Manufacturers such as Mahindra and Tata have a strong diesel portfolio. And the advent of GST 2.0 norms has seen diesel power capture over 18% of the market in July.
On Thursday, the Delhi government asked the commission on air quality management to recall the refuelling ban imposed on July 1 this year, following public backlash.
The company's India unit MD Santosh Iyer said the govt's proposal for an additional 10% tax on diesel vehicles could speed up electrification since consumers may move to EVs or petrol.
Maruti exited the diesel vehicle market in 2020. Aiming to sell 4.5 lakh CNG vehicles, plus hybrid vehicles this year, company says these will match earlier diesel vehicle sales.
When diesel was Rs 20-25/litre cheaper than petrol in 2012-13, cars running on it accounted for 58% of the market. Now, people buy less polluting options, and experts welcome it.
Bangladesh government should demand a clear explanation of the charges, the trial, the legal representation the Bangladeshi received and why its consulate was reportedly not informed about their execution in Saudi Arabia.
Uttar Pradesh demonstrates potential of support-led security on a remarkable scale. However, its achievements must be considered alongside its limitations.
The weapons are being purchased through NATO’s PURL framework, which allows European allies to fund the purchase of American military supplies for Ukraine.
BJP followers are dismissive of Rahul. For them, he’s an object of derision. But Modi has always held the opposite view. He sees Rahul, and the Gandhis, as the only potential threat.
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