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Mumbai : Amid rising geopolitical uncertainty and continued disruptions in global fossil fuel supply chains, Avaada Group, one of India's leading integrated clean energy companies, today announced the next phase of its 'Infinite Clean Energy' campaign. Building on its earlier focus on powering the AI revolution with sustainable energy, this phase strategically shifts to supporting India's electric mobility transition. Avaada continues to anticipate and address evolving global energy challenges t ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 9: Railways are set to play a key role in driving India's economic growth as the country targets a freight capacity of 3,000 million tonnes by 2030, a report has said. As per the ASSOCHAM-AESCLA report, railways currently account for up to 30 per cent of freight movement, indicating substantial growth potential. It highlighted that the sector is undergoing rapid transformation, driven by initiatives such as Dedicated Freight Corridors and near-complete electrification, which ar ...Read More >
New Delhi, [India] April 9 (ANI): The US-Iran ceasefire signals "the beginning of an off-ramp" after weeks of intense hostilities, but it does not mark a definitive end to the conflict or a structural turning point for India, cautioned global brokerage firm Bernstein in its recent report. In its latest India strategy report, Bernstein said, "Is this the end of the conflict? Probably not. Is this the end of the crazy period of escalations? We think yes," indicating expectations of near-term de-e ...Read More >
New Delhi, [India] April 9 (ANI): The US-Iran ceasefire signals "the beginning of an off-ramp" after weeks of intense hostilities, but it does not mark a definitive end to the conflict or a structural turning point for India, cautioned global brokerage firm Bernstein in its recent report. In its latest India strategy report, Bernstein said, "Is this the end of the conflict? Probably not. Is this the end of the crazy period of escalations? We think yes," indicating expectations of near-term de-e ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Chhattisgarh chief minister Vishnu Deo Sai met Prime Minister Narendra Modi here on Tuesday to present him with a Bastar 2.0 development blueprint, aimed at transformation of the once Naxal-infested region into a hub for infrastructure expansion, innovation-led growth, start-ups and tourism. Bastar was recently declared as free from Left-wing extremism after all CPI(Maoist) leaders of standing were either eliminated or chose to surrender. The region, which had borne the brunt of Naxal ...Read More >
New Delhi: India ranks third globally in renewable energy installed capacity, having surpassed Brazil in global rankings, Union minister Pralhad Joshi said on Wednesday.The minister for new and renewable energy said India had added a record 55.3 GW of non-fossil power capacity in 2025-26, taking the total to 283.5 GW. "This is the highest increase in any year," he said. Distributed renewable energy -- rooftop solar installations and solar pumps for irrigation -- has emerged as a significant comp ...Read More >
VMPL New Delhi [India], April 8: MegaCharge, the EV charging solutions arm of Mega Nirman & Industries Ltd., has announced a strategic partnership with the National Highways for Electric Vehicles (NHEV) to deploy EV charging infrastructure for 660 charging points across India's ambitious 5,500 km e-highway network. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in strengthening India's EV ecosystem by enabling seamless long-distance electric mobility. Under this partnership, MegaCharge will ...Read More >
New Delhi: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai today met Prime Shri Minister Narendra Modi and presented a forward-looking vision for the next phase of Bastar's development. During the meeting, the Chief Minister expressed gratitude for the restoration of peace in the region following the decline of Naxalism, crediting the continued support and leadership of the Prime Minister. He also shared a comprehensive blueprint aimed at driving holistic growth in Bastar, with a strong emphasis on ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Tuesday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and presented a forward-looking vision for the next phase of Bastar's development. During the meeting, the Chief Minister expressed gratitude for the restoration of peace in the region following the decline of Naxalism, crediting the continued support and leadership of the Prime Minister. Also Read | Kerala Lottery Result Today 3 PM Live, Sthree Sakthi SS-514 Lottery Result ...Read More >
RAIPUR: Chhattisgarh chief minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Tuesday pitched a comprehensive "Bastar 2.0" development blueprint to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, outlining an ambitious plan to transform the region through infrastructure, tourism, startups and innovation-led growth.During the meeting in New Delhi, the CM gave details of the roadmap focused on improving connectivity, expanding social infrastructure and boosting livelihoods. Under the plan, 228 new roads and 267 bridges are proposed, along ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Tuesday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and presented a forward-looking vision for the next phase of Bastar's development. During the meeting, the Chief Minister expressed gratitude for the restoration of peace in the region following the decline of Naxalism, crediting the continued support and leadership of the Prime Minister. He also shared a comprehensive blueprint aimed at driving holistic growth in Bastar, wi ...Read More >
Gurugram : JSW MG Motor India today announced that its EV portfolio registered an impressive 66% growth in FY26 compared to FY25. The carmaker sold 62,591 EVs in FY26 compared to 37,730 units in FY25. In March, the company registered sales of 6,528* units, recording 19% Y-o-Y growth and reflecting sustained momentum across its portfolio. The MG Windsor drove this strong momentum, registering a remarkable 20% Y-o-Y growth in March. The MG Windsor continues to reign as India's No. 1 selling EV, w ...Read More >
Shares of Rail Vikas Nigam will remain in focus on April 6 after the company secured an order worth ₹242.49 crore from South Central Railway. According to the company's exchange filing, it has received a Letter of Acceptance (LoA) for the design, supply, erection, testing, and commissioning of OHE (Overhead Equipment) upgradation. The project involves upgrading the existing 1x25 kV system to a 2x25 kV AT feeding system, along with feeder and earthing works in the Ongole (OGL) to Gudur (GDR) se ...Read More >
Mumbai: Fresh order momentum is building for railway infrastructure players, with Texmaco Rail & Engineering bagging a mid-sized electrification contract that strengthens its presence in Southern Railway projects. Secures electrification order Texmaco Rail & Engineering has won a Rs. 39.26 crore contract focused on railway electrification works in Kerala. The order covers installation of 25kV traction overhead equipment across a key track doubling project. This win reinforces the company's ste ...Read More >
In a statement, DP World said the vessel handled over 8,000 twenty-foot equivalent units - including import, export, and transshipment volumes-the "highest ever achieved in a single vessel operation" at the terminal. The new record surpasses the previous milestone of over 6,000 TEUs handled by MSC Aurora. "The arrival of MSC Ilaria underscores DP World Cochin's ability to handle next-generation Ultra Large Container Vessels and support growing trade volumes with efficiency and reliability," th ...Read More >
Kochi, April 5 (UNI) DP World Cochin has set a new operational benchmark by handling more than 8,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) from a single vessel, marking the highest volume ever achieved at the terminal. The record was set with the arrival of MSC Ilaria, a 366-metre-long ultra large container vessel (ULCV), surpassing the previous high of over 6,000 TEUs handled from MSC Aurora. The milestone highlights the terminal's growing capability to efficiently manage next-generation contai ...Read More >
Work has now moved to the installation of critical systems inside the tunnel, the NHSRCL said in a statement. "The 21-km tunnel between Bandra Kurla Complex in Mumbai and Shilphata includes a 5-km NATM section between Ghansoli and Shilphata, where excavation has been completed, paving the way for subsequent construction activities," it said. A drainage system is being developed using specialised casting gantries to ensure safe collection and channelization of seepage water, while waterproofing ...Read More >
Pune: Passenger safety and surveillance have been significantly strengthened across railway stations in the Pune division during the financial year 2025-26. A large-scale expansion of CCTV coverage has been carried out to improve monitoring and quick response. According to official data, 160 CCTV cameras have been installed at Pune Railway Station. In addition, 382 cameras have been set up across other stations in the division. Officials said this has improved real-time surveillance and overal ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: East Coast Railway (ECoR) gained outstanding achievements for the financial year 2025-26, highlighting record-breaking freight performance, strong revenue growth, and major infrastructure advancements. ECoR retained its position as the top freight handling zone of Indian Railways for yet another year, continuing its dominance for the ninth consecutive year. The zone also surpassed 200 million tonne (MT) of freight loading for the seventh year in a row, underlining its consistent o ...Read More >
VIJAYAWADA: The South-Central Railway is nearing completion of the third line spanning nearly 700 km on the vital Gudur-Vijayawada-Kazipet-Balharshah corridor. With work progressing for a few more stretches, this line would ensure seamless movement of trains across regions, significantly easing congestion and improving journey time for both passenger and freight services. The remaining works are confined to small stretches between Peddavadlapudi-Krishna Canal (7km), Dornakal-Mahabubabad (20km) ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: The South Central Railway (SCR) has been allocated a budget of Rs 13,026 crore for the financial year 2025-26, up from Rs 11,012 crore last year, SCR General Manager Sanjay Kumar Srivastava said on Thursday. The allocation for Telangana stands at Rs 5,454 crore this year, compared to Rs 5,337 crore last year. Addressing the media at Rail Nilayam, he said the 18.3% increase will help sustain the pace of infrastructure works, with projects worth about Rs 48,000 crore currently underway ...Read More >
South Central Railway (SCR) has recorded a highest-ever revenue of ₹21,211.92 crore for the financial year 2025-26, marking the best performance since the zone's inception, according to an official announcement on Wednesday. The total earnings include ₹13,835.27 crore from freight traffic and ₹6,235.37 crore from the passenger segment. Compared with the previous financial year (2024-25), the revenue reflects a 3.12% growth, making it the fourth consecutive year of record earnings for the z ...Read More >
Vijayawada: The Vijayawada and Guntur divisions of South Central Railway (SCR) recorded strong performance in 2025-26, achieving record revenues, improved punctuality and major gains in infrastructure and passenger amenities. Divisional railway manager Mohit Sonakiya said the Vijayawada Division registered its highest-ever freight loading of 40.631 million tonnes and record gross revenue of ₹5,907.20 crore, including ₹1,523.90 crore from passenger earnings. The division handled 74.19 million pa ...Read More >
New Delhi: The domestic automotive metal forming market of India is projected to nearly double to $90-95 billion by FY30, growing at around 12 per cent annually, as global supply chain realignments drive value concentration toward process-led manufacturers, a report has said. As per Avendus Capital analysis, India's auto component industry -- casting, forging, stamping and machining -- crossed $80 billion in size in FY25 and turned a net exporter during the year, with exports reaching approxima ...Read More >
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], April 2: EKA Mobility, a leading electric vehicles and technology company, today announced a strong 5X year-on-year volume growth in FY 2025-26, with 1,143 units sold and 1,344 electric commercial vehicles produced. This milestone comes on the back of the company's comprehensive electric vehicle portfolio across segments. During the year, EKA entered the M&HCV truck segment, in addition to its existing bus and SCV portfolio. The company is a Champion OEM under the Aut ...Read More >
PUNE, India, April 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- EKA Mobility, a leading electric vehicles and technology company, today announced a strong 5X year-on-year volume growth in FY 2025-26, with 1,143 units sold and 1,344 electric commercial vehicles produced. This milestone comes on the back of the company's comprehensive electric vehicle portfolio across segments. During the year, EKA entered the M&HCV truck segment, in addition to its existing bus and SCV portfolio. The company is a Champion OEM under t ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): India's auto components industry is poised for structural growth as global supply chains realign, with process-led manufacturers expected to emerge as key beneficiaries, according to a report by Avendus. The report highlighted that the global automotive sector is undergoing a "structural reset," driven by electrification, cost pressures, and geopolitical shifts, which is prompting original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to rethink sourcing strategies. "Cost opt ...Read More >
Shimla, Mar 31 (PTI) Himachal Pradesh government is set to sign an MoU with Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) for the sale of locally produced fresh vegetables, dairy items, meat, and other agricultural products to the central armed police force. The initiative aims to provide farmers with a reliable market within their own villages, thereby enhancing income opportunities and reducing dependency on intermediaries. Under this arrangement, ITBP will directly source produce from farmers, cooperat ...Read More >
Mumbai, March 31: Mercedes-Benz India has officially confirmed that its highly anticipated electric sedan, the CLA EV, will be launched in the country on April 24, 2026. The move marks the return of the CLA nameplate to the Indian market, this time as a fully electric four-door coupe. Bookings for the new model are already underway with a token amount of INR 1.50 lakh, and early customers are expected to receive a complimentary wall-box charger as part of the launch offer. The CLA EV is a criti ...Read More >
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