Import Vintage Cars in India without Import License

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Importing Vintage cars in India needed an Import license, and acquiring the license turned into a nightmare for auto enthusiasts. However, with the notification from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, dated February 7, 2025, notified that vehicles aged 50 years or older are now eligible for free import. It also removes the need for an import license.

India removed import restrictions on Vintage cars

In the notification, the Indian government has allowed the import of vehicle manufactured up to 1975 from the earlier limit of 1950. Also the policy rolling nature will keep evolving the eligible vehicle list.

The policy change has some stipulation- first being that vintage cars can be imported for personal use only and no domestic sale. Secondly, the notification also specifies that imported vintage cars must comply with the Motor Vehicles Act of 1988 and the Central Motor Vehicles Rules of 1989, ensuring they meet the safety and environmental standards required for use on public roads.


Italian haulier Lannutti placed Order for 1,500 Volvo FH Aero trucks

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Volvo Trucks has received order of 150 ,500 Volvo FH Aero trucks from Italian transport and logistics company Lannutti Group. The deal is said to be one of its biggest deals ever received by Volvo.



Commenting on the deal, Valter Lannutti, CEO at Lannutti Group, said:
“The fleet renewal principle for us at Lannutti Group is to prioritise low-emission vehicles while offering a high level of comfort and safety to our drivers, protecting them and all the other road users. In addition to the fuel saving, I-Save technology has already been 100% adopted in the fleet. We are now aiming to grasp the benefits coming from the Camera Monitor System and improved aerodynamic design. This partnership with Volvo will allow us to continue our journey towards zero emissions.”

Roger Alm, President of Volvo Trucks, added:
“This deal makes me so proud as it shows the trust and commitment that Lannutti has with Volvo Trucks as a long-lasting business partner”, says Roger Alm, President Volvo Trucks. This really is proof that we have done the right thing with the new Volvo FH Aero. It not only supports our customers in reducing fuel costs and CO2 emissions, but it is also one of the safest truck models for their drivers to operate”.

It is interesting to remember that the majority of the trucks ordered by Lannutti will be powered by HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil).

UPS To Acquire Mexican Logistics Company Estafeta

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United Parcel Service, Inc., also known as UPS, is an American multinational shipping and supply chain management company that announced its deal to acquire 45-year-old Mexican Logistics Company Estafeta for an undisclosed amount.




The acquisition will be completed by the end of the current year, subject to regulatory approvals. Once the deal is closed, UPS will access Estafeta’s extensive domestic network in Mexico.


Indian Government Planning to Lift Export Ban on Few Varieties of Non-Basmati Rice

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 India's Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal hinted at lifting the ban on certain varieties of non-basmati rice. However, it will depend on the assessment of production, consumption patterns and prices in retail and wholesale markets. 

Rice Stored in Warehouse for Export

Indian Government has banned exports of non-basmati white rice since last year (20 July 2023) to stabilise domestic supply demand. 

BLR Airport Becomes Top Airport For Perishable Exports For The Fourth Consecutive Year

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As per the tweet by the official Kempegowda International Airport X accounts, BLR Airport handled 63,188 tonnes of perishable export cargo in FY 2023-24, an 18% year-over-year growth. 

Kempegowda International Bengaluru Airport

This achievement marks the airport's fourth consecutive year as India's top airport for perishable exports, accounting for 28% of the nation's total perishable cargo and 44% of South India's. Key exports included poultry products (47,041 tonnes) and flowers (2,050 tonnes). The airport's infrastructure supports transportation to over 100 global destinations, enhancing its role in international trade.

World First CNG Bike Bajaj Freedom 125 to be exported to 6 countries

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India's Bajaj Auto unveiled the World's First CNG bike Freedom 125 on 5 July 2024. While the Indian market is a priority, Bajaj Auto also plans to export the motorcycle to countries with widespread availability of CNG - Colombia, Bangladesh, Egypt, Indonesia, Tanzania and Peru. 

World First CNG Bike Bajaj Freedom 125

Bajaj Auto claims that on CNG, it can cover 102 km per Kg and in combination with petrol it can go up to a range of 330 kilometres in ideal conditions. The bike comes with 2 kg CNG tanks and a 2-litre petrol tank. 

Apple to Resume iPad Manufacturing in India with New Partner, Reducing Reliance on China

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After hitting a roadblock last year due to regulation problems in India, Apple is set to resume its plans to manufacture iPads in India, searching for a new partner to collaborate on this initiative This move is part of Apple's broader strategy to diversify its manufacturing footprint and reduce reliance on China due to ongoing geopolitical tensions and disruptions from China's zero-COVID policies.

Apple Manufacturing Iphone In India

Apple has already been assembling iPhones in India for several years through its partners Foxconn, Wistron, and Pegatron. The company aims to expand this presence to include iPads, which will further establish India as a significant manufacturing hub for Apple products.

This shift aligns with Apple's goal to mitigate supply chain risks and is expected to bolster the company's resilience against potential future disruptions.