India’s logistics sector is evolving rapidly, with CJ Darcl’s Nikhil Agarwal highlighting the role of LNG, EVs, and hydrogen in driving sustainable growth. India’s logistics sector is going through a major transformation, with alternative fuels and digitisation at the forefront. In an interaction with ET Digital, Nikhil Agarwal, President of CJ Darcl Logistics, discusses the… Continue reading Hydrogen for long haul, EVs for short: CJ Darcl on India’s logistics fuel future
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Global EV sales jump 24% in June though North American market struggles, research firm says
Global EV and plug-in hybrid sales rose 24% in June, driven by strong demand in China and Europe, though U.S. sales dipped 1% amid policy shifts. Global sales of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles jumped 24% in June from a year ago, as a switch to electric vehicles maintained momentum in China and Europe, market… Continue reading Global EV sales jump 24% in June though North American market struggles, research firm says
Nissan to close its Oppama plant in Japan to cut costs
Nissan will shut its flagship Oppama plant by March 2028, shifting production to southwestern Japan as part of a cost-cutting restructuring plan. Nissan is closing its flagship factory in Oppama, Japan, to cut costs and moving all its production there to another plant in southwestern Japan. Vehicle production at the Oppama plant in Kanagawa Prefecture… Continue reading Nissan to close its Oppama plant in Japan to cut costs
Auto sales dip 5.1% in Q1 FY26; utility vehicles, PV exports buck downtrend
PV exports hit an all-time Q1 high at 2.04 lakh units, up 13.2 per cent year-on-year, driven by demand from Latin America, the Middle East, Japan, and countries like Sri Lanka and Nepal. India’s automobile industry saw an overall sales decline of 5.1 per cent in the first quarter of FY26, as per data released… Continue reading Auto sales dip 5.1% in Q1 FY26; utility vehicles, PV exports buck downtrend
Toll for two-lane highways may be halved during expansion phase
The road transport ministry has proposed halving tolls during the upgrade of two-lane highways to four lanes, citing reduced service. In yet another move to rationalise tolling on national highways (NHs), the road transport ministry has proposed to halve the toll during the expansion of 10-metre-wide two-lane highways with paved shoulders to four-lane highways. This… Continue reading Toll for two-lane highways may be halved during expansion phase
US tariffs offer India a trade opportunity, auto sector among key beneficiaries: NITI Aayog
India’s growing EV ecosystem places it in a strong position to supply components and systems for the American auto market, provided trade terms are favourable. New Delhi: Higher tariffs imposed by the United States on major trading partners such as China, Canada and Mexico could open a strategic trade window for India, with sectors including… Continue reading US tariffs offer India a trade opportunity, auto sector among key beneficiaries: NITI Aayog
India’s new copper import rules could trigger supply crunch, warns trade body
The government has defended the quality control order in court against claims that it would lead to supply shortages and create a supply monopoly. India’s quality control order on copper cathodes is likely to reduce domestic availability due to “costly and unnecessary compliance burdens” on foreign suppliers, the Bombay Metal Exchange said. India, the world’s… Continue reading India’s new copper import rules could trigger supply crunch, warns trade body
Tata Steel begins construction of £1.25 billion Electric Arc Furnace in UK, aims to cut 5 million tonnes CO₂ annually
New Delhi: Tata Steel UK commenced construction of a £1.25 billion Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) at its Port Talbot site, with an aim to reduce carbon emissions by approximately 90 per cent or 5 million tonnes per year. The green steel project is supported by a £500 million investment from the UK government and is… Continue reading Tata Steel begins construction of £1.25 billion Electric Arc Furnace in UK, aims to cut 5 million tonnes CO₂ annually
CBAM may cost Indian steel exporters €551 million by 2034: Report
According to the report, flat-rolled iron and steel products, which make up nearly 80 per cent of India’s steel exports to the EU, are expected to be among the most affected. The imposition of European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) could increase the cost of Indian steel manufacturers to €551 million by 2034, potentially… Continue reading CBAM may cost Indian steel exporters €551 million by 2034: Report
Rosmerta bags ₹167 crore Maharashtra project to build 10 automated driving test tracks
I observe a modern electric car navigating a testing track amidst the rolling green hills and farms of rural India. Advanced technology meets serene landscape. Rosmerta Group, a homegrown mobility solutions provider, has secured a ₹166.69 crore Build-Own-Operate-Transfer (BOOT) contract from the Maharashtra government to develop 10 Automated Driving Testing Tracks (ADTTs) across key districts… Continue reading Rosmerta bags ₹167 crore Maharashtra project to build 10 automated driving test tracks