He added that the standout performers included Maruti Suzuki, M&M, and TVS Motors, highlighting that operating profit margins are likely to improve due to better operating leverage and benign raw material costs. The latest auto sales numbers have left investors optimistic, as industry experts point to strong growth driven by recent GST cuts. Dipan Mehta,… Continue reading Auto sector momentum likely to continue into 2026: Dipan Mehta
Author: Economic Times of India Online News
US Postal Service using 2,600 EVs for mail deliveries
USPS also said in the letter it has acquired 26,000 internal combustion vehicles as it works to replace its aging vehicle fleet, including 2,600 of the next-generation gas-powered Oshkosh vehicles The US Postal Service is currently using more than 2,600 electric vehicles for mail deliveries, the agency said in a letter to Congress reviewed by… Continue reading US Postal Service using 2,600 EVs for mail deliveries
Amnesty scheme hits legality bump
Improper parking is the most common offence, accounting for 7.2 lakh challans, though only 27,000 were settled. Out of the 4.2 lakh challans for helmetless riding, a mere 5,100 were paid. Delhi govt’s amnesty plan to offer relief to people with pending transport and traffic challans has hit a roadblock. Officials said the proposal, which… Continue reading Amnesty scheme hits legality bump
Ford, Hyundai US sales down slightly in November as EVs drag
Overall sales of the Detroit automaker in the month slipped nearly 1 per cent to 164,925 units from a year earlier. Ford Motor Co and Hyundai Motor on Tuesday reported marginal declines in US auto sales in November, as sales of electric vehicles fizzled following the end of tax credits. Demand for electric vehicles has… Continue reading Ford, Hyundai US sales down slightly in November as EVs drag
More charge of EV light brigade
An ambitious goal of 30 per cent EV penetration by 2030 requires a 44x scale-up of charging stations – from 30,000 to 1.32 mn – in less than 5 years. Faced with low-voltage sales, Tesla is reportedly planning to set up home charging units, superchargers in major metros, and chargers at malls and hotels. Yes,… Continue reading More charge of EV light brigade
CAFE-3 row intensifies as SIAM opposes stiff emission targets, warns of industry distress
On changes proposed in the revised CAFE 3 draft over super credits for EVs and FCEVs, SIAM has pointed out that these are not “aligned with the government’s focus on these technologies”. New Delhi: Indian OEMs are a divided lot over whether small cars should be allowed more lenient emission caps versus larger cars, but… Continue reading CAFE-3 row intensifies as SIAM opposes stiff emission targets, warns of industry distress
Mumbai enforces GRAP 4 as AQI dips: Key curbs and how they differ from Delhi
At present, Mumbai has 662 AQI monitoring devices at construction sites, with another 251 being installed; about 400 of these are linked to a unified dashboard. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has begun enforcing GRAP-4 restrictions as air quality in Mumbai continues to deteriorate. GRAP categorises air quality into six levels — good (0–50), satisfactory… Continue reading Mumbai enforces GRAP 4 as AQI dips: Key curbs and how they differ from Delhi
Drive finds majority of schoolvehicles violating safety norms in Jaipur
In Bani Park, a van belonging to Childrens Academy that had completed the 15-year service limit was seized. Another van of Maheshwari Public School taking children beyond its seating capacity was also seized. During a major drive to ensure safety of school children Monday morning, a joint team of mobile magistrates, RTO officials, and the… Continue reading Drive finds majority of schoolvehicles violating safety norms in Jaipur
EV spark in Nov: E3Ws surge, TVS bucks trend with sequential growth
This surge comes despite ICE three-wheelers becoming more attractive after the recent GST rate cut. After a record-breaking Oct driven by festive demand, battery-electric vehicle (BEV) sales moderated in Nov — but still posted one of the strongest monthly performances of 2025. Total EV registrations crossed the two-lakh mark, making Nov the second-highest month of… Continue reading EV spark in Nov: E3Ws surge, TVS bucks trend with sequential growth
Exponent Energy opens first EV retail and retrofit store in Bengaluru
Exponent plans to open over 15 exclusive touch points across Bengaluru by the end of FY26. Exponent Energy, a Bengaluru-based energy-tech company, has entered the three-wheeler EV retail segment with the launch of its first Exponent Sales Point (ESP) store at Laggere in Bengaluru. As per the company’s official statement, the store will provide auto… Continue reading Exponent Energy opens first EV retail and retrofit store in Bengaluru