
New Scheme to Boost EV Adoption, Manufacturing in India: Hanif Qureshi

PM Launches Maruti Suzuki’s First EV for Global Export
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi commemorated the start of production of Maruti Suzuki’s first battery electric vehicle (BEV), the e VITARA, at Suzuki Motor Gujarat Private Limited (SMG), a wholly owned subsidiary of Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. The milestone marks India’s significant push in EV manufacturing, with the e VITARA set to be exported to over 100 countries.The Prime Minister also celebrated the commencement of local manufacturing of lithium-ion battery cells and electrodes for hybrid electric vehicles at TDS Lithium-Ion Battery Gujarat Private Limited (TDSG), a fellow subsidiary o..

Sri Lotus Projects Peg FY26 Sales at Rs 11–13 Billion
Sri Lotus Developers & Realty Limited, a Mumbai-based developer specialising in luxury and ultra-luxury residential and commercial properties, has announced robust financial and operational guidance for FY26, alongside unaudited Q1 FY26 results. The firm focuses primarily on redevelopment and joint development projects across premium city locations.FY26 Growth GuidancePre-sales: Projected between Rs 11 billion and Rs 13 billion, compared to Rs 4.88 billion in FY25 and Rs 3.48 billion in FY24Revenue Growth: Estimated at 75–85 per cent year-on-yearPAT Growth: Forecast at 30–35 per cent y..

Choice Secures Rs 1.4 Billion in New Project Mandates
Choice Consultancy Services Private Limited (CCSPL), the public sector consulting arm of Choice International Ltd., has secured new project mandates worth approximately Rs 1.4 billion (inclusive of GST) across multiple high-impact sectors. These include housing redevelopment, agriculture digitisation, MSME development, urban infrastructure, and water resource planning—cementing CCSPL’s role in driving India’s sustainable and inclusive growth trajectory.Key Projects Awarded:1. Slum Rehabilitation – Maharashtra (72 months)In joint venture, CCSPL will serve as architectural and project ma..