CNG, hybrids, electrics rule motown: Alternative powertrains beat petrol vehicles for the first time in India as August auto sales jump 18%Retail vehicle sales surged by eighteen percent year-on-year, reaching 2.42 million units last month. For the first time, alternative energ...
08 Sep, 2026, 12.38 AM IST
Alternative fuels overtake petrol in India’s car sales for first time as CNG, EVs and hybrids gain groundIn response to soaring fuel costs, consumers are now leaning towards alternative fuels like CNG, hybrids, and electric vehicles, resulting ...
07 Sep, 2026, 04.14 PM IST
There’s a lot riding on cos getting rural 2-wheeler mix rightTwo-wheeler companies face complex rural stocking challenges for the upcoming festive season. Rural markets account for over half of indust...
06 Sep, 2026, 06.49 AM IST
Ola Electric approves Rs 1,500 crore fundraise; COO Hyun Shik Park quitsOla Electric plans to raise up to Rs 1,500 crore through various share issuance methods. This significant fundraise follows a recent Rs 780...
05 Sep, 2026, 08.49 PM IST
Ola Electric opens first dealer-led stores across IndiaOla Electric has launched its first dealer-operated stores across India. This strategic shift aims to deepen its product ecosystem nationwi...
04 Sep, 2026, 04.12 PM IST
Ola Electric opens first batch of dealer-led stores, targets 500+ outletsOla Electric has opened its first dealer-operated stores across seven Indian states. This strategic shift aims to deepen its presence in re...
04 Sep, 2026, 03.47 PM IST
EV subsidies to end in coming years, auto companies must prepare: Heavy Industries SecyAs stated by officials, government subsidies for electric vehicles will phase out in the coming years. It is imperative for automobile comp...
03 Sep, 2026, 05.04 PM IST
Ola Electric board to meet on September 5 to consider fresh fundraiseThe company said its board will consider various permissible routes for the proposed fundraising, including a private placement, qualified ...
03 Sep, 2026, 12.11 PM IST
In 1882, an American engineer at the age of 22 invented a device which had a two-bladed propeller placed onto the rotating shaft of a DC electric motor: The story of the first electric fanIn 1882, an American engineer at the age of 22 invented a device which had a two-bladed propeller placed onto the rotating shaft of a DC el...
02 Sep, 2026, 10.48 PM IST
Simple Energy targets 20% of EV market, plans 10,000-12,000 monthly outputThe Bengaluru-based company, which started out with the performance-focused Simple One, is now betting on the family scooter segment to dri...
02 Sep, 2026, 09.05 PM IST
IPO-bound Simple Energy eyes large fundraise to enhance production capacity, supply chainThe electric two-wheeler manufacturer Simple Energy is on the hunt for significant capital investment to elevate its production capabilitie...
02 Sep, 2026, 08.10 PM IST
IPO-bound Simple Energy eyes large fundraise to enhance production capacity, supply chainDeclining to give the quantum of funds the company was looking at, he said, "it is not just the product that is going to scale... for us ba...
02 Sep, 2026, 06.26 PM IST
Auto PLI scheme draws Rs 45,477 crore investment, creates 67,000 jobs: Union Minister HD KumaraswamyThe auto PLI scheme has attracted Rs 45,477 crore investment and created over 67,000 jobs. Government enhanced electric two-wheeler scheme ...
02 Sep, 2026, 11.50 AM IST
India EV sales jump 51% in August as robust demand drives electric car and 2W market growthIndia's electric vehicle market witnessed an impressive 51% year-over-year growth in August. Despite this surge, a 12% sequential decline w...
02 Sep, 2026, 12.53 AM IST
Ather Energy’s 130% stock surge leaves Tesla and BYD behind in 2026Ather Energy shares have surged nearly 130% in 2026, outperforming global EV stocks, as analysts expect rising market share and new launche...
01 Sep, 2026, 01.03 PM IST
Ola Electric gets Rs 95.8 crore PLI incentive, third consecutive yearOla Electric has secured a Rs 95.81 crore incentive under the government’s Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for automobiles and aut...
28 Aug, 2026, 10.48 PM IST
Hero MotoCorp buys Rs 1,758 crore Ather Energy stake in block dealHero MotoCorp acquired 1.18 crore shares of Ather Energy for Rs 1,758 crore. This purchase significantly deepened Hero MotoCorp's existing ...
28 Aug, 2026, 09.24 PM IST