Autotrack spoke to Mr. Srinivasappa, Director (Technical), KERC about Solar rooftop and the benefits Karnataka is often discussed today as a leader in renewable energy, particularly solar. But the state’s engagement with renewable energy is not a recent development. Could you take us through how this journey began and how Karnataka first established its reputation in the power sector? Karnataka began generating electricity from renewables as early as 1902, when the first utili

In alignment with the guidelines issued by the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) , climate fintech innovator Hygge Energy and rooftop solar solutions provider Atria Renewable have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on accelerating rooftop solar adoption and enabling peer -to-peer (P2P) solar energy trading across Bengaluru, Karnataka. As per the agreement, Hygge Energy will onboard Atria Renewable as a preferred solar installation

In 2002, Sushil Kumar Aggarwal walked into the plastics business with no experience, no technical knowledge, and no blueprint. What he did have was a lifetime of entrepreneurial instinct, forged across 15 ventures, from bicycle parts and home appliances to building India's largest private-sector LPG bottling plant in the early 1990s. He also had an unconventional idea: to manufacture plastic furniture entirely from recycled material. At the time, the concept had no precedent

JSW MG Motor India announced that India’s First D+ SUV, the MG MAJESTOR, has set a new  GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™  title for “Heaviest Train Pulled by a Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) on Rail.” The MG MAJESTOR successfully pulled a 406.4 tonne train over a distance of 300 feet on a secured railway section between Kakapora railway station and Awantipora railway station in Jammu and Kashmir. This achievement surpasses the Guinness World Records qualifying benchmarks of 400 tonnes a

JSW MG Motor India reassured customers with long-term ownership assurance through its unique 5-5-5 ownership programme for the MG MAJESTOR- India’s First D+ SUV. In a segment where customers invest significantly in performance, size and advanced technology, the 5-5-5 programme has been designed to deliver hassle free ownership experience, long-term cost predictability, by addressing running costs and nationwide support from the outset. Unlike standalone warranty extensions or

Longest, Widest, and Tallest dimensions - stands above D-segment SUVs We got an opportunity to be a part of the 4x4 Guided Experience track at a make shift facility created by JSW MG Motor India at the Crashpad Mangar for showcasing the MG MAJESTOR capabilities and its all-new offering as India’s First D+ SUV crafted for customers who seek a lifestyle defined by bold presence, unyielding dominance, superior capability, rock-solid reliability, and unmatched refinement. After b

India’s most desirable luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz India, inaugurated a state-of-art new luxury sales and service facility in Bengaluru, Karnataka- Viva Star. The new dealership further strengthens Mercedes-Benz’s presence in Bengaluru and in Karnataka. The new luxury facility, operated by Viva Star, reflects Mercedes-Benz’s continued commitment to discerning customers, aligned to its ‘Go to Customer’ strategy.   Please find the attached press release and images for your ki

In a landmark move set to transform the Indian trucking landscape, Tata Motors, India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer and mobility solutions provider, today launched its next-generation portfolio of 17 trucks, spanning 7 to 55 tonnes, setting new benchmarks in safety, profits and progress. This comprehensive launch introduces the all-new Azura series, the cutting-edge Tata Trucks.ev range, and significant upgrades to the established Prima, Signa, and Ultra platforms

“Scrap currently contributes nearly 21% of India’s crude steel production, compared to a global average of around one-third. While the scrap consumption in the Indian steel sector has been rising, the scrap availability is estimated to rise to nearly 36 million tonnes, which clearly indicates that demand for steel scrap will increase sharply as large-scale capacity expansion continues,” said Shri Daya Nidhan Pandey, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Steel, addressing the inaugural

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., launched the new XUV 7XO, the company’s latest trendsetter. Starting at a price of ₹ 13.66 lakh (ex-showroom), the XUV 7XO raises the benchmarks set by the gamechanger XUV  700, which has had over 300000 customers since its launch in 2021. The XUV 7XO delivers  an experience that rewrites the rules of high-end SUVs by elevating sophistication and  technology like never before.  Mahindra has consistently worked towards democratising technology, and t

Kia India showcased its  All-New Kia Seltos at Bangalore, offering customers the opportunity to experience the next-generation mid-SUV. Reinforcing Kia’s commitment to design leadership, advanced safety and progressive technology, the All-New Kia Seltos is being launched at a price starting ₹10.99 lakhs (ex-showroom) .   Built on Kia’s global K3 platform , making its India debut, the All-New Kia Seltos represents a clear evolution in scale, sophistication and capability. Wit

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