Opportunity India Desk

As Union Finance Minister presented the interim Budget on February 1, 2024, stakeholders from the electric vehicle sector said that the focus on promoting e-buses for public transport and the implementation of a bio-manufacturing programme open doors for creative, sustainable alternatives. Some commentaries said the increased focus on charging infrastructure will ...

Uber’s global flagship electric vehicle service, Uber Green, is now available in Delhi, allowing residents to book sustainable, eco-friendly rides with just a few taps on the app. Now, riders will see the Uber Green option when they fire up the Uber app to book their rides. The service will help ...

Hyderabad-based ZERO21 Renewable Energy Solutions has announced the launch of Project Gagan, a revolutionary initiative aimed at reshaping the landscape of auto-rickshaw mobility in India. Beyond introducing an innovative product range, Project Gagan aligns with a broader mission of promoting sustainable living in one of the world’s most dynamic nations, Bharat. ...

Snap-E Cabs, an EV Ride-hailing platform has raised USD 2.5 million in a Pre-Series A round led by Inflection Point Ventures. The company plans to allocate funds for talent acquisition to support growth, invest in tech upgrades and the introduction of new tech-enabled services, and expand operations into additional geographies. Rahul ...

Presenting the Union Budget 2024 on Thursday, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted the significant impact of the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana, informing that 43 crore Mudra loans totaling INR 22.5 crore have been sanctioned, with 30 crore loans specifically benefiting women entrepreneurs. Sitharaman emphasized the role of the PM Mudra Yojana in supporting ...

In her sixth budget speech, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasized the government's commitment to supporting micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in their global growth endeavors. Despite the absence of new announcements on credit access, technology adoption, or GST for small businesses, Sitharaman outlined key strategies during the Amrit Kaal for promoting the ...