For safer roads, Uttar Pradesh to set up centres to train commercial, private drivers

Sources said it might be made mandatory for commercial vehicle drivers to undergo training at these institutes, the government could also allow drivers of private vehicles to enrol for training. Private vehicle drivers may have to undergo a 21-day course which will include hands-on training and theory classes. The training schedule will include at least… Continue reading For safer roads, Uttar Pradesh to set up centres to train commercial, private drivers

Jaipur: Audit identifies 74 blind spots in city but JDA yet to act

Neha Khullar, consultant, road safety cell, transport department, who was part of the road safety audits, said, “The spots remain vulnerable for accidents. I have not seen any spot identified by us corrected or repaired other than markings at some places.” Jaipur: Inaction on road safety audit report on city roads has put the Jaipur… Continue reading Jaipur: Audit identifies 74 blind spots in city but JDA yet to act

IIT-Delhi to start 2-year M.tech. program in electric mobility

Depending on the expertise developed during the M.Tech. studies, the students may get job opportunities in various industries pertaining to Electric Vehicle OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturer), Automotive industry, Battery (pack and module) manufacturing units; BMS industry (Smart and Cloud based BMS); E-motor design and manufacturing industry; Converter and Inverter industry; and EV chargers industry. IIT… Continue reading IIT-Delhi to start 2-year M.tech. program in electric mobility

International prices to help steelmakers tide over 2nd Covid wave: ICRA

Despite weak domestic demand, buoyant international demand and steel prices supported the domestic steelmakers and India remained a net exporter of steel with 122 per cent Y-o-Y growth in exports reported in April 2021. New Delhi: Supportive international prices are expected to help domestic steelmakers tide over the second Covid wave, ratings agency ICRA said.… Continue reading International prices to help steelmakers tide over 2nd Covid wave: ICRA

Ind-Ra assigns JSW Shipping & Logistics A-plus with stable outlook

JSLPL’s two-member board wholly comprises representatives from the JSW Group. Also, JSLPL’s senior management team has been drawn from JSW Group companies. Mumbai: India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) has assigned JSW Shipping and Logistics Pvt Ltd (JSLPL) a long-term issuer rating of A-plus with stable outlook. JSLPL’s two-member board wholly comprises representatives from the JSW… Continue reading Ind-Ra assigns JSW Shipping & Logistics A-plus with stable outlook

Forex reserves cross $600 billion for first time on foreign flows

The report points out that doubts over India’s economic recovery led to significant capital outflows in April and May. MUMBAI: The country’s forex reserves crossed the $600-billion mark for the first time on the back of continued foreign investment flow into the capital markets. According to the RBI, forex reserves increased by $6.8 billion in… Continue reading Forex reserves cross $600 billion for first time on foreign flows

India to require 400k charging stations for 2 mn EVs by 2026: Report

In addition, the report mentioned the impact of the pandemic on the emergence of a new consumer who is eager to be healthy, breathe clean air and build a better, more resilient world for the next generation. New Delhi: India needs about 400,000 charging stations to meet the requirement for two million Electric Vehicles (EV)… Continue reading India to require 400k charging stations for 2 mn EVs by 2026: Report

BALCO reducing carbon footprint through next-generation technology

The company has integrated smart technologies and design modifications in its potlines progressively to reduce its specific power consumption by using a graphitized pot with thermal modelling and other digital interventions. Balconagar Korba: Bharat Aluminium Company (BALCO), India’s iconic aluminium producer is a strong proponent of leveraging next-generation technology to make its manufacturing process sustainable… Continue reading BALCO reducing carbon footprint through next-generation technology

Om Logistics partners with Democracy People Foundation for Mission Oxygen initiative

so far 55000 Oximeters have been donated and Rs. 55 Cr. funds were raised by Democracy People Foundation. They are also working towards setting up oxygen generation plants. New Delhi: Om Logistics, India’s leading 360-degree logistics solutions company, as a social cause, has helped Democracy People Foundation deliver 5000 Oxygen Concentrators to hospitals across India… Continue reading Om Logistics partners with Democracy People Foundation for Mission Oxygen initiative