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Hero MotoCorp to increase EV capacity to 80,000 units per month by Q2 FY28
By the end of March, Hero MotoCorp intends to enhance the production capacity of its Vida electric two-wheelers from 30,000 to 45,000 units monthly. Furthermore, forecasts suggest a potential increase to over 80,000 units by the second quarter of FY28. The surge in electric two-wheeler demand has led to reduced dealer stocks, prompting a wave of capacity expansions among major manufacturers to meet this growing need.
Hero MotoCorp Q2 profit jumps 41% as scooter and EV sales surge
Hero MotoCorp’s Q2 FY27 consolidated profit rose 41% to Rs 1,860.55 crore, while revenue increased 23% to Rs 14,970.50 crore. Scooter sales surged 47%, VIDA retail sales grew 76%, and international expansion strengthened growth prospects.
Hero MotoCorp Q2 Results: Profit surges 41% YoY to Rs 1,861 crore, revenue jumps 23%
Hero MotoCorp’s Q2 FY27 consolidated profit rose 41% to Rs 1,861 crore, while revenue increased 23% to Rs 14,971 crore. Scooter sales, 100cc motorcycles and VIDA electric scooters boosted growth, alongside international expansion and investments.
Mumbai’s water cut and supply gap persist as demand heads for a 57% rise by 2041
Mumbai's water supply is presently unable to meet the increasing demand, which is expected to rise substantially. By 2041, the anticipated deficit could exceed 2,300 million litres daily, posing critical challenges. Current water projects are encountering delays, which hampers timely resource delivery and management. Additionally, a recent monsoon shortfall has complicated the city's water situation even further.
Indian pair Manav-Manush lose in WTT China Smash semifinals
Manav Thakkar and Manush Shah faced a defeat in the men's doubles semifinals against South Korea's Lim Jonghoon and Oh Junsung. The Indian pair lost in straight games, with a final score of 8-11, 6-11, and 3-11. Prior to this, Manush Shah had exited the mixed doubles competition while partnering Diya Chitale. They lost their semifinal match to the seventh seeds from Chinese Taipei.
Asian Games Medal Tally October 2: What is India’s rank? Full list of gold, silver & bronze medal winners
Asian Games 2026 Medal Tally: India has achieved significant success at the Asian Games 2026, ranking fifth with a total of 79 medals. The country's tally includes 16 gold, 27 silver, and 36 bronze medals, which were earned across various sports. A highlight was the women's hockey team winning gold after defeating China, marking a historic victory since 1982. Additionally, several other medals were secured in shooting, archery, and athletics.
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Asian Games 2026: India shines with Kabaddi Golds & Marathon Silver as it bags 7 medals in a day
Asian Games India medal tally: India had a remarkable day at the 2026 Asian Games, winning seven medals in total. The kabaddi teams successfully defended their titles, with both men and women claiming golds. Sawan Barwal achieved a historic silver in the men's marathon, breaking a national record. The women's 50m rifle 3 positions team and Tajinderpal Singh Toor also earned silver medals for India.
Asian Games 2026: Who has won medals so far? Complete list of India's medal winners, latest medal tally
India Medal Tally at Asian Games 2026: India added a silver in the men's marathon, a silver in women's shooting and a bronze in mixed doubles squash on day 7 of the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, taking the country's overall medal count to 26 and its rank to 12th. China continues to lead the table by a wide margin, followed by hosts Japan and South Korea.
Asian Games mixed doubles table tennis: Manush Shah-Diya Chitale pair wins bronze in mixed doubles table tennis
India’s Manush Shah and Diya Chitale won bronze in mixed doubles table tennis at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 after losing 8-11, 5-11, 8-11, 2-11 to China’s Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha in the semifinals. There is no bronze playoff, so reaching the last four guaranteed India a medal.
Asian Games 2026: Indian table tennis doubles pairs bow out as Harmeet-Sathiyan, Diya-Yashaswini suffer defeats
India's table tennis doubles teams, including Harmeet Desai-Sathiyan Gnanasekaran and Diya Chitale-Yashaswini Ghorpade, were eliminated in the third round. Harmeet and Sathiyan lost 0-3 to Japan's Sora Matsushima and Shunsuke Togami in men's doubles. The women's doubles pairs also faced defeats against strong Chinese teams, ending their campaigns early. Despite the setbacks in doubles, India had some successes in other sports, including kabaddi and shooting.
Asian Games 2026: India crush Nepal 48-24 to reach women's kabaddi final
India's women's kabaddi team secured a spot in the Asian Games 2026 final by defeating Nepal. The match ended with a score of 48-24, showcasing the team's strong performance. India led 31-17 at halftime and maintained their advantage throughout the match. In addition to kabaddi, India had success in other sports, including shooting and hockey. The team will now compete for gold against either Chinese Taipei or Iran.
Asian Games 2026: India beat Japan 3-1 to book women's hockey semifinal berth
India's women's hockey team achieved a significant win over Japan with a score of 3-1 in Pool B. They scored twice in the first half through Lalremsiami and Ishika to establish a strong lead. Navneet Kaur added another goal in the third quarter, demonstrating their competitive edge. Although Japan managed to score once in the fourth quarter, India maintained their advantage until the end.
Asian Games 2026: India secures silver medal in men's 50 m rifle 3 positions team event
India won silver in the men’s 50m rifle 3 positions team event at the Asian Games, with Rudrankksh Patil, Aishwary Pratap Tomar and Niraj Kumar finishing behind China. India also secured guaranteed medals in squash and table tennis after mixed doubles pairs advanced to the semifinals in both events.
Asian Games Day 6 full schedule: Focus on athletics, kabaddi, squash as India eyes more gold
Rudrankksh Patil, APS Tomar, and Niraj Kumar will compete in shooting events at the Asian Games. Various Indian athletes are scheduled to participate in athletics events, including shot put and pole vault. The men's kabaddi team is set to compete against Thailand while the women's team faces Nepal. Several Indian swimmers will also take part in heats throughout the morning.
Asian Games 2026 India Schedule Today, September 24: Wushu, athletics, shooting, rowing in focus as India eyes gold rush
India Asian Games 2026 Full Schedule Today, September 24, Indian athletes will compete for medals across multiple sports disciplines. Events include rowing, wushu, athletics, and shooting, which feature numerous top competitors. Athletes Asha Ilango and Niharika Vashisht will participate in the women's triple jump final, and Roshibina Devi will face China's Zhang Xiaoyu in wushu.
Asian Games: Indian table tennis pairs Harmeet-Yashaswini, Manush-Diya enter mixed doubles quarter-finals
Indian table tennis pairs Harmeet Desai-Yashaswini Ghorpade and Manush Shah-Diya Chitale advanced to the quarter-finals. Manush and Diya won their match against Maldives with a score of 3-0. Harmeet and Yashaswini secured their place by beating Hong Kong pair 3-1. Meanwhile, India's shooting team earned two bronze medals in skeet events on the same day. Overall, India's medal tally reached 10, reflecting their diverse achievements at the Games.
Asian Games 2026: Jay Meena assures India's first-ever soft tennis medal
Jay Meena made history for India by advancing to the men's singles semi-finals in soft tennis. He won against Sherwin Nuguit from the Philippines in a closely contested quarter-final match. Manu Bhaker also progressed to the women's 10m air pistol final, showcasing strong performances in shooting. Additionally, several Indian rowers and canoeists qualified for their respective finals after impressive heats.
Asian Games 2026: Indian women's team in table tennis quarterfinals, men's team out
India’s women’s table tennis team edged Thailand 3-2 to enter the Asian Games quarterfinals. The men’s team, however, crashed out after a 0-3 defeat to South Korea in the round of 16.
Asian Games 2026: Indian women's table tennis team blanks Pakistan, reaches quarters
The Indian women's table tennis team secured a quarterfinal spot. They defeated arch-rivals Pakistan convincingly in their second Group F match. Earlier, India had achieved a hard-fought 3-2 victory against Singapore on Sunday. Suthirtha Mukherjee and Syndrela Das secured wins in their respective singles matches. Sreeja Akula clinched the third singles match, sealing the tie for India.
Suchika Tariyal reaches semifinal in mixed martial art to book India's first Asian Games medal
Suchika Tariyal (Google Trends): India secured its first medal at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games after Suchika Tariyal defeated Mongolia’s Altanchimeg Baigalmaa to reach the women’s traditional 60kg MMA semifinal. India’s women’s table tennis team also opened its campaign with a 3-0 win over Indonesia, while the mixed doubles teqball pair missed out on bronze.
Asian Games 2026: Indian women's table tennis team starts off with sensational come-from-back win
India was trailing 1-2 at one point, just one match away from a loss. However, Sreeja Akula and Yashaswini Ghorpade fought it out to win the tie for India.
Asian Games 2026: India open women's table tennis campaign with 3-0 win over Indonesia
India began their women’s team table tennis campaign at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games with a dominant 3-0 win over Indonesia in Group F. Sreeja Akula, Diya Chitale and Yashaswini Ghorpade each secured victories to complete a straight sweep for India.
Asian Games 2026: India shine as hockey team wins 19-0, shooters bag silver
India made a strong start to the 2026 Asian Games as the women’s hockey team thrashed Uzbekistan 19-0, led by Deepika’s eight goals. India also beat Indonesia 3-0 in women’s table tennis, while Elavenil Valarivan, Sonam Maskar and Vidarsa Vinod won silver in the women’s 10m air rifle team event, earning the country its first medal of the Games.
ET 40 Under 40 2026: Leaders say businesses must change before it's too late
Corporate executives emphasized the necessity of embracing proactive self-disruption as technology evolves and consumer preferences shift. It's imperative for businesses to adapt continuously, even when thriving, to stay competitive. As AI's role amplifies, the significance of data remains high, requiring adept insight extraction. Successful adaptation demands organizations to evolve structurally while upholding core values. The greatest danger lies in delaying change in a swiftly changing market environment.
Ather & Ola Electric: A tale of two contrasting rides
Ather Energy's stock price has significantly increased since its IPO. Ola Electric's shares are currently trading below their initial public offering price. Ather's average monthly sales have risen, while Ola's have declined sharply. Product development and management strategy differentiate these two electric scooter companies. Hero MotoCorp continues to invest in Ather, showing strong confidence in its future.
Sachin Tendulkar collaborates with Chitale Bandhu to kickstart their 75 year celebration
Chitale Bandhu Mithaiwale celebrates its 75th anniversary with a new chapter, teaming up with cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar as its brand ambassador. Founded in 1950, the brand is renowned for its Indian sweets and snacks, and now aims to bring continued joy with a new range inspired by consumer favorites.
'Objectionable' online post about Sharad Pawar: Actor Ketaki Chitale remanded in police custody till May 18
The post shared by Chitale, which was in verse form, was purportedly written by someone else. It contained phrases like "hell is waiting" and "you hate Brahmins", allegedly referring to the NCP president.
Assam fisheries department conduct successful Chital fish seed production
An attempt is being made very systematically for production of Chital fish seed in the fish farm at Raha by the Fisheries department through natural cum confined environment since April this year.
Philips appoints Harshavardhan Chitale as CEO of Lighting Solutions
Based in Gurgaon, Chitale will be responsible for driving and building the Lighting Solutions business for Philips in India, the company said in a statement.
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