Steel minister inaugurates facility at SAIL’s Rourkela plant in Odisha

Union minister H D Kumaraswamy on Tuesday inaugurated a modern steel-making facility at SAIL‘s Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP), and underscored the project’s importance for the region’s socio-economic development. The Union Minister of Steel and Heavy Industries was accompanied by Jual Oram, the Union Minister of Tribal Affairs, on his two-day visit to the Odisha city,… Continue reading Steel minister inaugurates facility at SAIL’s Rourkela plant in Odisha

Haryana presents intensified action plan for pollution control

The project will support the strengthening of air quality management systems in the state, while synergising efforts being undertaken by the Government of India. Showcasing significant progress in its fight against air pollution, the Haryana government on Tuesday highlighted major achievements and new initiatives during a review meeting held by the Ministry of Environment, Forest… Continue reading Haryana presents intensified action plan for pollution control

Dalian iron ore extends rise on resilient demand, profit-taking caps gain

The contract had also hit a two-week high on Monday. Dalian iron ore futures rose on Tuesday for a second straight session to a two-week high thanks to resilient near-term demand in top consumer China, although profit-booking amid a narrowing basis limited some gains. The most-traded January iron ore contract on China’s Dalian Commodity Exchange… Continue reading Dalian iron ore extends rise on resilient demand, profit-taking caps gain

Nio’s Firefly EV brand seeks growth in right-hand drive markets without tariffs

The Mona M03, XPengs first model under a new mass-market brand built with ride-hailing giant DiDi, is central to the automakers push into Chinas more affordable EV segment. Firefly, a compact electric vehicle brand owned by China’s Nio, is seeking growth in right-hand drive markets that are free from punitive tariffs on Chinese EVs and… Continue reading Nio’s Firefly EV brand seeks growth in right-hand drive markets without tariffs

Western region drives India’s Q2 auto surge as PV sales cross 10 lakh units: SIAM

The overall performance underscores the resilience of India’s automobile market, which continues to expand despite broader macroeconomic uncertainties. The Indian automobile market maintained strong momentum in the second quarter of FY26, with all major vehicle segments registering healthy sales, according to government data from across states and union territories. In Q2 FY26, passenger vehicle sales… Continue reading Western region drives India’s Q2 auto surge as PV sales cross 10 lakh units: SIAM

CNG supply to get restored by Tuesday noon, 60% pumps operational: MGL

It can be noted that gas supply to the pumps has been impacted since damage to a pipeline in central Mumbais Wadala, impacting auto rickshaws, taxis and also some public transport. Mahanagar Gas (MGL) on Monday said compressed natural gas supply to pumps in the financial capital will be restored by Tuesday noon. Nearly 60… Continue reading CNG supply to get restored by Tuesday noon, 60% pumps operational: MGL

Why electric vehicles still can’t make dent in petrol-diesel base

Amit Bhatt, India MD of International Council on Clean Transportation, said any new tech takes time to get adopted. An analysis of total registered vehicles in Delhi, categorised by fuel type, shows a mixed uptake for electric vehicles (EVs). While EVs are increasing in categories like three-wheelers, goods vehicles, e-buses and e-rickshaws, their penetration is… Continue reading Why electric vehicles still can’t make dent in petrol-diesel base

Enlight Metals strengthens automotive supply chain with new OEM partnerships

The company plans to expand its digital sourcing and logistics infrastructure, with investments in predictive procurement tools, sustainability tracking and data-driven supply chain management. Pune-based Enlight Metals, a metal aggregator, on Monday said it has entered into strategic partnerships with leading automobile manufacturers, including Toyota, Volkswagen, Hyundai and Mahindra, as the company looks to deepen… Continue reading Enlight Metals strengthens automotive supply chain with new OEM partnerships

Electric vehicle sales are booming in South America – without Tesla

BLive EZY has partnered with EV manufacturers including TVS, Ampere, and Kinetic to source vehicles for its expanding fleet. When Peruvian green energy entrepreneur Luis Zwiebach wanted to buy an electric vehicle in 2019, he flew 4,000 miles to California to test drive Tesla‘s Model 3 sedan. But Tesla lacked an official importer and he… Continue reading Electric vehicle sales are booming in South America – without Tesla