A host of global and local companies participated in the first consultation on India’s new Electric Vehicle (EV) policy focused on high end cars. Tesla was represented by its advisor, The Asia Group (TAG) India in this meeting, officials aware of the development told ET. Representatives of Vietnam’s VinFAST, which is setting up an EV […]
Day: April 19, 2024
Russia squeezes Mideast, OPEC shares in India’s oil mkt to historic lows
Russia became the top oil supplier to India during the fiscal year 2023/24 for a second year in a row, squeezing the market share of Middle Eastern and OPEC producers to historic lows, ship tracking data from industry sources showed. New Delhi has been gorging on Russian oil sold at a discount after Western nations […]
NTPC Green Energy inks pact with Indus Towers to develop renewable energy projects
Apr State-owned power giant NTPC arm NTPC Green Energy Ltd (NGEL) on Friday said it has signed an initial pact with Indus Towers Ltd to address the need for pacing green energy objectives and the GoI’s efforts towards carbon neutral economy. The MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) shall explore joint development of grid-connected renewable energy-based power […]
Inox Wind bags repeat order for 210 MW wind project from Hero Future Energies
Wind energy solutions provider Inox Wind on Friday said it has secured a repeat order for 210 MW for its 3 MW wind turbine generators from Hero Future Energies (HFE). Additionally, Inox Wind will also provide post-commissioning multi-year Operations & Maintenance (O&M) services, a statement said. The order is for (IWL) Inox Wind Ltd’s state-of-the-art […]
20 energy firms create alliance for EV charging via UPI-like system in India
At least 20 energy companies have joined hands to create an alliance for an open energy network called the Unified Energy Interface (UEI), which is a unified payments interface (UPI)-like system for EV charging, the firms said in a statement on Friday. UEI is the recommended interoperability standard as per the Department of Science and […]
World’s Best Airports: Singapore’s Changi airport loses the crown to a new king; just 5 Indian airports in top 100 airports list
World’s Best Airports: 13 turned out to be unlucky for Singapore’s Changi airport, which with its Jewel’s Canopy Park, larger-than-life art pieces and high-end luxe brands among other attractions had won the Skytrax World Airport Awards for the 12th time last year. The prestigious Skytrax World Airport Awards, often dubbed the Oscars of the airport […]
Social media user alleges that the upma provided by IndiGo contains more salt than Maggi
An influencer on social media has asserted that the “upma” and “poha” that IndiGo serves on flights contain more sodium than Maggi, despite the airline’s statement that the salt level of its pre-packaged goods is well within recommended limits. Revant Himatsingka, a.k.a. “Food Pharmer,” posted on social media that there is a startling video about […]
Air India set to deploy A350 aircraft on Delhi-Dubai route from May 1
Air India on Thursday announced the deployment of its recently onboarded A350 aircraft on the Delhi-Dubai route from May 1 2024. The aircraft, making its appearance on international route for the first time, will be operating as AI995/996 and will depart from Delhi daily at 20:45 and arrive at the Dubai International Airport at 22.45, […]
Noida International Airport conducts first calibration flight to test navigation systems
In an important step ahead, the Noida International Airport on Thursday conducted its first calibration flight to ensure seamless functioning of the navigation systems. A DVOR calibration flight, which is Beechcraft King Air B300, took off from the airport to check the navigation equipment by Airport Authority of India work efficiently.
NCLT notice to SpiceJet on 3 insolvency pleas filed by lessors for arrears worth Rs 77 crore
The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) on Thursday issued a notice to SpiceJet Ltd, seeking the budget airline’s response to three insolvency petitions filed against it by aircraft lessors over ₹77 crore of arrears. The lessors – AWAS 36698 Ireland, AWAS 36694 Ireland and AWAS 36695 Ireland – contended that SpiceJet had not paid rentals […]
Hindustan Zinc says it becomes 3rd largest silver producer globally
Vedanta group firm Hindustan Zinc on Thursday said it has become the third largest producer of silver globally. As per a survey, its Sindesar Khurd Mine in Rajasthan now stands as the world’s second largest silver-producing mine, moving up from last year’s fourth spot, the company said in a statement. Silver plays a pivotal role […]
Coal mine auction likely in May, 30 new blocks to be put on offer
The coal ministry is likely to hold the next round of auction of coal mines for commercial mining by May 10 with 30 new blocks on offer. The ministry has received permission from the Election Commission of India for the auction, a senior government official told ET, referring to the 2024 general elections starting Friday.