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Auto sales see 5% growth in FY25; industry seeks GST cut to drive demand

As of March 30, the total automobile sales for the financial year were seen at 25.9 million units, up from 24.6 million in FY24, and 22.3 million in FY23

BYD plans EV manufacturing unit with Megha Engineering in Telangana

Location likely to be Shabad near Hyderabad; battery project also under consideration

Ashok Leyland's defence unit bags orders worth Rs 700 cr from Indian Army

Contracts are for diverse range of vehicles combining 'superior reliability with exceptional off-road capability'

YES launches semiconductor equipment production, begins TN shipments

This landmark achievement signifies a pivotal moment for YES and the burgeoning semiconductor ecosystem in India

Demand dip: Switch Mobility UK likely to shut down its Sherburn plant

The company is expecting to double its bus sales from around 450 this financial year to around 1,000 next financial year, owing to a rise in demand in the Indian market

Andhra Pradesh bags nearly Rs 4 trillion green investments in 8 months

According to a Central Electricity Authority (CEA) roadmap, of the targeted 500 gigawatts (Gw) generation capacity from non-fossil fuel resources by 2030, 86 Gw of RE potential is in South India

IIT Madras takes the lead in India's eMobility with 15 govt projects

The initiatives of the department make significant contributions towards safety, skilling, outreach, research and advocacy requirements of the country in the eMobility sector

Bain Capital to invest Rs 4,835 crore in Manappuram Finance for 18% stake

The acquisition will be through a preferential allotment of equity and warrants at ₹236 per share, a 30 per cent premium over the six-month average trading price

Private sector in Indian space tech: Progress, challenges, and future

Sunita Williams' return in a SpaceX capsule has put the focus back on the role of private sector in space journeys

Everhope Oncology secured $10 million seed funding for expansion

This is the largest healthcare seed round in the last 24 months

From robots to AI, technology drives progress in bullet train project

New tools and processes speed up surveys, improve the use of labour and equipment, and strengthen safety

EV companies' mindset should be of a startup: TI Clean Mobility MD

Gupta spoke about the company's growth roadmap, export plans, and upcoming launches

Railways clears tracks for India's first 40-kilometre hyperloop project

IIT Madras incubated TuTr Hyperloop to launch the world's first commercial hyperloop technology-based project next month

Zetwerk Manufacturing plans IPO in 15-24 months, aims to raise $500 million

The new factory will focus on manufacturing control boards for washing machines, refrigerators, air conditioners, and IT hardware

TN Budget: Fiscal deficit at 3% of GSDP in FY26; Hosur to be new GCC hub

Finance minister Thangam Thennarasu said that the state's revenue for the financial year 2025-26 is estimated at Rs 3,31,569 crore, while expenditure is estimated at Rs 3,73,204 crore

Foxconn chief-Rajaa drive, which went viral, may bring 'good news' to TN

Young Liu discussed critical minerals, storage plans, and improving the component ecosystem during the 45-minute drive with the minister

Language dispute: Tamil Nadu drops rupee symbol from Budget logo

Chief Minister M K Stalin released the new logo on the X platform in a pre-Budget video

Coromandel International to acquire 53% stake in NACL for Rs 820 crore

Proposed acquisition will position Coromandel as one of the leading players in Indian crop protection industry

Godrej Consumer Products Tamil Nadu FMCG unit eyeing US, LatAm markets

The plant officially started operations with the ceremonial activation of the production line by Chief Minister M K Stalin, who marked the occasion by turning on the first production run

Mahindra at number two: Tech development, EV plans to drive its future

125-acre campus of Mahindra Research Valley in Tamil Nadu fuelling company's innovations