Page 11 - Electric Vehicles

Govt directs state-run banks, insurance firms to cut costs, shift to EVs

The order, part of a broader austerity push, will cover institutions like the State Bank of India, Bank of Baroda and Life Insurance Corp of India and million of their employees across the country

Tata Motors PV sees profitability in electric vehicles, reduced costs

The company said falling battery costs, localisation and tighter emission norms for petrol and diesel vehicles are steadily improving the long-term economics of electric vehicles

JLR may retain ICE models longer in US amid high tariff, EV market shifts

Jaguar Land Rover said changing market dynamics and tariff pressures may require it to keep internal combustion engine vehicles in its US portfolio for longer

Why two- and three-wheeler EV startups are pushing for PLI scheme inclusion

Why startups in two- and three-wheeler EV space have escalated their demand for PLI inclusion

HrdWyr raises $13 mn to scale AI-native chips for edge devices globally

The Indian semiconductor startup is developing AI-native processors for appliances, EVs and industrial systems that process data closer to where it is generated

With India stuck in ICE age, China set to lead electric 2W export race

China is rapidly capturing global electric two-wheeler markets, while India risks missing a major export opportunity despite its dominance in ICE segments

PM Modi's EV push lifts industry confidence, but policy gaps persist

India's EV industry sees stronger momentum after Prime Minister Narendra Modi renewed his push for electric mobility amid rising sales and infrastructure growth

Ather Energy soars 8% on huge volumes; stock up 64% from February low

Ather Energy hit a new high at ₹986.80 on Monday, and now trades 207 per cent higher over its issue price of ₹321 per share.

India is buying more EVs, but can charging infra keep pace with demand?

India's EV sales are rising rapidly, but inconsistent charging access, downtime and residential infrastructure gaps continue to test consumer confidence and adoption

Tesla recalls Cybertrucks over wheels, over 200k cars for camera failure

Tesla is recalling 173 Cybertrucks because cracking in the rotor could cause the wheel stud to separate from the wheel hub, increasing the risk of a crash and injury. The recall includes model year 2024-2026 Cybertrucks with 18-inch steel wheels. In its report, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said that rough roads and cornering may strain the stud hole in the wheel rotor causing cracks to form and with continued driving the wheel stud could eventually separate from the wheel hub. Wheel stud separation may affect vehicle controllability, increasing the risk of a collision. On affected vehicles, Tesla will replace the front and rear brake rotors, hubs, and lug nuts with more durable ones at no cost to vehicle owners. The manufacturer's recall number is SB-26-33-003. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla is also recalling more than 200,000 Model Y, Model S Model X and Model 3 electric vehicles because of a software issue that renders t

Hyundai India profit slips 22% to ₹1,255.63 cr due to commodity price rise

Hyundai Motor India reported a 22.2 per cent decline in Q4FY26 profit as higher commodity costs and slower SUV growth weighed on margins despite strong overall volumes

India's EV narrative | Electrifying heavy vehicles

In this session, Rahul Kanuganti, Founder & CEO, Flytta Green shared his insight on heavy-duty freight and how government support is required in this sector for better EV adoption

Tata, JSW Group to invest nearly $1 billion in EV, battery technologies

Tata Group and JSW Group are separately funding research and development centers aimed at building in-house expertise in next-generation battery technologies and advanced EV systems

Bajaj Auto Q4 profit more than doubles to ₹3,662 crore on record volumes

Bajaj Auto reported strong Q4 FY26 earnings, driven by record volumes, export growth, improved product mix and rising contribution from electric vehicles

India electric vehicle sales surge in April as passenger vehicles jump 75%

India's electric vehicle market recorded strong annual growth in April 2026, led by a sharp rise in passenger vehicle sales and broader consumer adoption

Strong EV demand, diversified portfolio to sustain growth for Sona BLW

Strong EV demand and a robust order book power Q4 beat, but valuations and global slowdown concerns keep brokerages cautious

Ather Energy Q4 loss narrows on strong volume growth, revenue rises sharply

The company posted a net loss of ₹100.2 crore in Q4 FY26, compared with a loss of ₹234.3 crore in the year-ago period

Ather Energy Q4 results: Net loss narrows 57% to ₹100 cr, revenue jumps 74%

Electric two-wheeler maker Ather Energy on Monday reported a 57 per cent decline in net loss at Rs 100.23 crore in the January-March quarter, compared with the corresponding period last year. The company, which got listed on exchanges in May last year, had posted a loss of Rs 234.36 crore in the fourth quarter of FY25, as per a regulatory filing by the Bengaluru-based EV manufacturer. Revenue from operations for the reporting quarter stood at Rs 1,174.66 crore, up 74 per cent from Rs 676.8 crore in March 2025, according to the filing. For FY26, the net loss stood at Rs 517.17crore against a net loss of Rs 812.28 crore while revenue from operations were 3,671.76 crore as compared to Rs 2,255.01 crore in the financial year ended March 2025. "FY26 has been a fantastic year for us across volumes, market share, and financial performance. We focused on building demand through strong product-led growth and scaling it through distribution," Tarun Mehta, Co-founder & CEO, Ather Energy said

Electric cars: Forgotten past, repeated rise and fall before latest revival

The very first EV was born in the 1830s; By the 1900s, electric carriages were dodging horse droppings in Manhattan streets

EV startups seek govt intervention: CII writes to PMO, flags PLI flaws

Confederation of Indian Industry flags structural flaws in auto PLI scheme, seeks easier norms to support EV startups and boost innovation