The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has mandated the fitment of systems to cover the load bodies of all tippers and dumpers, with the new requirement coming into effect from April 1, 2027. The provision forms part of the Central Motor Vehicles (Twelfth Amendment) Rules, 2026, notified by the Ministry on July 28, […]
The Ministry of Heavy Industries has extended the tenure of the PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE) Scheme by two years, taking its implementation period from 31 March 2026 to 31 March 2028. Originally notified on 29 September 2024 with an outlay of ₹10,900 crore for a two-year period, the scheme […]
India’s electric mobility landscape received a significant boost with the launch of the Light Electric-vehicle Acceleration Forum (LEAF), a neutral, industry-led consortium aimed at strengthening the EV charging ecosystem for two- and three-wheelers. The forum was inaugurated by Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises, Mr. H. D. Kumaraswamy. As EV adoption gathers pace, […]
The balanced strategy promises the best of both worlds: more global competition and collaboration, alongside stronger investment and job creation in India’s auto industry. For years, India’s automotive industry has waited for a moment like this—and now it’s finally here. India and the European Union have concluded negotiations on a landmark Free Trade Agreement that […]
By T. Murrali The Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) has secured a significant legal victory on 24 October, compelling the Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry State governments to implement amendments to the Motor Vehicles Act and the Central Motor Vehicles Rules (CMVR). These changes aim to simplify vehicle registration and purchasing processes, benefiting both dealers […]