(L-R) Ravi Prasad, Bhaktha Keshavachar, Mahalingam Koushik, cofounders, Chara Tech Deeptech startup Chara Technologies, which manufactures rare-earth-free motors, has raised $6.2 million in a funding round led by Arkam Ventures, with Exfinity, Kalaari Capital, and IIMA Ventures participating. The company plans to use the fresh funding to scale its rare-earth-free powertrain platform and achieve an...

The Lionheart Project, located at the French-German border, is the largest lithium resource in Europe, according to Vulcan. Vulcan Energy said on Monday that it has signed an agreement with Glencore to supply the mining giant with lithium hydroxide monohydrate from its Lionheart Project in Europe. The company will supply Glencore with between 36,000 tonnes...

Apollo Tyres plans to expand the format with four to five additional premium outlets across major metros in the coming months. Apollo Tyres Ltd on Monday said it has launched its first super premium branded retail outlet in Bengaluru, introducing a new customer-centric format that blends tyre sales with lifestyle experiences. The outlet, inaugurated by...