The Commission for Air Quality Management Wednesday told SC that vehicular emission during winter and dust in summer majorly polluted ambient air in Delhi and NCR and gave a list of short and long-term countermeasures, including a mechanism to decongest traffic jams at MCD toll plazas. A bench of CJI Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya… Continue reading CAQM names major pollutants in Delhi-NCR, gives action plan to Supreme Court
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Kolkata Police plans green boost for its fleet with 200 new EVs
Cops claimed that they wanted to contribute to a cleaner environment by introducing a greener fleet. In a cost-cutting measure and to contribute towards a clean environment, the Kolkata Police (KP) is set to augment its transport fleet with 200 electric vehicles over the next few months. An estimated ₹44 crore is likely to be… Continue reading Kolkata Police plans green boost for its fleet with 200 new EVs
Maharashtra clears ₹60 crore for EV incentives, toll waivers
The Maharashtra govt approved the disbursal of ₹60cr under the Maharashtra Electric Vehicle Policy 2025, clearing pending demand-side incentives and toll tax reimbursements linked to the state’s push for electric mobility. Of the total amount, ₹30 crore will be released to clear incentives approved earlier under the Maharashtra Electric Vehicle Policy 2021. An additional ₹26cr… Continue reading Maharashtra clears ₹60 crore for EV incentives, toll waivers
As Trump talks tariffs, his Argentine ally welcomes shipload of Chinese EVs for first time
The vast field of over 5,800 electric and hybrid vehicles gleamed on the cargo deck of the BYD Changzhou, an Chinese container vessel unloading Wednesday at a river port in eastern Argentina. In other places, such a scene would not be noteworthy. Chinese automaker BYD has sped up its exports and undercut rivals the world… Continue reading As Trump talks tariffs, his Argentine ally welcomes shipload of Chinese EVs for first time
Electric carmakers pull out all stops to make you own one
Globally, only a few automakers, including Toyota, have expressed some support for EV retrofitting, while most manufacturers cite concerns over structural integrity and safety. Electric carmakers in India are moving beyond product launches to address the biggest anxieties of potential buyers. From assured buybacks and battery subscriptions to exchange schemes and dense charging networks, incumbents… Continue reading Electric carmakers pull out all stops to make you own one
Finance and insurance are decisive levers in auto retail now: Industry leaders
Finance and insurance are no longer peripheral functions in auto retail—they are increasingly shaping the purchase decision itself. Leaders from Suzuki Motorcycle India, Bajaj General Insurance, HDFC Bank and Ducati India unpacked how credit access, digital integration and new risk products are redefining customer acquisition and profitability across segments at ETAuto Retail Forum 2026. Akhilesh… Continue reading Finance and insurance are decisive levers in auto retail now: Industry leaders
EV adoption is redefining what auto retail leadership means in India, say industry leaders
India’s electric mobility push is forcing a fundamental reset in auto retail, with trust, uptime and dealer readiness emerging as decisive factors that will shape EV adoption over the next five years, industry leaders said, as customer anxiety around batteries, reliability and total cost of ownership continues to influence buying decisions. These themes came to… Continue reading EV adoption is redefining what auto retail leadership means in India, say industry leaders
Social media emerges as the new trust layer in India’s auto retail
Social media is fast becoming the primary trust-building layer in India’s auto retail ecosystem, with industry leaders acknowledging that customer decisions are increasingly shaped online long before a buyer steps into a dealership. The shift is redefining how automakers and dealers engage with customers, moving the focus from persuasion to validation and consultation. The trend… Continue reading Social media emerges as the new trust layer in India’s auto retail
Why the Union Budget 2026 must shift focus from EV adoption to EV economics
While PM E-DRIVE offered a two-year allocation of ₹10,900 crore in 20241, such programmes overlook the long-term economics that can sustain manufacturing. The Union Budget 2026-27 offers an excellent opportunity to shift EV policy focus from demand-centric subsidies and, instead, boost manufacturing, supply chains and cost economics for sustainable growth. This is crucial as subsidy… Continue reading Why the Union Budget 2026 must shift focus from EV adoption to EV economics
How omnichannel 2.0 is reshaping customer experience in auto industry
The consensus among the experts and industry leaders was clear: omnichannel 2.0 is no longer about presence across platforms, but about mastering handoffs. In the automobile customer experience arena, omnichannel strategy has moved from experimentation to execution as buyers now arrive far more informed than before. At the ETAuto Retail Forum 2026, senior leaders from… Continue reading How omnichannel 2.0 is reshaping customer experience in auto industry