Sanjay Gupta, Chairman & Managing Director, APL Apollo Tubes Ltd

Russia Confident of Bypassing Western Oil Sanctions

Russia has dismissed concerns that sanctions and tariffs imposed by the US and European Union (EU) will affect oil supplies to India, with senior officials in Moscow insisting they have a “very special mechanism” to circumvent restrictions introduced by the Donald Trump administration.India is the second-largest buyer of Russian oil after China, with Moscow accounting for around 40 per cent of India’s crude supplies. Purchases increased sharply after Western sanctions followed Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022. From 28 August, the US is set to impose a 25 per cent tariff on Indian e..

Amaravati Sanctions Rs 9.04 Billion for Village Upgrades

The Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority (CRDA), chaired by Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, has sanctioned Rs 9.04 billion to address infrastructure gaps in 29 villages within the Amaravati capital region. The decision was announced by Municipal Administration Minister P Narayana after the authority’s 51st meeting.The funds will be used to upgrade roads, drains, drinking water supply, sewerage systems, and street lighting. A recent study revealed a 30 per cent shortfall in water supply, a complete absence of sewerage systems, a 40 per cent deficiency in roads, and a 10 per..

Tata Motors Re-Enters South Africa With Four Models

Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles (TMPV), a subsidiary of Tata Motors, has officially re-entered the South African passenger vehicle market in partnership with Motus Holdings, the country’s leading automotive group. The launch in Johannesburg introduced four models—Harrier, Curvv, Punch, and Tiago—marking a significant step in Tata’s global expansion strategy.The comeback reflects Tata’s rising global ambitions and follows strong growth at home, where TMPV sales surged from 170,000 units in 2020 to more than 560,000 in 2025, representing a 350 per cent increase. All Tata passenger model..