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New Delhi, April 11 – Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva welcomed the new draft Electric Vehicle (EV) policy of the Delhi government on Saturday, stating that within three to seven years, this policy will reduce vehicular pollution on roads to negligible levels.Sachdeva said that under the...

New Delhi, April 11 – In a significant move, the Delhi government on Saturday proposed a comprehensive electric vehicle policy, including zero registration fees and road tax on EVs priced up to 30 lakh, a massive expansion of charging stations, and an incentive of 1 lakh for purchasing new EVs...

Hyderabad, April 11 Car market leader Maruti Suzuki India will launch four more electric vehicles by 2031, a senior executive of the company said here on Saturday.Maruti Suzuki marked a milestone in its electric vehicle journey by delivering 108 units of its e-VITARA to customers in a single...

New Delhi, April 11 The following are the key points of the Draft Delhi Electric Vehicle Policy 2026-2030:- 100 per cent road tax and registration fee exemption for electric vehicles with a cost less than Rs 30 lakh (ex-showroom) until 2030.- Electric cars with a cost less than Rs 30 lakh...

New Delhi, April 11 Delhi's draft Electric Vehicle Policy 2026, released on Saturday, emphasizes building an environmentally sound battery recycling ecosystem by assigning clear responsibilities to the Environment Department and the Delhi Pollution Control Committee.The policy, released by the...

New Delhi, April 11 – All India Congress Committee (AICC) Treasurer and former Delhi Assembly Speaker Ajay Maken on Friday accused the government of failing to address air pollution in the National Capital, claiming that the city's air quality has reached alarming levels.In a social media...

New Delhi, April 11 Petrol and diesel vehicles will no longer be added to delivery and ride aggregator fleets in Delhi from this year, while only electric auto-rickshaws will be allowed new registrations from 2027, according to the draft EV policy released by the city government.The draft...

New Delhi, April 11 People buying electric two-wheelers in Delhi may receive a subsidy of up to Rs 30,000 in the first year from the date of policy notification, under the draft EV Policy 2026 released by the Delhi government on Saturday.According to the draft policy, for electric...

Vijayawada, April 10 Volvo Group India President and Managing Director Kamal Bali said on Friday that the ongoing conflict between Israel, the US, and Iran has not yet directly affected the automotive industry in the country, but that if supply chain constraints arise, the automotive industry...

New Delhi, April 10 A key government scheme for processing critical minerals is at an advanced stage of finalization, Mines Secretary Piyush Goyal said on Friday, as India races to secure its supply chain amid global competition for lithium and other vital resources needed for clean energy and...

Mumbai, April 10 – In a serious effort to curb rising air pollution levels across the state, the Maharashtra government has implemented a crucial amendment to the Motor Vehicle Tax Act. Under the Maharashtra Motor Vehicle Tax (Amendment) Bill 2026, passed during the Assembly session, the...

Gandhinagar, April 10 – Gujarat has taken a step to further strengthen its collaboration with Taiwan in advanced manufacturing, with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish an India-Taiwan Industrial Park in the Sanand–Dholera region, officials said on Friday.The...

New Delhi, April 10 Vietnam's Vingroup announced on Friday that it has reached an agreement with the Maharashtra government to explore investments worth approximately USD 6.5 billion across multiple sectors in the state.The company has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the...

Mumbai, April 9 Bengaluru-based electric mobility firm Simple Energy announced on Thursday the expansion of its retail presence with the launch of five new stores in Delhi, Nashik, Aurangabad, and Siliguri.The company stated that it is rapidly expanding its operations across India and plans to...

New Delhi, April 9 – Electric vehicle financing platform Astranova Mobility has raised ₹60 crore in a funding round led by IvyCap Ventures, the company said on Thursday.The round also saw participation from existing investors – Asian Development Bank and Advantedge Founders. It also witnessed...

Mumbai, April 8 Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Wednesday termed the ceasefire between the US and Iran as "pleasant news," which was taken into account while making the policy decision hours later."At 5:30 am, we received some pleasant news, perhaps not entirely unexpected," Malhotra...

New Delhi, April 8 BMW Group India reported its highest-ever Q1 car sales, with a 17 per cent increase, selling 4,567 cars during the quarter. This growth was driven by strong demand for luxury electric vehicles, long-wheelbase models, and sports activity vehicles, the German luxury carmaker...

New Delhi, April 8 All-electric chauffeur cab service provider Trev Mobility announced on Wednesday that it has raised ₹3.65 crore in an angel funding round.The funds were raised from 11 angel investors, many of whom initially used the platform's services as customers.The capital will be...

New Delhi, April 7 At least 25 companies, including JSW Group, Vedanta, Hindustan Zinc Ltd (HZL), and NLC India, participated in a pre-bid conference for the Rs 7,280-crore scheme to promote the manufacturing of sintered rare earth permanent magnets, organized by the heavy industries ministry on...

New Delhi, April 7 At least 25 companies, including JSW Group and NLC India, participated in a pre-bid conference for the ₹7,280-crore scheme to promote the manufacturing of sintered rare earth permanent magnets, organized by the heavy industries ministry on Tuesday, sources said.The...