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E-CV makers in quandary as localisation norms take effect from Tuesday

SIAM has sought a seven-month extension of the localisation deadline for traction motor and motor controller systems, citing disruptions in rare-earth magnet supplies

Maruti raises FY27-31 capex target to ₹77,500 crore for expansion, R&D

Maruti Suzuki India plans ₹77,500 crore in capital expenditure through FY31 for capacity expansion, new models, R&D, cleaner manufacturing and sales infrastructure

Over a year after AI171 mishap, Air India's UK route biz in low gear

Air India's UK passenger traffic has fallen faster than capacity since the AI171 crash, highlighting the combined impact of weaker demand, airspace restrictions and geopolitical disruptions

Ather's capacity catchup could take another 3-4 quarters: CEO Tarun Mehta

The company has monthly demand of more than 50,000 units, while present supply capacity is around 35,000 scooters a month, Tarun Mehta told Business Standard

Emissions breach likely to force two-wheelers into 'limp-home mode'

BS6 emissions norms are currently in force in India. The country is expected to move to BS7 from 2027, with new regime likely to bring tighter pollution controls and real-time monitoring requirements

IndiGo Ventures invests in AI firm Sarvam as part of Series B round

IndiGo and Sarvam are working on AI applications for customer service, employee productivity and airline operations, with successful use cases set to be scaled up

US immigrant visa appointment pause clouds Indians' travel plans

The latest action only applies to those who have been approved for green cards or lawful permanent resident status

Speed alerts, reflective tyres: Govt weighs 2-wheeler safety overhaul

MoRTH is considering phased safety rules for two-wheelers, including speed alerts, reflective tyres, pedestrian warnings and leg guards, to reduce road deaths

Airport privatisation: FinMin flags oligopoly in aviation sector

Together, private operators Adani and GMR account for more than half of India's air passengers

Domestic air traffic falls 4.8% to 12 million in July as demand weakens

Domestic air passenger traffic fell 4.8% year-on-year to 12 million in July, weighed down by high airfares and seasonal slowdown after a 15.39-million peak in May

CAQM bans new non-electric light goods vehicles in Delhi from 2027

CAQM has ordered a phased shift towards electric N1 and N2 light goods vehicles across Delhi-NCR, with restrictions extending to high-density districts and the wider region

Fuel-efficiency tool for trucks may be ready by Dec, launch likely in Feb

Arai completed field trials and collected data from all 16 diesel vehicles tested

35 years of liberalisation: How aviation reforms gave wings to pvt sector

The reforms of 1991 triggered the first wave of private airlines, yet most entered a sector that demanded far deeper financial resources than anticipated

Pilots' body urges DGCA to raise annual random drug testing to 25%

FIP has also proposed oral-fluid testing alongside urine tests and a 12-month pilot programme to assess its reliability, operational feasibility and cost

TCR's Nadcap nod gives Indian MSMEs passport to aerospace supply chain

Nadcap accreditation for TCR's Navi Mumbai and Vadodara laboratories will allow Indian aerospace suppliers to conduct critical materials testing domestically, cutting costs

Two more Air India pilots test positive for psychoactive substances

The pilots have been removed from the duty roster and their samples sent for confirmatory tests as Air India continues its one-time mandatory screening exercise

2W makers to oppose immediate real driving emission norms in BS7

During internal discussions, major 2W makers have cited concerns over the weight and accuracy of equipment used to measure RDE on the road, as its heaviness itself can increase emissions

Japanese aircraft maker SkyDrive aims to start India ops in 2029: CEO

SkyDrive plans to spend the next two years securing type certification in the US and Japan before pursuing approvals in India and other markets, its CEO said

Pilots to undergo 1-time mandatory psychoactive substance tests: Air India

The airline has been conducting random testing of pilots and other aviation personnel for such substances in accordance with Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) guidelines

MHI receives 20 bids for rare earth magnet manufacturing scheme

20 bids signal strong industry interest in India's ₹7,280-crore push to build domestic rare earth permanent magnet capacity and reduce import dependence