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Govt eyes auto cos-led model to fix EV charging on highways

The ministry has identified 60 priority corridors for electrification NEW DELHI: Govt wants automakers to take greater responsibility for fixing gaps in India’s electric vehicle EV charging network. Speaking at Siam’s annual session, Kamran Rizvi, secretary, ministry of heavy industries, said nearly half of mapped charging stations were non-functional, underscoring a major consumer pain point…

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EV shift puts auto parts MSMEs under pressure

India’s shift towards electric mobility and tech-intensive vehicles is exposing a capability gap CHENNAI: India’s shift towards electric mobility and tech-intensive vehicles is exposing a capability gap among auto component manufacturers, particularly MSMEs, even as imports of batteries, power electronics, embedded software and advanced electronics rise.Domestic OEM sourcing of auto components grew 16% to Rs…

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‘Will finalise trade deal after US gives preferential tariff terms’: India’s clear message to America

Piyush Goyal says India awaiting tariff edge before US trade deal (File photo) NEW DELHI: India will announce the final details of its proposed Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) with the US only after Washington agrees to provide preferential tariff terms compared with the country’s competitors, commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday.“As soon…

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Bank holiday on Janmashtami: Where are banks closed on September 4, 2026? Check state-wise list

Bank holiday on September 4 Bank customers planning to step out for branch work on Friday should double-check their local holiday list first. According to the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) holiday calendar, banks across a number of states and Union territories will remain closed on September 4 on account of Krishna Janmashtami, one of…

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8th Pay Commission salary hike calculator: A Level 8 employee could earn up to Rs 28.89 lakh extra over 10 years if annual increment rises from 3% to 7% with 2.15 fitment factor

One issue that is likely to come up again is the annual increment rate for central government employees. 8th Pay Commission news: The 8th Pay Commission is set to travel to Chennai on September 7 and 8, following its two-day stakeholders’ consultation meeting in Jaipur. During the Chennai visit, representatives of employee and pensioner organisations,…

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