The automaker maintains that it’s still “the kind of vehicle that people would expect from a luxury car maker”. New Delhi: On Monday, Lexus revealed its hydrogen-powered recreational off-highway vehicle (ROV) concept that ensures an adventurous drive with zero emissions. The ROV has been designed as a luxury offering without losing out on its ruggedness… Continue reading Lexus’s new hydrogen-fuelled ROV: Know what it features
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Oil India to set up green hydrogen plant in Assam
Speaking on the occasion of the ‘bhumi pujan’ ceremony of the project, Pankaj Kumar Goswami, Director (Operations) said the hydrogen so generated will be blended with natural gas using the existing infrastructure. Oil India Ltd, the nation’s second-largest state-owned oil explorer, is setting up a plant to manufacture green hydrogen at its Jorhat oilfield in… Continue reading Oil India to set up green hydrogen plant in Assam
Mineral production up 20% in October
The cumulative growth for the April- October period of 2020-21 over the corresponding period of previous year has increased 11.4 per cent, the mines ministry said in a statement. New Delhi: India’s mineral production rose by 20.4 per cent in October over the same month a year ago, according to the mines ministry. As per… Continue reading Mineral production up 20% in October
High rate of taxes affect mining process in Afghanistan
“A balance should be observed in taxes which is not too high and not too low that can benefit the government and the private sector,” said Abdul Baqi Rahmani, a geologist. Kabul, Afghanistan: High taxes on mining in Afghanistan is a deterrence for investors as they are not willing to invest in mines. The chamber… Continue reading High rate of taxes affect mining process in Afghanistan
Turn OFF 2021: How energy sector plans to switch ON 2022
The GETI report also said 31 per cent of professionals and 29 per cent of hiring managers expect pay to remain the same, with 34 per cent of professionals expecting a pay rise of more than 5 per cent; 32 per cent of hiring managers also believe this will be the case. Companies across industries… Continue reading Turn OFF 2021: How energy sector plans to switch ON 2022
Inflationary pressure likely to pinch consumer pocket less in 2022 on economic recovery, better production
Analysts and experts feel that high inflation on an absolute basis is here to stay. Spiralling prices pinched the pocket of consumer as edible oil, fuel and many other commodities turned dearer this year amid pandemic-induced disruptions but the inflationary pressure is anticipated to ease, though marginally, in the coming months. As consumers, at retail… Continue reading Inflationary pressure likely to pinch consumer pocket less in 2022 on economic recovery, better production
80% cabs stopped plying during pandemic
“Around 8% to 10% of them have gone ahead and changed their commercial vehicles to private ones so that they can sell them at decent prices. The remaining drivers have decided to keep their vehicles at home and go in for some other profession,” Katti told TOI. PUNE: Close to 80% of the cabs operating… Continue reading 80% cabs stopped plying during pandemic
EV charging startup Charzer to set up 1,500 charging stations in apartment complexes
Charzer will install smart EV charging stations across 1,500 apartment complexes across India in the next two years. New Delhi: Bengaluru-based EV charging infrastructure startup, Charzer, on Monday said it has partnered with ADDA, a comprehensive society management system, to build charging infrastructure in apartment complexes. In two years, Charzer will install smart EV charging… Continue reading EV charging startup Charzer to set up 1,500 charging stations in apartment complexes
SaaS Tech: Building for India, winning the world
Indian entrepreneurs are fearless and have the courage and vision to capture global markets. The recent pandemic has changed the way in which we work. Organizations have been forced to rethink business models and how they serve customers. With the pandemic investments in technology have undergone a massive paradigm shift. Technology is no more an… Continue reading SaaS Tech: Building for India, winning the world
Rupee weakens 12 paise to 75.14 against US dollar
The partially convertible rupee opened at 75.14 per US dollar as against 75.02 at previous close. So far in the day, the domestic currency moved in a band of 75.1225-75.1625 against the greenback. After gaining 1.4% against the US dollar last week, the rupee started Monday’s session on a weak note as market participants squared… Continue reading Rupee weakens 12 paise to 75.14 against US dollar