New Delhi: The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) has flagged significant lapses in the control of vehicular air pollution in the national capital, reporting that Delhi recorded ‘Poor’ to ‘Severe’ air quality on 1,195 out of 2,137 days — 56 per cent — between May 2015 and March 2021. In its performance audit… Continue reading Over 90% fitness tests in Delhi based on visual inspection, not emission testing: CAG
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India backs EV tariff cuts for Trump trade deal, defying autos lobby, sources say
India’s EV sales, dominated by Tata Motors, accounted for just 2.5% of total car sales of 4.3 million in 2024, and the government wants to increase this to 30% by 2030. India plans to lower import tariffs on electric cars, rejecting requests from local automakers to delay such cuts by four years, as New Delhi… Continue reading India backs EV tariff cuts for Trump trade deal, defying autos lobby, sources say
NHAI achieves record highway construction and expenditure in FY25
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) exceeded its highway construction target and achieved record capital expenditure in the 2024-25 financial year, according to an official statement released on April 2. According to PTI, NHAI built 5,614 km of national highways, surpassing the 5,150 km target. The organisation also reached an all-time high capital expenditure… Continue reading NHAI achieves record highway construction and expenditure in FY25
Indian conglomerate Vedanta seeks global partner for $20 billion expansion plan
Vedanta said in February it was looking for partners to build and operate 5 GW of nuclear power for captive use in India. Indian metals-to-oil conglomerate Vedanta is looking for a global company to partner with on expansion projects worth $20 billion across zinc, aluminium, copper, iron, steel, oil, gas and power, as per a… Continue reading Indian conglomerate Vedanta seeks global partner for $20 billion expansion plan
CAG report flags flaws in vehicle emission checks, monitoring stns
The department did not have any details of the utilisation of funds collected to create parking facilities in the city, the report noted. Air quality monitoring stations located near trees and buildings, their readings possibly impacted, irregularities in vehicular pollution certification and a woeful shortage of public transport buses were among the drawbacks on air… Continue reading CAG report flags flaws in vehicle emission checks, monitoring stns
NHAI raises toll charges by 4-5%
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) raised toll charges by an average of 4-5per cent on tolled highways across the country, according to a notification from the authority. The revised toll charges are effective immediately and it is likely to further inflate the cost of transportation for individual drivers and commercial vehicle operators. Toll… Continue reading NHAI raises toll charges by 4-5%
High-level discussions to phase out petrol & diesel vehicles underway
Updated On Apr 2, 2025 at 08:20 AM IST Read by: 100 Industry Professionals Read by 100 Industry Professionals Commercial taxis may get a longer lease of life to make the transition while privately-owned cars and two-wheelers will be the last to make the switch, it is envisaged. Discussions are underway at the highest level… Continue reading High-level discussions to phase out petrol & diesel vehicles underway
Tata Motors reports flat domestic sales growth in March 2025
Updated On Apr 1, 2025 at 05:48 PM IST Read by: 100 Industry Professionals Read by 100 Industry Professionals The company reported a 6 per cent decline in its passenger vehicle sales with total sales at 146,999 units. Tata Motors on Tuesday reported a flat growth in its total domestic sales in March 2025, selling… Continue reading Tata Motors reports flat domestic sales growth in March 2025
Maruti Suzuki domestic sales in March dip marginally to 1,60,016 units
Updated On Apr 1, 2025 at 03:34 PM IST Read by: 100 Industry Professionals Read by 100 Industry Professionals Maruti Suzuki Fronx Maruti Suzuki India reported a marginal decline of 0.8 per cent in its total domestic vehicle sales for March 2025, reaching 1,60,016 units, compared to 161,304 units in March 2024. However, the country’s… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki domestic sales in March dip marginally to 1,60,016 units
ILine launches apps to simplify EV-based last mile deliveries
These apps are designed to improve efficiency while reducing carbon emissions. ILine, a technology company focused on sustainable logistics, has introduced two new mobile applications—the ILine Customer App and the ILine Pilot App—designed to streamline electric vehicle (EV)-based deliveries. The ILine Customer App allows users to schedule and book deliveries, with options for instant or… Continue reading ILine launches apps to simplify EV-based last mile deliveries