Mumbai overtakes Beijing to become Asia’s billionaire capital for first time

Mumbai overtakes Beijing to become Asia’s billionaire capital for first time

With 92 billionaires, Mumbai ranks third behind New York and London, but ahead of Beijing, and Shanghai. Tuul & Bruno Morandi | The Image Bank | Getty Images Move over, Beijing. Mumbai is now the Asian capital with the most number of billionaires, according to Hurun Research Institute’s global rich list.  This is the first … Read more

In Baltimore bridge collapse, shippers left on hook for cargo pickup

In Baltimore bridge collapse, shippers left on hook for cargo pickup

Ocean carriers are declaring “force majeure” due to the Baltimore port bridge crisis, telling logistics companies and U.S. shippers including retailers that once cargo is dropped off at alternate ports, it becomes their responsibility to pick up. In an alert to customers Tuesday, CMA CGM wrote, “Those (containers) on the water will be discharged at … Read more

Renault Nissan to launch four new products, expand product portfolio

Renault Nissan to launch four new products, expand product portfolio

Chennai, The Renault Nissan Alliance, a joint venture between automakers Japan-based Nissan and France headquartered Renault would launch four new products in the near future, a top official said here on Wednesday. Renault Nissan Alliance Chairperson Jean-Dominique Senard said India is at the heart of the alliance and every part of car manufacturing happens at … Read more

Indian bonds are to be included in global indexes. Is this a gamechanger?

Indian bonds are to be included in global indexes. Is this a gamechanger?

An undated editorial illustration of the Indian rupee and the Indian flag. Anand Purohit | Moment | Getty Images The decision to include Indian government bonds in two prominent global indexes recently is being viewed as a shot in the arm for the rapidly growing country and is expected to bring in billions of inflows. … Read more

electric vehicles: India aims for 30 percent of all vehicle sales to be electric by 2030: Care Edge Ratings

electric vehicles: India aims for 30 percent of all vehicle sales to be electric by 2030: Care Edge Ratings

An analysis by Care Edge Ratings shows that the demand for vehicles powered by traditional fuels is progressively shifting towards those that utilise alternative fuels. The share of petrol vehicle sales, as a percentage of total vehicle sales, has recorded a significant decline, decreasing from 86 percent in 2020 to 76 percent in 2023 while … Read more

4.2 million car sales may blast their way to record

4.2 million car sales may blast their way to record

New Delhi: India’s car industry is on track for a record-breaking year, with sales expected to touch about 4.23 million vehicles, buoyed by a double-digit sales surge this month. The robust performance would cement India’s position as the world’s third-largest passenger vehicle market, staying ahead of Japan for the second year in a row. As … Read more

‘Money and roads’ make Volkswagen think premium for India

‘Money and roads’ make Volkswagen think premium for India

Rapid growth in the highway network, along with an increase in the spending power of consumers, is pushing up sales of vehicles in India, German automaker Volkswagen’s executive director, international sales, Michael Mayer, told ET. The company, he said, is invested in bringing more premium vehicles to strengthen its presence in this market. India has … Read more

Akasa Air: Akasa is India’s fastest growing airline; we can do in three years what other carriers have spent 15-20 years doing: Vinay Dube

Akasa Air: Akasa is India’s fastest growing airline; we can do in three years what other carriers have spent 15-20 years doing: Vinay Dube

Vinay Dube, Founder, MD & CEO, Akasa Air, says: “We are part of India’s growth story. We can help underpin the economic growth as is required with strong transportation links. We are India’s most on-time airline and so we have a real sort of approach to service excellence that we hope is not seen so … Read more

Gold prices have hit record highs. Here’s why they could rally further

Gold prices have hit record highs. Here’s why they could rally further

People browsing gold jewelry in Istanbul. Burak Kara | Getty Images News | Getty Images Gold prices still have room to rise after hitting all-time highs early this month, as several central banks continue to purchase bullion in record amounts.  These purchases have strengthened gold prices despite high interest rates and a strong dollar, market … Read more

Future of vehicles is electric, India’s import duty sops a positive, say Audi top execs

Future of vehicles is electric, India’s import duty sops a positive, say Audi top execs

India’s decision to temporarily lower import duty on electric vehicles priced upwards of $35,000 to 15% for carmakers investing at least $500 million on domestic manufacturing “might help accelerate localisation of premium electric cars” and drive demand, a top Audi executive said. The policy “shows that the government seems to be very committed to sustainability, … Read more