Government waives basic customs duty on key inputs for electronics manufacturingThe government has waived customs duty on key electronic components. This move aims to boost domestic manufacturing of smartphones and lapt...
09 Jul, 2026, 08.26 PM IST
ET Prime Special Series: Multibagger or IBC - Part 66: This old auto ancillary giant is betting big on the next energy shiftFor 40 years, this was one of those businesses the market treated as safe – and slightly dull. It dominated its market, and it generated st...
09 Jul, 2026, 02.04 PM IST
Dixon Tech, Syrma SGS, Amber shares surge up to 6%. What does customs duty relief mean?Shares of Dixon Technologies, Syrma SGS Technologies and Amber Enterprises rallied after the Centre expanded customs duty exemptions on ele...
09 Jul, 2026, 10.54 AM IST
Govt extends duty relief for electronics, lithium-ion battery manufacturing till 2029Customs duty concessions on electronics manufacturing parts are extended until March 2029. This move supports investments in battery cell m...
09 Jul, 2026, 07.07 AM IST
Rising battery costs seen pushing up India storage tariffs as developers warn on project viabilityBattery storage tariffs in India are anticipated to increase significantly. Rising input costs and reduced Chinese incentives are pushing u...
08 Jul, 2026, 06.47 PM IST
Himadri-backed Sicona secures AUD 45 million ARENA funding for battery technologySicona Battery Technologies secured significant funding for its advanced battery materials. This investment will build a commercial-scale d...
07 Jul, 2026, 09.47 PM IST
Rainmatter leads Rs 40 crore funding in sustainable packaging startup EconovusEconovus Packaging has secured Rs 40 crore in a funding round led by Rainmatter. This capital will establish a manufacturing facility and a...
07 Jul, 2026, 03.49 PM IST
India-origin battery tech powers Offgrid's first UK manufacturing facilityOffgrid Energy Labs has launched its first UK pilot manufacturing facility for its India-developed ZincGel® long-duration batteries. The 10...
07 Jul, 2026, 01.27 PM IST
ETtech Explainer: Why MeitY wants Google and Apple to remove e-rickshaw battery appsThe Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) issued notices to Google Android and Apple iOS to remove seven mobile apps, ...
04 Jul, 2026, 05.19 PM IST
Delhi e-rickshaw drivers fear remote shutdowns amid trafficE-rickshaw drivers in Delhi are living in fear as a smartphone app allegedly shuts down their vehicles mid-road, risking fatal accidents. V...
03 Jul, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
What's BAT-BMS? The bluetooth app that's stopping e-rickshaws or 'tirris' mid-ride across DelhiA disturbing trend is crippling Delhi's e-rickshaw drivers as pranksters use a smartphone app, BAT-BMS, to remotely disable their vehicles....
03 Jul, 2026, 12.38 PM IST
Battery recycler BatX Energies raises Rs 105 crore from IvyCap Ventures, othersBatX Energies has secured Rs 105 crore in a funding round led by IvyCap Ventures, with participation from existing investors. The startup s...
02 Jul, 2026, 12.29 PM IST
Panasonic to localise its US data centre battery production, CEO saysAutomakers and battery companies, which now face a weak market for electric vehicles in the US, are scrambling to repurpose battery factor...
30 Jun, 2026, 10.18 PM IST
Your empty plastic bottle could one day power an electric vehicle, scientists sayA discarded plastic bottle may soon become more than waste. Plastic waste to battery graphite innovation reveals how scientists are transfo...
30 Jun, 2026, 08.41 PM IST
Solaryaan expects to double revenue to over Rs 400 cr in FY27; to invest Rs 150 cr in battery facilityMumbai-based Solaryaan anticipates doubling its revenue to over Rs 400 crore this fiscal year, fueled by an expanded product range and a st...
30 Jun, 2026, 07.28 PM IST
Before you fly, check your bag: These 4 everyday items could put your flight journey at risk if packed incorrectlyThe UK Civil Aviation Authority has warned passengers to pack lithium-powered devices such as power banks, vapes and spare batteries in the...
28 Jun, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
India's battery makers say new recycling rules may pull the plug on their businessIndia's dry cell battery giants, including Eveready and Panasonic, are warning of potential shutdowns due to new government recycling rules...
25 Jun, 2026, 10.32 PM IST