Authorities in India are taking steps to encourage more people to use environment-friendly cars.
They've reduced the goods and services tax (GST) on electric vehicles and chargers.
According to India's finance ministry, taxes on electric cars and their chargers are now just 5 per cent instead of 12 per cent and 18 per cent respectively.
India wants electric vehicles to make up 30 per cent of all passenger vehicle sales in the country by 2030.
UAE, Azerbaijan enter Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement
The UAE and Azerbaijan have officially entered into a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) to bolster trade and investment relations between the two nations.
Dubai Properties awards AED 1.1 billion in contracts to advance Villanova community
Dubai Properties, a member of Dubai Holding Real Estate, has awarded contracts worth nearly AED 1.1 billion to Metac General Contracting Co. LLC for the construction of 850 townhouses at Villanova in Dubailand.
Parkin to operate parking spaces near Binghatti developments
Parkin has entered into a multi-year agreement with real estate developer Binghatti Holding, where it will operate approximately 1,200 spaces across selected Binghatti developments.
UAE, Uzbekistan explore partnerships in new economy sectors
The UAE's Minister of Economy and Tourism, Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, has met with a high-level delegation from Uzbekistan to explore ways to strengthen economic and investment ties.
Dubai and Shanghai trade bodies hold talks to boost business ties
Dubai Chambers has held talks with a major Chinese trade body in Shanghai aimed at strengthening economic ties and increasing trade and investment between the two markets.
