IFC commits ₹460 crore to IndiGrid to develop India’s largest standalone battery energy storage system in Gujarat. IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, on Thursday committed Rs 460 crore to IndiGrid to build India’s largest standalone battery energy storage system project in Gujarat. The project is designed to play a key role in… Continue reading IFC Invests ₹460 crore in India’s largest battery energy storage project in Gujarat
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ParkMate rebrands as Blyp, aims to redefine urban mobility
Blyp represents its evolution into a full-stack mobility intelligence platform, geared to serve individuals, businesses, and governments. Smart parking startup ParkMate has officially rebranded as Blyp, signalling its transition from a parking solution provider to a broader urban mobility technology platform. The move reflects the company’s expanded vision to support smart cities with real-time navigation,… Continue reading ParkMate rebrands as Blyp, aims to redefine urban mobility
Gadkari launches, lays foundation stone for highway projects worth ₹6,350 crore in Jharkhand
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for 11 NH projects worth ₹6,350 crore in Jharkhand—nine in Ranchi and two in Garhwa. Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for 11 National Highway projects in Jharkhand, with a total value of ₹6,350 crore.… Continue reading Gadkari launches, lays foundation stone for highway projects worth ₹6,350 crore in Jharkhand
Bengaluru transport department mandates permits for electric vehicles
In a major policy shift, the transport department has made it mandatory for all electric transport vehicles to obtain permits – reversing a 2021 exemption that had allowed them to operate freely. In a major policy shift, the transport department has made it mandatory for all electric transport vehicles to obtain permits – reversing a… Continue reading Bengaluru transport department mandates permits for electric vehicles
China’s Changan plans European factory, executive says
Chinese carmaker Changan is planning a European factory to support future sales and is evaluating potential sites, a company executive told Reuters. Chinese automaker Changan plans a European factory to support its future sales on the continent and is already weighing up possible locations for the plant, an executive told Reuters on Wednesday. “We’re committed… Continue reading China’s Changan plans European factory, executive says
At CAFE 3, everyone is not on the same table on Maruti plan
Tata Motors, Mahindra, JSW MG Motor India, and Toyota Kirloskar have opposed Maruti Suzuki’s call to ease fuel efficiency norms under the upcoming CAFE 3 standards. Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra, JSW MG Motor India and Toyota Kirloskar Motor have come out against market leader Maruti Suzuki‘s proposal to ease fuel efficiency norms for small… Continue reading At CAFE 3, everyone is not on the same table on Maruti plan
India’s battery recycling sector offers lifeline to global EV players as China tightens mineral exports
As China’s export restrictions on critical minerals jolt global supply chains, India’s battery recycling industry could emerge as a key fallback for countries scrambling to secure rare earth elements used in electric vehicle (EV) motors. A Japanese delegation is scheduled to engage in dialogue with Indian battery recycling ecosystem players including Vedanta and Lohum this… Continue reading India’s battery recycling sector offers lifeline to global EV players as China tightens mineral exports
TVS Motor June sales soar 20% in June to 4,02,001 units
TVS Motor reported 20% YoY growth in June 2025, with total sales rising to 4,02,001 units from 3,33,646 a year earlier. TVS Motor Company on Tuesday reported a robust 20 per cent year-on-year (YoY) growth in total sales for June 2025, with overall volumes reaching 4,02,001 units, up from 3,33,646 units in June 2024. Two-wheeler… Continue reading TVS Motor June sales soar 20% in June to 4,02,001 units
EV charging stations installed at Guldhar, Duhai Namo Bharat stations
EV charging stations have been added at Guldhar and Duhai Namo Bharat stations on the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS corridor, with more planned by NCRTC. After Sahibabad RRTS station, electric vehicle (EV) charging stations have now been installed at Guldhar and Duhai Namo Bharat stations along the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS corridor. The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC),… Continue reading EV charging stations installed at Guldhar, Duhai Namo Bharat stations
How Republican EV cuts could put US carmakers behind China
President Trump vows to revive U.S. auto manufacturing, but experts warn Republican pushback on EVs may risk losing leadership in a key emerging technology. President Donald Trump has said his policies will revive auto manufacturing in the US. But Republican attacks on electric vehicles could do just the opposite, some industry experts say, by surrendering… Continue reading How Republican EV cuts could put US carmakers behind China