Platinum prices are on track for their strongest monthly rally in nearly four decades in December, fuelled by the EU’s U-turn on its 2035 combustion-engine ban, a tight supply backdrop and rising investment demand for precious metals. Platinum and palladium, both used in autocatalysts that reduce car exhaust emissions, have surged this year as US… Continue reading Platinum set for biggest monthly gain in 39 years on EU auto policy boost
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Why PM2.5 exposure is lowest in metro, highest in autos
Commuters travelling by Delhi Metro experience the lowest exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5), while auto-rickshaw passengers face the highest levels, according to a new study by researchers from Council of Scientific and Industrial Research–Central Road Research Institute (CRRI) and the International Institute of Health Management and Research. The study, published in the journal Discover… Continue reading Why PM2.5 exposure is lowest in metro, highest in autos
Year Ender 2025: EV momentum, premiumisation and engineering innovation define India’s auto sector
automotive sector concluded 2025 with robust growth, driven by strong premiumization and EV consolidation. As 2025 draws to a close, India’s automotive and mobility sector has emerged more resilient and future-focused, marked by strong premiumisation trends, deeper electric vehicle (EV) consolidation, and a growing emphasis on engineering-led innovation, according to industry leaders. Despite global geopolitical… Continue reading Year Ender 2025: EV momentum, premiumisation and engineering innovation define India’s auto sector
Foreigners dump record Indian bonds as weak rupee erodes returns
The rupee, Asia’s worst performer this year, weakened past the closely watched 91-per-dollar mark to an all-time low in December before recovering on central bank interventions. Indian sovereign bonds eligible for inclusion in global indexes are on track for a record monthly outflow, as a weaker rupee and signs the central bank is nearing the… Continue reading Foreigners dump record Indian bonds as weak rupee erodes returns
V-GREEN, HPCL partner to expand EV charging network across fuel stations
HPCL’s widespread footprint is expected to enable quicker deployment and national-scale expansion of charging infrastructure. V-GREEN Global Charging Station Development Company and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation (HPCL) have entered into a partnership to jointly set up electric vehicle charging stations (EVCS) at HPCL fuel stations across multiple markets in India. According to the official press release,… Continue reading V-GREEN, HPCL partner to expand EV charging network across fuel stations
TVS Motor Company ties up with Manba Finance to offer retail financing for commercial mobility vehicles
TVS Motor Company has signed a memorandum of understanding with Manba Finance to offer retail financing solutions for its commercial mobility portfolio, covering both passenger and cargo three-wheelers across internal combustion engine (ICE) and electric vehicle (EV) models. Under the agreement, Manba Finance will provide EMI-based financing options for the full range of TVS commercial… Continue reading TVS Motor Company ties up with Manba Finance to offer retail financing for commercial mobility vehicles
Pollution Control Board considers citywide vehicular emission assessment in Visakhapatnam
The proposed exercise aims to scientifically quantify pollution loads emanating from both private and public transport vehicles and identify key contributors to deteriorating ambient air quality. As Visakhapatnam grapples with unprecedented levels of air pollution, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) consistently breaching the 300 mark and remaining in the “very poor” category, concerns over… Continue reading Pollution Control Board considers citywide vehicular emission assessment in Visakhapatnam
Automotive lighting company Neolite ZKW Lightings files DRHP with Sebi for ₹600 crore IPO
Incorporated in 1992, Neolite ZKW is a manufacturer and global supplier of automotive lighting products and components for OEMs. Automotive lighting products and components company Neolite ZKW Lightings Limited has filed a Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) for its initial public offering (IPO) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi). The company plans… Continue reading Automotive lighting company Neolite ZKW Lightings files DRHP with Sebi for ₹600 crore IPO
CPOSI names Rajeev YSR national spokesperson to deepen EV charging policy engagement
Rajeev YSR The Charge Point Operators Society of India (CPOSI) has appointed Rajeev YSR as its national spokesperson, as the industry body seeks to strengthen engagement with policymakers and stakeholders amid the expansion of India’s electric mobility ecosystem. Rajeev YSR is a board member of CPOSI and the chief executive officer of ThunderPlus. In his… Continue reading CPOSI names Rajeev YSR national spokesperson to deepen EV charging policy engagement
How India’s next wave of EV innovation will come from precision local manufacturing
Growing sales volumes will drive further investment and capability. India is defining its own electric mobility path on factory floors. India’s electric vehicle story is often narrated through demand curves, charging stations and headline sales numbers. That lens misses where the most decisive transformation is now unfolding. The next wave of Indian EV innovation will… Continue reading How India’s next wave of EV innovation will come from precision local manufacturing