The court had earlier asked for detailed reports from the governments of Punjab and Haryana on the measures taken to curb the practice of stubble burning. The Supreme Court on Monday, while hearing a plea on stubble burning that has worsened air quality in Delhi-NCR, said the Centre must craft a long-term pollution-control plan that… Continue reading CJI urges Centre to craft long-term air-pollution plan with all stakeholders on board
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EV incentives, cleaner fuel policies drive India’s green mobility shift
While EVs remain the long-term goal, policy planners are leveraging alternative fuels to achieve near-term decarbonisation. India’s automotive landscape is accelerating towards greener mobility, thanks to a series of policy interventions in the form of extended EV incentives and ethanol blending targets to new scrappage and recycling norms. As per an industry report, the government’s… Continue reading EV incentives, cleaner fuel policies drive India’s green mobility shift
India, Chile to likely hold talks on proposed trade pact in December
The largest Indian exports to Chile are auto and pharma. The biggest imports from Chile are minerals worth around $ 1.58 billion. Other products imported from Chile are copper and chemicals. The next round of negotiations between India and Chile on the proposed free trade agreement is expected to be held in December, an official… Continue reading India, Chile to likely hold talks on proposed trade pact in December
Samsung, Hyundai announce domestic investments after US-South Korea trade deal
At the meeting, Hyundai Motor Group announced domestic investments worth 125.2 trillion won from 2026 to 2030, while shipbuilders Hanwha Ocean and HD Hyundai also unveiled investment plans. Samsung Electronics, Hyundai Motor and other major South Korean manufacturers on Sunday unveiled domestic investment plans, as a US trade deal raised concern investment in the US… Continue reading Samsung, Hyundai announce domestic investments after US-South Korea trade deal
Centre plans major revamp for speeding up steel imports
New Delhi last week suspended 55 quality control orders (QCOs) on steel, which is expected to ease imports of steel for steel consuming industries. India plans to drop consignment-wise declarations in a significant revamp of its Steel Import Monitoring System (SIMS), a move that will make imports easier for a host of MSME manufacturers. While… Continue reading Centre plans major revamp for speeding up steel imports
‘India among the strongest global green H2 players’: Hydrogen Europe CEO
If the upcoming tenders on green hydrogen derivatives go well, there would be expectation that the price of such products will be brought down by the market itself and not depend on any mandate for purchase by industries. India is emerging as one of the strongest players in global green hydrogen, backed by a fast-growing… Continue reading ‘India among the strongest global green H2 players’: Hydrogen Europe CEO
Japan’s automotive union group vows no retreat on wage demands despite tariff pain
In this year’s labour talks, JAW’s member unions secured an average monthly wage increase of 4.94 per cent. Japan’s top automobile industry union group has no plans to scale back its wage demands at labour talks next year despite a heavy drag on the sector’s earnings from US tariffs, its chief told Reuters on Friday.… Continue reading Japan’s automotive union group vows no retreat on wage demands despite tariff pain
South Korea to boost EV subsidies 20% in 2026 to shield auto sector from US tariff impact
South Korea will also strengthen guarantee programmes for auto parts makers operating overseas, such as in the United States and Mexico, to offer long-term, low-interest loans. South Korea’s government said on Friday it would boost subsidies for electric vehicles (EVs) by 20 per cent next year as part of a package to help the country’s… Continue reading South Korea to boost EV subsidies 20% in 2026 to shield auto sector from US tariff impact
Navi Mumbai to launch eight EV charging stations in first phase, adding 48 public charge points
Considering current space availability, five stations per cluster were proposed, leading to a total plan of 24 clusters with 143 charging points to ensure facilities near busy public spaces, said Shinde. With rising demand in the city, Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) will soon operationalise as many as eight public charging stations for electric vehicles… Continue reading Navi Mumbai to launch eight EV charging stations in first phase, adding 48 public charge points
How fuel station intelligence is becoming a strategic advantage for vehicles?
For consumers, this results in frustrating wait times. For commercial vehicles, it results in unprecedented delays. For decades, fuel station areas have experienced the highest congestion due to traffic and a separate, long queue of vehicles waiting outside for fuel. However, in an era where real-time information is what keeps the economy moving, fuel stations… Continue reading How fuel station intelligence is becoming a strategic advantage for vehicles?