500 crore GST compensation cess
A division bench comprising Justice Arvind Kumar and Justice N V Anjaria issued notices to the Union of India on December 15, asking it to file its response by March 25, 2026. Indian automobile dealers have approached the Supreme Court seeking a refund of around ₹2,500 crore of accumulated GST compensation cess credit, after representations… Continue reading Auto dealers move SC seeking refund of ₹2,500 crore GST compensation cess
GRAP-IV flags polluters, but gaps in emission testing cloud true picture
Emissions such as NO2, PM2.5 and VOC at the fast idling stage at 2500 rpm are sometimes recorded, but these are not considered during certification, he pointed out. Environment minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa has said that over 10,000 vehicles have failed emission tests since the implementation of GRAP-4 and over 2 lakh have been issued… Continue reading GRAP-IV flags polluters, but gaps in emission testing cloud true picture
CESC inaugurates fast charging unit for EVs in Mysuru
This not only helps in reducing air pollution but also decreases dependence on imported fuel and promotes the use of green energy. In a significant move towards promoting renewable energy usage and developing an eco-friendly transportation system, the Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC) inaugurated a state-of-the-art 30 kV fast charging unit for electric vehicles (EVs)… Continue reading CESC inaugurates fast charging unit for EVs in Mysuru
Death traps: How speed becomes silent killer in fog
Former deputy commissioner of transport Anil Chhikara recommended installing VMS to authorities and enforcing them on particularly vulnerable roads, along with keeping hazard warning signals on. New Delhi: Over the past few weeks, dense smog and fog have triggered multiple pile-ups across north India: a deadly multi-vehicle crash on the Yamuna Expressway near Mathura claimed… Continue reading Death traps: How speed becomes silent killer in fog