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Demand for EVs rises in May as fuel prices go up amid US-Iran war

New Delhi: India’s electric vehicle (EV) market registered an increase in demand during May this year, as higher fuel prices pushed more buyers towards battery-powered alternatives, according to reports by Nomura and…
Ola Electric secures approval for commercial e-scooter launch

New Delhi: Ola Electric has secured regulatory approval for a new electric scooter aimed at India’s commercial mobility market, according to a government certification document, signalling the company may be preparing to…

Maruti Suzuki urges employees towards WFH, carpool amid Modi’s austerity call

New Delhi: Car market leader Maruti Suzuki India on Tuesday, May 26, said it has taken steps, including work from home wherever feasible and restricted foreign travels, in response to Prime Minister…
Hyderabad to soon get Tesla showroom: IT Minister Sridhar Babu

Hyderabad: Tesla India representatives on Friday, May 22, expressed interest in establishing a sales and service centre in Hyderabad during a meeting with Telangana IT and Industries Minister Duddilla Sridhar Babu. The…
Royal Enfield announces Rs 2,200 Cr AP plant amid Kolar showroom Kannada row

Bengaluru: Leading two-wheeler manufacturer Royal Enfield has announced plans to establish a massive new manufacturing facility in Andhra Pradesh with an estimated investment of Rs 2,200 crore, a move expected to generate…
Andhra bags Royal Enfield’s Rs 2,200 crore first expansion project outside Tamil Nadu

Amaravati: Royal Enfield, a motorcycle manufacturer owned by Eicher Motors, will invest Rs 2,200 crore to establish a manufacturing facility and vendor park at Satyavedu in Tirupati district, marking the company’s first…
Over 800 luxury homes sold in Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Chennai in FY26: Report

Hyderabad: Three southern cities, Hyderabad, Bengaluru and Chennai, saw a combined sales of 811 ultra-luxury homes, each costing Rs 10 crore or above, during the last fiscal for a total amount of…

Fact check: Does producing 1 litre of ethanol take 10,000 litres of water?

Hyderabad: A number has been doing the rounds – 10,790 litres, the amount of water needed to produce just one litre of ethanol from rice. The figure has since led to a sharp…
Royal Enfield sales up 31 pc at 1,13,164 units in April

New Delhi: Mid-size motorcycle maker Royal Enfield on Friday, May 1, reported a 31 per cent rise in total sales at 1,13,164 units in April 2026 as compared to 86,559 units sold…
Elections winding down, oil at USD 120: Is India going to increase fuel prices?

Hyderabad: The government has said it clearly and more than once that there is no plan to raise petrol or diesel prices. But with Assembly elections in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Kerala…
Explained: Why is Hyderabad facing a fuel shortage again?

Hyderabad: Long queues formed outside petrol pumps across Hyderabad on Monday, April 27, with several stations running dry. But according to the Telangana Civil Supplies Department, the state has no actual fuel shortage.…
Hyderabad: Sigma Advanced Systems inks Rs 3,800 cr agreement with Rolls-Royce

Hyderabad: Hyderabad-based Sigma Advanced Systems on Monday, April 27, said it has signed a seven-year long-term agreement with Rolls-Royce, valued at Rs 3,800 crore to manufacture and supply aerospace systems. Under the…
Tesla brings SUV to India, it’s second offering in the country as it looks to expand market

Mumbai: American electric carmaker Tesla on Wednesday, April 22, announced acceleration of its journey in India, driving in the three-row six-seater SUV Model YL priced at Rs 61.99 lakh, its second offering…
Nitin Gadkari pushes for 100 pc ethanol blending amid West Asia oil concerns

New Delhi: Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday, April 21, said India should aspire to achieve 100 per cent ethanol blending in the near future, as vulnerabilities in oil…
Renault Duster gets 5-star safety rating in BNCAP

New Delhi: Renault India on Monday, April 20, said its new Duster SUV has received a 5-star safety rating under the Bharat New Car Assessment program(BNCAP). The new Duster scored a highly…