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The Duster strong hybrid E-Tech 160 starts at INR 16.99 lakh and combines petrol and electric propulsion without requiring an external charging connection.
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Audi launched the locally assembled Q3 at an introductory INR 51.99 lakh, with senior company executives and celebrities joining the unveiling. Equipment varies between Nova and Zenith.
Volvo prices EX90 at INR 1.26 crore
Volvo Car India has announced an introductory ex-showroom price of INR 1.26 crore for the six-seat EX90 electric SUV. Bookings are open, customer drives are planned for November and deliveries for January 2027.
Eveready launches rechargeable ULTIMA liquid vaporiser with INR 299 price tag
Eveready says its rechargeable ULTIMA liquid vaporiser is priced at INR 299 and available through online and retail channels. The company had already disclosed a launch in selected markets during the April–June quarter.
Neuberg and NM Medical combine Maharashtra diagnostics operations
Neuberg Diagnostics says it has consolidated its Maharashtra operations with NM Medical, bringing pathology, imaging and preventive wellness into a unified network. The announcement does not disclose consideration, ownership shares or a quantified expansion schedule.
JSW launches AMPSTAR for electric buses and trucks at planned 15,000-unit plant
JSW Greentech has unveiled AMPSTAR for electric buses and trucks, backed by a 90-acre Maharashtra manufacturing project. An ICRA assessment provides financing context, while the launch release leaves vehicle prices, external orders and delivery schedules undisclosed.
BMW prices its electric and petrol flagships identically at INR 1.95 crore
The BMW 740 M Sport and the i7 eDrive50 both cost INR 1.95 crore ex-showroom. India is now the only country besides Germany where the i7 is built.
BMW new 7 Series range petrol and electric flagships priced the same
BMW has priced the petrol 740 M Sport and the electric i7 eDrive50 identically at INR 1.95 crore. Local assembly at Chennai is what makes the parity possible.
Abhinav Bindra and Gaganyaan astronaut-designate address students at SSVM conclave in Coimbatore
The Olympic shooter, the Gaganyaan astronaut-designate and cricketer Ruturaj Gaikwad addressed students on day two of the fifth edition of the conclave in Coimbatore.
Welspun One's INR 1,000 crore WTC Thane nears completion, 30 percent leased
The Thane development combines offices, retail and urban logistics, with Aditya Birla Group among early tenants. The investment figure includes tenant fit-outs, and the asset is 30 percent leased ahead of opening.
MG Hector Tomahawk launched in EV and PHEV
JSW MG Motor India has launched the Hector Tomahawk in Mumbai, the first SUV built on its ADAPT platform, and the first vehicle in the country offered with both a full-electric and a plug-in hybrid powertrain under one nameplate.
Domestic demand cushions travel trade
Travel industry representatives at TTF Mumbai said domestic and Far East demand is offsetting pressure on outbound travel from higher aviation fuel costs and West Asia route disruption.
BMW opens bookings for locally built i5 Long Wheelbase
BMW says the i5 Long Wheelbase is its first locally produced electric sedan in India, with a claimed range of up to 669 km.
Yokohama India's Anil Gupta talks about the GEOLANDAR X-CV range
Yokohama India's Anil Gupta at the GEOLANDAR X-CV range launch
Pharma leaders flag API import dependence and thin R&D spend at CPHI build-up
The Hyderabad briefing ahead of CPHI & PMEC India 2026 talked about the industry's dependence on external inputs, the need for deeper investment in R&D and the growing pressure to meet evolving compliance standards, besides logistics of the events.
CPHI & PMEC India splits across two venues in November 2026
CPHI and PMEC, India’s largest pharma exhibitions will run across Delhi and Greater Noida in November because registrations outgrew any single venue.
Zydex and Germany's Keimfarben bet on a 20-year paint warranty
Zydex Paints has teamed up with Germany's Keimfarben to bring silicate mineral paints to India, backed by a minimum 20-year performance warranty: a bid to carve out a premium niche in a crowded market.