North America was a drag on monthly figures, with EV sales down 41 per cent following record highs in August and September, as demand eased after a $7,500 tax credit expired, Lester added. Global sales of fully electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles rose 23 per cent in October to 1.9 million units, driven by strong… Continue reading Global EV sales growth hits 23% in October
Author: Economic Times of India Online News
Former Hella India MD Rama Shankar Pandey named CEO of WWD Foundation
Rama Shankar Pandey Former Managing Director of Hella India Lighting, Rama Shankar Pandey, has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Work With Dignity (WWD) Foundation, effective November 1, 2025. According to the official press release, in his new role, he will be responsible for scaling partnerships across society, business, and government, and for expanding… Continue reading Former Hella India MD Rama Shankar Pandey named CEO of WWD Foundation
SMK debuts new helmet series at EICMA 2025; set for India launch soon
SMK Cygnus SMK, the helmet brand owned by STUDDS Accessories, on Tuesday said it introduced its latest range at EICMA 2025 in Milan which was scheduled from November 4–9, 2025. Three new models were presented and will be launched in India in the coming months, it said in an official press release. The company’s headline… Continue reading SMK debuts new helmet series at EICMA 2025; set for India launch soon
Delhi Metro to keep 10.9 lakh vehicles off roads daily by 2031: TERI Study
The growing ridership has translated into substantial environmental benefits. Delhi Metro will help keep nearly 10.9 lakh vehicles off the roads every day by 2031, significantly easing congestion, reducing fuel use, and curbing air pollution across the National Capital Region (NCR), according to a study conducted by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI). Sharing the… Continue reading Delhi Metro to keep 10.9 lakh vehicles off roads daily by 2031: TERI Study
Flipkart doubles EV fleet to 20,000; launches long-haul electric truck pilot
E-commerce major strengthens its green logistics push under the EV100 initiative, with over 70 per cent grocery deliveries now powered by EVs Flipkart, India’s homegrown e-commerce marketplace, on Tuesday said it has expanded its electric vehicle (EV) fleet to over 20,000 units, doubling its deployment from last year. According to the official press release, the… Continue reading Flipkart doubles EV fleet to 20,000; launches long-haul electric truck pilot
Centre enforces Stage III anti-pollution curbs as Delhi’s air turns ‘severe’
Stage III curbs include a ban on non-essential construction and demolition work, as well as the closure of stone crushers and mining activities. New Delhi: The Centre on Tuesday imposed stricter anti-pollution measures under Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in Delhi-NCR after the national capital’s air quality deteriorated to the ‘severe’… Continue reading Centre enforces Stage III anti-pollution curbs as Delhi’s air turns ‘severe’
Bharat Forge Q2 profit rises 23% to ₹299 crore, board okays ₹2,000 crore fundraise
Total expenses increased to ₹3,627 crore in Q2 FY26 from ₹3,364 crore a year ago, mainly on account of higher raw material costs. Bharat Forge Ltd on Tuesday reported a consolidated profit attributable to owners of ₹299 crore for the quarter ended September 2025 (Q2 FY26), up 23 per cent year-on-year (YoY) from ₹243 crore… Continue reading Bharat Forge Q2 profit rises 23% to ₹299 crore, board okays ₹2,000 crore fundraise
Automatic permits for metros to run feeder buses
We will provide an automatic permit for first and last mile transportation to metro administrations. Metro rail entities across the country will soon get automatic permits to operate feeder buses connecting metro stations, a move that will address the issue of first- and last-mile connectivity for passengers using the mass public transportation system. Speaking at… Continue reading Automatic permits for metros to run feeder buses
Audio Interview: The automotive market in Southeast Asia: Current trends and forecast 2026
In this GlobalAutoIndustry.com Audio Interview “The Automotive Market in Southeast Asia: Current Trends and Forecast 2026” Ron Hesse speaks with Timothy Wong, Principal at Roland Berger, based in Singapore. With two decades of consulting, engineering, and project management experience across Southeast Asia and China, he advises leading clients in the automotive, industrial products, and services… Continue reading Audio Interview: The automotive market in Southeast Asia: Current trends and forecast 2026
Sharad Malhotra appointed as MD of Nippon Paint India
Nippon Paint India has appointed Sharad Malhotra as its new Managing Director, effective December 1, 2025. New Delhi: Japan’s Nippon Paint Holdings arm, NIPSEA Group, on Monday announced the appointment of Sharad Malhotra as Managing Director of Nippon Paint India, effective December 1, 2025, making him the first Indian to occupy the position in the… Continue reading Sharad Malhotra appointed as MD of Nippon Paint India