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Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
India's vehicle ownership to hit 500 million by 2050, led by two-wheelers and passenger cars
A latest study finds that the Indian vehicle ownership is on the path to rise to 500 million by 2050. (Sunil Ghosh / Hindustan Times) Check Offers India's vehicle ownership is projected to more than double by 2050, rising from 22.6 crore in 2023 to nearly 50 crore, according to new studies released by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW). The research highlights two-wheelers and private cars as the major drivers of this growth, with wide-ranging implications for fuel demand, infrastructure needs, and urban mobility challenges. Two-wheelers to dominate growth By 2050, two-wheelers are expected to account for nearly 70% of India's total vehicle stock, over 35 crore vehicles, under a business-as-usual scenario based on projected GDP and population growth. Private car ownership is also set to rise significantly, nearly tripling to reach around 9 crore units. This surge in vehicle numbers will place additional pressure on cities already struggling with congestion, emissions, and inadequate infrastructure. Growth concentrated in northern and western states Most of the vehicle stock growth will be concentrated in states like Uttar Pradesh, which alone could have more than 9 crore vehicles by mid-century. Other states likely to see significant growth include Bihar, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat. In contrast, southern states may experience a slowdown in vehicle growth due to declining population growth rates. Urban and peri-urban centres, such as Delhi, Bengaluru, Pune, Thane, and Ahmedabad, will remain major vehicle hubs, collectively accounting for about 10% of the projected total vehicle stock. EV two-wheelers are cost-competitive The studies find that electric two- and three-wheelers already offer lower running costs compared to their petrol counterparts. The total cost of ownership (TCO) for an electric two-wheeler is ₹ 1.48/km, compared to ₹ 2.46/km for a petrol model. For electric three-wheelers, the cost is ₹ 1.28/km versus ₹ 3.21/km for petrol. Electric vehicles in the taxi and private car segments are also becoming competitive, though cost advantages vary depending on state-level EV incentives, upfront costs, and charging tariffs. In states with supportive EV policies, electric cars can offer savings, but the economics remain inconsistent across the country. Commercial transport still dependent on fossil fuels In contrast to smaller vehicles, electric trucks and buses remain significantly more expensive than diesel, CNG, or LNG models. LNG is expected to remain the cheapest option for medium and heavy vehicles until at least 2040. Without major improvements in electric vehicle affordability and charging infrastructure, diesel use in commercial transport is projected to continue into the 2040s. The study estimates that under a business-as-usual scenario, diesel demand would only peak by 2047, while petrol demand could plateau earlier, around 2032. Check out Upcoming Cars in India 2024, Best SUVs in India. First Published Date: 17 Jun 2025, 15:26 PM IST
Mint
09-06-2025
- Health
- Mint
COVID-19 update, 9 June 2025: India nears 6,500 active cases; 163 XFG variant cases detected; zero deaths in 24 hours
Covid-19 Update, June 9: India's active Covid-19 tally on Monday, June 9 neared the 6500 mark, recording 358 new cases, with majority of them reported in Gujarat and Karnataka. The emerging XFG variant of the COVID-19 virus has been detected in 163 samples so far, with Maharashtra accounting for the highest number of cases. As per the latest data by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the tally for active COVID cases in India stands at 6491, as compared to yesterday's figure of 6133 cases. However, no deaths have been reported in the last 24 hours. Gujarat reported the sharpest rise in COVID-19 cases on Monday, recording 158 fresh infections — the highest among all states. Karnataka followed with 57 new cases, while West Bengal logged 54 infections, marking the state with the third-highest surge of the day, as per data from the Health Ministry. According to data from the Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG), the emerging XFG variant of the COVID-19 virus has been detected in 163 samples so far. Maharashtra reported the highest number with 89 cases, followed by Tamil Nadu (16), Kerala (15), Gujarat (11), and six cases each in Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and West Bengal, reported PTI. Noida, India- June 08, 2025: Some commuters wearing face masks to prevent the spread of coronavirus disease. India's active Covid-19 case tally has crossed the 6,000-mark with 378 fresh cases reported in the last 24 hours, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare's (MoHFW) data, in Noida, India, on Sunday, June 08, 2025. (Photo by Sunil Ghosh / Hindustan Times) Karnataka reported 265 Covid-19 cases, pushing the positivity rate to 40.7 per cent. Total cases registered so far in the state this year stands at 1,220, the health department said. Active cases in the state have breached 500-mark with 559 cases, of which only two cases required intensive care. Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior district reported six active cases on Monday. Among the six, three are doctors. The remaining three patients have a travel history. One of them recently came from Badrinath, Chief Medical and Health Officer (CMHO) Dr Sachin Srivastava told ANI. Maharashtra reported 65 COVID-19 cases on Monday taking the state's tally since January 1 this year to 1,504, the health department said. The 65 fresh infections comprise 29 from Pune, 22 from Mumbai, five from Nagpur, four from Kolhapur, two from Thane district and one each from Sangli, Satara and Parbhani. Odisha reported four more Covid-19 cases on Monday. Till date, 15 patients have recovered from the infection with the total active cases in the state standing at 34. Out of the 358 fresh Covid-19 cases reported across India, Delhi accounted for 42 new cases, Kerala (7) and Madhya Pradesh (4).
Mint
01-06-2025
- Climate
- Mint
Caught on cam: Moment when Delhi-bound IndiGo flight was about to touch down, but dust storms came in the way
Video: A scary moment was caught on camera, where a Delhi-bound IndiGo flight was about to touch down at the Indira Gandhi International Airport, but was forced to make a go-around after the inclement weather conditions, including dust storms in the capital, came in the way. Passengers held tightly to their seats as strong winds of up to 80 kmph forced the pilot to abort the landing and circle the sky until conditions improved. The flight eventually landed safely at the Delhi Airport. Flight operations at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport were adversely affected on Sunday afternoon when the city and the NCR region experienced massive dust storms, followed by rains in some parts. A total of 14 flights were diverted between 4:30 pm and 6:10 pm. Noida, India- June 01, 2025: View of Noida city and skyscrapers covered in dust storm in the evening, in Noida, India, on Sunday, June 01, 2025. (Photo by Sunil Ghosh / Hindustan Times) The diverted flights included two from Chandigarh, two from Amritsar, seven from Jaipur, one from Ahmedabad, one from Dehradun and one from Lucknow. In the wake of the sudden weather changes in Delhi, airline operators IndiGo and SpiceJet also issued travel advisories urging passengers to keep a tab on their flight status. SpiceJet added that arrivals and departures at and from the Delhi Aiport were likely to be affected due to inclement weather conditions in the capital. Commuters were thrown off guard as the sudden dust storm in Delhi caused visibility levels to dip, with the India Meteorological Department issuing a multi-hazard warning for NCR region and other states. In a weather bulletin issued at around 5pm on Sunday, the IMD said: 'Dust storm/followed by Thunderstorm with light rainfall and lightning (50-80 Km/h gusty winds) is very likely to occur at entire Delhi , NCR ( Noida, Greater Noida, Gurugram, Faridabad, Manesar, Ballabhgarh) during next 2 hours.'
Hindustan Times
11-05-2025
- General
- Hindustan Times
CBSE Board Result 2025 Date, Time News Live Updates: List of websites to check CBSE Class 10th, 12th results when out
CBSE Board Result 2025 Date, Time News Live Updates: Know the list of websites to check Class 10 and 12 board results when released. (photo by Sunil Ghosh) CBSE Board Result 2025 Date, Time News Live Updates: The Central Board of Secondary Education is yet to share confirmation on CBSE Board Result 2025 Date, Time. When released, the CBSE Class 10 and 12 board results can be checked on the official website of CBSE at This year, CBSE Class 10 board examination was conducted from February 15 to March 1, 2025. CBSE Class 12 board exam was held from February 15 to April 4, 2025. ...Read More Around 44 lakh students registered themselves for the Class 10 and Class 12 exams. Apart from the official website, there are also a host of other websites where students will be able to check and download their results when released. List of other websites to check CBSE board results 2025 Additionally, the CBSE 10th, 12th results can be checked on mobile apps Digilocker and UMANG and via SMS as well. CBSE board results 2025: Steps to download CBSE Result in DigiLocker Candidates can check their results on DigiLocker by following the steps mentioned below: Visit the official website of Digilocker. Click on login link and enter your registration details. Click on submit and your account will open. Click on Class 10 or Class 12 result link available on the page. Enter your details and click on submit. Your result will be displayed. Check the result and download the page. Keep a hard copy of the same for further need. Follow the blog for latest updates on results date and time, direct link and more. Follow all the updates here: May 11, 2025 1:34 PM IST CBSE Board Result 2025 Date, Time News Live Updates: The CBSE has so far not released the date and time for the declaration of results of CBSE Class 10 and 12.
