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Will Space X IPO turn Elon Musk into a trillionaire?
1+ hour, 27+ min ago (258+ words) Should advanced AI be regulated like airplanes and medicines? Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei thinks so. He argues that the world's most powerful AI systems should undergo independent safety testing External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has staunchly defended New Delhi's strategic…...
Mercedes to expand PHEV line-up as buyers still prefer conventional cars
1+ hour, 59+ min ago (375+ words) Business Standard With nearly four out of five luxury-car buyers still opting for conventional powertrains despite rising electric-vehicle (EV) adoption, Mercedes-Benz India on Monday signalled a bigger role for plug-in hybrids in its portfolio, saying it could introduce the technology…...
How Asia's locked-out investors are trading Space X IPO with limited access
3+ day, 8+ hour ago (150+ words) Business Standard How Asia's locked-out investors are trading Space X IPO with limited access Investors across Asia are turning to space-related stocks, sector ETFs and Nasdaq 100 funds to gain indirect exposure to potential gains from the Space X IPO Jio,…...
India needs to deploy e-trucks urgently to win the pollution battle: Kant
3+ day, 16+ hour ago (132+ words) Business Standard India needs to deploy e-trucks urgently to win the pollution battle: Kant The solution is clear: India must rapidly electrify its trucking sector Register to continue reading premium journalism and analysis from Business Standard. One subscription. Two world-class…...
Bengaluru-based rapid EV charging firm Exponent Energy raises "200 crore
5+ day, 3+ hour ago (109+ words) Business Standard Bengaluru-based rapid EV charging firm Exponent Energy raises "200 crore The Bengaluru-based energy-tech company will use the fresh capital to expand into new cities and vehicle categories while strengthening research and development capabilities More From This Section Hyundai expects…...
Meta, Clean Max partner for 900 MW renewable energy capacity in India
5+ day, 2+ hour ago (150+ words) Meta Platforms, Inc. and Clean Max Enviro Energy Solutions Ltd on Wednesday announced a partnership for over 900 MW of renewable energy capacity in India. As part of the collaboration, the companies will support the development of 837 MW of new solar…...
Electric vehicle retail sales up 45% in May; e PVs and e2 Ws drove adoption
5+ day, 16+ hour ago (175+ words) Business Standard Electric vehicle retail sales up 45% in May; e PVs and e2 Ws drove adoption India's EV sales surged 45% to a record 2. 72 lakh units in May, pushing overall EV penetration above 11% for the first time amid rising fuel costs Electric…...
Can Vietnam's Green SM challenge Ola, Uber and Rapido? | EV taxi service
5+ day, 23+ hour ago (262+ words) Vietnam's Vingroup is bringing its electric ride-hailing service Green SM to India. Launching first in Delhi-NCR, the company is betting on an all-electric, company-owned fleet model to challenge established players in India's fast-growing cab market. The RBI is expected to…...
MNRE relaxes ALMM norms for rooftop solar, simplifies module enlistment
5+ day, 20+ hour ago (114+ words) Business Standard MNRE relaxes ALMM norms for rooftop solar, simplifies module enlistment Residential rooftop solar projects under PM Surya Ghar not availing central subsidy will remain exempt from ALMM List-II for solar cells until March 2027 More From This Section Dark…...
Space X IPO frenzy: Can Indian investors tap $75-bn blockbuster offering?
6+ day, 8+ hour ago (108+ words) Business Standard Space X IPO frenzy: Can Indian investors tap $75-bn blockbuster offering? At the proposed offer price, the space exploration company could command a valuation of nearly $1. 75 trillion Strong retail demand in the US Can Indian investors participate? How…...