The Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has an increased budget, with an outlay of Rs 32,911 crore. Out of this, more than Rs 30,000 crore is assigned for solar energy.
The push underscores an attempt to dig in its heels as competition intensifies in the domestic market. Maruti Suzuki will soon start selling its first EV.
Driving an electric vehicle for months, the Hyundai IONIQ5, BMW iX and now the Kia Carens Clavis electric, has convinced me of the viability of EVs for city and mid-range commutes.
BluSmart’s collapse has flooded thousands of EVs into Delhi’s resale market. Reels promise Rs 50,000 bargains, sellers are swamped, and complaints get a blunt ‘take it or leave it’.
Tata priced the Curvv EV to feel accessible without seeming budget‑basic. You can choose from five trims, with prices starting at ₹17.49 lakh and going up to ₹21.99 lakh for the top Empowered+ A variant.
Other key promises in the budget include AI- and other technology-enabled services for farmers and continuation of the Ladki Bahin Yojana, which will have the same outlay.
IRIS Lavan was in the region for the International Fleet Review held last month and ‘sought urgent docking in Kochi citing technical issues,’ it is learnt.
The Pakistani political leadership is weak and devoid of any intellect. Its diplomacy is entirely India-China-US focused and suffers from a presumptive view of Afghanistan as a vassal.
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