Deepak Patel

Maruti Suzuki plans 500 new service touchpoints in FY26: MD & CEO

Maruti Suzuki plans to add 500 new service touchpoints in FY26, with 91 already established. The expansion aims to strengthen its post-sales infrastructure across India

Air India A320neo skids off Mumbai runway; all passengers disembark safely

Flight AI2744 from Kochi veered into unpaved area during landing amid heavy rain; aircraft returned to taxiway, prompting use of Mumbai airport's secondary runway

Local ABS suppliers lack sufficient capacity: HMSI's Yogesh Mathur

Two-wheeler demand likely to remain tepid until festival season, says HMSI

Kinetic-Tonino Lamborghini JV eyes 10% of global golf cart market

Kinetic Green and Tonino Lamborghini launch India-based JV to export e-carts, aiming for 10% global market share, $1 bn turnover and innovation in driverless tech

Too early to draw conclusions: AAIB on Air India plane crash probe

Bureau's D-G calls speculation in certain sections of foreign media 'unfounded' and 'premature'

DC charger manufacturer Everta plans ₹300 crore investment in 5 years

Epsilon Group sets up Everta to manufacture DC chargers with Rs 300 crore plan, starting with a Bengaluru plant and aiming for 15% market share by 2030

Air India finds 'no issues' with Boeing 787 fuel control switch locks

Following DGCA's inspection directive, Air India confirms no faults in fuel control switches on its Boeing 787s, with throttle modules replaced earlier as per schedule

No immediate action needed from Boeing after AI171 crash report: IATA chief

The AI171 crash investigation has now entered its second phase, as global aviation stakeholders continue to track the case closely

Air India to partially resume international flights from August 1

The announcement comes days after India's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) released its preliminary report on the June 12 crash

UK aviation regulator backs Boeing, says no safety concerns found

The stand taken by the CAA and FAA contrasts with the more cautious approach of DGCA and South Korea's transport ministry, which have mandated inspections of fuel control switches on Boeing aircraft

DGCA directs all airlines to inspect Boeing fuel switches by July 21

Order applies to B737 and 787, which have fuel-control switches made by Honeywell

Remain focused: Air India CEO to employees post AI171 crash prelim report

Asks employees not to be distracted by speculation and sensational headlines, and avoid forming conclusions based on the preliminary report

CAFE norms battle hots up: M&M counters Maruti Suzuki on relief

Industry divide complicates govt's efforts to finalise new fuel-efficiency norms

Dismay, unease among Air India pilots after preliminary crash report

They flag its 'vague' language and omission of key technical details

Air India plane crash: Understanding the role of fuel control switches

The Air India AI171 crash highlights the critical role of fuel control switches, which caused a dual-engine failure just after takeoff, leading to the tragic loss of 260 lives

Aviation safety: Key findings from India's last three major air crashes

The last three major air crashes in India-Patna (2000), Mangaluru (2010), and Kozhikode (2020)-offer critical safety insights, with recommendations for improving aviation safety

AI171 crash: Both fuel switches moved to cutoff just after takeoff

AAIB's preliminary probe finds cockpit confusion and sudden loss of thrust as fuel switches moved to cutoff seconds after takeoff from Ahmedabad airport on June 12

Musk & Mumbai debut: EV maker Tesla to open first India store on July 15

Tesla will compete with its Chinese rival BYD, as well as domestic major Tata Motors in the Indian market

VinFast partners with BatX Energies for electric vehicle battery recycling

The deal marks a major step towards building a localised and sustainable battery value chain for VinFast's India operations, including its upcoming Thoothukudi factory and after-sales services

Net-zero emissions: Auto industry lobbies to extend 'ICE age' till 2055

The industry has conveyed to the BEE that it continues to rely heavily on ICE vehicles