Deepak Patel

Deepak Patel

Deepak Patel is an assistant editor at Business Standard, covering the aviation and automobile sectors for the newspaper.

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2 years on, automakers still waiting for govt to clear FAME-II dues

EV manufacturers face potential financial impact as unspent subsidy allocations risk lapsing by the March 31

Updated On: 26 Mar 2026 | 11:55 PM IST

West Asia crisis: Centre to push for flex-fuel vehicles amid supply crunch

Government fast-tracks flex-fuel vehicle rollout, convenes automakers meet as fuel supply disruptions push shift beyond E20 ethanol blending

Updated On: 26 Mar 2026 | 11:46 PM IST

JSW Motors partners Dassault to accelerate EV design and manufacturing

JSW Motors has partnered Dassault Systemes to deploy a digital platform to accelerate EV design, engineering and manufacturing as part of its broader automotive push

Updated On: 26 Mar 2026 | 10:51 PM IST

Govt puts UDAN 2.0 on runway with a total outlay of ₹28,840 crore

Government approves next phase of UDAN scheme to boost regional connectivity, develop airports and helipads, and support airlines operating in underserved regions

Updated On: 25 Mar 2026 | 11:10 PM IST

Shift away from oil-based fuel to electricity: MHI tells auto sector

Ministry advises automakers to cut oil-based fuel use, optimise production and explore alternatives amid supply constraints triggered by West Asia conflict

Updated On: 25 Mar 2026 | 9:59 PM IST

Form high-level committee to review systemic failures: Parl panel to MoCA

Parliamentary panel flags systemic failures, rising defects and staff shortages, urges Civil Aviation Ministry to conduct root-cause review within 90 days

Updated On: 25 Mar 2026 | 8:59 PM IST

CIE scheme to be notified by mid-2026 to boost equipment manufacturing

The government will notify the CIE incentive scheme by mid-2026 to boost domestic manufacturing, raise value addition, and attract investments in construction equipment

Updated On: 24 Mar 2026 | 8:56 PM IST

Euler Motors raises ₹437 crore in Series E round led by Lightrock

Euler Motors has raised Rs 437.5 crore in a Series E round led by Lightrock, along with Rs 250 crore in debt, to expand capacity and scale operations

Updated On: 24 Mar 2026 | 8:37 PM IST

Maruti Suzuki India to establish first phase of Khoraj plant by 2029

Maruti Suzuki India will invest Rs 10,189 crore to set up the first phase of its Khoraj plant in Gujarat, with a capacity of 250,000 units per annum by 2029

Updated On: 24 Mar 2026 | 6:13 PM IST

Niti Aayog retools Feb 10 transport report after Auto Inc pushback

FFVs and CBG vehicles run on flex fuel (currently ethanol blended with petrol) or bio-gas (currently CBG mixed with compressed natural gas) using internal combustion engines

Updated On: 23 Mar 2026 | 11:30 PM IST

IndiGo appoints former Air India Express MD Aloke Singh as CSO from April 6

IndiGo has appointed former Air India Express MD Aloke Singh as chief strategy officer from April 6, as the airline navigates leadership changes and expansion plans

Updated On: 23 Mar 2026 | 8:54 PM IST

Airlines warn free seat mandate will raise fares, hurt affordability

We were not consulted before this order was passed, said the Federation of Indian Airlines (FIA)

Updated On: 21 Mar 2026 | 12:09 AM IST

Air India flight returns to Delhi after deploying wrong plane for Canada

The Boeing 777-300ER and Boeing 777-200LR are two long-haul variants of Boeing's 777 family with distinct capabilities in range and capacity

Updated On: 20 Mar 2026 | 11:30 PM IST

Lexus India eyes faster growth in FY26 amid rising demand, new launches

Lexus India expects stronger growth in FY26 amid rising incomes and infrastructure push, as it looks to outperform a largely flat luxury car market

Updated On: 20 Mar 2026 | 7:13 PM IST

Skoda Auto India keeps foot on the pedal, targets 10-12% growth

Skoda Auto India targets 10-12% growth in 2026, outpacing the market, even as West Asia tensions and rising oil prices pose risks to demand and supply chains

Updated On: 20 Mar 2026 | 12:02 AM IST

Govt curbs airline seat selection add-ons, mandates 60% seats free

Aviation Ministry's directive aims to curb 'dark pattern' practices and improve passenger experience

Updated On: 18 Mar 2026 | 11:44 PM IST

West Asia war-triggered LPG shortage and a case of reverse migration

From gig and contractual workers to street vendors and students, struggle is now part of everyday life

Updated On: 18 Mar 2026 | 11:37 PM IST

West Asia conflict: Helmet makers flag safety risks amid cost surge

Helmet makers warn that rising input costs driven by global conflicts may lead to compromised safety standards, as price pressures intensify in India's competitive market

Updated On: 17 Mar 2026 | 9:51 PM IST

Audi to rethink product lineup after clarity on FTA duties: India head

Audi India may revise its product strategy once clarity emerges on import duty cuts under the India-EU FTA, potentially expanding its model range across segments

Updated On: 17 Mar 2026 | 9:03 PM IST

West Asia conflict scars begin to show on India Inc across sectors

With the war showing no signs of abating, the outlook for many sectors of India's industry is clouding over right now

Updated On: 16 Mar 2026 | 11:10 PM IST