Basement EV charging sparks safety concerns in Gujarat

Despite these incidents, the state govt has approved the establishment of EV charging stations in parking areas under the EV policy. The state’s green push via the Gujarat State Electric Vehicle Policy 2021 has thrown up a new challenge for municipal corporations — the safety of basement parking areas. While the policy allows for charging… Continue reading Basement EV charging sparks safety concerns in Gujarat

Government may free up non-solar hour grid connectivity

Under the general network access norms, connectivity to solar generators is allocated for the entire day. New Delhi: The government is considering a proposal that suggests that in the non-solar hours, electrical grid capacity assigned to solar power producers without storage system should be freed up for power input mainly through storage by existing or… Continue reading Government may free up non-solar hour grid connectivity

Hindustan Zinc’s Q1 net rises 19% to a five-quarter high

The country’s largest producer of zinc and silver produced 1.08 million tonnes of mined metal in 2023-24, its best ever, and has guided for production of 1.10-1.12 million tonnes in the current fiscal. Hindustan Zinc expects incremental cash flows of at least USD 15 million (about INR 125 crore) in 2025-26, as it increases its… Continue reading Hindustan Zinc’s Q1 net rises 19% to a five-quarter high

From crossroads to carbon neutrality: ESG is the new engine of growth for the automotive industry

Establishing transparent, ethical, and eco-friendly supply chains necessitates extensive collaboration and monitoring, which can be resource intensive. In this era of heightened environmental consciousness, the automotive industry stands at a pivotal juncture. Beyond regulatory compliance, environmental stewardship, social responsibility and ethical governance drive competitive advantage and holistic long-term progress. And the question has evolved from… Continue reading From crossroads to carbon neutrality: ESG is the new engine of growth for the automotive industry

Metadome.ai co-founder and CRO Prashant Sinha quits to float new venture

Prashant Sinha Prashant Sinha, co-founder and Chief Revenue Officer of Metadome.ai, has announced his departure from the company. After investing 5.7 years for the growth of Metadome.ai, formerly known as Adloid Technologies, Prashant is now moving on amicably to launch a new venture aimed at addressing significant global challenges in the technology sector. During his… Continue reading Metadome.ai co-founder and CRO Prashant Sinha quits to float new venture

Rupee to hover near record low, cenbank counted on to support

Asian currencies were mixed on Friday, with the Korean won down nearly 0.5%, while the offshore Chinese yuan and the Thai baht gained slightly. The Indian rupee is likely to hover near its all-time low at open on Friday, unable to benefit from a drop in U.S. bond yields, with traders expecting intervention from the… Continue reading Rupee to hover near record low, cenbank counted on to support

Tata Motors’ board approves company’s demerger plan

Pursuant to the scheme, shareholders of TML will receive one share of TMLCV of face value INR 2/- fully paid up for every 1 fully paid-up share of INR 2/- held in TML of the same class. The Board of Directors of Tata Motors Ltd (TML) has approved a composite scheme of arrangement amongst TML,… Continue reading Tata Motors’ board approves company’s demerger plan

TVS Mobility Group and Mitsubishi Corp sign MoU for employee exchange program

R Dinesh, Director, TVS Mobility Group New Delhi: TVS Mobility, the holding company for businesses managed by the T S Rajam family members, Thursday said that it has signed a MoU with Mitsubishi Corporation (MC), a globally integrated business enterprise with a network of around 1,700 group companies, to launch TVS Mobility Mitsubishi Employee Exchange… Continue reading TVS Mobility Group and Mitsubishi Corp sign MoU for employee exchange program

Audio Interview: North American EV Transformation and the Risk of Stranded Capital

Ron Hesse speaks with Ryan Robinson In the 9-minute Audio Interview, Mr. Robinson discusses these questions: How is the slowing of BEV demand momentum impacting automotive suppliers, and what can companies do to compensate for this challenge? What other challenges are on the horizon for suppliers operating in the North American auto sector? What impact… Continue reading Audio Interview: North American EV Transformation and the Risk of Stranded Capital

The art and science of automotive design: Unveiling the intricate balance between exterior and interior mastery

As the automotive industry evolves it is important for the designers to to maintain a subtle balance between the external appeal and internal comfort and functionality. New Delhi: Automotive design is a complicated yet intriguing discipline from a product design point of view where creativity meets engineering. It is a consolidation of various components like… Continue reading The art and science of automotive design: Unveiling the intricate balance between exterior and interior mastery