Namo Bharat, earlier called the Vande Metro, is an air-conditioned self-propelled train set that has been built on the Vande Bharat Express platform. Indian Railways will manufacture more trains to ferry passengers over shorter distances. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishaw has said 50 new Namo Bharat trains will be manufactured by the national transporter. Additionally, 100…
Maruti Suzuki India aims to significantly increase vehicle deliveries via trains to 35% by FY 2030-31, as stated by MD-CEO Hisashi Takeuchi. This expansion is supported by the new in-plant railway siding at Manesar, the largest GatiShakti multi-modal cargo terminal in India. The initiative will reduce carbon emissions and fuel consumption considerably. NEW DELHI: Maruti…
China’s shipments to India by 12.4 per cent to $11.13 billion. (AI image) Donald Trump tariff impact: China has increased its exports to countries like India amidst the ongoing trade issues with the US. According to a Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) report, China has expanded its exports to India, European Union (EU), and the…
The Strait of Hormuz serves as a crucial channel for worldwide energy transportation. (AI image) Will the escalating Iran-Israel conflict cause an oil supply issue for India? Indian refiners are exploring alternative energy sources, including those from West African nations, to ensure fuel supply security in case Iran blocks the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating…
MUMBAI: Meesho has secured the NCLT nod to move its domicile back to India from the US. The tribunal has approved the e-commerce firm’s proposal to demerge its Indian operations from its US parent entity. This essentially allows Meesho to separate from its US holding company and merge with its Indian entity, completing the reverse…
NEW DELHI: Wholesale price inflation in May eased to a 14-month low, led by a sharp easing in food, fuel, and softer base metal prices. However, experts cautioned that the Israel-Iran conflict and global trade tensions could impact crude oil prices and the overall price situation in the months ahead.Data released by the commerce and…
MUMBAI: Siddhant Commercials, an entity belonging to the Reliance Industries group, on Monday sold 85 lakh shares of Asian Paints for nearly Rs 1,876 crore through a block deal on NSE. The entire block, representing 0.9 per cent of the company’s equity, was bought by ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund at a per-share price of Rs…
India’s total exports including both merchandise and services, climbed to $71.12 billion in May 2025, marking a 2.77% increase compared to the same month last year, data released by the Union commerce ministry showed on Monday. In May 2024, the figure stood at $69.20 billion.While merchandise exports saw a slight dip from $39.59 billion to…
Representative image (Photo: ANI) NEW DELHI: When it comes to quantity (volume), South Delhi, associated with affluence, is India’s unrivalled consumption capital for fast-moving consumer goods. But West Delhi is the top spender on these goods, not only in the capital, but also in the country. What’s common: both prefer good old home-cooked meals, and…
British luxury carmaker Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) sharply lowered its earnings outlook for the next financial year, citing growing uncertainty in the global automotive market and new US tariffs that threaten to disrupt international sales.On Monday, JLR revised its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) margin forecast for fiscal 2026 to between 5% and 7%,…