Delhi’s vehicle count tops 1.5 crore, equalling Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai combined, underscoring the capital’s mounting traffic burden. At more than 1.5 crore, the number of registered vehicles in Delhi matches the combined total of registered vehicles in the three metropolitan cities of Mumbai, Kolkata, and Chennai, road transport ministry data has revealed, highlighting the… Continue reading Delhi’s vehicles equal that of Mumbai, Kolkata & Chennai
Author: Economic Times of India Online News
UK auto production to drop 15% in 2025, recovery expected in 2026, SMMT data shows
Britain’s vehicle output is set to drop 15% in 2025 due to global trade disruptions, but a recovery is expected in 2026, industry data shows. Britain’s new vehicle production is expected to decline by 15 per cent in 2025, weighed down by global trade disruption; however, a reversal is expected the next year, industry data… Continue reading UK auto production to drop 15% in 2025, recovery expected in 2026, SMMT data shows
Transport & environment depts studying ban on overage vehicles, to submit report
Delhi govt reviews end-of-life vehicle norms and enforcement impact; may file SC review petition based on findings from transport and environment departments. Delhi govt asked its transport and environment departments to study the current guidelines on end-of-life vehicles, enforcement against overaged vehicles and the reaction of the public and stakeholders to the action. Govt will… Continue reading Transport & environment depts studying ban on overage vehicles, to submit report
Magnet mayhem could halt Bajaj aug EV output
Bajaj Auto may face zero production in August for Chetak and GoGo EVs due to rare earth magnet shortage amid China’s export curbs, says MD Rajiv Bajaj. Bajaj Auto could have a “zero month” in August for its electric scooter Chetak and electric three-wheeler GoGo because of the shortage of rare earth magnets, managing director… Continue reading Magnet mayhem could halt Bajaj aug EV output
India–UK CETA set to boost auto industry through tariff-free access, mobility gains
For OEMs, MSMEs, & EV startups, the deal offers opportunity to scale operations, enter new export markets, & forge joint ventures, accelerating adoption of green & intelligent transport solutions. The signing of the India–UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) on Thursday is expected to significantly benefit the Indian automobile and auto components industry, with… Continue reading India–UK CETA set to boost auto industry through tariff-free access, mobility gains
Tata Group to focus on chips, digital platforms, EVs: Chandrasekaran
Tata Sons Chairman, N Chandrasekaran, has said that the company’s main goal is to scale up its manufacturing excellence in semiconductors, electric vehicles, digital platforms and financial services. In the company’s 2025 annual report, he said that Tata Electronics, which makes an annual revenue of ₹66,000 crore, is focusing on building a vertically integrated ecosystem… Continue reading Tata Group to focus on chips, digital platforms, EVs: Chandrasekaran
Calcom piloting manufacturing EV chargers in India: Executive Director Abhishek Malik
Calcom’s entry into EV chargers follows its relatively successful pivot into BLDC fans. Calcom Vision has begun assembling EV chargers in India as it tests the waters of the country’s fast-evolving electric mobility landscape. The company, best known for its LED lighting and BLDC fan electronics, is now working with a client exploring partnerships with… Continue reading Calcom piloting manufacturing EV chargers in India: Executive Director Abhishek Malik
Prateek Agrawal bets on renewables, EVs and defence for long-term market outperformance
MOAMC’s Prateek Agrawal says banks’ ROEs are converging despite varying ROAs, suggesting valuations may align over time, especially for govt-backed lenders. “One observation is that today, even though return on assets (ROAs) might vary, return on equity (ROEs) across banks are becoming quite similar. Some may have lower ROAs but higher leverage, especially if they’re… Continue reading Prateek Agrawal bets on renewables, EVs and defence for long-term market outperformance
Not just electric: Auto sector needs cleaner steel & power to really put the brakes on emissions, says study
India’s auto sector could cut manufacturing emissions by 87% by 2050 through cleaner production of all vehicle types, not just EVs, a study finds. India’s automobile sector—the third-largest in the world—could slash its manufacturing-related emissions by a staggering 87% by 2050, not just by building more electric vehicles (EVs), but by cleaning up how all… Continue reading Not just electric: Auto sector needs cleaner steel & power to really put the brakes on emissions, says study
Design, rather than assemble EVs: JBM’s Nishant Arya
Nishant Arya, Vice Chairman and Managing Director, JBM Group At the intersection of India’s ambition of becoming a global manufacturing hub and the accelerating race for EVs manufacturing, the country holds a competitive edge due to its local market and human capital, points out JBM Group‘s Vice Chairman and Managing Director Nishant Arya. He was… Continue reading Design, rather than assemble EVs: JBM’s Nishant Arya