Market leader Maruti Suzuki is putting finishing touches to its plan of finding its feet in what is being hailed as a battle of epic proportions in India's fastest-growing passenger vehicle segment, reports Arindam Majumder.

Rajesh Karkera and Hitesh Harisinghani set out to test drive the new CNG versions of Tata Tiago and Tigor, and come away impressed.

So what's special about the Kaziranga range? Rajesh Karkera and Hitesh Harisinghani find out.

The all-new ZS EV will be available in two variants -- Excite and Exclusive, priced at Rs 21.99 lakh and Rs 25.88 lakh, respectively.The company said it has initiated bookings for the Exclusive variant, while bookings for the Excite trim will commence from July 2022.The model comes with the largest in-segment 50.3-kWh (kilowatt-hour) battery with advanced technology, offering a 461-km certified range in a single charge.

Recently, TPEM's first born electric concept, Avinya broke cover.The model promises a minimum range of 500 kilometres and advanced technology features, aimed at buyers in India and outside.TPEM, the newly formed entity may also consider a separate dedicated sales channel for the EVs with a distinctive corporate identity once the volumes reach a critical mass and throughput is large enough for the dealers to be profitable, said Chandra.Elaborating further on the hiring strategy he said, "We will hire from everywhere-wherever the talent of the required competency is available."

Tata Motors on Wednesday expanded its electric vehicle range in the country with the launch of Nexon EV MAX, priced between Rs 17.74-19.24 lakh (ex-showroom).Equipped with a 40.5 kWh lithium-ion battery pack, the Nexon EV Max offers 33 per cent higher battery capacity than the Nexon EV, delivering ARAI certified range of 437 km (under standard testing conditions), ensuring uninterrupted inter-city travel.ARAI refers to Automotive Research Association of India.The model produces 105 kW (143 PS) of power and delivers a torque of 250 Nm, resulting in 0 to 100 sprint times in under 9 seconds.

If you thought the Tata Nexon EV was it, wait till you drive the new Tata Nexon EV Max with more battery power, says Rajesh Karkera. Photographs and video: Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com.

Innovation ranging from exterior designs of vehicles to EV charger locks grabbed eyeballs at the expo

To come up with first EV by 2025, expects market to grow two to three-fold in the next ten years.

Internet major Google will make the Pixel series of smartphones in India and they will become available from 2024 onward, a senior company official said on Thursday.Google senior vice president for devices and services, Rick Osterloh, said the company will partner with international contract manufacturers to make the phones in India.

'A long-term investor with a 4 to 5 year horizon could invest in this theme via SIPs.'

'Investors with foreign currency-denominated goals, such as foreign education or foreign travel, should go for US equity funds.'

If you already hold significant amounts of equity in your portfolio, avoid MAAFs with over 60 per cent equity.

The XGIMI Horizon Pro is impressive, sleek, and like a TV without the physical screen

The new MICRO LED, Neo QLED and Lifestyle TV come with advancements in picture and sound quality with more screen size options.

This health tracker can now be considered a full-fledged smartwatch

Music experiences will be integrated across other devices like iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad and Mac

Spatial audio feature rolls out on Netflix for shows like Stranger Things, The Witcher, Locke & Key, and more

This basic smartwatch tracks a lot of parameters and also lets you easily call contacts from your wrist

Lenovo’s newly launched laptops are equipped with 12th generation Intel Core processor

Zebronics’ wireless neckband comes with features loaded like ENC for crystal clear voice calls

Amazon introduces Alexa Ambient Home Dev Kit, multi-assistant voice, and others for developers

Apple’s Chinese suppliers have started test production in Northern Vietnam: report

Dell’s new XPS 13 laptop is now available for purchase on Dell.com

The app helps deliver quick, customised and nutrition improvement programmes for vulnerable groups

Realme DIZO and Optiemus Electronics have partnered to make smartwatches and audio wearables in India

Microsoft Authenticator will continue to work on iPhone and iPad

The WPC expects the Qi2-enabled first batch of phones and wearables to roll out during the holiday season of 2023.

Apple Reality Pro is a Mixed Reality headset with both AR and VR integration.

Samsung has announced that its first in-person Unpacked Event since the pandemic to be held on February 1, 2023.

Apple has partnered with Disney and Dolby for media content, along with updating Apple TV+ shows and movies to sync with headset.

This Apple, used everyday, may or may not keep the doctor away. But it sure arms you with tons of data to take along for your next health check-up. 

JioBook comes with always-on 4G connectivity

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Q2 Results 2024 Updates: Here are the updates on the Q2 financial results of some of India’s major companies, including State Bank of India, Life Insurance Corporation of India, Tata Motors, Power Finance Corporation, Ashok Leyland, MRF, Ola Electric Mobility, and others. These results offer critical insights into each company’s performance and market outlook, impacting sectors such as banking, automotive, and electric mobility. Follow along for the latest details on revenue, profit margins, growth strategies, and industry trends as companies announce their quarterly performance.

Technology stocks led the gains in early trade, with Infosys rising 1.60 per cent, followed by Apollo Hospitals, Hindalco, Wipro, and Tech Mahindra

Passenger vehicle and commercial vehicle volumes declined 5 per cent and 19 per cent year-on-year in the India business: Motilal Oswal

BSE Sensex falls 184 points to 79,357, while the Nifty50 declines 75.30 points to 24,124

The joint venture company will acquire, develop, and maintain the MF Central platform, which serves as an execution-only platform for mutual fund transactions

The total expenditure moved up to ₹99,847 crore in the quarter under review, from ₹92,752 crore in the year-ago period

The board has declared an interim dividend of ₹3 per share for FY25

World Meteorological Organization says big gaps exist and investments lag far behind

Sector performance was varied, with IT stocks gaining momentum while realty and energy sectors faced pressure

Reflects investor confidence in renewable energy sector; significant listing gains seen

Farmers who have harvested the fragrant rice are happy despite drop in prices

Investors will vote on the one-time settlement plan on Monday

The valuation of Reliance Industries fell ₹74,563.37 crore to ₹17,37,556.68 crore

The proposed changes to SEBI's definition of UPSI are aimed at increasing regulatory clarity and consistency

According to energy intelligence firm Vortexa, India’s crude oil imports from Russia were largely flat on a monthly and annual basis at 1.45 million barrels per day (mb/d) in October 2024, according to energy intelligence firm Vortexa