Gadkari said 784 highway projects are going to be implemented in the eastern states at an estimated cost of ₹3,73,484 crore, covering 21,355 km. The Centre is planning to invest ₹10 lakh crore over the next two years to strengthen highways across the country, with special focus on the Northeast, where roads will rival those… Continue reading Centre planning ₹10 lakh cr investment to rewire highways, NE roads will match US standards: Gadkari
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India sees sharp rise in GCCs focused on renewable energy sector
These corporations are leveraging India’s strengths to streamline their operations and improve their processes in energy production and distribution, making a significant contribution to the global energy infrastructure modernisation. New Delhi: As global capability centres (GCCs) continue to surge in India, such centres focused on renewable energy, with significant offshoring opportunities across upstream, midstream and… Continue reading India sees sharp rise in GCCs focused on renewable energy sector
Delhi’s EV policy may create 20,000 jobs; focus on battery swapping and charging network
The policy also includes setting up battery collection centres and establishing a city-wide network of charging and swappable battery stations. Delhi’s electric vehicle (EV) policy 2.0 may generate up to 20,000 jobs and will also set up battery collection centres while establishing a city-wide network of charging and swappable battery stations. Speaking to PTI about… Continue reading Delhi’s EV policy may create 20,000 jobs; focus on battery swapping and charging network
Trump’s 25% auto tariffs could cost US automakers $108 billion, study finds
For imported vehicles, the study found the average tariff cost per vehicle to be $8,722 for the overall industry and $8,641 for the Detroit Three. A new analysis by the Center for Automotive Research has found that President Donald Trump’s 25% auto tariffs imposed in early April will increase costs by about $108 billion for… Continue reading Trump’s 25% auto tariffs could cost US automakers $108 billion, study finds
FM woos Austrian cos for green H2, EVs & innovation
Updated On Apr 12, 2025 at 08:27 AM IST Read by: 100 Industry Professionals Read by 100 Industry Professionals Nirmala Sitharaman New Delhi: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman Friday called on Austrian companies to harness the many opportunities that India offers, pitching the country as an “excellent gateway to Asia and the global South” and underscoring… Continue reading FM woos Austrian cos for green H2, EVs & innovation
Foundation stone for India’s first GaN-based semicon plant laid in Raipur
The Chhattisgarh government signed an investment proposal with Polymatech Electronics during the ‘Chhattisgarh Investor Connect’ held in New Delhi in December 2024. The foundation stone for India’s first Gallium Nitride (GaN)-based semiconductor manufacturing plant of chip-making firm Polymatech Electronics in Nava Raipur was laid by Chattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Friday. Polymatech Electronics… Continue reading Foundation stone for India’s first GaN-based semicon plant laid in Raipur
Domestic autos, cement, infra poised to shine as interest rates ease: Sandip Sabharwal
Sandip Sabharwal ‘Exorbitant tariffs, like what is there with China, is effectively saying that there will be zero trade because at 70, 80, 100 or anything above that percentage tariff, it is impossible to have trade,’ says Sandip Sabharwal, asksandipsabharwal.com.For once, I was chatting with Kunal. We are feeling bad that Thursday was a trading… Continue reading Domestic autos, cement, infra poised to shine as interest rates ease: Sandip Sabharwal
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is funding a ‘secret’ EV startup that has hired employees from Ford, General Motors and Harley-Davidson
Jeff Bezos Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has been identified as a significant backer of Slate Auto, a Michigan-based electric vehicle (EV) startup operating under the radar since its inception in 2022. According to a report by TechCrunch, the company is developing a budget-friendly two-seat electric pickup truck, projected to cost around $25,000, with the goal… Continue reading Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is funding a ‘secret’ EV startup that has hired employees from Ford, General Motors and Harley-Davidson
Madhur Bajaj, former vice-chairman of Bajaj Auto, dies at 73
Madhur Bajaj, Bajaj Auto Madhur Bajaj, former vice-chairman of Bajaj Auto, passed away on Friday at the age of 73. He played an integral role in the development of Bajaj Auto and was a driving force in India’s motorised two- and three-wheeler sectors. ETAuto had earlier reported that Madhur Bajaj stepped down from his position… Continue reading Madhur Bajaj, former vice-chairman of Bajaj Auto, dies at 73
Trump’s 25% auto tariffs could cost US automakers $108 billion, study finds
For imported vehicles, the study found the average tariff cost per vehicle to be $8,722 for the overall industry and $8,641 for the Detroit Three. A new analysis by the Center for Automotive Research has found that President Donald Trump’s 25% auto tariffs imposed in early April will increase costs by about $108 billion for… Continue reading Trump’s 25% auto tariffs could cost US automakers $108 billion, study finds