India’s public EV charging network will scale from thousands to lakhs of points only through disciplined execution, digital monitoring and targeted upstream infrastructure support, says ChargeZone Director Ravindra Mohan. At the ETAuto EV Conclave 2025, Mohan outlined how the company has built one of the country’s most reliable charging networks by combining in-house software, multiple… Continue reading ChargeZone pushes for high-uptime, data-led charging network to power India’s EV future
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Renault exits car-sharing, scales back EV charging as it puts profits first in tough market
Renault will scale back its charging network ambitions, targeting 100 stations in France and more than 100 in Italy by the end of 2026, far below the previously stated goal of 650 charging stations across Europe by 2028. Renault is shutting down car-sharing services and slowing the rollout of fast-charging stations at its Mobilize unit,… Continue reading Renault exits car-sharing, scales back EV charging as it puts profits first in tough market
India rupee steadies after hitting record low; drift lower may persist
Most Asian currencies rose on Friday, with the Chinese yuan hitting a 14-month high even as the People’s Bank of China signalled unease over its rapid gains. The Indian rupee ended little changed after hitting a record low on Friday but notched its second weekly fall in a row as investors continued to fret over… Continue reading India rupee steadies after hitting record low; drift lower may persist
PV sales surge 18.7% as auto industry clocks record November: SIAM
Looking ahead, the industry enters the year-end on steadier footing, with November’s performance indicating that demand has not faded abruptly after the festive surg. India’s automobile industry sustained its post-festive rhythm this month, with passenger vehicles, two-wheelers and three-wheelers marking their highest-ever November sales, supported by continued retail traction and the ongoing impact of GST… Continue reading PV sales surge 18.7% as auto industry clocks record November: SIAM
India’s EV rules must balance speed, safety and global alignment: ARAI Director Reji Mathai
Dr. Reji Mathai, Director, ARAI India’s EV transition cannot be built on technology alone; it must rest on a robust, globally aligned regulatory framework that protects consumers while enabling innovation. Delivering the closing address on day one of the ET Auto Conclave 2025, Dr. Reji Mathai, Director, ARAI, unpacked how India’s EV standards are formulated… Continue reading India’s EV rules must balance speed, safety and global alignment: ARAI Director Reji Mathai
Interoperability, demand and grid readiness key to India’s EV charging future
India’s public EV charging network has expanded nearly eightfold over the past two years, but challenges around fragmentation, underutilisation and inconsistent user experience continue to threaten the next phase of adoption. Speaking at the session “One Nation, Many Chargers: Tailoring EV Infrastructure for Cities and Fleets” at the ETAuto EV Conclave 2025, industry leaders said… Continue reading Interoperability, demand and grid readiness key to India’s EV charging future
Cyient acquires Abu Dhabi-based ADGCE to expand its Middle East footprint
The expansion aligns with national development programmes such as Saudi Vision 2030 and UAE Vision 2031. Cyient Limited, a Hyderabad-based engineering and technology company, announced on Thursday that it has acquired technology consulting and digital services company Abu Dhabi & Gulf Computer Est. (ADGCE), expanding its operations in the Middle East. The firm said the… Continue reading Cyient acquires Abu Dhabi-based ADGCE to expand its Middle East footprint
RTOs asked to ‘review’ vehicle inspectors’ work if less than 10% licence seekers fail driving test
More than 80 per cent of road accidents are linked to drivers’ error, emphasising the need for rigorous testing standards, it said. The Maharashtra Transport Commissioner has issued a new set of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), in which Regional Transport Office (RTO) authorities have been asked to undertake a “review” of the motor vehicle inspectors’… Continue reading RTOs asked to ‘review’ vehicle inspectors’ work if less than 10% licence seekers fail driving test
India must build resilient, scalable EV infrastructure to enable mass adoption: Former NHAI Advisor
India’s shift toward cleaner mobility is no longer just an environmental imperative but a strategic economic opportunity, said Vaibhav Dange, Former Advisor to NHAI, addressing industry leaders at the ETAuto EV Conclave 2025. Calling the EV transition “the most defining shift of our times,” he highlighted the need for deep alignment between industry, policymakers and… Continue reading India must build resilient, scalable EV infrastructure to enable mass adoption: Former NHAI Advisor
India’s clean mobility push demands stronger industry action and policy alignment: IIT report
On the technology front, March Towards Zero Emission identifies hydrogen and fuel-cell technologies as crucial long-term enablers, especially for heavy-duty mobility. India’s transition to zero-emission mobility requires far deeper industry action, policy alignment and cross-sector coordination, according to a new report by IIT Madras. The report, titled The March Towards Zero-Emission Transport, was unveiled on… Continue reading India’s clean mobility push demands stronger industry action and policy alignment: IIT report