In the interview that follows, Nitin Gadkari sheds light on the progress of the ongoing infrastructure projects. “Under the Vision 2047 Master Plan, the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways has adopted a big data driven approach to identify the highway network that the country’s growing economy will require as we move closer to 2047.… Continue reading Vision 2047 Master Plan: MoRTH has adopted a big data driven approach to infra planning, says Nitin Gadkari
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Automobiles on government’s list for trade talks with US
Ministries and departments, in turn, have been told to come back with feedback from industry so that a final view on the sector can be taken in a comprehensive manner. Automobiles are among the list of items identified by the commerce department for consultations with other departments and ministries ahead of negotiations for the proposed… Continue reading Automobiles on government’s list for trade talks with US
IIOTM 2025: India can lead the world in AI-driven manufacturing, says NVIDIA’s Dhupar
In a discussion on AI’s transformative potential for manufacturing, Vishal Dhupar, MD of Asia South at NVIDIA explored the role that Artificial Intelligence (AI) will play in reshaping the sector—particularly in India, where rapid industrial growth presents both opportunities and challenges. With a strong emphasis on India’s potential to lead in AI-driven manufacturing, Dhupar stated,… Continue reading IIOTM 2025: India can lead the world in AI-driven manufacturing, says NVIDIA’s Dhupar
IIOTM 2025: India’s path to smart manufacturing to be backed by big ideas, bold R&D and power of technology
In a discussion on the future of India’s manufacturing sector, leaders from across industries called for a fundamental shift in how the country approaches digital transformation. With a focus on smart manufacturing and autonomy, the discussion explored how technological innovation, combined with a robust strategy for upskilling and R&D, could reshape the nation’s manufacturing landscape.… Continue reading IIOTM 2025: India’s path to smart manufacturing to be backed by big ideas, bold R&D and power of technology
Trump to introduce 25% tariffs on autos, pharmaceuticals and chips
Donald Trump U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he intends to impose auto tariffs “in the neighborhood of 25%” and similar duties on semiconductors and pharmaceutical imports, the latest in a series of measures threatening to upend international trade. On Friday, Trump said levies on automobiles would come as soon as April 2, the… Continue reading Trump to introduce 25% tariffs on autos, pharmaceuticals and chips
Japan exports rise in January on brisk auto exports to US, but tariff threat looms
The large tariffs are likely to force major automakers such as Toyota Motor and Honda Motor to adjust their global production, analysts say. Japan’s exports rose for a fourth consecutive month in January led by auto shipments to the U.S., data showed on Wednesday, though economists said President Donald Trump’s threat of hefty tariffs on… Continue reading Japan exports rise in January on brisk auto exports to US, but tariff threat looms
German auto supplier Continental to cut 3,000 more jobs
Updated On Feb 18, 2025 at 07:32 PM IST Read by: 100 Industry Professionals Read by 100 Industry Professionals The firm employs about 200,000 people worldwide with about 31,000 of those in research and development. German auto supplier Continental said Tuesday it will cut a further 3,000 jobs by the end of 2026, the latest… Continue reading German auto supplier Continental to cut 3,000 more jobs
Bharat NCAP to have its 2.0 version from October 2027
It is learnt that there are also some new standards for ADAS features in the works. Bharat NCAP, which was launched on October 1, 2023 by the Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari as a voluntary programme for assessing the safety quotient of vehicles, will see the start of its next phase in… Continue reading Bharat NCAP to have its 2.0 version from October 2027
M&M at its peak – Should you buy, sell, or hold?
The M&M stock recently hit its new all-time high of Rs 3,270.95 on the NSE on February 10 With strong fundamentals, a diversified portfolio, and an aggressive push into the electric vehicle (EV) segment, fund manager Sandip Sabharwal of asksandipsabharwal.com believes that Mahindra & Mahindra’s (M&M’s) strong fundamentals and growth potential make it a compelling… Continue reading M&M at its peak – Should you buy, sell, or hold?
Green steel needs incentives to work and Japan has a plan: Russell
Increasing the use of electric arc furnaces is also a possibility, but this needs high-grade iron ore, or DRI or HBI, to work. Decarbonising steel production is one of the major challenges of the energy transition, especially given that consumers across the world show little appetite or capacity to pay more for green steel products.… Continue reading Green steel needs incentives to work and Japan has a plan: Russell