Hero MotoCorp is on a roll at EICMA this year, and after unveiling the new Xpulse 210, Xtreme 250R, Karizma XMR 250, and the updated Mavrick, the motorcycle maker has unveiled its latest concept, the flagship Xpulse 421. The motorcycle has been designed with inputs from Hero’s Dakar Rally Raid team, and the sketches look
Adventure motorcycles are gaining popularity globally, and the sub-500cc segment has been a keen interest to many, as they are usable without scaring the rider. The Himalayan set a good example, however, other manufacturers have their offering as well, and one motorcycle to watch out for is the KTM 390 Adventure R, which now gets
Meet the first Maruti Suzuki vehicle to score top marks in the Global NCAP Safety assessment, the new-generation Dzire. The compact sedan scored a five-star rating for adult and child occupancy safety. After releasing the Dzire’s crash test results, David Ward, Executive President of the Towards Zero Foundation said, “The new Dzire’s five-star rating sets
Hero MotoCorp showcased the updated Mavrick at EICMA, which gets subtle, but important upgrades. The Hero Mavrick is a product based on the Harley-Davidson 440X but with Hero’s take on the motorcycle. Praised for its calm nature, the updated the Hero Mavrick gets is a welcome move by Hero MotoCorp. The updated Hero Mavrick’s price
Royal Enfield launched the Interceptor Bear 650, a scrambler based on the Interceptor 650, a few days back. Like the Bear, the Continental GT 650 is also a derivative model of the Interceptor. Yet, all three models serve different purposes and are very distinct from each other. We have already compared the Bear 650 with
JSW MG Motor India achieved a new sales record with its newly launched MG Windsor in October 2024, selling 3,116 units. This accounted for almost 30% of the total Passenger Electric Car sales that month. The company saw a 31% year-on-year growth, selling 7,045 units in October 2024, the highest monthly sales since its launch.
Hero MotoCorp has unveiled the flagship model of the Xtreme range, the Xtreme 250R. The naked motorcycle gets a brand new 250 cc liquid-cooled engine. In 2023, Hero showcased the Xtunt 2.5R concept, which was the prototype version of the Xtreme 250R. The Hero motorcycle will square off against the KTM Duke 250. We take
Skoda has been selling the current-gen Kodiaq in India for more than seven years. The new-gen Kodiaq made its global debut in October last year and will soon land on Indian shores. It has now come to light that the Kodiaq will come to India in May 2025. During the launch of Kylaq, Skoda revealed
Hyderabad-based CtrlS Datacenters on Tuesday inaugurated a Rs 4,000-crore data centre park in Chennai, and said it is considering an initial public offering (IPO) to fund its capex and expansion plans. “The AI-driven opportunity is significantly expanding, requiring billions more in capex,” chairman Sridhar Pinnapureddy said. “We are contemplating and the Board has been discussing
Fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) majors such as Godrej Consumer, Britannia and ITC are rolling out stock-ready vans to streamline stock replenishment in rural markets, significantly reducing turnaround times for retailers. Traditionally, FMCG distribution in rural areas follows a two-step process — sales representatives would visit retailers to collect orders and deliveries would follow either later
To address the shortage of skilled manpower for financial services and technology companies in GIFT City as well as the country, the GIFT International Fintech Institute (IFI) aims to train not only university students but also professionals looking to upskill themselves. IFI, an initiative to foster fintech education in partnerships with Indian and international institutes
The government may set up a dedicated national green bank to bridge the finding gap in the renewable energy sector, and fast-track the green transition. The Niti Aayog is examining the possible structures for a National Green Financing Institution. The model of National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development or National Bank for Agriculture and
Group Rhine, a leading energy solutions provider, and Australian modular infrastructure pioneer XCircle have announced the launch of their 50:50 joint venture, Rhine XCircle. This strategic partnership merges Group Rhine’s expertise in power distribution and smart metering with XCircle’s advanced modular data center technology to create scalable, efficient, and sustainable solutions for the growing digital
