Govt May Lower GST Rate for EVs to 5% Updated On Wed, Jun 19th, 2019 by Saurenergy Government of India may slash down GST levied on the sale of electric vehicles in the upcoming 35th GST council on June 20. India may cut the goods and services tax (GST) on electric vehicles to 5% from 12% to provide a stimulus to the sector that’s a high priority for the current government. The […] Read more
BESCOM Planning For 650 EV Charging Stations in Karnataka Updated On Mon, Jun 17th, 2019 by Saurenergy BESCOM has revealed that it plans to install 650 EV charging stations in the state of Karnataka, with 100 stations planned for Bengaluru. The Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (BESCOM) has revealed that it plans to install 650 Electric Vehicle charging stations in the state of Karnataka, with 100 stations planned for Bengaluru. The proposal has […] Read more
Move to add Momentum to Charging Station Build Up Coming Updated On Wed, Jun 12th, 2019 by Saurenergy Close on the heels of Uttar Pradesh’s policy prescription for charging stations, the central government is set to unveil its own subsidy proposals for all states. The proposal is a follow up to the Fame 2 subsidy proposals, which have shifted the benefits of subsidies to public transport and two-wheelers. The FAME India Scheme (Faster […] Read more
Energy Reforms Crucial For Re-elected Indian Govt: Report Updated On Thu, Jun 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy Further energy reforms are necessary for the newly re-elected Govt of India to meet its target of 275 GW from renewable energy sources by 2027. Although renewable energy installation has seen tremendous progress due to policy initiatives, further energy reforms are necessary for the newly re-elected Government of India to meet its ambitious target to […] Read more
Ather Energy Raises $51 Million in Latest Round of Funding Updated On Thu, May 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy Bengaluru-based e-mobility startup, Ather Energy recently announced that it has raised an investment of $51 Mn in its latest round of funding, led by Sachin Bansal’s investment of $32 Mn. Ather Energy was one of the earliest start-up funding of Sachin Bansal when he invested $0.5 Mn in the firm as an Angel investor in […] Read more
Modi 2.0. What Will the Impact be on Solar Energy Sector? Updated On Fri, May 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy With a thumping majority behind it again, the Narendra Modi led NDA government offers one big relief to the renewables sector straightaway. Continuity. Unfortunately, that’s where the good news ends. While the industry seems uniformly happy at the removal of further uncertainty on the next government, hopes are high for further changes in on the […] Read more
Govt. Launches Phased Manufacturing Programme to Aid the Domestic EV Market Updated On Tue, May 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Government of India has launched the Phased Manufacturing Programme (PMP) to promote indigenous manufacturing of electric vehicles, its assemblies/sub-assemblies and parts/subparts/inputs of the sub-assemblies thereof. The Government approved the National Mission on Electric Mobility in 2011 and subsequently the National Electric Mobility Mission Plan 2020 was unveiled in 2013 by the then Prime Minister. […] Read more
Munzer Bharat. How an Austrian Firm Picked India for Its First Global Plant Updated On Mon, May 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy Munzer BioIndustrie, a family-owned firm from the little known town of Sinabelkirchen, near Vienna in Austria, finally got going in India this year, with its first BioDiesel plant starting pilot tests. Here is how, why and what the company expects to achieve with its Indian venture. The start of Munzer Bharat Private Limited itself has […] Read more
SBI Cuts Loan Rates for Electric Vehicles Purchases Updated On Fri, Apr 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy In an effort to push the demand for electric vehicles, the State Bank of India (SBI) has reduced the rates of loans on purchase of electric vehicles. In an attempt to incentivize the consumers to shift towards green vehicles, SBI has cut rates on auto loans for the purchase of electric cars. Borrowers will get […] Read more
