This year's Auto Expo saw turnout of over 6.63 lakh despite it being a less star-studded affair than usual. Missing in action were the 3 luxury car makers, Mercedes Benz, BMW, and Audi.
While Tata Motors sold 50,000 EVs in last 3 years, it is targeting the same number in this financial year. Company is eyeing at least 25 per cent of sales from EVs in next 5 years.
Representative director & president of Suzuki Motors says company is working to regain share in Indian market and that it ‘won't get swayed by electric vehicles, explore other tech too’.
MG Motor India aims to increase annual production capacity to 1,40,000 in 2023, said its MD Rajeev Chaba, adding that ‘profitable & sustainable’ growth is the company's focus.
An array of manufacturers expected to focus on displaying their electric prowess this year, but visitors may be left wanting with some notable luxury manufacturers skipping the expo.
Fauja Singh, 114, died after being hit by a speeding car. His death renews questions about India’s deadly roads, rising accidents, and poor traffic discipline.
Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.
India-Russia JV is also racing to deliver 7,000 more AK-203 assault rifles by 15 Aug. These are currently being made with 50% indigenisation and this will surge to 100% by 31 December.
Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.
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