MUMBAI: The Maharashtra Transport Commissioner‘s Office has launched a statewide crackdown on vehicles with fancy number plates and those without High-Security Registration Plates (HSRP), officials said on Wednesday. All Regional Transport Offices (RTOs) have been instructed to conduct a month-long special drive from February 18 to March 15, as per a directive issued on Monday.… Continue reading Maharashtra: RTO drive against vehicles with fancy number plates
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Number of EVs on Indian roads likely to cross 28 million in 2030: Report
NEW DELHI: The cumulative number of EVs on Indian roads will likely cross 28 million units in 2030, generating significant demand for energy from the grid, according to the India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA), a leading industry body focused on e-mobility, energy storage and hydrogen. India’s cumulative EV sales have crossed 4.1 million units in… Continue reading Number of EVs on Indian roads likely to cross 28 million in 2030: Report
ETCVS: ARAI developing demo cases with 5G for connected vehicles: Ujjwala Karle
She emphasizes that seamless connectivity between infrastructure. Interoperability will be key to the success of connected vehicles in India. Highlighting that the country holds a 5% market share in the global connected vehicle segment, with over 80% of Indian customers expressing interest in investing in one, Ujjwala Karle, Deputy Director & Head, Automotive Research Association… Continue reading ETCVS: ARAI developing demo cases with 5G for connected vehicles: Ujjwala Karle
Rupee to gauge fresh round of tariff threats, cautious Fed outlook
Indian FX and bond markets were shut on Wednesday for a local holiday. The Indian rupee is likely to open little changed on Thursday as traders assess fresh U.S. tariff threats and a cautious rate outlook from the Federal Reserve after its latest policy meeting minutes highlighted upside risks to inflation. The 1-month non-deliverable forward… Continue reading Rupee to gauge fresh round of tariff threats, cautious Fed outlook
EV policy: Cos require 2.5k cr sales in 2nd yr
In addition to other norms, the regulations will provide for minimum turnover of INR 2,500 crore in the second year, INR 5,000 crore in the fourth and 7,500 crore in the fifth year from the date of manufacturing. New Delhi: As govt readies to notify the rules for the new EV policy in next few… Continue reading EV policy: Cos require 2.5k cr sales in 2nd yr
Design transport system for people, not cars: WHO DG
While highlighting how 10 countries have reduced road fatalities by half in the past decade and another 35 nations by 30%, the WHO chief said road traffic deaths in Africa increased by 17%. Govts and agencies must design transport system for people and not for cars, World Health Organisation (WHO) director general Tedros Ghebreyesus said,… Continue reading Design transport system for people, not cars: WHO DG
Vision 2047 Master Plan: MoRTH has adopted a big data driven approach to infra planning, says Nitin Gadkari
In the interview that follows, Nitin Gadkari sheds light on the progress of the ongoing infrastructure projects. “Under the Vision 2047 Master Plan, the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways has adopted a big data driven approach to identify the highway network that the country’s growing economy will require as we move closer to 2047.… Continue reading Vision 2047 Master Plan: MoRTH has adopted a big data driven approach to infra planning, says Nitin Gadkari
Automobiles on government’s list for trade talks with US
Ministries and departments, in turn, have been told to come back with feedback from industry so that a final view on the sector can be taken in a comprehensive manner. Automobiles are among the list of items identified by the commerce department for consultations with other departments and ministries ahead of negotiations for the proposed… Continue reading Automobiles on government’s list for trade talks with US
IIOTM 2025: India can lead the world in AI-driven manufacturing, says NVIDIA’s Dhupar
In a discussion on AI’s transformative potential for manufacturing, Vishal Dhupar, MD of Asia South at NVIDIA explored the role that Artificial Intelligence (AI) will play in reshaping the sector—particularly in India, where rapid industrial growth presents both opportunities and challenges. With a strong emphasis on India’s potential to lead in AI-driven manufacturing, Dhupar stated,… Continue reading IIOTM 2025: India can lead the world in AI-driven manufacturing, says NVIDIA’s Dhupar
IIOTM 2025: India’s path to smart manufacturing to be backed by big ideas, bold R&D and power of technology
In a discussion on the future of India’s manufacturing sector, leaders from across industries called for a fundamental shift in how the country approaches digital transformation. With a focus on smart manufacturing and autonomy, the discussion explored how technological innovation, combined with a robust strategy for upskilling and R&D, could reshape the nation’s manufacturing landscape.… Continue reading IIOTM 2025: India’s path to smart manufacturing to be backed by big ideas, bold R&D and power of technology