Author: Economic Times of India Online News

Auto retail’s next disruption is trust and lifetime value, not scale: FADA’s Amar Sheth

Amar J. Sheth, Secretary, Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations Indian auto retail is entering a decisive phase in which scale and discounts will no longer define success, according to Amar J. Sheth, Secretary, Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA), and Owner, Shaman Group. Speaking at the ETAuto Retail Forum 2026 on Wednesday, Sheth said the… Continue reading Auto retail’s next disruption is trust and lifetime value, not scale: FADA’s Amar Sheth

Vehicle transfer NOC only after all pending national highway user fee dues cleared

These changes aim to improve fee compliance and discourage evasion on National Highways, especially with the upcoming Multi-Lane Free Flow tolling system. The ministry of road transport and highways on Tuesday said a No Objection Certificate (NOC) for transfer of ownership or transfer of a vehicle from one state to another shall not be granted… Continue reading Vehicle transfer NOC only after all pending national highway user fee dues cleared

Budget 2026 could be the gear shift India’s auto industry is waiting for

Union Budget 2026: Indias auto industry awaits the next big policy moment. India Budget 2026: For India’s automobile industry, the turbulence of the past few years appeared to ease after September 2025. A long-awaited GST reset corrected long-standing tax distortions, festive-season demand brought buyers back into showrooms, and year-end sales helped manufacturers close the calendar… Continue reading Budget 2026 could be the gear shift India’s auto industry is waiting for

From demand to capability: Auto industry’s skill agenda for Budget 2026

In parallel, higher capital expenditure anticipated in the Union Budget is likely to accelerate infrastructure development- historically a key driver of vehicle demand. India’s automotive sector enters FY2026 on a strong footing, with Y-o-Y sales growth projected in the 6-8 per cent range, reaffirming its position as one of the world’s largest auto markets. Two-wheelers… Continue reading From demand to capability: Auto industry’s skill agenda for Budget 2026

Green steel transition in India to be gradual as cost, tech hurdles persist: ICRA

He added that a major part of this reduction is expected from renewable energy integration and process optimisations. India’s transition to low-carbon green steel is expected to remain a gradual, long-term process as cost and technological constraints continue to hinder rapid decarbonisation, according to rating agency ICRA. According to the analysis, Indian steelmakers’ carbon emission… Continue reading Green steel transition in India to be gradual as cost, tech hurdles persist: ICRA

Global supply chains enter era of structural volatility: WEF

Global supply chains have entered an era of structural volatility, forcing companies and governments to re-evaluate how and where they invest and produce, and three in four business leaders are now prioritising resilience as a driver of growth, a new report said on Monday. The World Economic Forum report, released ahead of its annual meeting… Continue reading Global supply chains enter era of structural volatility: WEF

Indofast Energy, Nexus Select Malls launch battery swapping stations at malls in Bengaluru

Indofast Energy said the collaboration aligns with its Battery-as-a-Service model and its plans to deploy 10,000 battery swapping stations across more than 40 Indian cities over the next three years. Indofast Energy has partnered with Nexus Select Malls to install battery swapping stations inside shopping malls. The first stations have been inaugurated at Nexus Shantiniketan… Continue reading Indofast Energy, Nexus Select Malls launch battery swapping stations at malls in Bengaluru

Australia’s Syrah Resources buys more time for Tesla graphite supply deal

Australia’s Syrah Resources said on Monday it agreed with ‍Tesla to extend for the third time a deadline to resolve an ⁠alleged breach of their graphite supply agreement. The 2021 agreement to supply 8,000 metric tons of graphite a year over four years is key to ‌Syrah’s Vidalia, ‌Louisiana operations and the company’s strategy to… Continue reading Australia’s Syrah Resources buys more time for Tesla graphite supply deal

Renewables push China’s fossil‑fuelled power into first annual drop in 10 years

Proposed framework aligns with Indias phase-in renewable strategy, offering a model for BRICS consensus China’s mostly coal-based thermal power generation ‍fell in 2025 for ​the first time in 10 years, government data showed ⁠on Monday, as growing renewable generation met growth in electricity demand even as overall power usage hit a record. The data is… Continue reading Renewables push China’s fossil‑fuelled power into first annual drop in 10 years