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India opens doors for global EV makers; scheme to help USA's Tesla

Scheme allows EV imports by manufacturers who commit to invest Rs 4,500 cr at 15% custom duty for 3 years

Manufacturers of electric vehicles lukewarm to new subsidy scheme

Short duration, stricter compliance pushes EV makers to consider selling vehicles sans subsidy

Govt puts 7 critical and strategic mineral blocks up for bid again

These seven blocks pertains to critical minerals such as Glauconite, Graphite, Nickel, PGE, Potash, Lithium, and Titanium and are spread across the States of Bihar, Jharkhand, Tamil Nadu, UP and J&K

Centre replaces FAME with EMPS to promote e2W, e3W, 4-wheelers kept out

The upcoming Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme is set to debut on April 1, supplanting the current Faster Adoption and Manufacturing Electric Vehicles- Phase-II initiative

FAME scheme extension plan may be on Union Cabinet agenda tomorrow

The MHI has made its last efforts to secure approval for extending the scheme before the March 31 deadline for FAME-II

Govt to launch platform for trading e-waste responsibility certificates

EPR is a policy that puts the burden of a product's afterlife on the shoulders of the producer, not just consumers or governments

Shape-shifting 'L2-5' vehicle category gets road ministry green light

The L2-5 can seamlessly switch between being a two-wheeled vehicle (L2 category) or a three-wheeled vehicle (L5 category)

Tata Motors, M&M, Ola Electric to get double benefit of auto PLI, FAME

Tata Motors, Mahindra, and Ola Electric were already availing of subsidy under FAME

Rs 1 trillion at stake in mineral tax tussle between Centre and states

As Centre and states contest the issue of taxation rights in court, CAGR of revenue from coal stands at 13.8% during 2014-23

Vedanta, CIL, Ola among the 50 players bidding for critical mineral blocks

The ministry made the announcement on the day when it launched the second round of auction for the 18 strategic mineral blocks valued at Rs 30 trillion

Centre launches 2nd round of critical mineral auction worth Rs 30 trillion

The inaugural round for the auction of critical minerals in the country commenced on November 29. The minister disclosed that over 180 potential bidders have procured the tender documents

Govt permits planting of trees on degraded land parcels for credits

India is yet to have a domestic carbon/green credit marketplace with the regulations for it under consideration. There are however independent agencies running such platforms

India's three-wheelers segment charged up with electric transition

Most of the electric auto drivers charge at homes or at commercial establishments which have charging facilities. Some said they sneak charge at public places such as schools, malls, market places etc

Centre propose amendment in CMVR rules related to LPG retrofitting

Industry players said that the proposed move is a step in the right direction, providing relief to the industry while also ensuring stricter environmental enforcement

Maruti Suzuki bets on strong hybrids to drive growth in green vehicles

The company anticipates that 25 per cent of its sales will come from strong hybrids in the foreseeable future

Uphold definition of forests as per 1996 judgement: SC tells states, UTs

This means that for now, States and Union Territories will have to go by the dictionary definition of the word forest to determine whether any work can be approved on any land

CPCB directs producers to procure EPR certificates for tyre disposal

The Central Pollution Control Board has asked all producers to fulfil their assigned EPR obligations for fiscal years 2023 and 2024

Water Act 2024: HP, Rajasthan and UTs first to decriminalise small offences

Experts have raised concern over central government overreach and the weakening of state autonomy, as well as the potential for leniency towards large units

Centre extends 'public utility' deadline for iron and steel industries

A public utility service refers to an industry or service considered essential for the community's well-being and functioning

Bike taxis get Centre's legal kick-start paving way for new riding option

This move now allows motorcycles to operate legally as contract carriages in India, potentially opening up new transportation options and income opportunities