Auto parts companies riding high on premiumisation

Auto parts companies riding high on premiumisation

Mumbai: Makers of car sensors, sunroofs, alloy wheels, ADAS (advanced driver assistance systems) instrument clusters and other such parts and systems are experiencing surging demand due to the premiumisation wave sweeping India’s growing automobile industry. These companies have become a major beneficiary of the growing demand for cars and SUVs with high-end features related to … Read more

Ather Energy aims to raise market share with foray into family scooter segment

Ather Energy aims to raise market share with foray into family scooter segment

Kolkata: Electric two-wheeler maker Ather Energy is hopeful of increasing its market share as it forays into the family scooter segment, a company official said on Friday. The Bengaluru-based firm has so far been manufacturing sporty scooters. “The company has now entered the family scooter segment to capture a larger share of the market. Ather … Read more

Direct Tax Collection Grows 20 Pc to Rs 18.90 Lakh Cr Till Mar 17

Direct Tax Collection Grows 20 Pc to Rs 18.90 Lakh Cr Till Mar 17

Last Updated: March 19, 2024, 21:15 IST On a gross basis, before adjusting refunds, the direct tax collection stood at Rs 22.27 lakh crore. (Representative Image) On a gross basis, before adjusting refunds, the direct tax collection stood at Rs 22.27 lakh crore, an 18.74 per cent growth over the year-ago period The net direct … Read more

Supreme Court: Ready to let Kerala borrow ₹5,000 crore more, Centre tells Supreme Court

Supreme Court: Ready to let Kerala borrow ₹5,000 crore more, Centre tells Supreme Court

The Union government on Wednesday told the Supreme Court that it is ready to allow the Kerala government to borrow an additional ₹5,000 crore in the current fiscal year as a one-time measure. However, it will be subject to certain conditions to be imposed in the next financial year. Additional Solicitor General N Venkataraman also … Read more

electric cars: Most of the new cars to hit Indian roads next fiscal may be electric

electric cars: Most of the new cars to hit Indian roads next fiscal may be electric

A dozen out of 14 new car brands slated for launch in the next financial year will be electric as carmakers align themselves to the government’s aim of having a third of sales powered by battery electric vehicles (BEVs) by 2030. However, the new nameplates are unlikely to become a major driver in boosting overall … Read more