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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EV startups seek govt intervention: CII writes to PMO, flags PLI flaws

Confederation of Indian Industry flags structural flaws in auto PLI scheme, seeks easier norms to support EV startups and boost innovation

Updated On: 01 May 2026 | 11:56 PM IST

Domestic passenger vehicle wholesales rise 27% in spite of West Asia war

Passenger vehicle sales surge year-on-year to about 450,000 units in April, driven by GST cuts, tax relief and rural demand, even as West Asia conflict poses risks

Updated On: 01 May 2026 | 11:51 PM IST

Noida International Airport to start commercial flights from June 15

Noida International Airport to begin commercial operations from June 15, with IndiGo set to operate the first flight and other carriers expected to follow soon

Updated On: 01 May 2026 | 9:09 PM IST

Auto sector pushes for trials ahead of E25 move over vehicle concerns

The issue has figured prominently in recent internal deliberations in the automotive industry, Business Standard has learnt

Updated On: 30 Apr 2026 | 11:39 PM IST

Given operational risks, increase user development fees: Pvt airports

The government reduced landing and parking charges on April 8 to give relief to airlines that have been hit by rising fuel prices since the West Asia conflict began on February 28

Updated On: 30 Apr 2026 | 11:16 PM IST

Oben Electric targets threefold revenue growth in FY27: CEO Agrawal

EV maker eyes sharp growth in revenue and volumes, backed by expanded production, retail network, and rising demand amid concerns over fuel price volatility

Updated On: 30 Apr 2026 | 9:40 PM IST

Centre proposes E100 testing framework to accelerate flex fuel vehicles

The Centre has proposed draft norms to include E100 in emission testing, aiming to accelerate flex fuel vehicle adoption and boost ethanol demand amid energy supply concerns

Updated On: 30 Apr 2026 | 12:17 AM IST

Maruti Suzuki Q4 results: Net profit falls 6.4% amid higher input costs

Higher input costs and mark-to-market impact weigh on Maruti Suzuki's Q4 profit despite strong sales growth, with company maintaining cautious outlook on demand

Updated On: 28 Apr 2026 | 11:32 PM IST

High costs, connectivity major issues at Noida airport: IndiGo, Air India

IndiGo and Air India flag high tariffs and poor connectivity at Noida airport, warning of higher fares and slower traffic growth despite operator's defence of pricing

Updated On: 27 Apr 2026 | 11:38 PM IST

Swiss flight aborts take-off in Delhi after engine fire, five injured

Swiss International Air Lines flight to Zurich aborts take-off after engine fire in Delhi; passengers evacuated safely, five injured, airport operations unaffected

Updated On: 26 Apr 2026 | 7:49 PM IST

Mercedes-Benz's India demand holds pace despite supply snags: Santosh Iyer

Mercedes-Benz India sees steady demand despite West Asia disruptions, but flags rising costs and supply delays that may push car prices higher

Updated On: 25 Apr 2026 | 12:29 AM IST

Noida Airport appoints new interim CEO amid security clearance issue

Noida International Airport reshuffles leadership after BCAS rules required its CEO to be an Indian national, impacting operational readiness

Updated On: 24 Apr 2026 | 8:46 PM IST

Airlines in no hurry to move to Navi Mumbai airport, says Air India

Air India flags higher tariffs, poor connectivity, and dual-operation costs as hurdles to shifting flights to Navi Mumbai Airport, challenging expectations of rapid airline migration

Updated On: 23 Apr 2026 | 10:33 PM IST

By 2030, India will become our largest mkt in passenger volumes: Flix exec

Flix expects India to become its largest market by 2030, driven by rising demand and rapid network expansion, though access to bus terminal infrastructure remains a key constraint

Updated On: 23 Apr 2026 | 10:31 PM IST

Air India aims to complete B787-8 retrofit programme by Q1 2028

There are 26 legacy B787-8 planes in Air India's fleet, said the airline's Chief Customer Experience Officer Rajesh Dogra

Updated On: 19 Apr 2026 | 6:29 PM IST

ISMA opposes cut in flex fuel vehicle incentives in CAFE-3 norms

CAFE norms, overseen by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), require carmakers to keep the average carbon emissions of their fleet within a prescribed limit per year

Updated On: 17 Apr 2026 | 8:44 PM IST

Siam backs CAFE-3 draft, urges govt to notify norms soon amid time crunch

Auto industry body SIAM supports latest CAFE-3 draft norms, urges quick notification as limited time remains for implementation ahead of April 2027 rollout

Updated On: 16 Apr 2026 | 11:46 PM IST

DGCA initiates investigation into SpiceJet-Akasa Air minor collision

A SpiceJet aircraft made contact with an Akasa Air plane at Delhi airport, forcing passengers to deplane, with no injuries reported; authorities have begun an investigation

Updated On: 16 Apr 2026 | 9:06 PM IST

No purchase delays despite West Asia conflict, says Ashok Leyland

Ashok Leyland sees no demand slowdown despite West Asia tensions, as stable fuel prices and steady economic activity keep commercial vehicle sales on track

Updated On: 16 Apr 2026 | 9:04 PM IST

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