In 1931, Henry Ford began investing in soybean research; 10 years later, he unveiled a plastic-bodied car that never reached mass productionHenry Ford explored using soybeans for industrial materials, leading to an experimental plastic car. This lightweight vehicle featured 14 m...
16 Sep, 2026, 10.04 PM IST
Electric mobility a strategic imperative for Viksit Bharat 2047: NITI AayogElectric mobility is a strategic imperative for India's Viksit Bharat 2047 vision. Global shifts and geopolitical friction accelerate the t...
16 Sep, 2026, 05.54 PM IST
Global Market | China’s slower loan growth is becoming the new normal: PBOC Governor Pan GongshengChina’s slower loan growth is emerging as a new normal as weakening property and local government sectors reduce credit demand faster than ...
16 Sep, 2026, 02.13 PM IST
Global Market: Hong Kong unveils first five-year plan, targets bigger push into technologyHong Kong has unveiled its first Five-Year Plan through 2030, targeting higher innovation spending and greater investment in AI, robotics, ...
16 Sep, 2026, 12.52 PM IST
This Spanish fashion brand is transforming 100 old wind turbine blades into stylish, limited-edition sneakers. Here's howTalk about cool recycling! Old wind turbine blades are getting a second life as stylish sneakers. Spanish companies are turning this waste ...
15 Sep, 2026, 10.25 PM IST
India, China to see LNG demand rebound once Middle East supply crunch eases, executives say at Gastech conferenceAsian LNG demand from India and China is expected to recover soon. This rebound hinges on easing Middle East supply disruptions and falling...
15 Sep, 2026, 08.03 AM IST
India-Vietnam defence partnership gets a major push: Joint production of military hardware planned as both nations strengthen Indo-Pacific security tiesIndia and Vietnam are set to strengthen their defence partnership through joint production initiatives while also working to boost bilatera...
14 Sep, 2026, 09.37 PM IST
From India to Vietnam: Why some firms are rethinking the China-plus-one strategyCompanies are bringing manufacturing back to China after facing difficulties abroad. Replicating China's factory ecosystem and skilled labo...
14 Sep, 2026, 02.01 PM IST
The world wishes it had a 'diesel printer' as two wars push fuel to the brinkThe world is facing a severe diesel shortage as the US-Iran and Russia-Ukraine wars disrupt crude supplies, refinery operations and global ...
14 Sep, 2026, 11.30 AM IST
Tennessee turned 100 tonnes of old wind turbine blades into material for new products for automobiles, boats and constructionBased in Tennessee, Carbon Rivers has crafted an innovative technique for recycling obsolete wind turbine blades. This novel approach utili...
12 Sep, 2026, 11.30 PM IST
Ultraviolette sees Indian motorcycle market going 20% electric in 2-3 yearsUltraviolette Automotive anticipates electric motorcycles will capture twenty percent of India's market soon. The company is investing heav...
12 Sep, 2026, 12.31 AM IST
Apple's surprise price twist for old iPhone models exposes smartphone price painIn the wake of the iPhone 18's debut, Apple has made notable price hikes on its older iPhone models in India. This decision is largely infl...
11 Sep, 2026, 05.45 PM IST
Explained: 2 key developments driving RVNL, Ircon and other railway stocks higherFive railway multitracking projects worth around Rs 10,021 crore have been approved across South India, adding about 540 km to the Indian R...
10 Sep, 2026, 09.35 AM IST
Railways clears Rs 10,021 crore for 540 km of new lines in southern statesThe Centre has approved over ten thousand crore rupees for five railway projects. These projects will enhance rail connectivity across four...
09 Sep, 2026, 07.42 PM IST
Govt working to allow ethanol blending beyond E20 via flexi-fuel vehicles: PM AdvisorIndia plans to allow ethanol blending beyond the E20 level soon. Flexi-fuel vehicles will enable higher blending percentages for greater fu...
09 Sep, 2026, 06.38 PM IST
Cabinet clears Rs 10,021 crore rail multi-tracking projects across Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, other statesThe Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved five railway projects costing over Rs 10,021 crore. These projects will add five hundred...
09 Sep, 2026, 03.55 PM IST
Global Market | China’s Trade Data: Auto, tech stocks in focus after export surgeChina’s exports surged 25% year-on-year in August, supported by strong overseas demand for automobiles and high-tech goods, while the count...
08 Sep, 2026, 02.00 PM IST