12 July 2023 - News Deck

FPT Industrial, FPT INDUSTRIAL AND REEFILLA: PARTNERS FOR SUSTAINABILITY. A NEW PROJECT GIVES A SECOND LIFE TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE BATTERIES

12 July 202312 July 2023 Vijay Raman

FPT INDUSTRIAL AND REEFILLA: PARTNERS FOR SUSTAINABILITY. A NEW PROJECT GIVES A SECOND LIFE TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE BATTERIES FPT Industrial, the leading multinational provider of low environmental impact drive solutions, including batteries for electric light commercial vehicles, buses and minibuses, and Reefilla, an innovative Turin-based startup offering the first predictive mobile charging service, have launched a pilot project aimed at giving a second life to batteries from electric commercial vehicles, in particular the eBS37 model installed in the IVECO eDAILY and minibus. FPT Industrial and Reefilla have joined forces in a full…

The GST Paradox in the Ride-Hailing Sector

12 July 202312 July 2023 Vijay Raman

The complexity around the issue of GST regulations in the ride-hailing industry has given rise to an ongoing debate as to whether Namma Yatri should be paying GST on rides, the same as Ola, Uber, and Rapido. Distinguishing its position from other industry players, Namma Yatri does not associate itself as an e-commerce operator or an aggregator but instead paints itself as a B2B software provider for drivers. On grounds of this distinction, it has created a divide where lawyers, tax officials, and other stakeholders continue to weigh in on…

More than Rs.1000 Crore Investment to be made in Renewable Energy

12 July 202312 July 2023 Vijay Raman

South Eastern Coalfields Ltd (SECL), one of the largest coal-producing subsidiaries of Coal India Ltd, will be developing rooftop and ground mounted solar power projects of 600 MW capacity in the coming years as part of the company’s strategy to expand and diversify its business and achieve the “Net Zero Energy” goal. The strategy is in line with the larger goal of “Panchamrit” announced by Prime Minster Shri Narendra Modi at CoP-26 to achieve Net Zero Emissions by 2070. SECL, the Miniratna PSU, is planning to develop the above projects…

India tops the medal tally at the 34th International Biology Olympiad, UAE

12 July 202312 July 2023 Vijay Raman

India topped the medals tally at the 34th International Biology Olympiad (IBO) 2023 held in Al Ain, UAE from 3 July to 11 July 2023, by virtue of every student winning a gold medal! This is the first time that India has turned in an all-gold performance at IBO. It is also the first time that India has topped the medals tally at the Olympiad The students this year were: Dhruv Advani (GOLD) from Bengaluru, Karnataka Ishan Pednekar (GOLD) from Kota, Rajasthan Megh Chhabda (GOLD) from…

EV Clinic and TerraBlu Join Forces for a Greener Future

12 July 202312 July 2023 Vijay Raman

We are thrilled to announce a groundbreaking collaboration between EV Clinic, a leading EV service company, and TerraBlu, an innovative climate tech company. This partnership marks a significant milestone in our collective mission to accelerate the transition to sustainable mobility and combat climate change. EV Clinic has been at the forefront of the electric vehicle revolution, offering comprehensive services and solutions to promote the adoption and efficient operation of electric vehicles. Our commitment to sustainability aligns perfectly with TerraBlu's vision of a greener future driven by clean energy and innovative…