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North, West India lead solar utilisation as regional gaps persist

Northern and western states lead solar capacity utilisation, while eastern and northeastern regions lag far behind the 3.16% national average

Electric vehicles set to become costlier in Karnataka

Under Karnataka Motor Vehicles Taxation (Amendment) Bill, 2026, EVs priced up to Rs 10 lakh will attract 5% tax, 8% for those in the Rs 10-25 lakh price range, and 10% for those above Rs 25 lakh.

OPINION | India’s energy crisis deepens -- can electrification steer us through?

India’s rising vehicle use increases fuel demand. Heavy reliance on imports and slow EV adoption make energy security a growing challenge for the country

Promoters infuse Rs 40 crore in Kinetic Engineering to drive EV, components growth

The capital infusion is made through conversion of warrants, subject to necessary approvals and applicable regulatory provisions, Kinetic Engineering Ltd (KEL) said in a statement.

Karnataka Budget 2026: 1,250 EV charging stations to come up under PM-E Drive scheme

The charging infrastructure will be developed under the PM-E Drive scheme at an estimated cost of Rs 777 crore.

TVS Motor leads electric two-wheeler market in February with 29% share; Ola slips to seventh position

Electric two-wheeler registrations cross 101,000 units in February as legacy OEMs tighten grip and Ola Electric falls behind rivals

Chart of the Day | What lies ahead of silver: Bull market or breaking point?

After a meteoric 278% rally to $121/oz, silver suffered its second-worst crash in history—but analysts say the bull market isn't over yet.

Chart of the Day | Legacy automakers’ market share in electric two-wheelers surges

New age firms are incurring huge EBITDA losses and supported by investor funding

Budget 2026: India's EV sector needs a shift in strategy

A strategic focus on addressing deep-rooted issues like inverted duty structures and working capital inefficiencies will cultivate a stable, predictable, and competitive environment.

Davos 2026: Mahindra electric three-wheeler business is almost ready for IPO, says CEO Anish Shah

Speaking on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum to Moneycontrol in Davos, Shah said the business has performed strongly in a highly competitive segment and has emerged as the market leader

Budget Snapshot: Need for sops to rev up EV adoption remains

Global car buyers are putting the brakes on adoption of electric vehicles, with many shifting back to internal combustion engines

Is copper the new gold?

Copper's record-breaking price surge, driven by severe supply constraints, tariff-induced hoarding, and structural demand from electrification and AI, is fundamentally challenging its traditional role and valuation in global markets

Simple Energy looking to raise around $50 million, eyes capacity expansion ahead of 2027 IPO

CEO Suhas Rajkumar tells Moneycontrol the Bengaluru-based electric two-wheeler maker plans to raise fresh capital, expand retail presence and manufacturing capacity as it targets public listing next year

India’s electric two-wheeler registrations cross 1.27 million units in 2025; TVS Motor leads the market

Bajaj Auto holds second spot, Ather strengthens position with family scooter push, while competition intensifies across legacy and EV-first players

UP emerges as India’s hybrid capital even as Delhi, Karnataka lead EV shift

Tax incentives and consumer caution tilt India’s most populous state towards hybrids, while metros race ahead on pure EVs

Hybrids skid as electric vehicles, CNG gain momentum in India’s passenger car market

The GST reform widened the price gap between hybrid and petrol/diesel cars while the withdrawal of road tax waivers for hybrids by states such as Uttar Pradesh has further dampened the demand

Ultraviolette raises $45 million from Zoho Corporation, Lingotto in Series E round

Founded in 2016, Bengaluru-based Ultraviolette builds EV platforms and battery technology and its investors include TVS Motor, Qualcomm Ventures, TDK Ventures, Zoho, Lingotto, and Speciale Invest.

Automakers push for EV-type GST on range extended vehicle tech

Like an EV, an REEV is also powered by a battery pack, but it does not depend exclusively on a wall-charging power source, thereby eliminating vehicle range anxiety.

What the Cabinet’s critical minerals royalty decision means

Lower royalty rates may attract bidders for critical mineral blocks, but without domestic refining capacity, India’s clean-energy and electronics supply chains will remain import-dependent, say industry experts.

Ather vs Ola Electric: How they stack up in Q2 of FY26

A snapshot of how the two electric scooter makers stacked up this quarter across key financial and business metrics.

Ather Energy narrows losses in Q2FY26 as revenue rises 54% year-on-year

Ather’s net loss for the quarter stood at Rs 154 crore, narrowing from a loss of Rs 197 crore in the same quarter last year.

Festive demand revs up Bajaj Auto to top spot in EV two-wheeler sales; Ola slips to fourth

Bajaj sold 29,597 EV two-wheelers in October, followed by TVS Motor and Ather Energy, while festive offers and new launches boosted overall market demand.

What puts TVS Motor's profit growth in top gear

With sales growth stable and outpacing peers, TVS' profit margin expansion and market share increase should support the stock's rich valuations

Hyundai wants India to be its No.2 market by 2030; not worried if Chinese carmakers return, says CEO

The company’s fresh India commitment, part of a broader global capacity and technology build-out, includes a ₹45,000-crore programme focused largely on localisation of product development and engineering, along with the Pune plant ramp-up.

TVS Motor leads September electric two-wheeler sales, Ather breaks into top 3

As many as 96,031 electric two-wheelers were sold in September, with TVS leading with a 21.9 percent market share.