Luxury Drives: Rolls-Royce in the Limelight

Published On Sat Aug 10 2024
Luxury Drives: Rolls-Royce in the Limelight

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Nirmala Sitharaman announced Bharat Small Reactors aiming for 500 GW renewable energy by 2031. These 300 MW, factory-built reactors, adding 15,700 MW, are cost-effective, safer, and generate less waste. This supports India’s clean energy push with added wind and solar, following global trends.

Domestic Market Updates

Domestic markets closed lower on Monday with Reliance Industries and Kotak Bank under pressure. HUL and Bajaj Finance to announce Q1 results. Suzlon Energy reports impressive 200% YoY profit growth. Federal Bank appoints new MD and CEO. Gensol Engineering secures 116 MW solar project bid in Gujarat. TCS expands partnership with Rolls Royce. Coal India wins bid for graphite block.

Rolls-Royce in the News

In a viral video, a Rolls-Royce Ghost was seen stuck on a waterlogged road in Delhi. The luxury black vehicle was stranded with its hazard lights blinking, while more modest cars navigated the flooded street with ease. The incident was captured by a Maruti Suzuki driver and shared on Instagram.

The 'Jailer' star was thoroughly enjoying himself as he cruised around the UAE in a luxurious Rolls Royce. As images and videos of the 'Enthiran' star's joyful drive circulated widely on the Internet, it emerged that the vehicle was lent by his friend MA Yusuff Ali, the esteemed chairman and managing director of Lulu Group, a well-known retail corporation.

Rolls-Royce Ghost on a flooded Delhi road

Warship company GRSE and Rolls-Royce signed an agreement to produce MTU Series 4000 Marine Engines in India. The engines will be manufactured at GRSE's Diesel Engine Plant in Ranchi. The collaboration is part of the 'Make in India' initiative and will benefit the Indian Navy and Coast Guard.

Rolls-Royce's Latest Offerings

HNIs in their mid-40s are among the majority when it comes to buying Rolls-Royce's cars in India. Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has launched its latest all-electric model, the Spectre, in India, with a starting price of Rs 7.5 crore (about $1 million). The luxury automaker aims to tap into the growing demand for high-end electric vehicles (EVs) in the Indian market.

Rolls-Royce delivering for the Air Force

Upcoming Electric Cars

2024 is set to be an exciting year for electric cars, with several major brands launching new models. Tesla is expected to begin mass production of its highly-anticipated Cybertruck, while Rolls-Royce is preparing to release its first-ever all-electric saloon, the Spectre. Mercedes-Benz will also enter the electric vehicle market with the launch of the EQG.

Recent Events

The Central Bureau of Investigation has booked Rolls-Royce Plc, one of its top former executives in India and British Aerospace Systems on charges of corruption and criminal conspiracy over a deal to supply the Hawk 115 advance trainer aircraft to the Indian Air Force.

Defence Minister Chairs Ambassadors' Roundtable Conference for Aero India 2023

The 14th edition of Asia's largest aero show, Aero India 2023, kicked off in Bengaluru on Monday. The event will focus on displaying indigenous equipment/technologies and forging partnerships with foreign companies. It will also help in integrating domestic MSMEs and start-ups in the global supply chain and attract foreign investments including partnerships for co-development and co-production.