As strong winds significantly improved Delhi’s air quality from ‘severe’ to ‘poor’ within a day, CAQM quickly revoked curbs under Grap 4. After remaining five straight days in the very poor air quality bracket, the city’s air quality index (AQI) slipped into the poor range. By noon, the AQI stood at 236. The improvement marks… Continue reading Grap 4 lifted, no bar on non-Delhi BS-4 petrol cars
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Rub of green for EV buyers, women to get ₹30k subsidy
In a first-of-its-kind move, the policy proposes an incentive of ₹50,000 for retrofitting petrol or diesel cars into electric vehicles, limited to the first 1,000 cars. New Delhi: Delhi govt is preparing to roll out an ambitious Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy 2.0, proposing a significantly expanded incentive framework to accelerate the city’s shift to clean… Continue reading Rub of green for EV buyers, women to get ₹30k subsidy
Road Ministry mandates cab aggregators to provide option of female drivers while booking a ride
The guidelines also ensure that no passenger is charged for dead mileage, except when the distance for availing the ride is less than three (3) kilometres, and the fare is charged only from the point of origin to the destination. In a significant move aimed at enhancing the safety of passengers, the ministry of road… Continue reading Road Ministry mandates cab aggregators to provide option of female drivers while booking a ride
Maruti Suzuki ties up with Uttar Pradesh Gramin Bank for vehicle financing
Maruti Suzuki has been steadily expanding its financing ecosystem as part of its broader strategy to support vehicle purchases across urban, semi-urban and rural markets. Maruti Suzuki India Limited on Wednesday announced a strategic vehicle financing partnership with Uttar Pradesh Gramin Bank, one of the country’s largest regional rural banks, to expand access to retail… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki ties up with Uttar Pradesh Gramin Bank for vehicle financing
Sharjah introduces special licence plates for classic vehicles and motorcycles
The launch of this category forms part of Sharjahs ongoing efforts to provide high-quality and unique services to vehicle owners. Today, Sharjah Police officially launched a new category of licence plates specifically designed for classic vehicles and motorcycles across the emirate. The initiative aims to provide vehicle owners with distinctive, high-quality registration options that reflect… Continue reading Sharjah introduces special licence plates for classic vehicles and motorcycles
Delhi plans to bring back EV subsidies to tackle pollution
Expected to commence in the next financial year, this initiative is part of a broader strategy to enhance air quality. Electric car and two-wheeler buyers in Delhi may benefit from lower prices, with the state government proposing to subsidise purchases of these eco-friendly vehicles in an effort to curb air pollution, people familiar with the… Continue reading Delhi plans to bring back EV subsidies to tackle pollution
Foreign EV cos must create jobs: Tata Motors
New Delhi: Tata Motors, the country’s biggest EV carmaker, on Tuesday said multinational companies looking at India’s electric market, including those from China, need to ensure that they not only harness business opportunities in the country but also invest in building capabilities, creating jobs, and building localisation. Asked whether the Indian car industry is ready… Continue reading Foreign EV cos must create jobs: Tata Motors
Belrise Industries, Plasan Sasa to jointly manufacture EV components for military vehicles in India
The collaboration will combine Plasans expertise in survivability and advanced automotive systems with Belrises manufacturing capabilities and industrial footprint in India. Pune-based automotive systems manufacturer Belrise Industries has entered into a strategic partnership with Israel-based advanced armour and survivability solutions provider, Plasan Sasa, to jointly manufacture electric vehicle components for military applications in India. As… Continue reading Belrise Industries, Plasan Sasa to jointly manufacture EV components for military vehicles in India
Auto dealers likely to end 2025 with near-optimal 40 days of inventory
According to FADA, the stock levels further eased off to around 44 days towards the end of November and is likely to get further reduced to about 40 days by the end of 2025. The GST-cut-led momentum continues to pan out in the last month of 2025, with automotive dealers likely to end the year… Continue reading Auto dealers likely to end 2025 with near-optimal 40 days of inventory
TVS Motor rolls out pan-India year-end service campaign for customers
TVS Motor Company on Tuesday said it has rolled out a pan-India service campaign aimed at encouraging customers to prioritise vehicle maintenance at the start of the year. The campaign, titled ‘Resolve, Refresh & Ride’, will run from December 20, 2025, to January 5, 2026, across authorised TVS Motor service centres in India. The initiative… Continue reading TVS Motor rolls out pan-India year-end service campaign for customers