India EV sales hit record 24.5 lakh in FY26; cars jump 84%, two- and three-wheelers lead volumes

India EV sales hit record 24.5 lakh in FY26; cars jump 84%, two- and three-wheelers lead volumes

NEW DELHI: India’s electric vehicles sales crossed a record 20 lakh-unit mark for the first time, as significant numbers in two- and three-wheelers and growing volumes in cars added strength to the greens.According to retail sales numbers released by Federation of Automobile Dealers’ Association (FADA), a total of 24.5 lakh units of EVs were sold…

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Delhi high court halts ‘Godfather’ whisky launch in trademark dispute

Delhi high court halts ‘Godfather’ whisky launch in trademark dispute

NEW DELHI: The Delhi high court has restrained Cartel Bros, an entity backed by actor Sanjay Dutt, from proceeding with the launch of its proposed whisky brand ‘Glenwalk Godfather’, following a trademark infringement plea by Devans Modern Breweries.Devans, which markets the widely-known ‘Godfather’ beer and also sells spirits under the same brand, argued that Cartel…

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Stock market today: Which are top 10 gainers and losers on NSE & BSE on April 7? Check list

Stock market today: Which are top 10 gainers and losers on NSE & BSE on April 7? Check list

Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty closed higher on Tuesday after staging a strong intraday recovery, helped by easing crude oil prices, upbeat global cues and buying in information technology stocks.The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 509.73 points, or 0.69 per cent, to settle at 74,616.58, while the NSE Nifty50 rose 155.40 points, or 0.68 per…

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Centre asks states to double daily supply of 5-kg LPG cylinders for migrant workers, says no shortage reported

Centre asks states to double daily supply of 5-kg LPG cylinders for migrant workers, says no shortage reported

The ministry of petroleum and natural gas on Tuesday directed states and Union territories to double the daily supply of 5-kg Free Trade LPG (FTL) cylinders meant for migrant labourers, even as the Centre said the overall LPG supply situation in the country remains stable and under control.In a letter to all chief secretaries, petroleum…

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Kotak warns of ‘return of colonialism’, urges India Inc to bet on innovation and manufacturing

Kotak warns of ‘return of colonialism’, urges India Inc to bet on innovation and manufacturing

MUMBAI: Uday Kotak on Tuesday warned that the world is “at a very important cusp of the return of global colonialism… in 2026 we are at one such cusp,” drawing parallels between historical imperial expansion and current geopolitical shifts, while urging India Inc to reset its approach to innovation, manufacturing and energy security.Speaking at the…

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DGCA temporarily eases pilot duty norms for long-haul flights, says official

DGCA temporarily eases pilot duty norms for long-haul flights, says official

Aviation regulator, Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), has temporarily eased pilot flight duty time limitation (FDTL) norms for long-haul operations, a senior official said on Tuesday.The move is intended to ensure adequate pilot availability and maintain smooth flight operations, Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Asangba Chuba Ao, said during a media…

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