GMDA Plans Rs 30 Billion Infrastructure Upgrade in Gurugram

India Relaxes FGD Norms for Thermal Power Plants

In a major policy shift, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has eased the blanket requirement for flue gas desulphurisation (FGD) systems across India’s coal-fired thermal power plants. The new guidelines adopt a location-based approach, focusing on plant proximity to urban areas, local air quality, and coal sulphur content, rather than imposing uniform compliance.Under the revised framework, only thermal power units within 10 kilometres of cities with populations exceeding one million must install FGDs. Plants located in critically polluted zones or non-attainme..

Pricol, Domino Ink Pact for Two-Wheeler Parts Production

Pricol Limited, an Indian automotive technology firm, has signed a technology licensing agreement with Italy-based Domino S.r.l to manufacture two-wheeler handlebar control components—including switches, throttles, and related parts—for the Indian and Southeast Asian markets.This collaboration merges Domino’s expertise in motorcycle control systems with Pricol’s robust manufacturing infrastructure and regional market reach. The partnership will focus on developing products tailored to regional needs while potentially capitalising on Domino’s strong aftermarket network in Europe and t..

Mahindra Overtakes Hyundai in Q1 FY26 Domestic Sales

The April to June quarter of FY26 saw a significant reshuffle in the rankings of automobile manufacturers, despite overall industry sales remaining largely unchanged. For the first time, Mahindra & Mahindra surpassed Hyundai Motor to become the second-largest automaker in the Indian domestic market.Mahindra, India’s leading SUV manufacturer, reported a 22.3 per cent year-on-year increase in domestic sales, reaching 152,067 units in Q1 FY26 compared to 124,248 units during the same period last year. In contrast, Hyundai Motor India recorded an 11.5 per cent decline, with sales droppin..