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Tata Motors to hike commercial vehicle prices by around 2 per cent from October 1
NEW DELHI: Tata Motors on Tuesday said it will increase prices of its commercial vehicle range by around 2 per cent with effect from October 1, in order to offset the impact of rising input costs.
The effective price hike, in the range…
Nitin Gadkari pitches for fixed driving hours for commercial truck drivers
NEW DELHI: To reduce road accidents, Union minister Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday pitched for fixed driving hours for commercial truck drivers similar to that of pilots, as well as on-board sleep detection sensors in commercial vehicles.
In a…
Twitter to pay USD 809.5 million to settle shareholder lawsuit
SAN FRANCISCO: Twitter said Monday it will pay USD 809.5 million to settle a consolidated class action lawsuit alleging that the company misled investors about how much its user base was growing and how much users interacted with its…
How Can I Tell if I Need New Brakes?
Sometimes, though, you may hear squeaks or squeals because the brakes are coated with moisture, light surface rust, dirt or grime, particularly after the car has been sitting either overnight or for several hours. Those noises might go away…
New IPOs to help add USD 400 billion to m-cap in 3 years, India to be 5th largest market globally:…
MUMBAI: New initial public offerings (IPOs) will help add USD 400 billion to the overall market capitalisation over the next three years, an American brokerage said on Monday.
The estimate comes on the back of a surge in IPO activity in…
Retail inflation for farm, rural workers eases marginally in August
NEW DELHI: Retail inflation for farm and rural workers eased marginally to 3.9 per cent and 3.97 per cent, respectively in August.
The CPI-based inflation for farm and rural workers stood at 3.92 per cent and 4.09 per cent, respectively…
Nestle India chief says 2022 going to be difficult year on higher commodity prices
NEW DELHI: Nestle India chief Suresh Narayanan on Monday said that 2022 will likely be a "difficult year" as commodity prices are expected to rise and result in the spectre of food inflation for the manufacturers.
The leading FMCG…
Videocon insolvency: Lenders make U-turn, want fresh bids
NEW DELHI: After getting rapped for accepting Vedanta group's bid that would give just 5 per cent of their outstanding loans, lenders to Videocon Industries on Monday approached the insolvency appellate tribunal NCLAT seeking fresh bids for…
PNB earns Rs 170 crore in FY21 by levying charges on non-maintenance of minimum balance: RTI
NEW DELHI: State-owned Punjab National Bank (PNB) collected nearly Rs 170 crore by levying charges on customers for not maintaining the required minimum balance in their accounts during 2020-21, according to RTI information.
The lender's…
How Often Should I Change Engine Coolant?
Some manufacturers recommend you drain and flush the engine’s cooling system and change the coolant more often on vehicles subjected to “severe service,” such as frequent towing, which can generate more heat. The schedule for many…
BPCL receives 15 awards at the Global Communication Conclave
New Delhi: Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited receives 15 awards at the Global Communication Conclave, hosted by the Public Relations Council of India (PRCI), from Shri Govind Gaude, Hon’ble Minister for Art & Culture, Goa today.…
‘Illogical’ prejudice against diesel vehicles, allow free movement inside cities: Force…
NEW DELHI: Force Motors has pointed out unscientific and "ill-founded prejudices" against diesel-powered commercial vehicles and has sought free movement of such vehicles inside cities.
In its Annual Report for 2020-21, the Pune-based…
Work in full swing to introduce retro-styled Harley-Davidson: Hero MotoCorp
NEW DELHI: Leading two-wheeler maker Hero MotoCorp is going full throttle to launch a Harley-Davidson model with retro styling as it looks to enter a very profitable segment in the premium motorcycle space, according to a senior company…
India becoming destination country for healthy foods like millets: Tomar
NEW DELHI: India is becoming the destination country for healthy food items like millets and the government is promoting biofortified varieties to address malnutrition, Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar on Sunday said as he…
Over 1 crore informal workers registered on e-Shram portal
NEW DELHI: Over one crore unorganised workers have registered themselves on e-Shram portal, the labour ministry said on Sunday.
More than 1 crore unorganised workers registered on e-Shram portal, which is India's first national database…
Vodafone Idea claims to record peak 5G speed of 3.7 gbps during trials in Pune
NEW DELHI: Debt-ridden telecom operator Vodafone Idea on Sunday claimed to have recorded a peak speed of 3.7 gigabit per second (gbps), the highest by any operator in India, during 5G trials in Pune.
The company also claimed to have…
Are There Any Mechanical Benefits to Clean an Engine?
Appearances aside, does a clean car engine that sparkles like new run any better than one that’s grimy from normal use? Do you absolutely need to remove the debris or use a degreaser to keep your car in proper working order? Probably not.…
Punjab National Bank cuts rate on home loan above Rs 50 lakh by 0.5%; RLLR by 0.25%
NEW DELHI: A day after SBI and Bank of Baroda announced festival season offer, Punjab National Bank on Friday slashed the interest rate on home loan above Rs 50 lakh by 0.50 per cent to 6.60 per cent.
"In a series of offers launched by…
No GST compensation to states beyond July 2022
The Centre has decided not to extend compensation to states for losses in revenue due to the implementation of GST by another five years. Instead, the Centre has clarified that it would continue to levy the Compensation Cess till March 2026…
Domestic freight rates rise as festive season boosts demand
CHENNAI: Despite stagnant diesel prices and tyre rates, India’s road freight costs have been seeing a steady rise over the past four months.
Industry experts say that the rise in prices has been driven by a consistent…