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Technology, easy financing for used cars will give advantage: Cars24

Company holds around 4 per cent of the total used cars market share: co-founder

Capital Goods Policy 3.0: Govt's expansion plan to encompass key sectors

The new policy will replace the existing National Capital Goods Policy 2016

Hydrometeorological disasters record highest toll in 5 years: Govt data

The disasters have also resulted in extensive property damage

Wayanad landslides: Bhupender Yadav says Kerala allowed illegal mining

The minister said that the Union government has already constituted a committee headed by former Director General of Forests Sanjay Kumar to study the eco-sensitive zone

As EV subsidies transition from FAME to EMPS, how is the industry coping?

The industry witnessed a decline after the expiry of FAME-II, despite the introduction of EMPS

Discounts by OEMs, EMPS deadline rev up electric vehicle sales in July

Sales in July highlight a positive outlook for the remainder of the year, reflecting a growing consumer interest and the impact of strategic market incentives, sector experts said

385 mines auctioned since 2015, only 50 operational; challenges persist

The government said the amendments made in the MMDR Act have led to speedy auction and production from mines

ERF sees no payouts since 2019, fund reaches Rs 1,062 cr: MoS tells RS

Established in 2008 to assist individuals affected by hazardous substances, ERF has remained inactive in recent years. "No funds have been released from the ERF in the past five years," Singh stated

International Tiger Day: Big cat mortality drops 29% so far in 2024

The year 2023 was the worst for the tiger population, recording the highest number of mortalities in a decade with 178 tigers dying

Royalty is not tax: Supreme Court allows states to levy minerals cess

Cites fiscal federalism to highlight power of states to tax

India's critical minerals: EV boom ahead, but policy gaps persist

The Centre has also extended the concessional Customs duty of 5 per cent on Li-ion cells until March 2026

Budget 2024: India promises safe harbour rates for diamond industry

With over 90 per cent of the world's diamonds being processed in India, primarily in the city of Surat, the sector is renowned for its skilled workforce and intricate craftsmanship

Coal India forays into critical mineral mining in Madhya Pradesh

CIL won the bid by quoting a mining premium of 150.05 per cent of the value of the mineral dispatch, which it will pay to the State of Madhya Pradesh

Eco survey advocates traditional climate plan and 3Rs for net-zero target

Mission LiFE seeks to promote sustainable lifestyles through mindful utilisation of resources, minimisation of waste, and adoption of green choices

Centre expands area limits by over 4x to boost critical minerals mining

The move comes after the Centre faced a setback in its initial auction of critical mineral blocks earlier this year

FAME-III to be implemented soon, final plan ready: HD Kumaraswamy

The second phase of the ambitious Rs 11,500 crore scheme ended on March 31. The scheme incentivised more than 1.6 million vehicles since its launch in April 2019

EV ride-hailing service provider BluSmart raises $24 million in funding

BluSmart has raised $109 million across its seed and Series A rounds to date

Centre plans to expand area limits to boost critical minerals mining

Shift aims to address challenges associated with mining critical minerals

Deeply committed to reforms; pained by EV sales drop: Piyush Goyal

Sales of EVs during April-June contracted 7 per cent year-on-year to 346,024 units, data from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways' VAHAN portal showed

State-owned Coal India firms up gasification plans in tie-up with BHEL

In May 2024, CIL and Bhel joined hands to set up BCGCL as a joint venture. CIL holds 51 per cent stake while Bhel has 49 per cent