Uttar Pradesh seeks green hydrogen, clean energy collaborations with Japan

A delegation from the Uttar Pradesh government is in Japan to explore opportunities for collaboration, technology transfer and investment in green hydrogen and renewable energy. The visit is part of the state’s broader efforts to strengthen its clean energy initiatives and attract global partnerships in the sector. The delegation is led by Awanish Awasthi, Advisor… Continue reading Uttar Pradesh seeks green hydrogen, clean energy collaborations with Japan

Europe auto group welcomes US-EU deal as ‘de-escalation’

The automotive industry is one of those most affected by the Trump tariffs, both for the export of cars, particularly German ones, to US, and for manufacturing of cars in North America. Europe’s main auto group on Monday welcomed an EU-US trade deal that will apply 15-percent tariffs on European auto exports as a “de-escalation”… Continue reading Europe auto group welcomes US-EU deal as ‘de-escalation’

Motorists fume as RTA drives up service charges

Motorists in for a shock as RTA hikes service charges overnight; NOC fees jump fourfold, with most licence and vehicle-related services now costlier by ₹100 to ₹1,000. Applicants attempting to book slots for various transactions at the Regional Transport Authority (RTA) woke up to a rude shock on Sunday as they found a sudden hike… Continue reading Motorists fume as RTA drives up service charges

Rare earth elements found in Singrauli coalfields; extraction viability under study

Rare earth elements found in Singrauli coalfields, says Coal Minister G Kishan Reddy; the discovery boosts India’s prospects in clean energy and high-tech manufacturing. Coal and Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy on Monday informed Parliament that promising reserves of rare earth elements (REE) have been discovered in the Singrauli coalfields of Madhya Pradesh, following detailed… Continue reading Rare earth elements found in Singrauli coalfields; extraction viability under study

Autorickshaw union plans to launch app to tackle refusal menace in Mumbai

Mumbai Rickshawmen’s Union to launch app ensuring autorickshaw rides at RTO-approved fares, tackling driver refusals and easing commuter woes. The Mumbai Rickshawmen’s Union on Sunday announced its plan to launch an app aimed at combating the refusal menace. The app will assure commuters of a ride and allow autorickshaw bookings while ensuring payment is made… Continue reading Autorickshaw union plans to launch app to tackle refusal menace in Mumbai

Audio interview| China speed: How Chinese companies accelerate product development and enable faster time-to-market

In this GlobalAutoIndustry.com Audio Interview “China Speed: How Chinese Companies Accelerate Product Development and Enable Faster Time-to-Market” Ron Hesse speaks with Lukas Hofmann. Mr. Hofmann is Partner in Roland Berger’s global Operations platform, based in the Frankfurt, Germany office. Lukas is part of the leadership team of the Roland Berger competence clusters on “Supply Chain… Continue reading Audio interview| China speed: How Chinese companies accelerate product development and enable faster time-to-market

SUPRA SAEINDIA 2025 gears up for Flag-Off at Buddh International Circuit

This year, a total of 61 teams from reputed engineering institutes will participate—13 teams in the Electric Vehicle (EV) category and 48 teams in the Combustion Vehicle (CV) category. With less than 20 days to go, the 12th edition of SUPRA SAEINDIA, titled “Maruti Suzuki Presents SUPRA SAEINDIA 2025”, is set to take place from… Continue reading SUPRA SAEINDIA 2025 gears up for Flag-Off at Buddh International Circuit

ThunderPlus opens second franchise-based EV charging station in Hyderabad

The newly launched facility features 120 kW ultra-fast charging bays, which can be scaled up to 480 kW based on demand. ThunderPlus, an electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure provider, has opened its second franchise-based ultra-fast EV charging station at Necklace Road, Hyderabad, in partnership with South Central Railway. The station is part of the company’s… Continue reading ThunderPlus opens second franchise-based EV charging station in Hyderabad

Hilti’s Vadodara plant becomes first in India to receive DGNB gold certification

The facility incorporates inclusive design features under DGNB’s sociocultural criteria. Hilti Manufacturing India’s facility in Vadodara, Gujarat, has become the first industrial plant in India to receive the DGNB Gold Certification from the German Sustainable Building Council. The DGNB certification assesses buildings throughout their life cycle—covering planning, construction, operation, and decommissioning. It evaluates sustainability based… Continue reading Hilti’s Vadodara plant becomes first in India to receive DGNB gold certification

Vedanta awards ₹865 crores integrated service contract to AESL

Vedanta Ltd. awards ₹865 crore integrated service contract to Asian Energy Services Ltd., AESL announced on Sunday. The contract is awarded for field development and Operations & Maintenance (O&M) contract. The total contract value is ₹865 crores, including GST. The mentioned integrated service order will be executed by Asian Energy Services Ltd. over a span… Continue reading Vedanta awards ₹865 crores integrated service contract to AESL