Union Budget 2026–27 may not have announced a dedicated scheme for trucks or commercial vehicles, but its strong emphasis on infrastructure expansion, freight corridors, waterways and state-backed transport deployment lays the foundation for sustained demand across the commercial vehicle ecosystem. Presenting the Budget, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman underlined the government’s continued reliance on infrastructure-led growth.… Continue reading Trucks and CVs may gain the most from Budget 2026–27
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Budget 2026‑27: Govt Extends Customs Duty Exemption for Capital Goods Used for Li‑Ion Cell Manufacturing
The government has proposed to extend basic customs duty (BCD) exemption on capital goods used for manufacturing lithium-ion cells as part of its push to strengthen India’s clean energy and energy security goals. Announcing the proposal in the Union Budget on Sunday, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the move is aimed at supporting the country’s… Continue reading Budget 2026‑27: Govt Extends Customs Duty Exemption for Capital Goods Used for Li‑Ion Cell Manufacturing
Budget 2026‑27 Formalises Gig Workforce With ID Cards and Health Cover, Key to Urban Mobility
Presenting the Budget, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced targeted measures for platform-based workers, a segment closely tied to last-mile delivery and app-based mobility services. “Gig workers on online platforms play a vital role in driving India’s new-age services economy; recognising their contribution, the government will facilitate the issuance of identity cards and registration of gig… Continue reading Budget 2026‑27 Formalises Gig Workforce With ID Cards and Health Cover, Key to Urban Mobility
Carbon Cash Infusion: India’s Rs 20,000 Crore Bet on Factory Emission Traps
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveiled a RS 20,000 crore five-year plan for carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) technologies in the Union Budget 2026-27, targeting emissions from factories that power India’s economy, including automotive manufacturing. The announcement will be applicable on five industries including power, steel, cement, refineries, and chemicals. CCUS acts like a giant… Continue reading Carbon Cash Infusion: India’s Rs 20,000 Crore Bet on Factory Emission Traps
Budget 2026–27: Government Targets Industry 4.0 Push Through Electronics Manufacturing Support
The government will accelerate support for domestic manufacturing and electronics as part of a broader effort to deepen India’s integration into global supply chains and leverage opportunities arising from Industry 4.0, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said while presenting the Union Budget for 2026–27. The Finance Minister said, “Support will be provided to strengthen domestic manufacturing… Continue reading Budget 2026–27: Government Targets Industry 4.0 Push Through Electronics Manufacturing Support
Budget 2026-27 Boosts Infra Capex 9% to Rs 12.2 Lakh Cr, Igniting Demand for Trucks and Earthmovers
India’s Union Budget 2026-27 delivers a major lift for the automotive and construction equipment sectors, with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman hiking capital spending by 9% to Rs 12.2 lakh crore. This surge targets roads, urban projects, and other builds that will drive demand for trucks, excavators, and earthmovers amid economic headwinds. The budget spotlights a… Continue reading Budget 2026-27 Boosts Infra Capex 9% to Rs 12.2 Lakh Cr, Igniting Demand for Trucks and Earthmovers
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Can Budget take a leaf out of China’s BYD story to give India its own EV giant?
In 1995, a small firm began operations in China’s Shenzhen with just 20 employees and limited capital. Just three decades later, before it even turned 30, BYD is the world’s largest electric car company, having overtaken Tesla. Its rise was fuelled not just by technology, but by sustained state backing. Estimates suggest BYD received around… Continue reading Can Budget take a leaf out of China’s BYD story to give India its own EV giant?
@VW Group: Unique Factory Re-Commission: Carrera GT in Salzburg Design011347
18/12/2025 Victor Gómez from Puerto Rico had a very special wish come true at the Porsche Sonderwunsch Manufaktur: his 20-year-old Carrera GT was technically restored to new condition and given a Salzburg design reminiscent of the legendary livery of the 1970 Le Mans winning 917. The interior has also been individualized and refined with red… Continue reading @VW Group: Unique Factory Re-Commission: Carrera GT in Salzburg Design011347
@VW Group: Data-driven development: The Building Blocks of Success011344
Data is the new gold. This much-quoted statement is particularly true when it comes to vehicle development. Data analyses and data-driven development based on them are becoming increasingly important in this field. And that’s no wonder, as they allow engineers to obtain faster insights into the current performance of new vehicle functions—and to draw conclusions… Continue reading @VW Group: Data-driven development: The Building Blocks of Success011344