This project will provide direct connectivity to the IGI Airport in Delhi and the Gurugram Bypass. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for 114 National Highway projects across the country worth about INR 1 lakh crore. One of the significant projects is the Haryana section of the Dwarka Expressway,… Continue reading PM Modi inaugurates 114 national highway projects worth INR 1 lakh crore
Author: Economic Times of India Online News
Rupee hits over six-month high on inflows, stronger Asian peers
The rupee was also helped by strength in its Asian peers amid a drop in U.S. Treasury yields. The Korean won climbed 0.8% and the Indonesian rupiah advanced 0.4%. The Indian rupee climbed to a more than six-month high on Monday, boosted by inflows and an uptick in its Asian peers. The rupee hit an… Continue reading Rupee hits over six-month high on inflows, stronger Asian peers
China’s top coal mining province sees production ‘stabilising’
Lower coal prices last year weighed on the budget of resource-dependent Shanxi, one of China’s “rust belt” provinces. China’s top coal-producing province of Shanxi intends to stabilise output of the fossil fuel this year with officials skipping production targets, after energy security concern saw targets rise in the previous two years. The province accounted for… Continue reading China’s top coal mining province sees production ‘stabilising’
Bike taxi ban okay, but auto drivers have other demands
Auto rickshaw drivers have welcomed the state government’s decision to ban electric bike taxi services which they considered as a threat to their livelihood. Indiscriminate issue of permits leading to unhealthy competition, claim drivers; union urges government to remember and implement its special package promise Auto rickshaw drivers have welcomed the state government’s decision to… Continue reading Bike taxi ban okay, but auto drivers have other demands
Green hydrogen push: India eyes USD 7-15 bn import substitution, plans USD 4-12 bn investment
Representative image. New Delhi: In a strategic move to redefine its energy landscape and establish global dominance, India is aggressively positioning itself in the green hydrogen sector, aiming to become a leading exporter by 2030. A report by Alvarez & Marsal highlights India’s ambitious plans to tap into the green hydrogen market, potentially leading to… Continue reading Green hydrogen push: India eyes USD 7-15 bn import substitution, plans USD 4-12 bn investment
States’ capex focus pivots away from roads to social services
In FY23, the share was higher at 24.7%. “Road capex has slowed down because of a shift towards social services, specifically public health, family welfare and education,” Paras Jasrai, senior analyst at India Ratings and Research, told ET. The capital expenditure of states on roads is budgeted to slow down in FY25 as they focus… Continue reading States’ capex focus pivots away from roads to social services
Making transport system inclusive to women with special needs
Many efforts are made by many NGOs and by the government to empower them, but to live the dream of a prosperous India, it is very imp. to enable women with disabilities to be self-reliant. The focus of the government is not just on women empowerment but a step ahead which is women-led empowerment and… Continue reading Making transport system inclusive to women with special needs
EVs are more economical in India, but they are facing big hurdles
By 2027, it is projected that EVs will become the least expensive option in the small car segment. New Delhi: According to a recent analysis by BloombergNEF, electric vehicles (EVs) in India offer lower lifetime costs compared to traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) models in most vehicle segments. This makes them a more economical choice,… Continue reading EVs are more economical in India, but they are facing big hurdles
MPSEDC new app to track sale of vehicles at Vikram trade fair
As an incentive, the state government has announced a 50% discount on the lifetime motor vehicle tax rate for non-transport and light transport vehicles sold at the fair. To track sales of vehicles and ensure exemption is passed only on vehicles sold from the trade fair, Madhya Pradesh State Electronics Development Corporation (MPSEDC) has designed… Continue reading MPSEDC new app to track sale of vehicles at Vikram trade fair
Ways To Charge Your EV (Electric Vehicle) Easily
The recent EVs launched by each brand promise better performance and even better efficiency. The automobile sector in India is on the verge of disruption because of the introduction of EVs into the market. Various big automobile players, such as Hyundai, Tata, Vespa, MG, etc., are now in the market, competing very heavily against each… Continue reading Ways To Charge Your EV (Electric Vehicle) Easily