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Mercedes for Modi and ‘The Beast’ for Biden: World leaders love state cars. It’s their ‘art’

Serving with both looks and protection, state vehicles are so much more than just protective machines. They are symbolic of their countries' power.

Cars24 raises Rs 3,000 crore funding, nearly doubles valuation to Rs 33,000 crore

The used-car platform has closed a Rs 2,250 crore Series G round led by Alpha Wave Capital alongside Rs 750 crore in debt. It has aggressive expansion plans for 2022.

India’s used car website Cars24 raises $450 mn from SoftBank, Tencent, others

The round values Cars24 at $1.84 billion, almost doubling from the end of last year. It’s starting conversations about an IPO and aims to go public in 18 to 24 months.

First GM, now Ford — why India is becoming a graveyard for world’s auto giants

India is a market for low-priced cars with low running costs, and global majors don’t have the models to match Maruti and Hyundai’s entry-level vehicles.

Cars24 to raise $350 mn from SoftBank, others, aims for IPO

The fundraising would value India’s biggest online marketplace for used automobiles at close to $2 billion. It plans to go public in 18 to 24 months.

Nearly half of all prospective new car buyers are thinking of going electric, study suggests

No less than 41 per cent of those who say they intend to purchase a new car are considering an EV — 66 per cent of them in the next 12 months.

Families with 1 flat shouldn’t have 4-5 cars, says Bombay HC on PIL for parking space issues

The bench was hearing a PIL challenging a govt notification amending the Unified Development Control and Promotion Regulations Rules, permitting developers to reduce parking space.

How cars fueled by ethanol can add to India’s food inflation

While use of ethanol has many advantages for India, diverting sugar for its production may be the biggest change for the global sugar industry and could drive a bull market.

Kushal S. Chandi – a 19-year-old who is already a master blogger & the CEO of a company

Kushal's passion for exotic cars led him to set up Platinum Concierge Group. He also blogs on cars.

Sanskar Daryani — a car enthusiast who owns a comprehensive fleet of supercars

Besides being a car reviewer, influencer and vlogger, Sanskar Daryani also takes care of his family's confectionary business.

On Camera

Nobel committee, note how Trump allowed Munir to make nuclear threat against India from US soil

So far, India has responded to his threats with a measured, diplomatic, strategic, and multi-dimensional approach. Now, it needs to react firmly.

Modi’s ‘Diwali bonanza’ for the common man—next-gen GST reforms, lower tax on daily-use items soon

Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.