“Swappable batteries are typically smaller than fixed batteries. Swappable batteries are modular by design, usually around 1 to 1.5 kWh in capacity, and weigh about 10 to 12 kg. The smaller batteries result in lower weight of the E2W, and that yields better energy efficiency and greater range on the available charge. An E2W is…
Bhat’s family has tended these orchards for nearly 80 years. Each season, he weighs the risks—hailstorms in June and July, sudden heatwaves, snowless winters against the rising costs of pesticides, labour and irrigation. This year, a hailstorm wiped out nearly half the crop. In 2020 and 2021, early snowfall snapped decades-old, fruit-laden trees. “The relief…
Bank Holiday Today, 27 December: Banks across India are closed today, Saturday, 27 December, as this is the fourth Saturday of the month. Banks including SBI, Punjab National Bank, HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, ICICI Bank and Yes Bank are closed today, as are other private and public sector banks. Apart from the Saturday bank holiday,…
“We are not sure about the viability of these proposed (green power) projects, with tariffs being quoted very low for standalone battery projects,” an official at a state power distributor that has signed up for thermal power said. “Further, there is an 18% GST on battery services, which would increase the cost of power. Batteries…
In a move aimed at tightening quality, safety and sustainability norms in a sector deeply rooted in India’s cultural practices, the government on Friday launched a new Indian standard for incense sticks amid rising global scrutiny over the use of synthetic chemicals in fragranced products, the ministry of consumer affairs said in a statement. The…
Punjab National Bank has informed the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) regarding a borrowal fraud of around ₹2,434 crore linked to former promoters of SREI Equipment Finance Ltd and SREI Infrastructure Finance Ltd, the lending giant informed the exchanges on Friday, 26 December 2025. These companies were successfully resolved under the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process…
India Inc in 2026 will see shifts driven by hiring from smaller cities and towns to cut costs, rapid expansion of the gig workforce, and deeper AI adoption reshaping jobs. Source link
Large packaged consumer goods companies are aggressively courting cats and dogs as Indians increasingly adopt pets and splurge money and attention on them. 2026 could be a pivotal year for competition in this segment. Source link
Despite these giant strides, there’s plenty left to do, he said, as deep penetration of zero-emission, battery-operated vehicles remains limited to three-wheelers. Scaling EV adoption beyond early-mover segments remains the central challenge, Bhatt added. “To sustain momentum, India must bring down upfront vehicle costs, particularly in the two-wheeler and passenger vehicle segments,” he said. Source…
“Smaller manufacturers will need to invest in upgraded facilities… Yet, these changes are necessary to reduce operational risks, minimize recalls and ensure consistent product quality,” said Parag Bhatia, director of Laborate Pharmaceuticals, a maker of generic medicines in Panipat, Haryana. The concern remains, however, whether the large number of small units in India have the…