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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Too early to gauge war impact on EV demand: VinFast India CEO Tapan Ghosh

VinFast on Wednesday launched the VF MPV 7, a premium electric seven-seater designed for families

Updated On: 15 Apr 2026 | 11:45 PM IST

Auto production in 'precarious' phase as suppliers feel 'stressed': Siam

As the inflation rate continues to rise, workers, including those at automobile and auto component makers, in Noida and Gurugram have protested low wages over the past few days

Updated On: 14 Apr 2026 | 11:33 PM IST

Delhi EV draft policy likely to draw pushback from major automakers

Industry flags lack of electric motorcycles, pricing gaps, and enforcement concerns, saying Delhi's aggressive EV transition plan may not be feasible in its current form

Updated On: 12 Apr 2026 | 10:35 PM IST

BEE plans to slash 'super credits' for strong hybrid cars in CAFE-3

CAFE-2 norms are currently in force, while draft CAFE-3 norms are under discussion and will be implemented from April 2027 for a period of five years

Updated On: 11 Apr 2026 | 12:04 AM IST

Air India operating through a challenging phase: N Chandrasekaran

Tata Sons chairman says Air India is navigating a tough phase amid disruptions but remains committed to long-term transformation and improving customer experience

Updated On: 10 Apr 2026 | 11:27 PM IST

Govt cuts airport charges by 25% for 3 months; airlines to save ₹400 crore

Government reduces landing and parking charges by 25 per cent for three months to ease airline cost pressures amid rising fuel prices and disruptions

Updated On: 08 Apr 2026 | 9:20 PM IST

Higher fuel prices, ethanol push may accelerate EV shift: BMW India

Rising fuel prices, higher ethanol blending and improving EV ranges could accelerate electric vehicle adoption in India, says BMW Group India chief

Updated On: 08 Apr 2026 | 9:04 PM IST

OMCs raise red flag over viability of flex fuels, pricing structure

OMCs flag pricing, demand and vehicle gaps as key hurdles to flex fuel rollout, questioning viability without clear incentives and ecosystem readiness

Updated On: 03 Apr 2026 | 11:38 PM IST

Govt keeps 60% free airline seat allocation directive in abeyance

Civil aviation ministry defers rule mandating 60% free seat selection after airlines flag concerns over fares, ancillary revenues and impact on deregulated pricing framework

Updated On: 03 Apr 2026 | 7:26 PM IST

Suzuki Motorcycle sees FY27 domestic growth below 7-8% amid cost pressures

Suzuki Motorcycle India expects FY27 domestic growth below earlier estimates as rising commodity costs and global uncertainty from West Asia conflict weigh on demand

Updated On: 02 Apr 2026 | 9:07 PM IST

ATF, commercial LPG and premium fuel prices soar amid oil squeeze

Jet fuel prices were partially raised to cushion domestic travellers despite global surge, while commercial LPG prices were hiked and domestic rates kept unchanged

Updated On: 01 Apr 2026 | 11:31 PM IST

Passenger vehicle wholesales rise 16% in March despite West Asia conflict

Passenger vehicle wholesales rose 16.3 per cent in March, driven by GST-led demand recovery and strong SUV traction, even as geopolitical tensions weighed on costs

Updated On: 01 Apr 2026 | 11:23 PM IST

IndiGo appoints William Walsh CEO to steer growth, stabilise operations

Former IATA chief to take charge from August as airline looks to stabilise operations and drive global expansion following recent disruption and leadership change

Updated On: 01 Apr 2026 | 12:00 AM IST

Vikram Yadav new DGCA chief; Faiz Ahmed Kidwai's turbulent tenure ends

Faiz Ahmed Kidwai moved after tenure marked by aviation crises, safety lapses and regulatory challenges, as Centre appoints Vir Vikram Yadav as new DGCA chief

Updated On: 31 Mar 2026 | 10:31 PM IST

Ministry of Heavy Industries, DFS plan financing push for e-buses, e-trucks

Govt plans credit guarantees and interest support to unlock financing for private e-bus and e-truck operators amid lender hesitation

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

Aviation in a tailspin again as it recovers from last year's shocks

Disruptions from Iran war have sharpened underlying challenges in a sector that is still recovering from last year's shocks

Updated On: 30 Mar 2026 | 11:17 PM IST

War anxiety boosts E2W sales, penetration at 9.7%: Ather CBO Phokela

Fuel price fears amid West Asia tensions push electric two-wheeler penetration to 9.7%, as fence-sitters shift to EVs

Updated On: 30 Mar 2026 | 6:23 PM IST

PM inaugurates Noida airport, says it will drive growth in western UP

The Prime Minister positioned the Jewar airport as a key connectivity and economic hub for cities including Agra, Meerut, Aligarh, Ghaziabad, and Mathura

Updated On: 29 Mar 2026 | 12:05 AM IST

DGCA tells pilots to resist pressure on VVIP flights, stress safety norms

The aviation regulator has issued stricter norms for VVIP flights, directing pilots to prioritise safety, resist undue pressure and follow enhanced operational protocols

Updated On: 27 Mar 2026 | 11:30 PM IST

Govt starts talks with automobile companies on shift from E20 to E25

Government explores E25 fuel shift beyond E20, but automakers flag emission risks, liability concerns, and lack of testing amid rising crude oil pressures

Updated On: 27 Mar 2026 | 11:16 PM IST