Economy

Auto industry posts mixed Q1 performance, cautious optimism for festive season

Passenger vehicle sales cross one million mark for the second consecutive year | Photo Credit: BABU India’s automobile industry reported a mixed performance in the first quarter of FY26, with passenger vehicle sales crossing the one million mark for the second consecutive year despite a marginal decline, while two-wheelers and commercial vehicles witnessed declines amid […]

Excise policy protest: Maharashtra bars, permit rooms to shut on July 14; Industry body calls tax hikes ‘draconian’

More than 20,000 bars and permit rooms across Maharashtra will observe a one-day bandh on July 14 to protest what the hospitality sector has called “draconian” tax hikes by the state government, the Indian Hotel and Restaurant Association (AHAR) said on Saturday.The association said the shutdown is aimed at opposing multiple tax increases imposed over […]

Economy

India needs battery technology beyond lithium, says industry experts

Batteries are one of the key components of EVs, with Li-ion technology currently leading the industry due to its high energy density and quick charging  | Photo Credit: Fahroni India needs to explore battery technologies other than lithium-ion, which is currently leading the industry due to its high storage capacity and quick charging, suggested experts […]

Economy

Goyal urges energy storage industry to reduce dependence on imports from certain countries

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal  | Photo Credit: ANI Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday asked the energy storage industry to reduce dependency on imports from certain countries and explore alternate sources of supply. He also suggested the industry to focus on research and development for creation of innovative products. “We must […]

EC-Council Releases CEH Hall of Fame 2025 Industry Report

EC-Council, creator of the world-renowned Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) credential, has unveiled its highly anticipated CEH Hall of Fame 2025 Industry Report a comprehensive analysis spotlighting the world’s most accomplished ethical hackers and the transformative power of CEH certification on careers, industries, and national security.   […]

‘FTAs to give farmers greater market access’: Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal

Piyush Goyal (File photo) New Delhi: Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal said on Wednesday that free trade agreements (FTAs) will help domestic farmers with greater market access in. Australia, UAE, UK and EFTA countries.“We have reduced non-trade barriers for our farmers…We are doing FTAs with developed markets…Australia, UAE, EFTA, UK…through these agreements, we have […]

Key Innovations in Mobility Technologies Unveiled at EV and AutoTech Industry Forum

India’s rapidly transforming mobility landscape took centre stage at the 3rd edition of the EV and AutoTech Innovation Forum, held at Vivanta, Hinjawadi, Pune. Organized by Konnect Worldwide Business Media, the day-long forum brought together over 300 top industry leaders from EV and Automotive industry ecosystem, Tier-1 Auto OEMs, leading two-wheeler and four-wheeler automotive […]

West Bengal to host ‘Business and Industry’ Conclave: Event likely later this year; things to know

The West Bengal government will host a ‘Business and Industry Conclave’ later this year, Amit Mitra, chief financial adviser to CM Mamata Banerjee, announced on Tuesday. The initiative is being viewed as a push to accelerate industrialisation in the state. Mitra said the conclave would be organised after the Puja festivities to give further momentum […]