India's car safety testing won't depend on cars alone: Nitin GadkariIndia plans Bharat NCAP 2.0 from October 2027, expanding safety assessments. A points-based system for drivers aims to change behavior and ...
03 Sep, 2026, 01.02 PM IST
India reworks oil map with Venezuela as Hormuz battlefield keeps Gulf flows in doubtIndia is increasing crude oil imports from Venezuela and Latin America. This diversification aims to secure supplies amid Middle East disru...
20 Aug, 2026, 04.44 PM IST
Cyber risks, EV batteries, breakdowns and more covered by this new motor insurance policy; check what all it offersMotor insurance is undergoing a transformation! Bajaj General Insurance introduces ProShield, specifically designed for defence personnel t...
13 Aug, 2026, 05.48 PM IST
‘Kitna deti hai?’ is no longer enough as Indian car buyers start doing the maths beyond mileage and EMIIndian car buyers are increasingly looking beyond purchase price and mileage to assess total ownership costs, including fuel or electricity...
09 Aug, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
ETMarkets Smart Talk | Build a portfolio with 50% large caps, 30% midcaps and 20% small caps: Roop BhootraWhile large-cap stocks have lagged their mid- and small-cap peers in recent months, valuation comfort is gradually returning, making asset ...
31 Jul, 2026, 09.01 AM IST
Maruti Suzuki's no-frills cars once ruled India. Then buyers demanded frills as market share drops to near all-time lowFor years, Suzuki reigned supreme in India's automotive landscape, but changing buyer interests are challenging this status. As consumers i...
20 Jul, 2026, 05.39 PM IST
Investing before an IPO: As NSE, Jio Platforms prepare to list, five early investors reveal the rewards, risks, and patience requiredET Wealth spoke to five investors who bought NSE shares long before the IPO became a certainty. Their stories are a reminder of the opportu...
20 Jul, 2026, 01.12 PM IST
Refining gains, clean energy push lift Reliance outlook despite retail dragReliance Industries' energy division performance offset retail and Jio BP weakness in the June quarter. Elevated product cracks are expecte...
20 Jul, 2026, 08.07 AM IST
India's auto component sector grows 12.7% in FY26, but imports outpace exports: ACMAIndia's auto component industry saw strong growth in FY26, driven by OEM supplies and aftermarket expansion. Exports increased by five perc...
07 Jul, 2026, 02.19 PM IST
Electric vs. conventional vehicle insurance: What sets them apart?India's EV adoption is growing, making EV car insurance crucial. Unlike conventional policies, EV insurance covers unique components like b...
16 Dec, 2025, 02.08 PM IST
All circuits not firing up in upkeep of EVsEarly adopters of electric vehicles in India are facing unexpected hurdles, including lengthy repair delays and insurance claim rejections....
24 Aug, 2025, 05.30 AM IST
Why your EV insurance premium is costlier and features you must have in EV motor insurance policyElectric vehicle insurance premiums are notably higher than those for traditional cars due to EVs' higher purchase prices and costly batter...
28 Apr, 2025, 11.19 AM IST
Why standard motor insurance isn’t enough for EVsElectric vehicle (EV) insurance add-ons are crucial for comprehensive coverage. Zero Depreciation, Roadside Assistance, and Return to Invoi...
12 Dec, 2024, 12.42 PM IST
Damage to EV battery, charging station while charging: Insurer launches insurance covers for thisZuno General Insurance (formerly Edelweiss General Insurance) has launched three new add-on insurance policies which would cover electric v...
22 Nov, 2023, 06.58 PM IST
Buying an electric vehicle? Here are the costs to considerWith petrol and diesel prices reaching Rs 100 per litre, more people are opting for EVs to save on vehicle expenses. However, there are oth...
25 Sep, 2023, 10.20 AM IST
Scratched EV battery? Your insurer may have to junk the whole carBattery packs can cost tens of thousands of dollars and represent up to 50% of an EV's price tag, often making it uneconomical to replace t...
20 Mar, 2023, 04.40 PM IST
Scratched EV battery? Your insurer may have to junk the whole carEVs constitute only a fraction of vehicles on the road, making industry-wide data hard to come by, but the trend of low-mileage zero-emissi...
20 Mar, 2023, 10.48 AM IST