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Nitin Kumar

Nitin Kumar

Nitin Kumar

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.).

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Critical mineral imports rise as shift towards green energy catches pace

India eyeing self-reliance amid supply risks from China

Critical mineral imports rise as shift towards green energy catches pace
Updated On : 14 Dec 2023 | 11:10 PM IST

Amid overall electric vehicle boom: E-bus market share falls to under 3%

Industry experts attribute the decline to delays in bus supply from original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and the lack of state government's efforts in enforcing timely procurement

Amid overall electric vehicle boom: E-bus market share falls to under 3%
Updated On : 12 Dec 2023 | 10:48 PM IST

Tata Motors secures first CMVR approval for its hydrogen FCEV buses

FCEV is a type of electric vehicle that uses hydrogen fuel cells to generate electricity instead of relying solely on batteries

Tata Motors secures first CMVR approval for its hydrogen FCEV buses
Updated On : 12 Dec 2023 | 6:23 PM IST

Economics before politics good for the industry, says Ficci president

Shah explains his key focus areas and views on the economy as well as the industry

Economics before politics good for the industry, says Ficci president
Updated On : 11 Dec 2023 | 9:23 PM IST

India at COP: Advocates equity, seeks stronger role from developed nations

New Delhi reduced its GDP emission intensity by 33% between 2005 and 2019, achieving the target 11 years in advance, says Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav

India at COP: Advocates equity, seeks stronger role from developed nations
Updated On : 09 Dec 2023 | 7:48 PM IST

Okinawa acknowledged violating FAME scheme: Govt in Delhi High Court

HC asks govt to submit affidavit; next court hearing on December 18

Okinawa acknowledged violating FAME scheme: Govt in Delhi High Court
Updated On : 08 Dec 2023 | 9:21 PM IST

Govt advances ASP standardisation for critical and strategic minerals

The government on November 29 initiated the process to auction the first tranche of Rs 45,000 crore worth of 20 blocks of critical and strategic minerals

Govt advances ASP standardisation for critical and strategic minerals
Updated On : 07 Dec 2023 | 10:18 PM IST

Govt notifies 16 pvt exploration firms for critical, deep-seated minerals

In a bid to encourage private participation in exploration endeavours, the government will provide a financial incentive of up to 25 per cent of the approved cost of exploration

Govt notifies 16 pvt exploration firms for critical, deep-seated minerals
Updated On : 06 Dec 2023 | 11:02 PM IST

Bike-taxi service provider Rapido drives cabs into Uber, Ola lane

Bike-taxi service provider launches new segment with subscription model for driver partners

Bike-taxi service provider Rapido drives cabs into Uber, Ola lane
Updated On : 05 Dec 2023 | 11:23 PM IST

India joins Battery Energy Storage Systems Consortium for RE integration

IndiGrid, a power sector infrastructure investment trust, was awarded its first BESS project to design, supply, test, install, commission, operate, and maintain a 20 Mw/40 Mwh in Delhi

India joins Battery Energy Storage Systems Consortium for RE integration
Updated On : 04 Dec 2023 | 11:01 PM IST

40 CPCB teams inspected 16,000 units; issued closure notice to 899 in 2 yrs

In November, Delhi's pollution levels exhibited no signs of improvement compared to the same month in previous years

40 CPCB teams inspected 16,000 units; issued closure notice to 899 in 2 yrs
Updated On : 04 Dec 2023 | 8:03 PM IST

Govt to pump in additional Rs 1,500 crore for FAME-II subsidy scheme

The MHI was allocated Rs 5,127 crore for the current financial year - the highest since the Rs 10,000-crore scheme was launched in 2019

Govt to pump in additional Rs 1,500 crore for FAME-II subsidy scheme
Updated On : 03 Dec 2023 | 11:26 PM IST

India eyes Global South pole position with COP host pitch in 2028

Under the current Bharatiya Janata Party-led government, the Indian state has been positioning itself as the leader of the Global South

India eyes Global South pole position with COP host pitch in 2028
Updated On : 03 Dec 2023 | 10:38 PM IST

BJP consolidates grip on Madhya Pradesh, eyeing recurrence of 2013 triumph

Despite the BJP's nearly two decades in power, the Congress party's bid to dislodge the ruling party fell short

BJP consolidates grip on Madhya Pradesh, eyeing recurrence of 2013 triumph
Updated On : 03 Dec 2023 | 5:40 PM IST

2023 set to be the warmest year on record, says WMO latest report

"2023 has shattered climate records, accompanied by extreme weather which has left a trail of devastation and despair," WMO said in a statement

2023 set to be the warmest year on record, says WMO latest report
Updated On : 30 Nov 2023 | 6:54 PM IST

20 blocks of critical minerals, including J&K reserves, put up for auction

The 20 blocks on offer, including lithium reserves in J&K, may be worth Rs 45,000 crore

20 blocks of critical minerals, including J&K reserves, put up for auction
Updated On : 29 Nov 2023 | 11:03 PM IST

Govt to launch first-ever auction of critical mineral blocks on Wednesday

The lack of availability of these minerals or concentration of their extraction or processing in a few countries may lead to supply chain vulnerabilities

Govt to launch first-ever auction of critical mineral blocks on Wednesday
Updated On : 28 Nov 2023 | 11:36 PM IST

Electric buses to account for 13% of new bus sales by FY25, says ICRA

E-bus penetration has reached 7 per cent in FY2023, it noted

Electric buses to account for 13% of new bus sales by FY25, says ICRA
Updated On : 27 Nov 2023 | 10:09 PM IST

Tariff tussle: UK delegation reaches out to Siam to quell FTA doubts

Holds meets with industry representatives; agreement at advanced stage

Tariff tussle: UK delegation reaches out to Siam to quell FTA doubts
Updated On : 26 Nov 2023 | 10:59 PM IST

Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: Revisit safety guidelines, say experts

"This is a war, and the enemy is Himalayan geology," National Disaster Management Authority member Syed Ata Hasnain told reporters earlier this week

Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: Revisit safety guidelines, say experts
Updated On : 26 Nov 2023 | 10:02 PM IST