When contacted, RTO officer Kiran Bidkar admitted the mistake, stating that tax reminders were intended only for BH series vehicle owners, who are required to pay road tax once every two years. The owner of an electric vehicle (EV) in Nagpur was on Wednesday forced to pay road tax and a penalty — despite EVs… Continue reading EV owner made to pay road tax, fine due to Nagpur RTO blunder
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EY appointed as consultant for proposed electric vehicle park at Vilappilsala
It is proposed that a hub and spoke model should be adopted to scale up the park in the future. The proposed electric vehicle industrial park at Vilappilsala in the state capital took a step closer to reality as the TrEst (Trivandrum Engineering Science and Technology Research Park), the implementing agency, finalised Ernst and Young… Continue reading EY appointed as consultant for proposed electric vehicle park at Vilappilsala
Centre notifies rules for Radar-based speed measurement devices; to be enforced from July 1
The mandatory verification will help ensure that speed enforcement is based on scientifically accurate and legally certified instruments, reducing the risk of unfair penalties and promoting road safety. In a move aimed at strengthening road safety and ensuring fairness in traffic enforcement, the Department of Consumer Affairs has notified new rules for ‘Radar equipment for… Continue reading Centre notifies rules for Radar-based speed measurement devices; to be enforced from July 1
India lacks innovations in automobile sector, need to hike substantial investments in R&D: NITI Aayog
As a result of these gaps, Indian companies often depend on foreign technologies, which increases manufacturing costs and reduces the potential to build cutting-edge vehicles locally. India’s growth in the global automobile sector is held back due to a lack of innovation, primarily driven by inadequate Research and Development (R&D) infrastructure, says a report by… Continue reading India lacks innovations in automobile sector, need to hike substantial investments in R&D: NITI Aayog
Copper is the next gold: Anil Agarwal sees big opportunity for India, entrepreneurs and investors
On Wednesday, the precious metal of 99.9 per cent purity soared by Rs 1,650 to hit an all-time high of Rs 98,100 per 10 grams. Vedanta Group Chairman Anil Agarwal on Thursday took to social media platform X to highlight copper’s rising strategic value, calling it the “next gold” in the era of clean energy… Continue reading Copper is the next gold: Anil Agarwal sees big opportunity for India, entrepreneurs and investors
Trump signals tit-for-tat China tariffs may be near end
Trump said China had been in touch since the imposition of tariffs and expressed optimism that they could reach a deal. US President Donald Trump on Thursday signaled a potential end to the tit-for-tat tariff hikes between the US and China that shocked markets, and that a deal over the fate of social media platform… Continue reading Trump signals tit-for-tat China tariffs may be near end
Mamata Banerjee to lay foundation stone of JSW’s 1600 MW Salboni power plant on April 21
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday said she will lay the foundation stone for a 1,600 MW super/ultra-supercritical thermal power plant at Salboni in Paschim Medinipur district on April 21 to be developed by JSW Energy Ltd. The Rs 16,000 crore project, comprising two units of 800 MW each, was awarded to JSW… Continue reading Mamata Banerjee to lay foundation stone of JSW’s 1600 MW Salboni power plant on April 21
Rio Tinto inks MoU with AMG to set up green aluminium plant in India
India is the second-largest producer and third-largest consumer of aluminium, which finds application across construction, packaging, building, transportation and power sectors, among others. Rio Tinto, the world’s second-largest mining company, on Thursday confirmed plans to re-enter India after nearly a decade, setting up an integrated clean energy-powered aluminium project in partnership with AMG Metals and… Continue reading Rio Tinto inks MoU with AMG to set up green aluminium plant in India
Three independent directors step down from Gensol Engineering
Updated On Apr 18, 2025 at 07:58 AM IST Read by: 100 Industry Professionals Read by 100 Industry Professionals In his resignation letter, Menon said that he had offered to help the company reduce its interest cost through the debt restructuring route, but was never taken up on the offer. Three independent directors of Gensol… Continue reading Three independent directors step down from Gensol Engineering
Delhi green push: ₹3,140 crore approved for EV charging hubs and more
‘These schemes will bring transformation across all basic sectors such as water, transport and environment,’ Gupta said. Chairing the first meeting of the expenditure finance committee, chief minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday approved the construction of 27 decentralised sewage treatment plants for ₹3,140 crore. She also approved the setting up of charging stations for electric… Continue reading Delhi green push: ₹3,140 crore approved for EV charging hubs and more