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Ola Electric on Sunday announced the commencement of mass deliveries of its 4,680 Bharat Cell power vehicles.The S1 Pro+ (5.2kWh) is the first product to be powered by the company’s indigenously manufactured 4,680 Bharat Cell battery pack that delivers more range, better performance and enhanced safety, said Ola in a statement."With its own battery packs in the vehicles, Ola Electric is now India's first company to fully own the battery pack and cell manufacturing process in-house."Ola Electric spokesperson said, “The excitement for S1 Pro+ has been phenomenal. Deliveries are now in full swing, and customers are proudly riding India’s first scooters powered by our own 4680 Bharat Cell. This is a big moment, not just for Ola, but for India’s journey towards becoming a global EV hub.
India is witnessing an unexpected surge in demand for private jets as flight cancellations and delays continue to disrupt travel plans across the country. The chaos triggered by IndiGo, India’s largest airline, has forced many travellers, especially corporate groups and destination wedding parties, to turn to charter aircraft as their last and only rescue option.Private jets rushed to rescue stranded travellersIn one dramatic instance, an Embraer E175LR private jet had to be deployed to Guwahati on Saturday to pick up 36 children of top corporate executives who were stuck in Kaziranga after IndiGo cancelled its flights.According to TOI, this incident reflects the broader trend of families and businesses scrambling for charter planes to escape the ongoing aviation crisis during the peak t
United States' Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs of the United States Allison Hooker will visit New Delhi and Bengaluru from December 7 to 11, a statement by the US Embassy said. Under Secretary Hooker's visit will focus on advancing the US-India strategic partnership, deepening economic and commercial ties, including increasing American exports, and fostering collaboration in emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and space exploration.While in New Delhi, Under Secretary Hooker will meet with senior Indian officials to discuss regional security, economic cooperation, and shared priorities in the Indo-Pacific, including through the Foreign Office Consultations with Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri. In Bengaluru, she will visit the Indian Space Research Organisa
On November 26, 2025, the Nifty crossed 26,000, followed by the SENSEX soaring past 86,000 for the first time just a day later. After a brief period of market turbulence, these milestones were widely seen as evidence of the market’s revival. The optimism appears well-founded at the index level.However, the story is different when it comes to investors’ portfolios.For instance, the Nifty has risen roughly 6-7% over the past year, while other segments of the market have moved differently. The BSE SmallCap index is down 5% year-on-year, and the MidCap index has gained just 2% during the same period. Understanding this divergence between headline indices and the broader market helps explain why recent market highs aren’t reflected evenly across all portfolios.A Little RallyA small group
