Semicon 2.0 to widen chip incentives

NEW DELHI: India is in the final stages of preparing Semicon 2.0, the next phase of its semiconductor mission, with govt set to broaden incentives beyond chip fabrication to support the country’s wider semiconductor ecosystem.Speaking during an online session hosted by the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) on Monday, ISM CEO Amitesh Kumar Sinha said the…

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Stock Market Today Live Updates: Will NSE Nifty50, BSE Sensex continue to rally for the fifth session?

Strong buying in banking heavyweights and easing crude oil prices helped Indian equities end Monday on a positive note, extending the market’s recent rally. The BSE Sensex rose 521.16 points, or 0.67%, to settle at 78,285.07, while the NSE Nifty gained 159.50 points, or 0.66%, to close at 24,430.35. The movement reflected improving investor confidence…

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Fuel-efficient car companies may get a new revenue stream

NEW DELHI: Govt has proposed a new credit trading mechanism under India’s Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency (CAFE) norms that would allow passenger vehicle manufacturers exceeding fuel-efficiency targets to sell surplus compliance credits to peers that fall short, creating a potential new revenue stream, while easing compliance with emission standards.A draft amendment issued by the ministry…

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‘Growth Gems’ biz to power Mahindra’s next leap

Mahindra Group (File photo) CHENNAI: Mahindra Group is betting on a clutch of fast-growing businesses beyond its core automotive and farm equipment operations, setting ambitious expansion targets across hospitality, real estate, logistics, renewable energy, electric mobility and aerospace as it seeks to build multiple long-term growth engines.The diversified conglomerate said its so-called “Growth Gems” –…

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CNG, EV make up record 40% car sales in June

NEW DELHI: Indian car buyers are increasingly moving away from conventional petrol and diesel vehicles, with compressed natural gas (CNG), hybrid and electric models accounting for more than 40% of passenger vehicle retail sales for the first time in June, signalling a structural shift in consumer preference towards lower running costs and fuel-efficient technologies.According to…

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