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TN pollution body flags alleged violations at Tata's iPhone components unit

The pollution regulator has warned that the unit may face closure action and possible stoppage of power supply if Tata Electronics fails to provide a satisfactory explanation

Ashok Leyland to enter defence mobility biz, explores logistics drone foray

The company is exploring autonomous defence vehicles and logistics drones while targeting a larger share of overseas defence revenue and upcoming mobility tenders

Ashok Leyland explores autonomous Stallion, drones for armed forces

The commercial vehicle maker is also developing a hydrogen-powered Stallion and targeting defence mobility opportunities worth ₹11,000 crore over the next three to five years

IN-SPACe selects three space startups for funding under technology fund

Astrobase, SatSure and TM2SPACE will receive support under the scheme to develop advanced propulsion, Earth observation AI and satellite navigation technologies

Why Kerala is on alert over two diseases: Shigellosis and West Nile fever

The state has intensified surveillance and disease-control measures as shigellosis cases rise and a second suspected West Nile death emerges

Bengaluru-based rapid EV charging firm Exponent Energy raises ₹200 crore

The Bengaluru-based energy-tech company will use the fresh capital to expand into new cities and vehicle categories while strengthening research and development capabilities

Heatwaves hit apparel output, worker health across India: NYU Stern report

Study of garment factories across five states finds rising temperatures are hurting worker health, reducing productivity and disrupting output in apparel supply chains

TVK govt reaches out to industry amid policy continuity concerns

Tamil Nadu government engages industry leaders, expedites approvals and assures policy support as it seeks to retain investor confidence and sustain investment momentum

High petrol prices give EV shift fresh charge, Fada sees record adoption

EV penetration across segments touched an all-time high of 11% in May, compared with around 7% for the full FY 2025-26

VinFast to erickshaw startups: New entrants reshape Indian EV landscape

India's automobile sector saw 480 new entrants in FY26, up 37 per cent year-on-year, with electric vehicle makers dominating registrations across categories amid policy support

TVS Motor announces premium bespoke experience channel TVS Paddock

TVS Paddock is scheduled to be launched in the second quarter of FY27 through an exclusive premium retail channel, purposefully designed to deliver a bespoke and elevated customer experience

Galaxy reaches 550,000 customers in 17 months, eyes ₹2K cr GWP in 5 years

The company, with operations across eight states with 73 offices at present, has so far launched 14 products

Hyundai sees Tamil Nadu as flagship EV hub; plans to strengthen ecosystem

HMIL plans to deepen localisation, boost procurement from Tamil Nadu suppliers, create 2,000 jobs and roll out two new models, including its first mass-market EV

TVS starts production of Norton Atlas in Hosur; launch likely in two months

TVS Motor has commenced production of the Norton Atlas at its Hosur facility as part of the British brand's revival strategy, with an India launch expected soon

Mobis India fire: Hyundai Motor, Kia production may be hit briefly

A fire at Mobis India's Chennai-area facility may disrupt Hyundai and Kia production for at least a week, prompting efforts to source components from South Korea

UPI transactions scale fresh peak in May; value rises to ₹29.90 trillion

UPI transactions touched a record ₹29.90 trillion in May while volumes rose to an all-time high of 23.20 billion, underscoring the continued expansion of India's digital payments ecosystem.

EV maker Simple Energy plans FY28 IPO; eyes ₹3,000 cr revenue by FY30

Bengaluru-based electric two-wheeler maker raises Rs 250 crore in Series B funding and plans capacity expansion as it targets a public listing in the second half of FY28

Major fire at Hyundai Mobis facility may hit Hyundai, Kia production

A fire at Hyundai Mobis' Sriperumbudur facility near Chennai could disrupt supplies to Hyundai Motor India and Kia India, affecting production in the coming weeks

AMNS India Vizag cluster first SIP to get nod under ₹60,000 cr PM-SETU

The approval makes Andhra Pradesh the first state to operationalise an industry partnership under PM-SETU's industry-led Hub-and-Spoke model

Textile industry hails cotton duty waiver, expects export boost

Industry bodies said the temporary removal of cotton import duty will reduce input costs, improve competitiveness and support export growth across the textile value chain