Delhi EV policy draft ready, to be placed in Cabinet
1 year, 3 months ago

Delhi EV policy draft ready, to be placed in Cabinet

Hindustan Times  

The draft of the fresh Delhi Electric Vehicle policy, 2020, is ready, and will be presented before the cabinet after discussions with the state transport minister Kailash Gahlot, transport department officials involved in the drafting process said on Saturday. The Delhi Electric Vehicle Policy -- one of the flagship plans of Delhi’s Aam Aadmi Party government -- was aimed at fighting high levels of air pollution in the city by cutting vehicular emissions. Under the Delhi government EV policy, two-wheelers are entitled to a subsidy of ₹5,000 per kWh of battery capacity. This policy should support by a robust implementation plan to chart the course for Delhi to emerge as India’s EV capital,” said Amit Bhatt, managing director, International Council of Clean Transport — an American public policy think tank..

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Indian EV market likely to touch Rs 20 lakh crore by 2030, will create THIS many jobs
4 days, 12 hours ago

Indian EV market likely to touch Rs 20 lakh crore by 2030, will create THIS many jobs

India TV News  

Union minister Nitin Gadkari today said the Indian electric vehicle market potential is likely to touch Rs 20 lakh crore and it will create around 5 crore jobs across the entire EV ecosystem by 2030. Addressing the '8th Catalyst Conference on Sustainability of E-Vehicle Industry - Evexpo 2024', Gadkari said the estimated electric vehicles finance market size will be around …

India needs Rs 16,000 cr capex to meet public EV charging demand by 2030: Report
1 week ago

India needs Rs 16,000 cr capex to meet public EV charging demand by 2030: Report

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: India needs capital expenditure to the tune of Rs 16,000 crore to meet the country's growing public charging demand for electric vehicles and achieve the mission of over 30 per cent electrification by 2030, according to a report released on Monday. The FICCI report on "Electric Vehicle Public Charging Infrastructure: 2030 Roadmap" reveals that the current financial viability …

Elon Musk's Tesla seeks showroom space in New Delhi, may be rethinking Indian market entry
1 week, 5 days ago

Elon Musk's Tesla seeks showroom space in New Delhi, may be rethinking Indian market entry

Firstpost  

Recent policy changes by the Indian government, aimed at attracting global automakers, could allow Tesla to import certain EVs at a reduced 15% tax rate if it commits to local investments Tesla is reportedly seeking a 3,000 to 5,000 square foot space for a consumer experience centre, along with a larger facility for vehicle deliveries and service operations. Image Credit: …

Demystifying climate benefits of EV transition in India
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Demystifying climate benefits of EV transition in India

Hindustan Times  

Battery-driven electric vehicles hold promise for decarbonising India’s rapidly growing road transport sector. Overlooking the dynamics of the grid electricity supply: Assuming a static national average grid electricity carbon dioxide emission factor disregards the fluctuating nature of India’s electricity supply mix. When factoring in the annual average carbon emission factor of India’s grid electricity at present, the emissions advantage of …

PMI Electro to supply 250 electric buses to Mumbai municipality
2 weeks, 4 days ago

PMI Electro to supply 250 electric buses to Mumbai municipality

Live Mint  

Delhi-based PMI Electro Mobility Solutions Pvt Ltd will supply 250 electric buses to Brihan Mumbai Electric Supply & Transport Undertaking, which operates the financial capital's bus services, in different lots by the end of the second quarter of FY26, according to a company press release. A total of ₹4,391 crore is allocated for the procurement of 14,028 electric buses by …

With 12 per cent market share, Delhi has become the EV Capital of India: Atishi CM, Delhi
2 weeks, 5 days ago

With 12 per cent market share, Delhi has become the EV Capital of India: Atishi CM, Delhi

Live Mint  

New Delhi, : Delhi Chief Minister Atishi Marlena has declared that the national capital has emerged as the Electric Vehicle capital of India. To encourage the adoption of EVs, we have recently renewed our EV policy, which includes exemptions on road tax for electric vehicles," said CM Atishi. According to a report by FICCI and Yes Bank, the top five …

Delhi leads India in EV adoption: FICCI-Yes Bank report
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Delhi leads India in EV adoption: FICCI-Yes Bank report

Live Mint  

New Delhi, December 4 : The adoption of electric vehicles in India is surging, with Delhi emerging as the leader in EV penetration, according to a report by FICCI and Yes Bank. The report highlighted that Delhi has achieved an EV penetration rate of 11.5 per cent, driven by its adoption across multiple segments. Additionally, Gujarat, Odisha, Kerala, and Punjab …

Planning to buy an electric car? This government move may make EVs cheaper
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Planning to buy an electric car? This government move may make EVs cheaper

India Today  

In order to encourage global auto giants, including Tesla, to invest here, the Indian government announced the new EV policy in March 2024. While the new EV policy aimed at benefitting companies investing in building new plants, the government is now contemplating extending benefits to automakers building electric models at existing factories in the country, as per a report by …

India to expand EV policy for other automakers after Tesla doesn't turn up: Report
3 weeks, 3 days ago

India to expand EV policy for other automakers after Tesla doesn't turn up: Report

Hindustan Times  

The Centre is planning to expand its electric vehicle policy to also include automakers who currently manufacture, instead of just limiting it to ones willing to enter and build new plants, Reuters reported. A view of Tesla logo at an electric vehicle charging station between Los Angeles and Las Vegas in Baker, California, U.S., November 19, 2024 According to the …

Delhi cabinet decisions: EV policy extended, optometry wing to come up
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Delhi cabinet decisions: EV policy extended, optometry wing to come up

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi cabinet on Thursday extended the electric vehicle policy till March 2025, after the policy expired on June 30 and disrupted the disbursement of subsidies on the purchase of EVs in the Capital, chief minister Atishi said. Delhi cabinet decisions: EV policy extended, optometry wing to come up The cabinet also approved the creation of an optometry training wing …

Delhi cabinet extends EV policy till March 2025, restarts subsidy on electric vehicles purchase
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Delhi cabinet extends EV policy till March 2025, restarts subsidy on electric vehicles purchase

India TV News  

Amid a series of decisions announced during the state cabinet meeting held today, the Delhi government on Thursday also declared the extension of the Delhi Electric Vehicle Policy till March 31, 2025. "The Delhi Cabinet has today decided to restart the stalled "Delhi Electric Vehicle Policy." Till 2019-20, only 4% of the vehicles registered in Delhi were electric vehicles, but …

EV sales fall off a cliff in Delhi amid pollution emergency
1 month ago

EV sales fall off a cliff in Delhi amid pollution emergency

Live Mint  

No incentive, won’t buy. The double whammy arising from a lack of both state and central government support has led to fleet buyers pausing sales in Delhi, which has 8,000 registered electric cabs. Ajay Agarwal, chairperson of Federation of Dealers’ Association of India -Delhi, and owner of TREO Tata, told Mint that the withdrawal of incentives such as registration fee …

Centre will electrify its own fleet, states should follow example, says Tarun Kapoor, adviser in the PMO
1 month ago

Centre will electrify its own fleet, states should follow example, says Tarun Kapoor, adviser in the PMO

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The Union government is planning to use electric vehicles for its operations, and will urge states to follow suit, Tarun Kapoor, adviser in the Prime Minister's Office said on Tuesday. States will be incentivized to electrify their government fleets through interest-free loans from the Centre, Kapoor told the EV industry at the FICCI National Conference on Electric Vehicles …

HTLS 2024: Audi India’s Balbir Singh Dhillon outlines four key factors for EV success
1 month, 1 week ago

HTLS 2024: Audi India’s Balbir Singh Dhillon outlines four key factors for EV success

Hindustan Times  

Audi India head Balbir Singh Dhillon on Friday listed four factors that could lead to electric vehicles' success in India. Audi India head Balbir Singh Dhillon said there is a need for high-speed charging infrastructure. Hindustan Times Leadership Summit 2024 LIVE Updates Dhillon noted that the most important issue remains if the government can help in improving high-speed charging infrastructure …

GoI planning to revisit EV policy, in a bid to attract Tesla, other international automakers
1 month, 1 week ago

GoI planning to revisit EV policy, in a bid to attract Tesla, other international automakers

Firstpost  

Under the current Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Electric Passenger Cars in India, companies can import electric vehicles at reduced customs duties if they commit to certain investment and localisation targets Currently, eligible companies are allowed to import EVs costing $35,000 or more at a reduced customs duty rate of 15 per cent, compared to much higher regular rates. Image …

Mapping the Electric Landscape: A Deep Dive into India's EV Growth
2 months ago

Mapping the Electric Landscape: A Deep Dive into India's EV Growth

Hindustan Times  

India's electric vehicle landscape is undergoing a crucial transition, with the government implementing various initiatives to encourage EV adoption. The focus on incentivising battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and expanding charging infrastructure has provided much-needed momentum. However, there are significant disparities in EV infrastructure across the country, with some states lagging behind. The Delhi EV Policy offers substantial incentives for purchasing …

Clean fuel push led to rise in number of PUC fines: CAQM to HC
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Clean fuel push led to rise in number of PUC fines: CAQM to HC

Hindustan Times  

The push for cleaner fuel technology to tackle vehicular pollution in Delhi has led to an increase in the number of challans against commuters driving without a valid pollution under control certificate, the Commission for Air Quality Management has said in a status report submitted with the Supreme Court. CAQM, in its status report filed on October 1, said, “Vehicular …

Acceptability of new energy vehicles set to rise by end of decade: Survey
3 months ago

Acceptability of new energy vehicles set to rise by end of decade: Survey

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Majority of new car buyers, who participated in a study, were ready to accept new energy vehicles as the only option when considering a purchase by 2030, according to a survey. Around 83 per cent of the 1,000 prospective Indian buyers covered in the global survey said they will consider buying an NEV by the end of this …

Tata Motors pushes for e-taxi subsidy after exclusion from PM E-Drive
3 months ago

Tata Motors pushes for e-taxi subsidy after exclusion from PM E-Drive

Live Mint  

NEW DELHI : Tata Motors Ltd, India’s leading electric vehicle manufacturer, is engaging with the Centre to re-examine the e-taxi segment's exclusion from the ₹10,900 crore EV subsidy scheme approved by the cabinet on 11 September, two people close to the development said. The PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement, marking the third phase of the Faster Adoption …

New Delhi chief minister to be able to push stalled projects
3 months, 1 week ago

New Delhi chief minister to be able to push stalled projects

Hindustan Times  

Arvind Kejriwal’s decision to step down as Delhi chief minister may enable the Aam Aadmi Party leader chosen as his successor to put in motion several projects, which have been in limbo due to the CM’s incarceration, according to former senior bureaucrats and government officials, who added that the party will hope to leverage these schemes to boost its chances …

Allow natural growth of India's e-vehicle sector to avoid becoming 'EV colony' for China: GTRI
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Allow natural growth of India's e-vehicle sector to avoid becoming 'EV colony' for China: GTRI

The Hindu  

The government should allow the domestic electric vehicle sector to grow naturally without relying on incentives as it would avoid India becoming an 'EV colony' for China, think tank GTRI said on Friday. By allowing market forces to steer the sector's growth, India can avoid becoming an 'EV colony' for China and carve out its own path in the global …

EV subsidies no longer required: Union Minister Gadkari
3 months, 2 weeks ago

EV subsidies no longer required: Union Minister Gadkari

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Union Minister of Road and Transport, Nitin Gadkari, on Thursday said that there is no need for further subsidies to push electric vehicle adoption in the country. “Consumers are now choosing electric and compressed natural gas vehicles on their own and I do not think we need to provide much subsidy for electric vehicles…,” Gadkari said at …

India set the international best practice for driving the electrification of buses: Drew Kodjak
3 months, 3 weeks ago

India set the international best practice for driving the electrification of buses: Drew Kodjak

Hindustan Times  

The transition from fossil-fuelled vehicles to battery-powered EVs is a complex process that involves prioritising an auto segment that cuts emissions the most, formulating regulatory frameworks and incentives, ensuring economic viability and a just transition, providing adequate infrastructure to run these zero-emission vehicles, and generating green jobs and propelling economic growth in the process. India is considering a suite of …

Mint Sustainability Summit: EV adoption in India faces inadequate charging facilities, emergence of alternative fuels
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Mint Sustainability Summit: EV adoption in India faces inadequate charging facilities, emergence of alternative fuels

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The slow adoption of electric vehicles in India stems from the incessant need to find alternative fuels and the lack of adequate charging infrastructure in the country, according to industry leaders who spoke at the Mint Sustainability Summit 2024 on Tuesday. Subsidies not the answer However, Aanchal Jain, CEO of PMI Electro Mobility Solutions, a global technology company …

India set the international best practice for driving electrification of buses: ICCT
3 months, 3 weeks ago

India set the international best practice for driving electrification of buses: ICCT

Hindustan Times  

The transition from fossil-fuelled vehicles to battery-powered EVs is a complex process that involves prioritising an auto segment that cuts emissions the most, formulating regulatory frameworks and incentives, ensuring economic viability and a just transition, providing adequate infrastructure to run these zero-emission vehicles, and generating green jobs and propelling economic growth in the process. Kodjak said India has one of …

Delhi gets 320 more e-buses
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi gets 320 more e-buses

Hindustan Times  

Delhi government on Tuesday inducted 320 new 12-metre electric buses into its public bus fleet, bringing the total number of buses in the city’s fleet to 7,683, out of which 1,970 are electric buses now, officials said. Delhi has been operating 1,650 electric buses since January 2022, which have collectively travelled over 112 million kilometres, saving more than 91,000 tonnes …

Delhi LG flags off 320 electric buses, says they will strengthen fight against pollution
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi LG flags off 320 electric buses, says they will strengthen fight against pollution

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, Delhi Lt Governor V K Saxena on Tuesday flagged off 320 electric buses, taking the number of such buses in the city to 1,970. Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot, who was also present at the event, said Delhi has now become the first city in India and the third across the world to have the highest number of electric …

320 new e-buses to hit Delhi roads on July 30, says transport min
4 months, 3 weeks ago

320 new e-buses to hit Delhi roads on July 30, says transport min

Hindustan Times  

Delhi is set to induct 320 new air-conditioned, low-floor electric buses into the city’s public bus fleet on Tuesday, increasing the total number of such buses to 1,970, transport department officials aware of the development said on Saturday. The newly inducted e-buses are differently-abled-friendly, noise-free and equipped with GPS, CCTV, and panic buttons connected to a two-way centralised command and …

EV two and three-wheeler EMPS subsidies extended to September 30 and outlay increased
4 months, 3 weeks ago

EV two and three-wheeler EMPS subsidies extended to September 30 and outlay increased

Hindustan Times  

The central government has extended the 'Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme 2024' by two months, till September 30, 2024, according to a statement from the Ministry of Heavy Industries, which added that the total outlay for the scheme has also now been increased to ₹778 crore from ₹500 crore earlier. Ola Electric is India's bestselling two-wheeler EV brand {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} …

Invest in India’s Future: Groww Unveils Auto EV Index NFO Amidst India’s EV Boom
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Invest in India’s Future: Groww Unveils Auto EV Index NFO Amidst India’s EV Boom

Live Mint  

In June, equity mutual funds inflows stood at a record ₹40,608 crore, while SIPs hit ₹21,262 crore. Given the growing trend of sector-based investing, Groww Mutual Fund has launched the Groww Nifty EV & New Age Automotive ETF FOF. Groww Nifty EV & New Age Automotive ETF FOF invests in the EV sector through other mutual funds that invest in …

Uttar Pradesh extends EV subsidy scheme for 3 years: How much can car buyers can benefit?
5 months, 1 week ago

Uttar Pradesh extends EV subsidy scheme for 3 years: How much can car buyers can benefit?

Hindustan Times  

The Uttar Pradesh government extended its Electric Vehicle Manufacturing and Mobility Policy till 2027, CNBC TV. The extension comes after Uttar Pradesh exempted all hybrid vehicles from road tax and registration fees which will increase the savings of buyers. As per the scheme, EV buyers will get ₹5,000 for two-wheelers and up to ₹1 lakh for fully-electric cars by the …

Over 1 lakh vehicles register for the Delhi Motor Vehicle Aggregator and Delivery Service Provider Scheme
5 months, 1 week ago

Over 1 lakh vehicles register for the Delhi Motor Vehicle Aggregator and Delivery Service Provider Scheme

The Hindu  

Over one lakh vehicles have registered under the Delhi Motor Vehicle Aggregator and Delivery Service Provider Scheme, a senior transport official said. According to the official, 21 organisations, including Smartshift Logistic Solutions Private Ltd., ANI Technologies Private Ltd., Zomato Ltd., Blink Commerce Private Ltd., MoEVing Urban Technologies Private Ltd., Roppen Transportation Services Pvt. Ltd., and LMEV Logistics Private Ltd., and …

The way forward for investments in the EV space | Explained
5 months, 1 week ago

The way forward for investments in the EV space | Explained

The Hindu  

The story so far: According to media reports, the government is looking to expand the scope of its electric vehicle policy, announced in March, to include a retrospective effect. The policy announced in March aimed to provide Indian consumers with access to the latest technology and strengthen the EV ecosystem by encouraging healthy competition among EV players by attaining higher …

Urban Agenda | Decarbonising Freights
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Urban Agenda | Decarbonising Freights

Hindustan Times  

Poor air quality in Indian cities is a major health hazard with studies estimating that the lifespan of Delhiites is shortened by as much as 12 years as a result. Similarly, Pawan Mulukutla, executive program director, integrated transport, clean air and hydrogen at WRI India, said that currently there is a lack of know-how about how electric trucks and other …

Should EVs and Hybrids be treated equally for government subsidies? | The Hindu parley podcast
6 months ago

Should EVs and Hybrids be treated equally for government subsidies? | The Hindu parley podcast

The Hindu  

India’s road transport sector contributes about 12% to the country’s CO2 emissions, according to the International Energy Agency, making it the third most greenhouse gas emitting sector after energy and agriculture. The Union government has been attempting to fast track decarbonising transport for almost a decade with the introduction of the Faster Adoption and Manufacture of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles, …

Electric heavy-duty vehicles unlock pathway for significant reduction of GHGs in India, study finds
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Electric heavy-duty vehicles unlock pathway for significant reduction of GHGs in India, study finds

Hindustan Times  

The increased adoption of electric vehicles across two, three, and four-wheeler segments in India, driven by government schemes, is transforming the country's transportation sector. GHG emissions reduction scenario for HDVs by 2030 The ICCT study modelled future changes in India’s electricity grid using projections from the International Energy Agency scenarios. Meanwhile, for the categorisation under powertrain and fuel type, in …

Uber shuttle buses to hit Delhi roads: Commuters can book seats via app, track trips in real time— all you need to know
7 months ago

Uber shuttle buses to hit Delhi roads: Commuters can book seats via app, track trips in real time— all you need to know

Live Mint  

Uber became the first aggregator to be licensed by the Transport Department of Delhi to run Uber shuttle in the capital city. With the 'Uber shuttle' option on the Uber app, passengers in Delhi will be able to reserve seats in advance on the route of their choice. “Uber Shuttle aims to provide tech-optimised mobility solutions using private bus fleets, …

Tata shifts gears: Considers importing Jaguar Land Rover EVs after government cuts import duty from 100% to 15%
8 months ago

Tata shifts gears: Considers importing Jaguar Land Rover EVs after government cuts import duty from 100% to 15%

Live Mint  

India's Tata Motors is planning to import its Jaguar Land Rover luxury electric cars under a new government policy that lowers import taxes for companies agreeing to set up local manufacturing, according to a Reuters report. Import duties on some EV models have been slashed from as high as 100 percent to just 15 percent, provided the carmaker invests at …

Centre’s new EV policy permits states to offer incentives to bag investments
8 months, 1 week ago

Centre’s new EV policy permits states to offer incentives to bag investments

Hindustan Times  

The Union government has already announced a liberal EV policy for all aspiring investors and it is unlikely to give any company-specific concession, but states may offer incentives such as land at a concessional rate to attract foreign investments during Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s India visit later this month, two officials said. “Multiple firms have expressed interest in setting up …

DC Edit | A smart electric vehicle policy!
9 months ago

DC Edit | A smart electric vehicle policy!

Deccan Chronicle  

After long deliberations, India has finally announced a new electric vehicle policy, which seeks to attract the best of technologies in the world to India. Under the new policy, the government would levy a concessional import duty of 15 per cent on 8,000 completely knocked down units of premium cars priced above $35,000 per year for five years. The conditions …

Tesla: Red carpet welcome in India?
9 months ago

Tesla: Red carpet welcome in India?

Live Mint  

India has announced a policy for electric vehicles that lowers the import duty for foreign-made EVs brought in by overseas auto majors. They’ll be allowed to import annually up to 8,000 EVs valued at $35,000 or more at a reduced import duty of 15% for five years, provided they invest at least $500 million in local manufacturing over the next …

New e-vehicle policy aims to attract foreign investment
9 months, 1 week ago

New e-vehicle policy aims to attract foreign investment

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: In a move to make India as a manufacturing destination for electric vehicles or EVs in the country, the Centre on Friday approved the e-vehicle policy. Issuing an official statement, the ministry of commerce & industry said that the companies setting up manufacturing facilities for e-vehicles would be allowed to import a limited number of cars at lower …

Delhi EV policy extended till May
9 months, 1 week ago

Delhi EV policy extended till May

The Hindu  

Delhi Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot on Friday announced that the Electric Vehicle Policy 2020, will be extended till the end of May. All current incentives and subsidies remain intact, and any vehicles purchased from January 1 onwards will be eligible for the benefits under this extension, a Delhi government statement said. Comments and suggestions from various stakeholders are currently being …

India Approves EV Policy to Attract Global Players
9 months, 1 week ago

India Approves EV Policy to Attract Global Players

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: In a move to make India as a manufacturing destination for electric vehicles or EVs in the country, the Centre on Friday approved the e-vehicle policy. As per the policy, a company will get three years for setting up manufacturing facilities in India and to start commercial production of e-vehicles, and reach 50 per cent domestic value addition …

Union Govt approves electric vehicle policy to make India a EV manufacturing hub
9 months, 1 week ago

Union Govt approves electric vehicle policy to make India a EV manufacturing hub

Op India  

In a move towards bolstering India’s position as a manufacturing powerhouse for electric vehicles, the Union Government has greenlit a comprehensive scheme aimed at attracting investments in the EV sector and promoting indigenous manufacturing of EVs equipped with cutting-edge technology. The overarching objective of the newly approved E-Vehicle Policy is to facilitate the manufacturing of EVs in India, thereby providing …

Explained: How does new EV policy pave road for Elon Musk's Tesla in India?
9 months, 1 week ago

Explained: How does new EV policy pave road for Elon Musk's Tesla in India?

Hindustan Times  

Centre on Friday approved a new policy for electric vehicles which offers duty concessions on imported cars to companies that invest at least USD 500 million to set up manufacturing units in India. Over recent months, Tesla representatives visited India frequently, and CEO Elon Musk even met Prime Minister Narendra Modi last year. 'No special treatment to Tesla' Recently, commerce …

Tesla's India entry gets boost as government approves new EV policy
9 months, 1 week ago

Tesla's India entry gets boost as government approves new EV policy

India Today  

The government announced a new electric vehicle policy on Friday that is expected to provide a major boost to Tesla's plans to start operations in India. As part of the new policy, the government will lower import taxes on certain electric vehicles for companies that commit to at least Rs 4150 crore in investment in addition to building a domestic …

The proliferation of EVs could make decarbonization harder to achieve
9 months, 1 week ago

The proliferation of EVs could make decarbonization harder to achieve

Live Mint  

India’s electricity consumption is growing at nearly 9% per year, faster than real gross domestic product. Adding complexity to the challenge of sustaining high urban-oriented GDP growth while lowering carbon intensity is the ambition to turn mobility electric. One is the quantum of electricity units needed to charge EV batteries and the other is the increased wherewithal required across generators, …

Delhi govt says power subsidy to continue till March 2025
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi govt says power subsidy to continue till March 2025

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi cabinet on Thursday approved the extension of the power subsidy scheme for the financial year 2024-25. In a meeting chaired by chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, it was announced that the scheme would be in force till March 31, 2025, even as Kejriwal and power minister Atishi alleged the Opposition has made repeated attempts to derail the Aam Aadmi …

Delhi Budget: Transport decelerated with 40% budget cut...
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi Budget: Transport decelerated with 40% budget cut...

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Public transport, the city’s lifeline, saw a major decline in budget allocation in fiscal provisions for 2024-25. The Delhi government has allocated 5,702 crore to the transport sector and related infrastructure, a reduction of 39% from the previous fiscal year, when the government had set aside Rs 9,337 crores in 2023-24 for this sector. Atishi, presenting the budget, …

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