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Kolkata Metro has strengthened its long-standing partnership with ABB, deploying advanced electrification and motion-control technologies across its expanding transit network to enhance operational efficiency, reliability and passenger safety. The collaboration, which spans more than 25 years, has supported the modernization of India’s first metro railway system. Today, the 72-km Kolkata Metro network operates over 300 train services daily and caters to more than half a million passengers, making it a critical component of the city’s urban transportation infrastructure. ABB has supplied a range of electrification solutions, including low- and medium-voltage gas-insulated switchgear, distribution boards, lightning protection systems and variable frequency…

Tata Motors has secured more than 3,400 orders for electric commercial vehicles (eCVs) across freight, logistics and passenger mobility segments, reinforcing its leadership position in India's rapidly expanding electric mobility market. The orders include around 2,000 small commercial vehicles (SCVs) and pick-ups, nearly 900 trucks and about 500 buses. The vehicles are set to be deployed across a wide range of sectors including e-commerce, logistics, FMCG, FMCD distribution, intra-city mobility, cement, steel, mining, tarmac operations, and inter- and intra-city passenger transportation. The development reflects growing confidence among fleet operators and businesses in the operational viability of electric commercial vehicles and…

Tata Motors has announced a price increase of up to 2.5 per cent across its commercial vehicle portfolio, effective from July 1, 2026, citing rising commodity prices and higher input costs.The company said the price revision is aimed at partially offsetting the impact of increased production expenses. According to Tata Motors, the extent of the hike will vary depending on the model and variant across its commercial vehicle range.The announcement comes at a time when automobile manufacturers are facing sustained pressure from fluctuations in raw material prices and escalating operational costs. Industry observers believe the move reflects broader trends in…

A home loan protection insurance policy helped an Asansol family significantly reduce its outstanding housing loan liability following the death of the borrower, underscoring the role of credit life insurance in financial planning.Kesab Mukherjee, a resident of Jamuria in West Bengal's Asansol region, had availed a home loan from Bank of India’s Asansol branch and opted for Star Union Dai-ichi Life Insurance’s (SUD Life) New Sampoorna Loan Suraksha policy. Following his death due to natural causes on January 25, 2026, the insurer processed and settled an eligible claim of ₹16.14 lakh within 10 days of claim intimation.According to the insurer,…