Ola Electric shares rally 5% on policy talks to speed EV adoption

Ola Electric is trading above six of its eight key simple moving averages, indicating short-term bullish undertones, though it remains below the 150-day and 200-day SMAs, signaling long-term caution. Shares of Ola Electric Mobility rose as much as 4.7 per cent to ₹ 49.40 on BSE on Monday after reports that Niti Aayog has called… Continue reading Ola Electric shares rally 5% on policy talks to speed EV adoption

Delhi Metro increases passenger fares after eight years

The new fares apply across the Delhi Metro network, which spans more than 390 kilometres and covers 285 stations in Delhi and the National Capital Region. The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has revised passenger fares with effect from 25 August 2025, marking the first fare increase since 2017, when revisions were made on the… Continue reading Delhi Metro increases passenger fares after eight years

Private vehicles choke Mumbai’s roads, BEST buses account for less than 1%

The report also pointed out that the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) undertaking was operating a total of 2,731 buses till the end of March. Private vehicles continue to dominate the roads of Mumbai, with two-wheelers and cars accounting for nearly 88 per cent of the city’s 50 lakh-plus vehicle population, while public transport… Continue reading Private vehicles choke Mumbai’s roads, BEST buses account for less than 1%

PLI scheme powers auto sector with ₹67,690 crore committed investments, EV focus

The PLI framework has catalysed over ₹1.76 lakh crore in investments across 14 sectors, but the auto sector is seen as critical for India’s industrial growth and export ambitions. New Delhi: India’s automobile and auto component industry has emerged as one of the biggest beneficiaries of the government’s Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme, attracting committed… Continue reading PLI scheme powers auto sector with ₹67,690 crore committed investments, EV focus

Double-digit pay hikes for key roles: Report

Within these sectors, certain roles are seeing even more significant increases. Select high-growth sectors are expected to lead salary increments in the 2025–26 financial year. Industries such as electric vehicles (EV) and EV infrastructure, consumer durables, retail, and non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) are projected to offer average salary hikes ranging from 10.4 per cent to… Continue reading Double-digit pay hikes for key roles: Report

Auto industry key to $5 tn economy, set to lead global rankings: Gadkari

Nitin Gadkari Road transport minister Nitin Gadkari said India must develop world-class infrastructure to achieve its target of becoming a $5 trillion economy and the third largest in the world, as the prime minister envisions. To meet this goal, priority is being given to four key sectors including water, power, transport and communication, Gadkari said… Continue reading Auto industry key to $5 tn economy, set to lead global rankings: Gadkari

Registration renewal fee for vehicles over 20 yrs old doubled, no change for those in 15-20-years bracket

Renewing registration of vehicles over 20 years old to cost double under new government rules. Holding on to your over-20-year-old vehicle will now cost more as govt has doubled the fee for renewal of registration. According to the new rule, renewal of registration of over 20-year-old motorcycles and cars would cost ₹2,000 and ₹10,000, respectively.… Continue reading Registration renewal fee for vehicles over 20 yrs old doubled, no change for those in 15-20-years bracket

Toll plazas to be modernised to smoothen highway traffic

PWD minister Parvesh Verma directs modernisation of tolling. PWD minister Parvesh Verma has directed immediate measures to modernise tolling across the city, recover outstanding revenue, and eliminate illegal encroachments during a UT-Level coordination committee meeting. This meeting was held to address issues between the NHAI and MCD.Chairing the meeting with senior officials from NHAI, Delhi… Continue reading Toll plazas to be modernised to smoothen highway traffic

ET WLF 2025: PM Modi outlines India’s next-gen ambitions in chip, space & EVs

PM Narendra Modi said India has emerged as a global hope, with its contribution to the world economy expected to reach 20% Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that India has become a hope for the world because of its resilience, adding that experts are saying the country’s contribution to world economy will soon… Continue reading ET WLF 2025: PM Modi outlines India’s next-gen ambitions in chip, space & EVs

All circuits not firing in upkeep of EVs

EV owner Ramesh Sharma faced months of delay getting his vehicle repaired after a minor battery issue, highlighting challenges in India’s electric mobility ecosystem. When Ramesh Sharma bought his first electric vehicle (EV) last year, he believed he was making an environmentally conscious move that would also save him money in the long run. What… Continue reading All circuits not firing in upkeep of EVs