Shailesh Chandra The Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs d’Automobiles (OICA), the global federation of motor vehicle manufacturers, has elected Shailesh Chandra, President of the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), as its new President effective November 1, 2025. He succeeds John Bozzella, President and CEO of the Alliance for Automotive Innovation, USA. Chandra becomes the first… Continue reading Tata Motors’ Shailesh Chandra becomes first Indian to lead global auto body OICA
Author: Economic Times of India Online News
Iron ore slides to multi-month lows as China demand concerns linger
Chinas producer price deflation eased in October and consumer prices returned to positive territory, as the government stepped up efforts to curb over-capacity and cut-throat competition among firms. Iron ore futures prices fell for a second straight session on Monday to hit their lowest in multiple months, weighed down by lingering concerns over demand in… Continue reading Iron ore slides to multi-month lows as China demand concerns linger
The future of parking: How integrated EV charging hubs can redefine urban mobility
Public parking and charging hubs could be an urban experience in itself. Global urban areas are witnessing unprecedented transformations. With roads turning busier, coupled with the shift towards EVs, parking these cars has become a critical component. If we look deeper into the overall scenario, the understanding becomes clearer that for long, parking in urban… Continue reading The future of parking: How integrated EV charging hubs can redefine urban mobility
Few CNG stations in Pune, Pimpri Chinchwad prove major hassle for vehicle owners
Sujit Ruikar, vice-president (marketing) of MNGL, admitted that problems exist. Filling up compressed natural gas (CNG) in tanks has become a major hassle for vehicle owners in Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad, with just 184 CNG stations in these limits against over 6.5 lakh vehicles either fully running on CNG or on both CNG and petrol.… Continue reading Few CNG stations in Pune, Pimpri Chinchwad prove major hassle for vehicle owners
Toll policy may see a revamp after 30 years
The Aayog has roped in academic institutions to re-look at the user-fee determination criteria and is likely to submit its recommendations to the road ministry by the end of the current financial year. New Delhi: India has proposed revisiting its three-decade-old tolling principles, which form the basis of user fee rates across all national highways,… Continue reading Toll policy may see a revamp after 30 years
Reimagining India’s railways with innovation, localisation and sustainability driving the next era of mobility
India’s railway modernisation is more than an infrastructure programme; it is nothing short of an industrial transformation. India’s railway industry stands at a defining inflection point. It was once a conventional transport network which is now evolving into an intelligent, sustainability-focused mobility ecosystem. The transformation reflects a convergence of public investment, industrial innovation and policy… Continue reading Reimagining India’s railways with innovation, localisation and sustainability driving the next era of mobility
Kirloskar Ferrous Industries Q2 profit rises 11%
Kirloskar Ferrous Industries Ltd (KFIL), castings and pig iron manufacturer, has reported an 11 per cent rise in consolidated profit at ₹86.28 crore in the quarter ended September 2025. The company had posted a consolidated profit of ₹77.64 crore in the year-ago period. The consolidated income of the company during July-September period rose to ₹1,759.74… Continue reading Kirloskar Ferrous Industries Q2 profit rises 11%
Indian companies set for earnings revival with auto, financials in the lead
The countrys benchmark indexes gained 4.5per cent in October and are trading 3per cent below their September 2024 record peaks. Indian companies’ earnings are poised to get a boost in the second half of the financial year, with early signs of recovery visible in the automobile and financial sectors, according to Amit Premchandani, a fund… Continue reading Indian companies set for earnings revival with auto, financials in the lead
Samsung, Mercedes chiefs set to meet next week in South Korea to discuss EV batteries, semiconductors
Talks around new battery partnerships between Samsung and Mercedes come as Chinese cell makers continue to gain ground globally. Mercedess outreach to Samsung SDI is part of this broader shift. Samsung Electronics Co. Executive Chairman Jay Y Lee is set to meet Mercedes-Benz Group AG Chairman Ola Kallenius during Kallenius’s two-day visit to South Korea… Continue reading Samsung, Mercedes chiefs set to meet next week in South Korea to discuss EV batteries, semiconductors
Need collective efforts, minister tells depts at pollution meet
Calling for a “collective effort” to curb air pollution, MoS for environment, forest and climate change Arun Kumar Saxena said on Friday healthy air can add three to five years to one’s life. “People in Japan live up to 95 years because they enjoy cleaner air. We must take strict measures to control pollution, including… Continue reading Need collective efforts, minister tells depts at pollution meet