The two iconic two-wheeler brands launch first co-developed product as part of licensing agreement.The much-awaited American motorcycle brand Harley-Davidson launched the X440 on Monday evening at Hero MotoCorp’s Global Centre of Innovation and Technology in Jaipur at its most affordable price point of Rs 2.29 lakh. Hero MotoCorp, the world’s … Read more
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Maruti Suzuki June 2023 production show 5% decline, but Brezza, Jimny, Fronx SUVs remain in focus
In the Mini segment, which includes Alto and S-Presso, Maruti Suzuki produced 14,646 units in June 2023, compared to 20,145 units in June 2022. Maruti Suzuki, India’s leading automobile manufacturer, has released its production volume data for June 2023. The company continued to face shortage of electronic components leading to flat … Read more
Skoda Auto India launches limited Matte Edition of Kushaq SUV; check variants, prices
The special edition Skoda Kushaq features a 1.5 TSI badge at the rear for models equipped with the 1.5 TSI engine. Skoda Auto India has unveiled an all-new limited edition variant of the popular Kushaq SUV, called the Matte Edition. The Kushaq, which made its debut in July 2021, has … Read more
India is gearing up to become global semiconductor hub within 10 yrs: Ashwini Vaishnaw
Comparing the creation of the semiconductor industry to the construction of a building, the IT Minister said that India’s semiconductor strategy was being developed brick by brick using the best talent available and creating a conducive ecosystem. Even as India is poised to become a major global hub in semiconductor … Read more
DDA housing scheme 2023: Registration for 5,500 flats to start at 5 PM. Check how to apply, documents needed
A DDA notification said that under the latest scheme, registration will be open for 40 High Income Group (HIG) flats in Jasola, 200 Middle Income Group (MIG) flats in Dwarka and Narela. The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) is all set to open the online registration for over 5,500 flats today … Read more
IDFC First Bank to merge with IDFC Ltd in 155:100 share exchange ratio
Post merger, book value per share of IDFC First Bank would increase by 4.9%, as calculated on audited financials as of March 31, 2023. The Board of Directors of IDFC First Bank Ltd on Monday approved merger of IDFC Ltd with the lender. The share exchange ratio for the amalgamation of IDFC Limited with … Read more
Peak XV leads $10 million Series A1 funding round of spacetech start-up Digantara
This investment will enable the Bengaluru-based firm to deploy the first phase of its flagship Space-MAP surveillance satellite constellation. Bengaluru-based space situational awareness (SSA) firm Digantara Research & Technologies has raised $10 million in a Series A1 funding round to further develop its flagship Space-Mission Assurance Platform (Space-MAP), the company announced Tuesday. … Read more
BPCL to add 165 EV charging corridors by March; to add 7.5 bn litres of ethanol capacity.
Rapidly expanding capability to promote cleaner vehicle fuels like ethanol and EV charging infrastructure, says P.S. Ravi, Executive Director of BPCL. Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL), the country’s second largest public sector oil marketing company (OMC), is rapidly expanding capacity in the green energy space. The company has taken the lead … Read more
Maruti Suzuki sales rise 2% YoY in June at 1,59,418 units; domestic PV sales up 8%
The mini car category, which includes popular models such as Alto and S-Presso, witnessed a slight decline, with 14,054 units sold compared to 14,442 units in June 2022. Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) on Saturday announced that it has seen a 2 per cent increase in total sales to 1,59,418 … Read more
Mercedes-Benz India sold more than 25,000 cars through its ‘direct-to-customer’ sales model
Santosh Iyer, MD and CEO of Mercedes-Benz India, told Business Today, says top-end segment is one of the fastest growing. Mercedes-Benz India seemingly paved the way for a new retail model in India’s auto industry when in June 2021 it launched what it called ‘Retail of the Future’ (ROTF), a … Read more