XLRI Delhi-NCR partners with ATS India for Indian School for Design of Automobiles

XLRI Delhi-NCR established strategic partnership with ATS India to create the Indian School for Design of Automobiles (INDEA). XLRI Delhi-NCR has established a strategic partnership with ATS India to create the Indian School for Design of Automobiles (INDEA), the nation’s first dedicated school for automobile design and management. Under this Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), ATS… Continue reading XLRI Delhi-NCR partners with ATS India for Indian School for Design of Automobiles

Need to bring startups to boost green hydrogen: Pralhad Joshi

The event is being organised by the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy in association with Office of the Principal Scientists, Government of India. New and Renewable Energy Minister Pralhad Joshi on Wednesday stressed on the need to bring startups into the green hydrogen sector to bring new ideas and involve youth. Addressing a curtain… Continue reading Need to bring startups to boost green hydrogen: Pralhad Joshi

Steel ministry backs industry’s demand to raise tariffs

“Our steel industry is facing a lot of problems. They are suffering,” Kumaraswamy told reporters. India’s steel minister will try to convince the finance ministry to raise tariffs on steel imports, he said on Wednesday, to protect domestic mills from a rise in cheaper imports from countries such as China. India, the world’s second biggest… Continue reading Steel ministry backs industry’s demand to raise tariffs

Souring mood in German auto sector sets gloomy tone for VW labour talks

The expectations indicator dropped from -29.5 points in July to -40.5 in August, according to Ifo’s monthly survey. Business sentiment in the German automotive industry slid deeper into negative territory in August, according to a survey, providing a gloomy backdrop to labour talks due to start on Wednesday at Volkswagen over its ambitious cost-cutting drive.… Continue reading Souring mood in German auto sector sets gloomy tone for VW labour talks

A third of active vehicles in Delhi have expired PUCC

Over 30% of the vehicles running on city roads do not have the mandatory PUCC. New Delhi: Over 30% of the vehicles running on city roads do not have the mandatory Pollution Under Control Certificate (PUCC). According to govt data, of the 82.9 lakh active vehicles in the city, the PUCC of 26.2 lakh have… Continue reading A third of active vehicles in Delhi have expired PUCC

Australia shares end slightly lower; iron ore and lithium miners slump

Australian shares ended marginally lower in subdued trading on Tuesday. Australian shares ended marginally lower in subdued trading on Tuesday, dragged down by consumer and mining stocks, while local investors waited for crucial growth data. The S&P/ASX 200 index fell 0.1% to 8,103.5 points. The Australian consumer staples index closed 2.1% in the red, marking… Continue reading Australia shares end slightly lower; iron ore and lithium miners slump

From peace-maker to taboo-breaker, VW boss Blume takes on the unions

Volkswagen boss Oliver Blume tackles Germany’s powerful labour unions. Volkswagen boss Oliver Blume, already battling slowing demand for electric cars and Chinese rivals, must now put aside his mantle as team player to tackle yet another tough opponent, Germany’s powerful labour unions. The pressure on Europe’s top carmaker was laid bare this week when Volkswagen… Continue reading From peace-maker to taboo-breaker, VW boss Blume takes on the unions

Hybrid cars to ‘continue’ with 48% tax, new e-bus tenders in line, says Amitabh Kant

Amitabh Kant New Delhi: Being a large automobile manufacturer, India has a big chance in green mobility. With the world going through a disruption, if we do not make the shift now, we could lose the opportunity to be the largest electric vehicle (EV) maker, said Amitabh Kant, G20 Sherpa and former CEO of NITI… Continue reading Hybrid cars to ‘continue’ with 48% tax, new e-bus tenders in line, says Amitabh Kant

Maruti contributes INR 3 cr to PM CARES fund for flood relief

Maruti Suzuki donated INR 3 crore to the PM CARES fund for flood relief. New Delhi: Maruti Suzuki India on Tuesday said it has donated INR 3 crore to the PM CARES fund for flood relief across various states. The company’s contribution aims to support the government’s relief and rebuilding efforts across the country, the… Continue reading Maruti contributes INR 3 cr to PM CARES fund for flood relief

Mercedes-Benz India expands Sustainability Garage with new Centres of Excellence

The newly introduced Centre of Excellence for the Sustainability Garage includes a Climate Tech Incubator to support 25 social enterprises focused on sustainable mobility and environmental innovation. Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India (MBRDI) announced the expansion of its Sustainability Garage initiative on September 3, 2024, adding two new Centres of Excellence in Hyderabad and New… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz India expands Sustainability Garage with new Centres of Excellence