BS IV petrol models are not banned under any of the four GRAP stages. Stage 3 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), which came into effect on Friday, will take nearly 4 lakh vehicles out of roads in the two major UP cities of NCR. GRAP 3 bars BS III (petrol and diesel) and… Continue reading 4L vehicles barred from roads in Noida and Ghaziabad as GRAP III comes into effect
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Indian steelmakers make new push for temporary tax to check cheap imports
Cheap imports are eating into the market share of domestic steelmakers, the Indian Steel Association said in its presentation. NEW DELHI – India’s steelmakers have urged the government to immediately impose a temporary tax to stem cheap imports from China, Japan and South Korea, according to the latest industry presentation, in a fresh move to… Continue reading Indian steelmakers make new push for temporary tax to check cheap imports
Air ‘severe’ in Ggn: Share of emissions from vehicles at 26%
An analysis by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) calculated that over a quarter of PM.2.5 pollutants in the city’s atmosphere were released from vehicles. The city on Tuesday recorded ‘severe’ air quality for the second consecutive day, though overnight winds helped to partially clear up skies. Gurgaon‘s 24-hour air quality index (AQI) was… Continue reading Air ‘severe’ in Ggn: Share of emissions from vehicles at 26%
Delhi pollution: Airmergency continues as city ‘severe-plus’ for 2nd day
“The air quality is likely to be in the severe category from November 20 to 22. In the subsequent six days, air quality is likely to be in the severe to very poor category,” stated IITM’s bulletin. NEW DELHI: Delhiites continued to breathe extremely poisonous air on Tuesday as the city’s AQI remained in the… Continue reading Delhi pollution: Airmergency continues as city ‘severe-plus’ for 2nd day
Oil nudges up on escalating Ukraine war, signs of improving China demand
Signs that China, the world’s largest crude importer, may have stepped up oil purchases this month after a period of weak imports boosted oil price sentiment. Oil edged up on Wednesday amid an escalation in the Ukraine war and signs of growing Chinese crude imports, while rising U.S. crude stocks checked overall price gains. Brent… Continue reading Oil nudges up on escalating Ukraine war, signs of improving China demand
Amid rise in pollution, Delhi Metro sets record with 78 lakh passenger journeys
Of the total 78.67 lakh passenger journeys recorded, the highest was on Yellow Line at 20.9 lakh, followed by Blue Line at 20.8 lakh. Yellow and Blue lines are the busiest lines in the DMRC network. New Delhi: Delhi Metro created a new record on Monday by registering the highest passenger journeys at 78.67 lakh.… Continue reading Amid rise in pollution, Delhi Metro sets record with 78 lakh passenger journeys
Public procurement norms may be tweaked to aid makers under PLI
India has in put place PLI schemes for 14 sectors to increase local production of mobiles, automobiles, electronics components and pharmaceuticals among others. New Delhi: The government is examining tweaking its public procurement norms to aid manufacturers under the production-linked incentive (PLI) schemes. The government is assessing the idea to offer the benefit of deemed… Continue reading Public procurement norms may be tweaked to aid makers under PLI
PG Electroplast shares soar 15% on EV and battery assembly venture
Spiro, meanwhile, will be responsible for the research and development, marketing, sale, and distribution of the EV products manufactured by PG Technoplast. Shares of PG Electroplast today rallied 15% to their new 52-week high of Rs 718.35 on the BSE after the company’s wholly-owned subsidiary PG Technoplast has signed an agreement with Spiro Mobility for… Continue reading PG Electroplast shares soar 15% on EV and battery assembly venture
For Piaggio, India marks peak stability in Asia business
India is also a key hub for Piaggio’s commercial vehicles and the company had actually kickstarted its second innings with cargo three-wheelers. New Delhi: Italian automaker, Piaggio has indicated in its latest results that India continues to be a stable market for its two-wheeler and commercial vehicle operations. The company has had its operations in… Continue reading For Piaggio, India marks peak stability in Asia business
Audio Interview: Sustainability efforts in the global automotive industry
Ron Hesse speaks with Tom Salisbury In the 9-minute Audio Interview, Mr. Salisbury discusses these questions: • What are international OEMs and suppliers’ targets for reducing carbon emissions in vehicle manufacturing and throughout the global supply chain? • What steps are being taken to reduce the environmental footprint of the global automotive supply chain? •… Continue reading Audio Interview: Sustainability efforts in the global automotive industry