Renewing registration of vehicles over 20 years old to cost double under new government rules. Holding on to your over-20-year-old vehicle will now cost more as govt has doubled the fee for renewal of registration. According to the new rule, renewal of registration of over 20-year-old motorcycles and cars would cost ₹2,000 and ₹10,000, respectively.… Continue reading Registration renewal fee for vehicles over 20 yrs old doubled, no change for those in 15-20-years bracket
Author: Economic Times of India Online News
Toll plazas to be modernised to smoothen highway traffic
PWD minister Parvesh Verma directs modernisation of tolling. PWD minister Parvesh Verma has directed immediate measures to modernise tolling across the city, recover outstanding revenue, and eliminate illegal encroachments during a UT-Level coordination committee meeting. This meeting was held to address issues between the NHAI and MCD.Chairing the meeting with senior officials from NHAI, Delhi… Continue reading Toll plazas to be modernised to smoothen highway traffic
ET WLF 2025: PM Modi outlines India’s next-gen ambitions in chip, space & EVs
PM Narendra Modi said India has emerged as a global hope, with its contribution to the world economy expected to reach 20% Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that India has become a hope for the world because of its resilience, adding that experts are saying the country’s contribution to world economy will soon… Continue reading ET WLF 2025: PM Modi outlines India’s next-gen ambitions in chip, space & EVs
All circuits not firing in upkeep of EVs
EV owner Ramesh Sharma faced months of delay getting his vehicle repaired after a minor battery issue, highlighting challenges in India’s electric mobility ecosystem. When Ramesh Sharma bought his first electric vehicle (EV) last year, he believed he was making an environmentally conscious move that would also save him money in the long run. What… Continue reading All circuits not firing in upkeep of EVs
Wardwizard partners with Battery Smart for swappable battery model
Dealers and distributors will also have the option to install swapping stations at their outlets, creating an additional revenue stream while expanding Battery Smart’s network. Wardwizard Innovations & Mobility Limited, manufacturer of Joy e-bike and Joy e-rik, has entered into a partnership with Battery Smart, a battery-swapping network in India. Battery-as-a-Service model Under the agreement,… Continue reading Wardwizard partners with Battery Smart for swappable battery model
Aadhaar-linking made mandatory for driving licences and vehicle registrations
Vehicle owners and DL holders are advised to visit the official Parivahan or Sarathi portals to complete the process. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has made it compulsory for all vehicle owners and driving licence holders to link or update their mobile numbers with Aadhaar. The step is aimed at ensuring access to… Continue reading Aadhaar-linking made mandatory for driving licences and vehicle registrations
EVs replace manual waste carts in Guntur
The project has created job opportunities for over 200 women through its electric vehicle-based waste collection system in GMC alone. For over a decade, Prasana Kumari navigated Guntur’s narrow lanes with a heavy pushcart, collecting household waste under punishing conditions. The city’s uneven terrain made the work physically grueling and financially unrewarding. Diesel-powered vehicles struggled… Continue reading EVs replace manual waste carts in Guntur
Plan to restrict EV sales to Odisha residents only
As per transport department data, a total of 1,55,068 EVs were registered in the state between 2021 and March 2025. Worried that people from states such as Andhra Pradesh and Chhattisgarh are taking advantage of Odisha’s generous incentives for buyers of electric vehicles (EV)s, the transport department is planning to introduce restrictions on EV purchases… Continue reading Plan to restrict EV sales to Odisha residents only
India’s Auto sector shows mixed signals in Q1FY26: Report
The report added that potential GST cuts on two-wheelers and entry-level passenger vehicles, expected by September or October 2025, may provide a much-needed boost to revive affordability and consumer demand. India’s automobile sector displayed a patchy performance in the first quarter of FY26, with two-wheelers and tractors driving growth while passenger and commercial vehicles remained… Continue reading India’s Auto sector shows mixed signals in Q1FY26: Report
Electric vehicles exempted from toll on Atal Setu
Electric vehicles are exempted from paying toll on the Atal Setu (formerly Mumbai Trans Harbour Link or MTHL), India’s longest sea bridge, an official said on Friday. The state Urban Development Department, in a notification on Thursday, said that the exemption will apply to electric four-wheelers and electric buses, including those operated by state transport… Continue reading Electric vehicles exempted from toll on Atal Setu