The budget will be presented on February 1, with proceedings expected to begin at 11 a.m. New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present the Union Budget for 2025 on February 1. This budget is expected to address key economic issues and fulfill the aspirations of citizens across the country. Some of the… Continue reading Union Budget 2025: Top 5 key highlights, expectations and the economic roadmap
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US’ new transportation secretary’s first move is to seek a rollback of Biden’s fuel economy standards
Some automakers have criticised the rule as a costly distortion of the market. The newly confirmed transportation secretary, Sean Duffy, signed an order Tuesday seeking to roll back key fuel economy standards set by President Joe Biden. The order is the latest effort by the Trump administration to roll back initiatives introduced by the Biden… Continue reading US’ new transportation secretary’s first move is to seek a rollback of Biden’s fuel economy standards
Cabinet likely approves hike in ethanol prices
Set by the government, ethanol prices have not been raised since the 2022-23 ethanol supply year (November-October). Current rates of ethanol produced from cane juice, B-Heavy molasses, and C-Heavy molasses are INR 65.61, INR 60.73 and INR 56.28 per litre, respectively. The Union Cabinet has approved the proposal to hike ethanol prices, ET Now reported… Continue reading Cabinet likely approves hike in ethanol prices
Educational campuses in coastal districts of Mangaluru embrace EVs
Some campuses plan to install charging stations as the numbers are increasing. Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts are witnessing a notable increase in the presence of electric vehicles, both two and four-wheelers, within educational campuses. The academic institutions are actively encouraging their faculty members and student community to adopt eco-friendly transport solutions. To accommodate the… Continue reading Educational campuses in coastal districts of Mangaluru embrace EVs
GM results aren’t enough for investors, shares skid 10% on tariff worries
GM sold vehicles at an average price of USD 50,000 in 2024, and executives see a 1% to 1.5% drop in North American pricing power and a modest decline in gas-powered vehicle volume in 2025. General Motors earnings exceeded Wall Street’s forecasts on Tuesday, but investors still dumped the stock broadly on fears of tariffs… Continue reading GM results aren’t enough for investors, shares skid 10% on tariff worries
‘EVs will reshape urban transport in our country’
Sood advised aspiring entrepreneurs to embrace versatility and adaptability in startups, where rigid job roles rarely exist. Electric vehicles (EVs) together with renewable energy will decarbonise and reshape urban transport in India, said Rishabh Sood, co-founder & chief technology officer (CTO) at BluSmart Mobility. Speaking at Technovate for India, a joint initiative by The Times… Continue reading ‘EVs will reshape urban transport in our country’
Exicom to start production at new Hyderabad facility by May
Updated On Jan 29, 2025 at 09:18 AM IST Read by: 100 Industry Professionals Read by 100 Industry Professionals With several new EV models scheduled to hit the India market this year, Exicom looks at 2025 as a “breakthrough year” for the EV industry. New Delhi: EV charging solutions provider Exicom looks to start production… Continue reading Exicom to start production at new Hyderabad facility by May
Union Budget 2025: Auto Inc’s top 3 wishes for growth and reform
As the country prepares for FM’s Budget speech on Feb 1, auto industry experts are closely watching for potential relief measures for this sector, which contributes more than 7% to India’s overall GDP. New Delhi: India is the world’s third-largest automobile market, and the sector has witnessed significant positive changes over the years. However, there… Continue reading Union Budget 2025: Auto Inc’s top 3 wishes for growth and reform
Bajaj Auto Q3 profit rises 8% to INR 2,196 crore on robust export growth
Domestic sales experienced a decline, with 7,07,105 units sold in Q3 2024 compared to 7,78,281 units in Q3 2023. Bajaj Auto reported an 8% rise in consolidated net profit to INR 2,196 crore for the third quarter ending December 31, 2024, driven by strong export performance. This compares to a net profit of INR 2,033… Continue reading Bajaj Auto Q3 profit rises 8% to INR 2,196 crore on robust export growth
Shimnit Group Showcases Breakthrough Security, Safety, and Sustainability Solutions at Bharat Mobility 2025
Shimnit Group Shimnit Group and its associated companies concluded a remarkable showcase at Bharat Mobility 2025, held from January 17 to 22, 2025. Demonstrating its commitment to transforming the mobility landscape, the group highlighted its three core pillars—Security, Safety, and Sustainability—through its flagship brands: Shimnit India, Shimnit New Fire, and BlueVerse. The event provided a… Continue reading Shimnit Group Showcases Breakthrough Security, Safety, and Sustainability Solutions at Bharat Mobility 2025