India’s $1 trillion import dependence makes green transition a strategic necessityIndia faces significant import reliance across key sectors. Aatmanirbharta requires a growth model shift, with the green economy offering a...
19 May, 2026, 12.13 AM IST
ET Prime Special Series: Multibagger or Bankrupt - Part 58: The ICE veteran that quietly became an EV lightweighting storyMost auto ancillary investors think linear. Company makes Component X. EV disrupts Component X. Stock goes down. Every story does not fit t...
13 May, 2026, 08.07 PM IST
Global turmoil tests India’s resilience; time for a strategic economic pivotIndia faces economic challenges due to global events. Prime Minister Modi urges careful resource use. The nation must boost foreign investm...
12 May, 2026, 11.30 PM IST
Ather Energy quarterly revenue goes past Rs 1,000 crore in Q4, riding on family scooter RiztaAther Energy achieved its best financial year in FY26. The electric two-wheeler maker sold 2.63 lakh units, a 69% jump. Revenue grew 63% to...
04 May, 2026, 06.40 PM IST
Viksit Bharat cannot run on fossil fuels -- and 2047 is the deadlineIndia aims for Viksit Bharat by 2047 but faces risks from imported fossil fuels. A shift to clean energy is crucial for economic stability ...
24 Apr, 2026, 12.16 PM IST
ET Prime Special Series: Multibagger or Bankrupt – Part 55: This old-economy giant helped power India’s past. Its big test lies aheadSome companies face disruption at the level of products. Others face it at the level of technology. That is what makes this story more comp...
22 Apr, 2026, 08.42 PM IST
Amara Raja plans to begin bulk production of EV cells in 2027India is building a lithium-ion cell manufacturing ecosystem. EV makers should anticipate a price premium on locally produced cells in the ...
22 Apr, 2026, 01.02 AM IST
Trump-Tehran, EVangelist for Us – time to charge the battery techEven as conflict and chaos linger in West Asia, India is witnessing a happy confluence of choice, cause and cost. This is a once in a lifet...
22 Apr, 2026, 12.00 AM IST
Indus Towers: Jefferies cuts rating to underperform, gives reasons for bear outlookJefferies downgraded Indus Towers to underperform, cutting its target amid contract renewal risks, rising capex, and competitive pressures....
14 Apr, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
Singapore introduces two power bank limit for travellersNew rules for air travel from Singapore begin April 15. Passengers can carry only two power banks. This aims to prevent fire risks from lit...
06 Apr, 2026, 10.08 AM IST
Flying Emirates with a power bank? New rules could leave you stranded at the gate - what passengers need to know nowEmirates has banned the use of “any” power banks on board its flights beginning from October 1, 2025, after safety issues following a power...
02 Oct, 2025, 05.38 PM IST
FAA issues safety alert on lithium batteries as airlines tighten rules for electronic devicesThe FAA has warned about safety risks from lithium batteries on airplanes. With more passengers carrying electronic devices, airlines and r...
10 Sep, 2025, 06.37 PM IST
Reliance on China for lithium holding back India’s EV battery push: Maruti Suzuki ChairmanMaruti Suzuki's Chairman, RC Bhargava, highlights lithium sourcing risks from China. This dependence discourages investment in Indian batte...
26 Aug, 2025, 05.34 PM IST
For all US flights, America's security agency bans 7 items from checked luggageThe TSA, following FAA guidance, has banned seven lithium battery-powered items from checked luggage on all U.S. flights due to fire risks....
15 May, 2025, 05.47 PM IST
Watch this pet dog start a house fire after chewing on lithium-ion battery: Viral VideoA family dog in Tulsa, Oklahoma, accidentally started a house fire after chewing on a lithium-ion battery power bank. The incident, capture...
10 Aug, 2024, 10.56 AM IST
Lithium-ion batteries in e-bikes and other devices pose fire risksLithium-ion batteries are rechargeable, last a long time and store a lot of energy in a small space. That has made them the most popular po...
15 Nov, 2022, 11.50 AM IST
New battery for safer gadgets developedScientists have designed a new lithium battery component that is far less likely to catch fire and promises effective performance, paving t...
15 May, 2014, 06.17 PM IST