PIB approves an investment of Rs 26k crore for the 1720 MW Kamala hydroelectric project in Arunachal Pradesh
The Public Investment Board (PIB) on Thursday approved an expenditure of Rs 26,069.50 crore for the proposed 1720 MW Kamala hydro project in Arunachal Pradesh, a source said. The project will generate 6,869.92 MU of green energy annually on completion, thereby contributing to Government of India’s energy transition initiatives and…
In 2026, the Bajaj Chetak Electric Scooter will be more affordable
The Indian leading two-wheeler manufacturer, Bajaj Auto, is preparing to launch a new electric scooter to make its popular product, Bajaj Chetak, more accessible to common people. The event is scheduled to take place on January 14, 2026. Unlike the past upgrades to the Chetak series, this particular upgrade will…
Will the government raise the excise tax on petrol and diesel before the 2026 budget? JM Financial’s Opinions
The upcoming Union Budget of 2026-27 is to be announced on February 1, where the government is likely to raise the excise duty on petrol and diesel to increase their revenue, according to a recent report by JM Financial. The brokerage feels that a possible excise duty increase of Rs…
Shilpa Gupta was appointed CTO of GE Aerospace India
GE Aerospace has appointed Shilpa Gupta as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) for its Indian operations and Site Leader of the John F. Welch Technology Centre (JFWTC) in Bengaluru. Gupta is a former Gas Power engineering leader at GE Vernova and JFWTC Site Leader. Gupta replaces Alok Nanda, who has…
