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Maxvolt is expanding its portfolio into four-wheeler electric vehicle batteries, and will also scale manufacturing across electric mobility, energy storage, telecom and power backup. Maxvolt Energy has announced its upcoming battery plant in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh. The company has announced an investment of ₹700 crore into the battery facility with a planned capacity of 12.5 GWh. With the new facility, Maxvolt is expanding its portfolio into four-wheeler electric vehicle batteries, and will also scale manufacturing across electric mobility, energy storage, telecom...

Lip-Bu Tan, Chairman, Walden International and CEO, Intel, examines an Ultraviolette bike (L), the planned "BIGGA" manufacturing plant (R). Ultraviolette has announced that it has raised $85 million (approximately ₹813.69 crore) as part of a new funding round, less than a year after raising $45 million. The main investors this time are deep-tech fund Yali Capital and TDK Ventures.As part of the announcement, Ultraviolette has confirmed that it plans to enter the US market in 2027, following its expansion into 20...

As the Indian SUV market continues to boom, the new Thar OG gives Mahindra's rugged SUV portfolio a fresh face. Mahindra has unveiled its hotly anticipated Thar facelift, and it will now be called the Thar OG. Prices start at ₹10.32 lakh, going up to ₹18.99 lakh for the top-end variant (introductory prices valid till November, ex-showroom). This rugged-looking three-door SUV picks up a lot of design cues from the larger Thar Roxx, and brings plenty of modern comforts and conveniences...

The newly launched Thar OG features three variants across a selection of three engine options. Mahindra has launched the refreshed Thar facelift, now officially branded as the Thar OG, with introductory ex-showroom prices starting from ₹10.32 lakh.Available in three variants, the updated SUV gets a host of new premium features, especially on the top-spec variant. Here’s a complete rundown of the Thar OG’s variant spread.Mahindra Thar OG AXT - ₹10.32 Lakh OnwardsServing as the entry-level variant in the Thar OG lineup,...

The initiative aims to reduce EV operating costs and charging downtime for Instamart delivery partners. Instamart has partnered with Yulu and Yuma Energy to strengthen its electric vehicle ecosystem for last-mile deliveries in India. The initiative focuses on improving access to affordable electric two-wheelers while reducing charging-related downtime for delivery partners. As part of the partnership with Yuma Energy, Instamart is providing space at its PODs, or dark stores, to set up battery-swapping stations. Bringing these facilities closer to delivery hubs...

The week-long festival will bring Himalayan art, music, food, films, workshops and cultural experiences to New Delhi from December 3-9. Royal Enfield has announced the third edition of Journeying Across the Himalayas, scheduled to take place at Travancore Palace, New Delhi, from December 3 to 9, 2026. Presented by the Royal Enfield Social Mission, the festival will feature more than 100 experiences celebrating Himalayan communities and culture. The 2026 edition will include over 25 installations and exhibitions, 20 live music performances, 20...

The vehicles have been designed and engineered using in-house developed drivetrains, software, controllers, and materials, at an estimated platform development cost of ₹2,500 crore. JSW Greentech has announced the launch of Ampstar, a new brand for its made-in-India electric heavy commercial vehicles. The company will manufacture these vehicles at its 90-acre greenfield facility at Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, Maharashtra, which is set to begin operations within approximately 30 days, pending final approvals. The manufacturing target has been set at 500-1,000 units by...

The move is likely to benefit JSW MG Motor India and two Tata AutoComp ventures, as New Delhi eases FDI approval processes amid improving India-China ties. The Centre is likely to consider Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) applications from automobile and auto component firms that have Chinese investment, thus, opening the door for more Chinese-linked businesses to access incentives for domestic manufacturing, says a report by The Economic Times.The move would enable PLI benefits for two Tata AutoComp Systems ventures with Chinese partners...