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Nitin Kumar is a journalist with over seven years of experience covering the automotive industry, mines & minerals, and political affairs. Based in New Delhi, he focuses on policy reporting in sectors key to India’s sustainability goals. A two-time recipient of the Business Standard-Seema Nazareth Award for Excellence in Journalism (2020, 2021), Kumar is also a regular expert on clean energy and policy on platforms such as All India Radio. He holds a PG Diploma in English Journalism from the Indian Institute of Mass Communication and a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Hons.).
Nitin Kumar is a journalist with over seven years of experience covering the automotive industry, mines & minerals, and political affairs. Based in New Delhi, he focuses on policy reporting in sectors key to India’s sustainability goals. A two-time recipient of the Business Standard-Seema Nazareth Award for Excellence in Journalism (2020, 2021), Kumar is also a regular expert on clean energy and policy on platforms such as All India Radio. He holds a PG Diploma in English Journalism from the Indian Institute of Mass Communication and a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Hons.).
EV sales also saw a 24.65 per cent annual growth in September, rising to 1,48,539 units compared to 1,19,163 units in the same month last year
The minister's remarks come in the wake of violations under the FAME scheme, where 13 companies were found to have wrongfully claimed subsidies
As part of this strategy, flying squads from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) have been deployed to hotspot districts in both states from October 1 to November 30, 2024
BJP has dominated the politically crucial region since 2014 but the going appears tough this time
Govt back to drawing board to improve prospects in future rounds, industry expects more support
Case studies from Mahindra Last Mile Mobility Limited and Battery Smart also found that manufacturing and infrastructure for EVs are increasing across the region
Aims to make installation of public charging stations more financially viable by introducing a new revenue-sharing model
FAME-II proved to be financially successful, with approximately 93 per cent of targeted vehicles incentivized and 92 per cent of the allocated funds utilised, Kumaraswamy said
This restriction aims to reduce vehicular emissions, one of the major contributors to air pollution, especially during the winter months when smog levels rise significantly
He encouraged the industry to study the exploration reports of these blocks and bring in interested domestic and international players
Both companies have undercut the previous lowest price in the category, which stood at Rs 1,10,000
JBM currently operates over 1,500 electric buses across 10 states and more than 15 major airports in India
Failure to meet the targets can result in financial penalties, usually called EC, promoting more sustainable waste management and encouraging eco-friendly product design
In June 2021, MHI launched the Rs 18,100 crore ACC PLI scheme with a total capacity of 50 GWh
PM E-DRIVE and PSM schemes instil confidence among e-bus manufacturers
Subsidy reduced because they can't be sustained indefinitely: MHI
Allocations may be via supplementary demands for grants
Rs 3,435 crore PSM gets nod; will support deployment of more than 38,000 e-Buses
Scheme outlay expected to be Rs 10,900 cr, new name to be coined in place of 'FAME'
Kumaraswamy urged the industry to collaborate and put forth dedicated efforts to help India achieve its sustainability goals while staying on track for growth