Tata Motors delivered more than 100,000 vehicles in the month between Navratri and Deepawali following a reduction in automobile taxes that took effect Sept. 22. The Indian automaker recorded a 33 percent increase in sales compared with the same period last year. The Nexon SUV led performance with 38,000 retail sales, representing 73 percent growth,…
European nations bought more than 11 billion euros’ worth of Russian energy in the first eight months of 2025 despite public support for Ukraine. France increased purchases by 40 percent to reach 2.2 billion euros, while the Netherlands raised imports by 72 percent to 498 million euros. Belgium, Croatia, Romania, Portugal, and Hungary also expanded…
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal congratulated Delhi High Court Justice Pratibha M. Singh after her selection to lead the World Intellectual Property Organization’s judicial advisory panel. Singh will chair the board from 2025 through 2027 and strengthen India’s position in global intellectual property forums. The minister said her appointment reflects the country’s rising influence in patent…
Stock exchange officials said the ceremonial Diwali trading session represented an occasion for investors to consider fundamental principles that guide financial decisions. National Stock Exchange managing director Ashishkumar Chauhan told reporters the event marks a fresh start and promotes careful investment practices. He said buying securities means joining the nation’s expanding economic progress rather than…
Indian exports expanded to more than 20 nations across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Latin America as manufacturers offset losses from American tariff increases. Overseas shipments climbed 9 percent in the July through September period with September exports rising 6.7 percent despite a 50 percent United States duty hike. Electronics, engineering products and seafood…
Ola Electric Mobility shares dropped 2.75 percent to close at 53.43 rupees after police filed charges against company executives over an employee death. Bengaluru authorities named chief executive Bhavish Aggarwal and senior manager Subrath Kumar Das in a criminal case linked to the September suicide of a 38-year-old worker. The employee left a 28-page note…
India’s renewable energy minister highlighted a farmer producing 25,000 electricity units daily from solar panels while cultivating crops beneath them. Pralhad Joshi credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership for encouraging agricultural communities to adopt clean power solutions. The country installed 25 gigawatts of renewable capacity between April and September this year as solar generation led…
IndiGo will shift operations back to Terminal 2 at Indira Gandhi International Airport starting Oct. 26 after a maintenance closure forced flights to other locations in April. The budget carrier will spread service across all three terminals with flights numbered 6E 2000 through 6E 2999 using Terminal 2. International departures and arrivals, plus flights numbered…
Delhi air quality reached dangerous levels the day after Diwali celebrations, as 36 of 38 monitoring stations recorded readings above 400 on the pollution index. Former G20 representative Amitabh Kant called for aggressive enforcement to address what he termed a health crisis in one of the world’s most polluted capitals. Multiple neighborhoods reported severe conditions,…
Indian stock exchanges gained ground Tuesday as traders marked Diwali festivities and started the Hindu calendar year Vikram Samvat 2082 with a ceremonial session. The Sensex climbed 62.97 points to finish at 84,426.34 while the Nifty added 25.45 points to reach 25,868.60. Markets sustained strength for a fifth straight day as international conditions remained favorable….
