Automobile Industry
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Arbitration tribunal orders Bengal government to pay Tata Motors Rs 766 crore over Singur losses
In 2008, the car manufacturer had shifted its assembly facility to Gujarat after protests by the Opposition over land acquisition.
Scroll Staff
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After a pandemic-driven boost, India’s used-car unicorns see a smooth ride ahead
There is every sign that sales of pre-owned vehicles will grow in 2022, according to the experts from the industry.
Niharika Sharma, qz.com
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India’s auto sector just had its worst festive season in a decade, partly because of chip shortage
Vehicle retail recorded a decline of nearly 18% from the same time last year.
Niharika Sharma, qz.com
Trending
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Why Nitish Kumar faces an existential crisis in Bihar
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Why is Supreme Court not applying its Kejriwal bail principle to Hemant Soren?
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Lok Sabha elections: Fifth phase records estimated voter turnout of 60.48%
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‘Santosh’ review: A thoughtful study of power and powerlessness
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From a book on frauds: How a scandal surrounding a French royal led to the French Revolution
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Ford’s exit shows that India’s passenger car market is a tough nut to crack
The country’s car buyers are particularly price-sensitive, which means the cheapest compact vehicles do best.
Niharika Sharma, qz.com
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Ford to shut manufacturing in India after incurring losses of $2 billion
The move is expected to hit 4,000 employees.
Scroll Staff
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Indian and foreign automakers butt heads after Elon Musk’s criticism of high import duties on EVs
At present, the country’s import duty on all cars priced below Rs 30 lakh is 60% and 100% beyond that price.
Niharika Sharma, qz.com
Video
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Watch: Shyam Rangeela mimics famous politicians reacting to his nomination being rejected
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Watch: Classical dancers perform Bharatnatyam and Odissi duet to ‘Sakal Ban’ from ‘Heeramandi’
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Watch: Two musicians simultaneously play the violin with one hand and the piano with another
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Caught on camera: Streaking meteorite turns night sky blue across Portugal and Spain
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Watch: Ed Sheeran sings Punjabi remix of ‘Shape of You’, accompanied by Bhangra dancers
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Self-driving cars have not progressed beyond the testing stage for years. Why is that?
Scientists are working on a set of rules that will help such vehicles make the safest decisions in every conceivable scenario.
Ekaterina Komendantskaya, The Conversation, Luca Arnaboldi, The Conversation & Matthew Daggitt, The Conversation
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India’s new vehicle scrapping policy is not a ‘win-win’ for all
Stakeholders have raised concerns about the uniform guideline on dismantling commercial vehicles that are older than 15 years.
Rohin Kumar
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India will give Tesla incentives to make production cost lesser than in China, says Nitin Gadkari
The minister said that Tesla should look to manufacture cars, and not just assemble them, in order to get higher incentives.
Scroll Staff
The Reel
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‘Santosh’ review: A thoughtful study of power and powerlessness
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Is Anirban Bhattacharya Bengali cinema’s white knight?
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Start the week with a film: Why Farah Khan’s ‘Main Hoon Na’ endures
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‘Chandu Champion’ trailer: Kartik Aaryan in biopic of Paralympic gold medalist Murlikant Petkar
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‘It Ends With Us’ trailer: Blake Lively stars in drama about an abusive relationship
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Is Tesla stock worth the price or is it another bubble waiting to burst?
The incredible rise in the share price has given the company a market capitalisation of over $880 billion and made Elon Musk the world’s richest person.
Nigel Martin and John Rice, The Conversation
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Just as the Indian auto sector’s recovery was accelerating, it ran into another speed bump
A global shortage in the supply of semiconductors is affecting the automotive industry.
Niharika Sharma, qz.com
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Electric vehicles could help fight India’s pollution crisis – but the lack of bank loans is a hurdle
About 40 lakh automobiles are sold every year in the country, out of which only a quarter are purchased outright – the other 75% are financed.
Amit Bhatt & Garima Agrawal
The Field
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Badminton, Malaysia Masters Super 500: PV Sindhu beats Kristy Gilmour on return
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Tennis, French Open 2024: Rafael Nadal set to make emotional farewell to Roland Garros
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Tennis, 2024 French Open: Iga Swiatek confident of adding fourth Roland Garros title to her kitty
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IPL 2024: Mitchell Starc steps up as Kolkata Knight Riders defeat Sunrisers Hyderabad to enter final
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Football: Germany’s Toni Kroos to retire from the sport after Euros