TVS Group veteran H Lakshmanan dies at 92 due to age-related ailments

Updated On Jan 11, 2025 at 08:08 AM IST Read by: 100 Industry Professionals Read by 100 Industry Professionals H Lakshmanan H Lakshmanan (92), former Executive Director of Sundaram-Clayton and a pillar of the TVS group for nearly seven decades, passed away on Friday due to age-related ailments. He is survived by his wife, a… Continue reading TVS Group veteran H Lakshmanan dies at 92 due to age-related ailments

FADA to host 13th Auto Summit to highlight safe, efficient and sustainable mobility

The event will also explore how cutting-edge technology and streamlined operations enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. The Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) will host its 13th annual auto summit on January 18, 2025, at Le Méridien, New Delhi. The summit, themed “Safe, Efficient & Sustainable: Shaping Tomorrow’s Mobility,” will address key challenges and… Continue reading FADA to host 13th Auto Summit to highlight safe, efficient and sustainable mobility

Auto component companies rev up to drive to every corner of the world

Every segment of the market is revving up, making the market red hot. The automobile component companies are adding wings to the wheels of the industry. As global dynamics and alliances are shifting, manufacturers of components are sensing the opportunity to be the preferred choice for global automobile giants. Consumers are increasingly choosing electric vehicles,… Continue reading Auto component companies rev up to drive to every corner of the world

Aim to become no. 1 country in auto segment: Nitin Gadkari

“When I took charge of the minister. The size of the industry was Rs 7.5 lakh crore and today its size is Rs 22 lakh crore. And this is the industry, which has created 4.5 crore jobs till now — the highest in the country. Union minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday highlighted the growth of… Continue reading Aim to become no. 1 country in auto segment: Nitin Gadkari

Aiming to promote manufacturing hub in Hyderabad: CM

Referring to ‘China Plus One strategy’ of businesses diversifying manufacturing & supply chains beyond China, he said government aims to make Hyderabad as the alternative to China. The Telangana government is planning to promote manufacturing in a big way between the Outer Ring Road and the proposed Regional Ring Road in Hyderabad and make the… Continue reading Aiming to promote manufacturing hub in Hyderabad: CM

Malaysia aiming to become energy, chip making hub, PM says

Anwar said Malaysia will now aim to refine its expertise in oil and gas, semiconductors, and Islamic finance to become a global market leader in each field. Malaysia wants to leverage its location to become an energy and chip manufacturing hub this year, riding a recent jump in investments and a favourable outlook for the… Continue reading Malaysia aiming to become energy, chip making hub, PM says

ICRA predicts 15% surge in construction equipment costs due to new emission standards

The country has already adopted CEV stage V over six months, starting January 1, 2025. With the government’s focus on curbing pollution in India, the new emission standards set for construction equipment vehicles (CEVs) can raise the cost of vehicles by 12-15%. ICRA‘s report states that this cost increase can be passed on to buyers… Continue reading ICRA predicts 15% surge in construction equipment costs due to new emission standards

Delhi chokes again in ‘severe’ AQI, dense fog envelops city

The air quality in Delhi has worsened, falling into the ‘severe’ category. A thick blanket of fog covered Delhi-NCR on Friday morning, reducing visibility to zero. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Delhi recorded a temperature of 9.6 degrees Celsius at 5.30am. The Met Department has forecasted a minimum temperature of 6 degrees Celsius… Continue reading Delhi chokes again in ‘severe’ AQI, dense fog envelops city

Centre raises supply of cheap gas to stave off CNG price hike in Delhi ahead of polls

While PNG (piped natural gas) service is maintained fully with government-controlled gas, the allocation for the CNG segment varies in accordance with variation in production. Supply of cheap gas from legacy fields to Indraprastha Gas Ltd (IGL) will rise 31%, a move that will stave off an increase in CNG (compressed natural gas) prices in… Continue reading Centre raises supply of cheap gas to stave off CNG price hike in Delhi ahead of polls

TUV SUD partners with NATRAX to enhance automotive testing in India

This recognition is crucial for issuing Type Approval and Conformity of Production certificates. Manufacturers need these certificates to comply with Rule 126 of the Central Motor Vehicle Rules (CMVR). TÜV SÜD and NATRAX (National Automotive Test Tracks) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) today. This partnership allows TÜV SÜD to conduct EMI/EMC tests at its… Continue reading TUV SUD partners with NATRAX to enhance automotive testing in India