PM E-DRIVE Extends Motor Localisation to April 2027
India moved deeper e-bus and e-truck motor localisation to April 2027 while keeping staged domestic assembly requirements in force.
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Indian economy, trade, commodities and government policy.
Military Ad Tracking Block Protects US Troops
US military components disabled advertising identifiers on managed devices after warnings that commercial location data could expose personnel.
GST Registration Cancellation May Become Automatic
GST registration cancellation could become automatic for eligible small firms. See what may change at the September 12 GST Council…
Thailand Data Centres Pause Tests AI Investment Boom
Thailand data centres face a temporary construction and approval pause while officials write power, water and planning rules for fast…
German Companies China Competition Demands EU Response
A DIHK survey of roughly 1,300 companies found rising China competition and support for a coordinated EU response, alongside warnings…
India Battery Storage Mandate Targets Projects From 2027
The Central Electricity Authority has proposed storage and grid-forming requirements for new ground-mounted solar and onshore wind projects from July…
Bharat NCAP 2.0 Sets October 2027 Safety Shift for India
India plans Bharat NCAP 2.0 for October 2027, broadening vehicle assessment across crash avoidance, occupant safety and post-crash response.
BS VII Norms Draft Puts Indian Automakers on Notice
India says consultations on the next vehicle-emissions standard are nearing completion, with a draft expected within months and details still…
Chinese Vehicle Ban Push Raises New Supply-Chain Risk
US automakers are urging Congress to widen restrictions on Chinese-connected vehicles, adding legislative risk beyond existing software and hardware rules.
Siliguri Corridor: ₹2,077 Crore NH-327 Upgrade
The Centre has approved ₹2,077.18 crore to four-lane 31.02 km of NH-327, combining bridges, service roads and elephant underpasses.