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Scent-sational road: Engineering excellence meets master perfumers

From rum-soaked leather to ambered elegance, carmakers are steering into the world of fine fragrance, creating perfumes that rival designer icons in depth and desire

Time meets torque: When the worlds of watches and motoring converge

From hand-assembled engines to meticulously crafted movements, the worlds of motoring and horology merge through collaborations that celebrate precision, heritage and mechanical artistry

The white-glove way: A world where a car means your wish is my command

From school admissions to red-carpet galas, automakers are redefining luxury with concierge care that transforms ownership into an all-access lifestyle

For life on the move: Bespoke accessories to elevate your car and bike

From pet ramps to leather jackets and Italian carry-ons, these bespoke car and bike accessories blend performance, elegance, and everyday utility-perfect for travellers who live life in motion

May open engine unit in India if more Rafales ordered: Safran CEO

Safran says it could establish an M88 engine assembly line in India if large Rafale orders are placed, as the firm expands Leap and M88 MRO facilities and triples India revenue by 2030

CAFE weight relief unfairly benefits one OEM, says JSW MG Motor

Small car protection in CAFe norms is a global norm and in national interest, says Maruti

Ethiopia volcano ash disrupts many flights, govt says no cause for concern

An aviation industry source said Delhi airport saw seven international flight cancellations and twelve delays between 1 am and 6 pm on Tuesday owing to the ash cloud drifting eastward

Proposed new CAFE norms spark a big vs small car debate in India

Throw tax rates, complex regulations and shifting demand into the mix, and things start to get complicated for automakers

Ensuring compensation to crash victims' kin is done fairly: Air India CEO

Net increase in Air India's aircraft fleet will begin from 2027-28 onwards, he added

DGCA tells airlines to avoid ash-affected altitudes after Ethiopia eruption

The regulator has asked airlines to strictly avoid ash-affected airspace, revise flight planning and enhance monitoring after the Hayli Gubbi volcano eruption sent a plume drifting toward Indian skies

2 more Chinese carriers want to start flights with India, file applications

Two additional Chinese carriers have applied to begin India-China flights, adding momentum to the gradual reopening of air links as bilateral ties improve

Centre's district-level playbook to steer business reforms in states

The DPIIT has told states to conduct a training need assessment (TNA) every year for officers and staff involved in investment promotion and facilitation

No difference among ICEMA members on emission norms, says JCB India chief

ICEMA has itself approached the government to impose emission norms on non-wheeled construction machines, JCB India chief Deepak Shetty said, adding the sector remains unified on stricter standards

15 'no', 2 'yes' votes: CAFE relief for small cars leaves industry divided

A deep split has emerged within India's auto industry over the proposed CAFE exemption for small cars, with only Maruti Suzuki and Renault backing the move in the final SIAM vote

Festivals, GST rate rejig spur October passenger vehicle dispatches

SIAM data shows strong festive demand and GST rationalisation pushed India's PV wholesales up 17.2 per cent in October, with UVs, small cars and two-wheelers also recording robust year-on-year growth

Weight-based CAFE relief to hurt safer car push: Shailesh Chandra

This is the first time that Chandra has spoken against the demand for weight-based exemption for small cars, which has divided the auto industry since the beginning of this year

Hero MotoCorp Q2FY26 results: Net profit rises 23.9% to ₹1,321 crore

Hero MotoCorp said its international business grew by 77 per cent Y-o-Y in the second quarter, primarily due to good performance in Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Colombia

Hitting a speed bump: Carmakers raise concerns over EV scheme rules

Trade talks, high investment, and localisation targets deter participation

SpiceJet Q2 loss widens 36% on rupee fall, grounded planes, restrictions

The airline's Q2 FY26 net loss rose to ₹621.5 crore due to rupee depreciation, grounded planes, and airspace curbs, though CMD Ajay Singh says fleet expansion will aid recovery in H2

Airlines and ATCs must report GPS spoofing within 10 minutes: DGCA

Reporting such incidents was already mandatory under a DGCA circular issued in November 2023, but this is the first time the regulator has set a specific deadline for doing so