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New Delhi, Dec 12 (PTI) Tata Motors on Thursday said it will increase prices of its trucks and buses portfolio by up to 2 per cent effective January 1, 2025, citing rising input costs. The price increase is to offset the rise in input costs, Tata Motors said in a statement. While the price increase will vary as per individual model and variant, it will be applicable across the entire range of trucks and buses, it added. Already passenger vehicle makers, including Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai Motor India and Tata Motors, along with luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Audi have announced that they would increase the price of their vehicles from January.
Indore (Madhya Pradesh): Imagine stepping into a home where even the taps glisten in gold, that's what Instagram creator Priyam Saraswat found during his visit to a stunning mansion in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. The house belongs to Anoop Agrawal, a government contractor, who takrs highway projects. The video of his mansion has gone viral for its jaw-dropping interiors, decorated with 24-carat gold. From furniture and light switches to lamps and idols, almost everything in the house has been coated or crafted in gold. Even the water taps, murti (idols), and decor pieces sparkle with pure gold ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 2 (PTI) Hyundai Motor India Ltd on Wednesday said its popular SUV model Creta has emerged as the best-selling passenger vehicle in the domestic market in June this year. Creta was the highest-selling model in the country for June 2025 with 15,786 units sold in the month, Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) said in a statement. Maruti Suzuki India's compact sedan Dzire was the second-best-selling model with 15,484 units in June followed by its compact SUV Brezza with 14,507 units in third, according to industry sources. "Over the last decade, brand Creta has consistently redefined ...Read More >
New Delhi: India's electric vehicle market witnessed mixed trends in June 2025, with electric cars, two-wheelers, and buses registering growth while sales of passenger and cargo electric three-wheelers declined month-on-month, according to a report by JMK Research & Analytics. Sales of high-speed electric two-wheelers (E2Ws) rose 5 per cent month-on-month to 1,05,282 units in June. The top three players continued to dominate the segment, accounting for about 65 per cent of the total registrations. Passenger electric three-wheeler (E3W) sales stood at 51,698 units in June, showing a 7 per cen ...Read More >
MUMBAI: Tesla yesterday launched its Model Y at about US$70,000 (RM298,000) in India, the highest price among major markets, as the US automaker grappling with slowing sales bets on prospects in a country CEO Elon Musk has long criticised for its high import tariffs. With deliveries estimated to start from the third quarter, Tesla is targeting a niche electric vehicle segment in India that accounts for just 4% of overall sales in the world's third-largest car market. It will compete mainly with German luxury giants such as BMW and Mercedes-Benz rather than domestic mass-market EV players suc ...Read More >
MUMBAI - Tesla India has made its official entry into India, launching its first showroom in Mumbai's upscale Bandra Kurla Complex at Maker Maxity Mall. This new 4,000-square-foot "Experience Centre," opened by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on July 15, signals Tesla's arrival in the world's third-largest car market. A second showroom will open soon in Delhi's Aerocity, as Tesla aims to attract India's luxury electric vehicle buyers. High import taxes and a lack of charging stations remain tough hurdles. This expansion is part of Tesla India's strategy to tap into the growing d ...Read More >
Everta, a Mumbai-based EV charger firm, is entering the market. The company plans to produce 3,000 DC chargers each year by 2027. Everta is investing Rs 150 crore in a Karnataka plant. They aim for a 15% market share in DC chargers by 2030. Production will begin by October. The company has a technology deal with StarCharge for fast chargers. EV charger manufacturing firm Everta on Thursday announced its plans to manufacture 3,000 DC chargers annually by 2027. The Mumbai-based firm, which is in ...Read More >
Mumbai, December 4: The domestic benchmark equity indices closed in green on Wednesday as buying was seen in PSU bank and realty sectors. The investors are keenly watching the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) monetary policy committee (MPC) meeting which will announce its decision around the repo rate on Friday. Banking stocks rose amid volatile sessions in the market due to the possibility of Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) cut by the central bank. Sensex settled at 80,956.3, higher by 110.58 points, or 0.14 per cent, while the Nifty ended at 24,467.45, up by 10.30 points, or 0.04 per cent. Stock Mark ...Read More >
Mumbai, Dec 10 (VOICE) The Indian stock market closed on a muted note on Tuesday after range-bound trading during the session. At closing, Sensex was up 1.59 points at 81,510.05, and Nifty was down 8.95 points at 24,610.05. Meanwhile, the broader market closed on a positive note. On the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), 2,025 stocks closed in the green, 1,938 stocks settled in the red, and 130 without change. During the session, midcap and smallcap stocks outperformed largecap. Nifty midcap 100 index was up 136.65 points, or 0.23 per cent, at 59,135, and Nifty smallcap 100 index was up 54.60 poin ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 6 (PTI) Interest-rate-sensitive stocks were in huge demand on Friday, with the realty index climbing nearly 5 per cent as investors cheered the Reserve Bank's jumbo rate cut of 50 basis points. Home, auto and other loans are likely to cost less as the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) cut interest rates by a larger-than-expected 50 basis points, and unexpectedly reduced the cash reserve ratio for banks to make available more money to lend in a bid to boost the economy. The RBI's six-member monetary policy committee, headed by Governor Sanjay Malhotra and consisting of three external ...Read More >
The Delhi-Mumbai Expressway's Wayside Amenity Stations, initiated by NHAI, are revolutionizing the travel experience for long-distance truck drivers. These driver-centric stations offer essential facilities such as rest areas, dining, and refueling, significantly enhancing comfort, safety, and convenience for India's highway heroes. The Delhi-Mumbai Expressway, one of the most ambitious infrastructure projects by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, is setting new standards in eco-sensit ...Read More >
New Delhi: The April-June 2025 quarter saw severe pressure on the domestic car market, with challenges in generating fresh demand as growing geopolitical tensions and concerns over the economy depressed consumer sentiments.Maruti Suzuki, the country's biggest carmaker, reported a 6% decline in first-quarter wholesale numbers as the company dispatched around 3.9 lakh units to dealerships compared to 4.2 lakh units in the same quarter of the previous fiscal.Hyundai experienced a decline of 12%, while Tata Motors also saw a 10% fall in its wholesale numbers.Mahindra & Mahindra and Kia Motors were ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 2 (ANI): Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said that tourists from the state who were stranded in Uttarakhand due to adverse weather conditions were "safe" and would be "brought back soon". He also said that the state government was in close coordination with Uttarakhand authorities to ensure their rescue. Also Read | What Is Sex-Sorted Semen Technology? Kerala Achieves Milestone With Birth of Twin Female Calves Under Accelerated Breed Improvement Programme, Boosting Dairy Sector. Speaking to the mediapersons a day earlier, Shinde said, "Our ...Read More >
Bengaluru: A Ferrari owner in Karnataka's capital, Bengaluru, had to pay a hefty road tax and penalty of Rs 1.42 crore for driving a Maharashtra-registered super luxury car on Bengaluru roads for an extended period. The Ferrari SF90 Stradale was being used without paying the applicable Karnataka road tax. Bengaluru RTO officials had been tracking the car for several months. Finally, it was caught on Thursday morning, and the owner was forced to pay a massive amount in taxes and fines. According to media reports, RTO officials in Karnataka recovered Rs 1.42 crore in road tax and penalties from ...Read More >
MUMBAI: After two of its predecessors -- General Motors and Ford -- failed to make a dent in the Indian market, not once but twice, a third American auto major -- Tesla -- is trying its luck. The only difference is that the world's richest man Elon Musk's auto venture is testing the electric mobility space and not the traditional ICE engine space. Yes, after years of blowing hot and cold, Tesla has formally entered the country with a single model -- the Model Y -- that too with just one entry variant, which claims to be the world's best selling car and not just an electric car. The moot ques ...Read More >
MUMBAI: The Indian equity indices opened lower on Friday as heavyweights like Axis Bank and Bharti Airtel were among the top losers in the BSE benchmark. At 9.25 am, Sensex was down 171 points or 0.21 per cent at 82, 087 and Nifty was down 35 points or 0.14 per cent at 25, 075. In the Sensex pack, M&M, Tata Steel, Power Grid, L&T, UltraTech Cement, Infosys, Tata Motors, BEL, NTPC, TCS, Trent and Maruti Suzuki were top gainers. Axis Bank, Bharti Airtel, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Tech Mahindra , HDFC Bank, Eternal (Zomato), HUL, Sun Pharma, Bajaj Finance, ICICI Bank, Titan and Bajaj Finserv ...Read More >
NEW DELHI -- NEW DELHI (AP) -- Tesla Inc. opened its first showroom in India on Tuesday, marking the electric vehicle maker's long-anticipated debut in the world's third-biggest automotive market. Located in the Bandra-Kurla Complex, an upscale business center in the financial capital Mumbai, the showroom will serve as Tesla's flagship retail and experience outlet as the company introduces its EV lineup to Indian customers. Tesla's entry to India comes after years of delays and policy friction, marking a pivotal expansion in a fast-growing consumer base while global sales are plunging and th ...Read More >
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is investing $20 million in Transvolt Mobility, marking its first equity investment in an electric vehicle fleet platform. This investment aims to help Transvolt expand its fleet to 3,500 vehicles, creating 8,200 jobs over the next five years. It also supports India's clean mobility goals by deploying heavy commercial EVs across various sectors. International Finance Corporation (IFC) will provide $20 million equity investment in Transvolt Mobility, ma ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jan 2 (PTI) Stakeholders from the electric vehicle (EV) sector will hold a meeting with Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal here on January 3 on issues, including infrastructure related to charging and battery swapping, sources said. They said that officials from the Department of Heavy Industries are expected to attend the meeting. Also Read | SOF NSO Results 2024-25 Out at sofworld.org: National Science Olympiad Exam Result Released, Get Direct Link and Know Steps To Download. Representatives from Tata, Mahindra, Mercedes-Benz India, Hero MotoCorp, and other companies h ...Read More >
Srinagar, Jun 7 (PTI) Authorities on Saturday barred Eid prayers from taking place at the Eidgah ground and the Jama Masjid in the old city here, while Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq claimed that he was put under house arrest. "Anjuman Auqaf Jama Masjid Srinagar deeply regrets to inform that the authorities have once again disallowed Eid-ul-Adha prayers at the Eidgah as well as at the historic Jama Masjid in Srinagar by closing the gates of the mosque and deploying police personnel outside," the management of the historic mosque said in a statement. ...Read More >
Mumbai: The Indian benchmark indices opened higher on Tuesday amid positive global cues, as buying was seen in the auto and IT sectors in the early trade. At around 9.26 am, Sensex was trading 188.66 points or 0.23 per cent up at 83,795.12 while the Nifty added 54.80 points or 0.21 per cent at 25,571.85 According to analysts, with the US market setting new record highs, the global equity market mood is positive and West Asian geopolitics is no longer a threat to global economy. "Going forward, the market is likely to be influenced by developments on the tariff front. An India-US trade deal w ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jul 1 (PTI) Lakhs of trucks and other goods carriage vehicles in Mumbai and other parts of Maharashtra will go on indefinite strike to oppose the e-challan system for traffic violations, and other demands from Tuesday midnight, transporters said. The operators of buses, including those involved in ferrying school children, however, announced they would postpone their participation in the strike at the request of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who said the warkaris (Lord Vitthal devotees) would face inconvenience as Ashadi Ekadashi is just round the corner. Taking cognizance of the ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: As a potential crisis in the supply of essential commodities, including petroleum, looms large over the State due to the ongoing drivers' strike, the Odisha government has formed a dedicated task force to deal with the logistical challenges and ensure the smooth movement of fuel and other critical goods throughout the State. However, most of the buses and trucks remained off the roads across the State on the third day of the strike by the Odisha Drivers' Association on Thursday. The decision regarding the constitution of the task force was taken during a high-level review meeting ...Read More >
Mumbai: Tesla Tuesday entered the Indian car market, launching its Rs 59.89 lakh Model Y SUV, as Maharashtra rolled out a red carpet for the EV maker, urging it to go beyond imports and anchor its manufacturing and R&D base in the state. At an event to mark Tesla's formal entry, Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis made a strong pitch to the Elon Musk-led automaker, positioning the state as Tesla's long-term base. "Mumbai and the people of India are going to love Tesla. But more than just being a big market, India is now a robust base for electric mobility manufacturing, especially Ma ...Read More >
New Delhi: India's passenger vehicle market witnessed varied performance across major automakers in November 2024. While Maruti Suzuki, Mahindra & Mahindra, and Tata Motors posted year-on-year growth, Hyundai faced challenges in its domestic market. Maruti Suzuki, the country's largest carmaker, reported strong growth in total passenger vehicle sales, reaching 141,312 units during the month. This marked an increase from 134,158 units sold in November 2023. However, the company's sales in October 2024 were higher at 159,591 units, indicating a month-on-month decline. In November 2024, Maruti ...Read More >
Pune: Maruti Suzuki, India's biggest car maker, on Friday said it aims to be the largest producer of electric vehicles in the country and make India the export hub over the next one year. The Japanese giant will take on EV market leader Tata Motors, Mahindra and MG Motor in the electric car game in the country. To realize its goals Maruti Suzuki, which unveiled its first electric SUV e-Vitara at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 in New Delhi on Friday, will introduce a range of six electric vehicle models by 2030. Suzuki Motor Corporation representative Director and President Toshihiro S ...Read More >
Pune, January 27, 2022: In tune with their "Sportification of India" theme, Tata Motors, India's leading multinational automobile manufacturer will continue to proactively support the Tata Open Maharashtra tennis tournament, for the fourth consecutive year, from January 31 to February 6, 2022, at the Balewadi stadium here. This year, India's safest hatchbacks, Tata Altroz on its second anniversary, will be the lead car from Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles. The Tata Open Maharashtra, South Asia's only ATP (Association of Tennis Professionals) tournament and the country's oldest sporting interna ...Read More >
Union Heavy Industries & Steel Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy on Friday launched a groundbreaking scheme to provide financial incentives for electric trucks (e-trucks) under the PM E-DRIVE initiative. This marks the first time the Government of India is extending direct support for electric trucks, aiming to accelerate the country's transition to clean, efficient, and sustainable freight mobility. Advertisement Highlighting the significance of the scheme, Mr Kumaraswamy stated, "Diesel trucks, though constituting only 3% of the total vehicle population, contribute to 42% of transport-related gre ...Read More >
Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh IT and Human Resources Development Minister Nara Lokesh on Friday hailed the successful implementation of the state-wide 'Mega Parent-Teacher Meeting (PTM) 2.0' programme. Expressing gratitude to all stakeholders, he credited the collective efforts of government and private schools, colleges, education officials, staff, headmasters, teachers, students, parents, donors, alumni, public representatives, and officers from various departments for making the event a success. ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jul 15 (PTI) Global EV giant Tesla on Tuesday made its much-awaited entry into India, launching its Model Y with price starting at Rs 59.89 lakh while opening its first experience centre here. Tesla, led by American tech billionaire Elon Musk who had in the past cited India's high import tariffs for the company not entering the country earlier, will be importing the Model Y as a completely built unit (CBU), from its Shanghai manufacturing facility in China. The mid-sized electric SUV Model Y, which was once the world's best-selling car, will be offered in India in two variants -- rea ...Read More >
Mumbai: The Indian stock market continued its flattish opening trajectory this week, as selling was seen in Nifty's financial service and private bank sector in early trade on Wednesday. At around 9:27 am, Sensex was trading at 81,515.06 after gaining 5.01 points or 0.01 per cent, while the Nifty was trading at 24,623.8 after rising 13.75 points or 0.06 per cent. The market trend remained positive. On the National Stock Exchange (NSE), 1,634 stocks were trading in green, while 565 stocks were in red. According to market experts, "Nifty is in a consolidation range and is likely to remain in ...Read More >