“The city already has a poor public transport system. In this condition, banning BS III and BS IV vehicles, which have PUC certifications, will only have a limited effect,” he said. New Delhi: Stage 3 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), which came into effect on Friday, will take nearly 4 lakh vehicles out… Continue reading 4L vehicles barred from roads in Noida and Ghaziabad as GRAP III comes into effect
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Telangana to build robust semiconductor ecosystem, says IT Minister
He said Allegro MicroSystems’s decision to expand operations in Hyderabad aligns with the city’s robust infrastructure, skilled talent pool, and supportive government initiatives. Hyderabad, Telangana’s Minister of Information Technology, Electronics, Communications, and Industries Duddila Sridhar Babu said on Friday that the state government’s mission is to build a robust and self-sustaining semiconductor ecosystem. In his… Continue reading Telangana to build robust semiconductor ecosystem, says IT Minister
IIT-K inks MoU with Zynetic for advanced EV charging solutions
Prof. Manindra Agrawal, director of IIT Kanpur, said, “The partnership with Zynetic is an example of how academia and industry can work together to develop EV infrastructure and help India achieve its green goals. Delhi: The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK) on Thursday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Zynetic Electric Vehicles Charging… Continue reading IIT-K inks MoU with Zynetic for advanced EV charging solutions
EV companies, battery makers urge Trump not to kill vehicle tax credits
Trump has said he plans to begin the process of undoing the Biden administration’s stringent emissions regulations finalized earlier this year. The rules cut tailpipe emissions limits by 50% from 2026 levels by 2032. A group representing major electric vehicle and battery manufacturers on Friday urged President-elect Donald Trump not to kill tax credits for… Continue reading EV companies, battery makers urge Trump not to kill vehicle tax credits
Bengaluru needs thousands of EV chargers by 2030: Study
City will require over 36,000 public EV chargers, 400 stations, 141 acres of land to support 23 lakh EVs; researchers stress need for strategic locations The land required for establishing these charging stations would be 141 acres, which is equivalent to the land for approximately 700 petrol pumps. A study conducted by the Center for… Continue reading Bengaluru needs thousands of EV chargers by 2030: Study
Chandigarh achieves 14.8% EV penetration in 7 months
The city leads in the following two categories after Lakshadweep: 0.11% of installations compared to the total domestic connections in UT Chandigarh; 5.49% of installations compared to the total number of registrations. New Delhi: T C Nautiyal, secretary, Science & Technology & Renewable Energy, chaired an in-depth review meeting with Chandigarh Renewable Energy and Science… Continue reading Chandigarh achieves 14.8% EV penetration in 7 months
How long will the rupee fall?
Experts suggest that the gain from a weaker rupee is minimal—typically only 0.1% to 0.3%—which might not be enough to offset inflationary pressures at home. The Indian rupee has reached a historic low against the US Dollar, sparking concerns over the country’s economic stability and the potential impact on investors and consumers. On November 14,… Continue reading How long will the rupee fall?
India’s automobile retail sales surge 12% to 42.88 lakh units during festive period
The festive period, as defined by FADA, spanned from Navratri to 15 days after Dhanteras, accounting for the time lag in vehicle registration processes. This 42-day period serves as a crucial sales window for the Indian automobile industry. The Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) reported a 12% year-on-year increase in automobile retail sales for… Continue reading India’s automobile retail sales surge 12% to 42.88 lakh units during festive period
India’s Eicher Motors jumps 8%; Royal Enfield rides past its ‘toughest phase’, say analysts
The company, which sells a major chunk of its motorcycles in rural India, is often viewed by investors as a gauge for rural sales. India’s Eicher Motors was on course for its best day since mid-2020, after the Royal Enfield motorcycle maker posted a quarterly profit beat, which analysts said indicated that the “toughest phase”… Continue reading India’s Eicher Motors jumps 8%; Royal Enfield rides past its ‘toughest phase’, say analysts
Australia eyes US climate policy shift for green energy boost
“The Inflation Reduction Act, for example, has seen considerable capital flow to the United States. If those incentives aren’t there, then that has implications for the nature of the global economy,” he said. Any move by the Trump administration to change U.S. climate policy could benefit Australia‘s ambitions to attract greater investment to its critical… Continue reading Australia eyes US climate policy shift for green energy boost