Each station, spread over about 500 sq ft, will feature fast-charging facilities for four-wheelers and accommodate two cars and three two-wheelers simultaneously. Relux Electric in collaboration with the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC), will establish nine electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across key public locations in Chennai. The initiative forms the first phase of Tamil Nadu’s… Continue reading Relux Electric, Chennai Corporation to install nine EV charging stations across city
Author: Economic Times of India Online News
Eicher Motors Q2 net profit rises 24% to ₹1,369 cr on strong Royal Enfield demand
Sales of motorcycles with engine capacity above 350cc, increased 26.8 per cent, reflecting higher demand for premium models. Eicher Motors reported a 24.5 per cent rise in consolidated net profit for the second quarter ended September 30, supported by higher Royal Enfield sales in India and overseas markets. The company posted consolidated profit after tax… Continue reading Eicher Motors Q2 net profit rises 24% to ₹1,369 cr on strong Royal Enfield demand
Chennai One launches Re 1 ticket offer to boost digital, multi-modal public transport
Commuters can try bus, metro or suburban rail for Re 1 using BHIM or Navi UPI during the limited-period campaign. Chennai Unified Metropolitan Transport Authority (CUMTA) has said that ‘Chennai One,’ the city’s own all-in-one daily commute app, is offering commuters the chance to ride bus, metro and suburban trains for just Re 1 when… Continue reading Chennai One launches Re 1 ticket offer to boost digital, multi-modal public transport
Lawyered launches ‘ChallanPay’ to simplify and digitise traffic challan resolution
Nearly 85 per cent of these penalties remain unpaid, burdening both citizens and the judicial system. New Delhi: Legal-tech solutions provider Lawyered has launched ChallanPay, a dedicated digital platform for the discovery, resolution, and tracking of traffic challans, aimed at simplifying one of India’s most cumbersome compliance processes. Within just two months of its rollout,… Continue reading Lawyered launches ‘ChallanPay’ to simplify and digitise traffic challan resolution
Pricol steps on the gas in tech, eyes big growth in India
With the company now becoming a major supplier to Honda in India, there is more reason now to work out a global strategy for the Japanese two-wheeler maker. Coimbatore-based Pricol has drawn up aggressive growth plans over the next five years which will see its turnover jump substantially by calendar 2030. According to Vikram Mohan,… Continue reading Pricol steps on the gas in tech, eyes big growth in India
AI-based toll collection system to be implemented in Mumbai on pilot basis
This will provide a steady stream of funds for the maintenance and development of road infrastructure in the region. Transport minister Pratap Sarnaik on Tuesday directed officials to make a new proposal to speed up toll payment process by introducing Artificial Intelligence (AI) at city toll nakas. He wants to commence the pilot project from… Continue reading AI-based toll collection system to be implemented in Mumbai on pilot basis
Wilmar International gets CCI nod to acquire 20% stake in AWL Agri Business
AWL Agri Business Fair trade regulator CCI on Tuesday cleared Wilmar International‘s proposal to acquire up to 20 per cent stake in AWL Agri Business Ltd from Adani Group. The move came after Adani Group in July this year announced that it will sell a 20 per cent stake in AWL Agri Business (formerly Adani… Continue reading Wilmar International gets CCI nod to acquire 20% stake in AWL Agri Business
Global EV sales growth hits 23% in October
North America was a drag on monthly figures, with EV sales down 41 per cent following record highs in August and September, as demand eased after a $7,500 tax credit expired, Lester added. Global sales of fully electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles rose 23 per cent in October to 1.9 million units, driven by strong… Continue reading Global EV sales growth hits 23% in October
Former Hella India MD Rama Shankar Pandey named CEO of WWD Foundation
Rama Shankar Pandey Former Managing Director of Hella India Lighting, Rama Shankar Pandey, has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Work With Dignity (WWD) Foundation, effective November 1, 2025. According to the official press release, in his new role, he will be responsible for scaling partnerships across society, business, and government, and for expanding… Continue reading Former Hella India MD Rama Shankar Pandey named CEO of WWD Foundation
SMK debuts new helmet series at EICMA 2025; set for India launch soon
SMK Cygnus SMK, the helmet brand owned by STUDDS Accessories, on Tuesday said it introduced its latest range at EICMA 2025 in Milan which was scheduled from November 4–9, 2025. Three new models were presented and will be launched in India in the coming months, it said in an official press release. The company’s headline… Continue reading SMK debuts new helmet series at EICMA 2025; set for India launch soon