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
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
Auto components industry expected to grow 8-10% in FY27: ACMAExperts predict an 8-10 percent growth for India's auto component sector this fiscal year, riding on robust domestic demand and export perf...
07 Jul, 2026, 03.57 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
Toyota Hilux 2026 India launch on July 28: New design, upgraded cabin and mild-hybrid diesel expectedToyota Kirloskar Motor is gearing up to launch the next-generation Hilux pickup truck in India on July 28, 2026. This ninth-generation mode...
06 Jul, 2026, 12.09 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
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
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
Maruti Suzuki picks 5 startups including Sarvam AI for multilingual customer supportMaruti Suzuki is partnering with five innovative startups to boost operational efficiency and customer experience. These collaborations, bo...
29 Jun, 2026, 12.33 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
PLI, duty incentives soon for Lithium, Nickel processing units in IndiaThe proposed scheme, which is close to securing approvals, will offer production-linked incentives and waive import duties on capital goods...
20 Jun, 2026, 12.26 AM IST
India readies Rs 12,000 crore push for local battery component manufacturingIndia is set to launch a new incentive scheme to boost local manufacturing of advanced cell battery components. This initiative aims to red...
17 Jun, 2026, 11.57 PM IST
Exide to balance lead-acid strength with lithium-ion pushExide Industries is strategically expanding into lithium-ion cell manufacturing to support India's energy transition. The company will cont...
17 Jun, 2026, 11.05 PM IST