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Time of India
03-06-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Tribal girl from Chhattisgarh's Maoist-affected Bijapur leads state to bronze at Junior National Softball Championship
RAIPUR: A tribal girl from Chhattisgarh's Maoist-affected Bijapur district, Anuradha Kolasi, played a pivotal role in guiding the state to a bronze medal at the 43rd Junior National Softball Championship held in Chandigarh from May 29 to June 2. Anuradha, who played as a pitcher, delivered an impressive performance throughout the tournament, helping Chhattisgarh secure crucial wins. Several other tribal girls from Bijapur and Jashpur also contributed significantly to the team's success, showcasing the rising talent from remote regions of the state. The Chhattisgarh team had a strong start, defeating Himachal Pradesh 4–0 and Odisha 2–1 to advance to the Super League stage. In the Super League, they edged past Rajasthan 1–0, faced a narrow 0–1 loss against Telangana, and bounced back to beat Chandigarh 4–1. The team topped their pool based on run average, securing the bronze medal. In a tightly contested semi-final against Haryana, Chhattisgarh led for most of the game but ultimately lost 5–7, settling for third place. The Chhattisgarh girls' team comprised Anuradha Kolasi, Pooja Korsa, Lakshmi Baghel, Asmita Marpalli, Rinki Hemla (Bijapur), Bholi Sahu, Reshma Sahu, Pallavi Sahu, Sushmita Jogi (Bemetara), Poonam Koparkar, Sneha Dhimer (Raipur), Shivani Yadav (Durg), Chandrakanta Bareth (Pamgarh), Shweta Xalxo (Jashpur), and Chandni Sahu (Kabirdham).
Al Jazeera
22-05-2025
- Politics
- Al Jazeera
‘Warzone': Why Indian forces have launched a deadly assault on Maoists
Raipur, Chhattisgarh – Indian security forces have launched an all-out war against Maoist fighters in Chhattisgarh state, as the federal government aims to 'wipe out' long-running armed rebellions in the mineral-rich tribal region of the country. The Karrigatta hills forest, which straddles across Chhattisgarh and Telangana states, has turned into a 'warzone' with more than 10,000 Indian soldiers deployed in the anti-Maoist operation – dubbed 'Operation Zero or Kagar'. The right-wing Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which runs both the state as well as the central government, has drastically escalated security operations, killing at least 201 Maoist rebels, also known as Naxals, this year. At least 27 rebels were killed on Wednesday, including the leader of the Maoists. In the past 16 months, more than 400 alleged Maoist rebels have been killed in Chhattisgarh state, home to a sizable population of Adivasis (meaning original inhabitants or Indigenous people). But activists are alarmed: They say many of those killed are innocent Adivasis. And campaigners and opposition leaders are urging the government to cease fire and hold talks with Maoist rebels to find a solution to the decades-old issue. More than 11,000 civilians and security forces have been killed in clashes involving Maoist fighters between 2000 and 2024, according to official figures. Security forces have killed at least 6,160 Maoist fighters during the same period, according to police and Maoist figures. So, will the government's hardline approach help bring peace, or will it further alienate the Adivasis, who are already one of the most marginalised groups in the country? The armed rebellion in India originated in a 1967 rural uprising in the small town of Naxalbari, located in West Bengal state. The word Naxal comes from the town's name. Led by communist leaders Kanu Sanyal, Charu Majumdar, and Jungle Santal, the armed uprising called for addressing the issues of landlessness and exploitation of the rural poor by landlords. The three leaders founded the Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) (CPI(ML)) on April 22, 1969, to wage armed rebellion against the Indian state. They believed that their demands were not going to be met by the prevailing democratic set-up. The Naxal rebels were also inspired by the revolutionary ideology of the Chinese leader Mao Zedong. Modelled on the Chinese communist party's approach to capturing the state, they waged a violent rebellion against the Indian security forces in mineral-rich central and eastern India for decades. The West Bengal government, led by Congress leader Siddhartha Shankar Ray, launched a fierce campaign to suppress the Naxalite uprising. I once again assure the countrymen that India is sure to be Naxal-free by 31 March 2026 by Amit Shah, home minister Sanyal, one of the founding leaders of the movement, told this reporter in 2010 that 'by 1973, at least 32,000 Naxalites or sympathisers had been jailed across India.' 'Many were killed in fake encounters. And when the Emergency was declared in June 1975, it was clear- the sun had almost set on the Naxalite movement,' he said. He died in 2010, aged 78, apparently by suicide in Siliguri. Over the years, the CPI(ML) splintered into multiple parties, more than 20 of which still exist. The main CPI(ML) itself gave up armed struggle, expressed faith in the Indian Constitution and began participating in electoral politics. Currently, it is a legally recognised political organisation with several legislators. Meanwhile, in 1980, one of the splinters, the Communist Party of India (Marxist–Leninist) People's War, was founded by Kondapalli Seetharamayya and Kolluri Chiranjeevi in Andhra Pradesh. Another major breakaway faction, the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC), had a base in Bihar and West Bengal states. In September 2004, the MCC and CPI(ML) People's War merged, resulting in the formation of the Communist Party of India (Maoist), the largest armed Maoist organisation in India today. The organisation's most recent general secretary, Nambala Keshava Rao, alias Basavaraj, was killed by security forces on Wednesday in Bastar, Chhattisgarh – the last stronghold of Maoists. The BJP-run Chhattisgarh state government has adopted a more aggressive stance against Maoists compared with the previous government led by the Congress party. At least 141 Maoists were killed between 2020 and 2023, when the Congress party was in power, but after the BJP came to power, security forces claimed to have killed 223 alleged Maoists in 2024 alone, according to government figures. 'For the past 15 months, our security personnel have been strongly fighting the Naxals,' Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai told Al Jazeera. 'This action is part of the broader efforts, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah, to make India free from Naxalism. This is a decisive phase, and we are advancing rapidly in that direction,' he said. The security forces have currently surrounded suspected Maoist hideouts in Karigatta Hills, with the army's helicopters assisting in the operation, according to authorities. Whether it's the Maoists or the DRG, the one who kills is tribal and the one who dies is also tribal by Former Member of Parliament Arvind Netam On May 14, India's Home Minister Amit Shah announced the killing of 31 fighters in the Karrigatta Hills. 'I once again assure the countrymen that India is sure to be Naxal-free by 31 March 2026,' Shah reiterated in his post on X. Overall, nearly 66,000 security personnel spanning a range of paramilitary and special forces have been deployed in Chhattisgarh. The latest operation, which involves more than 10,000 soldiers, centres around the mineral-rich Bastar region of Chhattisgarh, which spans 38,932 square kilometres (15,032sq miles) – an area nearly the size of the US state of Kentucky. The government has set up approximately 320 security camps in Bastar alone – home to three million people. The number of personnel at each security camp fluctuates depending on the requirement: It can be as low as 150 personnel and rise up to 1,200. They include security forces, as well as technical camps are often equipped with surveillance and communication equipment to assist in the operation against the rebels. The 20,000-strong local police force is also helping in the operations in Bastar. The use of cutting-edge technology, such as advanced drones equipped with high-definition cameras and thermal imaging sensors, has helped security forces monitor Maoist activity in the region's dense forests. However, local villagers allege that security forces have carried out aerial bombings in various parts of Bastar using large drones. Maoist groups have also accused the forces of conducting air strikes. Security forces have consistently denied these allegations. Shah, the home minister, has made frequent visits to Chhattisgarh, even spending nights with security forces in Bastar. But the federal government of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who preceded Modi in India's top executive office, had also taken a tough stance against Naxals. Singh even called Naxalism the 'greatest internal security threat' to India, and his government launched a major crackdown in 2009 under what it called 'Operation Green Hunt' to quash the armed rebellion. Amid allegations of human rights violations, Indian security forces managed to reduce the terrain controlled by the Maoists. In the 2000s, Naxals controlled nearly one-third of India's mineral-rich tribal areas, known euphemistically as the Red Corridor, straddling the states of Chhattisgarh, Telangana, Odisha, Jharkhand and Maharashtra, among others. But the number of districts where Maoists wield significant influence had declined from 126 in 2013 to just 38 by April last year. As the government claims success in its military offensive, human rights groups such as the People's Union for Civil Liberties (PUCL) accuse the security forces of carrying out fake encounters or extrajudicial killings. 'A large-scale military campaign is being carried out under the pretext of eliminating Maoists,' Junas Tirkey, the president of the PUCL in Chhattisgarh state, said. 'Since 2024, violence, human rights violations, and militarisation have increased sharply in Bastar. Innocent tribals are being killed in fake encounters,' he told Al Jazeera. Since 2024, violence, human rights violations, and militarisation have increased sharply in Bastar. Innocent tribals are being killed in fake encounters by Junas Tirkey, president of the PUCL in Chhattisgarh The PUCL has identified at least 11 incidents as fake encounters over the past one and a half years. On March 25, police claimed it had killed Maoist rebels Sudhakar alias Sudhir, Pandru Atra, and Mannu Barsa in Bordga village, Bijapur, about 160km (100 miles) east of Bastar. But villagers allege the police's version is false. They claim that the police surrounded the village at night, took 17 people away, released seven, shot three, and took the remaining seven with them. The government has denied the allegations, but no independent investigation has been conducted in this case. The regular magisterial inquiry, which is carried out after so-called encounters, is not considered credible by rights groups and tribal communities as it is largely based on the police version of events.'It's true that Sudhakar was a Maoist and came to visit someone in the village. But the police captured Sudhakar, my brother and others alive, took them away, and later shot them, falsely declaring it an encounter,' the brother of Mannu Barsa, Manesh Barsa, told Al Jazeera. Inspector general of police of Bastar region, Pattilingam Sundarraj, disagreed with these allegations. He claimed that Maoists often pressure locals to fabricate accusations against the police following encounters. However, multiple so-called encounters in Bastar have been proven fake in the past, and in most cases, justice has evaded victims. Even if they are eliminated from Bastar, Maoism is an ideology that cannot be defeated through violence alone by Former DGP Vishwaranjan Out of thousands of so-called encounters in Bastar in the last 25 years, only two have faced judicial inquiry. On June 28, 2012, 17 Adivasis, including six minors, were killed in Sarkeguda village in Bijapur district. On May 17, 2013, four minors were among eight Adivasis killed in Edasmeta village in the same district. The inquiries led by High Court judges found all victims to be innocent. The reports were released in 2022 during the previous Congress rule, though no police cases have been registered against any personnel to date. Even peaceful protests against mining projects and the militarisation of the region have been met with harsh crackdowns. The Moolvasi Bachao Manch (MBM), led by Adivasis, was banned last year for 'opposing development' and 'resisting security forces'. Dozens of Adivasi youth associated with MBM have been arrested since 2021. The recruitment of Adivasis, many of them former Maoists, in recent years by the authorities seems to have turned the tide in favour of the government. The then-BJP state government started to incorporate Adivasis, particularly former Maoists, in the District Reserve Guard (DRG) force in 2008 with the aim of using them in anti-Maoist operations. The idea: Former Maoists are better at navigating dense jungle terrain and know about Maoist hideouts. But past records have raised concerns. Adivasis enlisted as Special Police Officers (SPOs), as they were called, have been accused of rights violations. In 2005, the state government ruled by the Congress government launched a campaign against Maoists called Salwa Judum (meaning 'peace march' in the local Gondi language). Salwa Judum members were armed and were later designated as SPOs and paid 1,500 rupees/month ($17/month). On one hand, the government itself had proposed dialogue with the Maoists. But now, that same government has turned Bastar into a warzone by Soni Sori, Adivasi activist But Salwa Judum members faced accusations of rape, arson, torture and murder. In 2011, the Supreme Court declared Salwa Judum illegal and slammed the state for arming civilians. Subsequently, many SPOs were absorbed into the DRG. DRG personnel have also been accused of rights abuses, but such cases have rarely been investigated. Campaigners have also questioned the policy of using surrendered Maoists in combat instead of rehabilitating them. 'The manner in which SPOs were incorporated into the DRG is disturbing. It shows how tribal youth involved in violence were again handed guns under the pretext of rehabilitation,' lawyer and human rights activist Priyanka Shukla told Al Jazeera. Former Member of Parliament Arvind Netam believes Bastar is 'in a state of civil war'. In a situation like this, he says, it's the tribals who suffer the most. 'Whether it's the Maoists or the DRG, the one who kills is tribal and the one who dies is also tribal,' Netam, a tribal leader, told Al Jazeera. Campaigners have argued that Chhattisgarh's new rehabilitation policy, which promises bounties and cash rewards, incentivises people to turn on each other for money, often with allegations that may be legally untenable. Interestingly, while the government has intensified its offensive, it has also continued to offer peace talks to Maoists. 'We still reiterate, Maoists should come forward for dialogue after laying down their arms. Our doors for talks within the framework of the Indian Constitution are always open,' Chhattisgarh's Home Minister Vijay Sharma told local media last week. The Maoists, however, insist on a ceasefire and withdrawal of paramilitary forces as conditions for talks. They argue that peace talks and military operations cannot run simultaneously. In a statement, CPI (Maoist) spokesperson Abhay said, 'The right to life guaranteed by the Indian Constitution is being crushed by the government itself … On one hand, our party is trying to initiate unconditional dialogue, and on the other hand, ongoing killings of Maoists and tribals render the peace process meaningless.'Activists have raised concerns regarding the plight of Adivasi communities. Soni Sori, an Adivasi social activist from Bastar, believes the government must take the initiative for peace talks. 'On one hand, the government itself had proposed dialogue with the Maoists. But now, that same government has turned Bastar into a warzone,' Sori told Al Jazeera. 'Given the way these operations are being conducted, the government should halt them, foster an environment conducive to dialogue, and take meaningful steps toward initiating peace talks.' Human rights activists, academics and students have been targeted after being dubbed Naxal sympathisers. A 90 percent disabled professor from Delhi University, GN Saibaba was jailed for backing Maoists. Last October, he died months after being acquitted by the country's top court after a decade of incarceration. But state Chief Minister Sai says there will be no leniency in this matter. 'Naxal eradication is not just a campaign but a mission to secure Bastar and Chhattisgarh's future,' he said. In 2011, then-Director General of Police of Chhattisgarh Vishwaranjan estimated approximately 10,000 armed Maoists and 40,000 militia members in the Bastar region. Accurate numbers are hard to determine. The rebels were able to carry out deadly attacks against the security forces. In 2010, they killed 76 paramilitary troops in a forest ambush in Chhattisgarh. Three years later, dozens of people, including the Congress leader who founded the Salwa Judum, were killed in a rebel ambush. Current Bastar IGP Sundarraj P estimates about 1,000 armed Maoists remain, along with 15,000 affiliated individuals. Internal Maoist reports acknowledge declining recruitment, smaller units, and ammunition shortages. Of the 40 central committee and politburo members, only 18 remain free – the rest are either dead or arrested. Meanwhile, security forces have expanded, built new camps, and improved intelligence and training, while Maoists' base areas are shrinking. While our government is running an anti-Naxal campaign, we are also actively working on development projects by Vishnu Deo Sai, chief minister of Chhattisgarh Former DGP Vishwaranjan says Maoists are weakened in Chhattisgarh, but they have expanded into neighbouring Madhya Pradesh. 'Even if they are eliminated from Bastar, Maoism is an ideology that cannot be defeated through violence alone,' he told Al Jazeera. 'As long as we build a society on economic inequality, the ideology may resurface in a new form.' Defending his government's policies, Chief Minister Sai said that 'security and development go hand in hand.' 'While our government is running an anti-Naxal campaign, we are also actively working on development projects,' he have invoked the exploitation of natural resources, particularly through mining leases issued to global corporations, and the displacement of local communities, as their reasons for picking up guns in mineral-rich areas of the country. Thousands of Adivasis have been displaced and their local environments severely damaged due to mining activities. Of the 51 mineral leases in Bastar, 36 are held by private firms, including global steel major ArcelorMittal. Former MLA and tribal leader Manish Kunjam echoes a similar sentiment, arguing, 'The real issue is iron ore.' According to the Indian government, 19 percent of the country's iron ore reserves are in Chhattisgarh, mainly in Bastar. Chhattisgarh accounts for 18 percent of India's railway freight revenue, largely from mineral transport – and this is growing. Kunjam explained that when the corporations Tata and Essar began their projects in 2005 to mine iron ore, the state launched Salwa Judum, evacuating 644 villages under the pretext of Maoist fear. At least 350,000 people were displaced. However, strong tribal resistance forced the companies to withdraw. 'Learning from that failure, the government has now set up security camps in mining zones, preparing for renewed extraction,' he said. 'Without village council approval, mining cannot proceed. If tribals protest, they will be labelled as Maoists or sympathisers and dealt with accordingly.' A closer look at his claims reveals that most camps are indeed in areas where mining has begun or is about to. In Bastar's mining belt, there is one soldier for every nine tribals. Many of these camps are funded by mining companies. But Chief Minister Sai believes that the mineral resources in tribal areas should be utilised. The idea of generating revenue at the cost of tribal lives is dangerous and unconstitutional by Sushil Anand Shukla, opposition Congress party spokesperson 'The lives of tribals will change with the beginning of mining and industrial activities,' he said. He boasted that Chhattisgarh ranks second among mineral-producing states [after Odisha], earning approximately 14.19 billion rupees ($1.71bn) last year. This year, the state has allocated 48 major mineral blocks to private companies in the state. But mass poverty and lack of basic health facilities expose the government's claims. Netam, the tribal leader, pointed out that the state has an infant mortality rate of nearly 38 per 1,000 live births, compared to the national infant mortality rate of 28 per 1,000 live births. In Bastar, he said, poverty is 80 percent. The opposition Congress spokesperson Sushil Anand Shukla claimed that under the guise of mining, preparations were under way to completely displace tribals from Bastar. 'Today, Bastar stands on the brink of war, and its answers cannot be found by looking to the past. The government must stop surrendering to corporate houses and mining companies at the cost of evicting tribals,' Sushil Anand Shukla says. 'The idea of generating revenue at the cost of tribal lives is dangerous and unconstitutional,' he told Al Jazeera.
Entrepreneur
18-05-2025
- Business
- Entrepreneur
Luxury Skincare Redefiner
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. You're reading Entrepreneur India, an international franchise of Entrepreneur Media. Economics graduate Shubhika Jain joined her family business in 2015 but soon pursued her passion—authentic luxury skincare. Witnessing the rise of synthetic products disguised as natural solutions, she felt compelled to create a truly authentic, high-performance skincare brand. RAS Luxury Skincare was born from this determination, bringing the Farm-to-Face®️ approach to life by sourcing botanicals from their farms in Raipur. "The skincare market lacked truly 100% natural, effective products crafted with authentic ingredients at the right dosages," Shubhika Jain, Founder and CEO of RAS Luxury Skincare, shared. "Today, RAS offers meticulously researched products that address genuine skin concerns with nature's most potent actives." Shubhika credits her biggest supporters—her mother, Sangeeta Jain, and her sister, Suramya Jain—who joined her as co-founders. "Our breakthrough in the luxury hospitality space came when St. Regis Mumbai and Four Seasons Mumbai became our first hotel partners, trusting our products to elevate their guest experience," added Shubhika. A major milestone came in 2022 when Sixth Sense Ventures invested in RAS, marking the beginning of its rapid expansion. RAS secured three funding rounds to drive its growth: USD 2 million from Sixth Sense Ventures (May 2022), USD 1.5 million from Green Frontier Capital (April 2023), and a USD 5 millio Series A (January 2025) led by Unilever Ventures, with Amazon Smbhav Venture Fund and existing investors backing its vision for premium skincare. With 85 award-winning SKUs, RAS has built a cult following, boasting bestsellers like the 24K Gold Beauty Boosting Radiance Face Elixir, Super Charge Multivitamin Day Cream SPF 30, Super Recharge Bakuchiol Night Cream, Advanced Booster Serums and Lipsticks are a cult classic. "From A-list celebrities to 300,000 consumers, RAS is on everyone's wish list!" said Shubhika. Breaking barriers as a female entrepreneur, Shubhika faced skepticism—especially regarding a INR 3,000 face oil. "Yet, Face Elixir remains our bestseller to this day," she proudly stated. Overcoming biases against women-led startups from Tier II cities, RAS secured investor trust, culminating in Unilever Ventures' backing. Looking ahead, RAS aims to become India's #1 Luxury Natural Skincare Brand by 2026, opening 50 exclusive stores and expanding globally. The Mumbai-based startup, which started with three women founders, now proudly employs nearly 100 women, fostering an inclusive, empowering workplace. With impressive financial growth—INR 14 Cr in FY23, INR 33 Cr in FY24, and a projected INR 65 Cr in FY25—Shubhika Jain is redefining luxury skincare, making RAS a force to be reckoned with. Facts:
Times of Oman
11-05-2025
- Automotive
- Times of Oman
Adani Group deploys India's first hydrogen-powered truck for mining logistics
Raipur: Adani Enterprises, the flagship company of the Adani Group, flagged off what it claimed to be India's first hydrogen fuel cell truck to promote cleaner transportation. As per a statement from the Adani Group, these hydrogen-powered trucks will gradually replace diesel vehicles used in the company's logistics operations. In collaboration with an Indian and international energy technology firm and a major auto manufacturer, Adani Group is developing hydrogen fuel cell battery-operated trucks for cargo transport. Each truck, equipped with "smart technology" and three hydrogen tanks, can carry up to 40 tonnes of cargo over a 200-kilometer range, the statement noted. On Saturday, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai flagged off the first truck in Raipur. It will be used to transport coal from the Gare Pelma III Block to the state's power plant. "The launch of India's first hydrogen-powered truck in Chhattisgarh reflects the state's commitment to sustainability. Such initiatives will significantly reduce our carbon footprint and set a new standard for industry. Chhattisgarh is not only at the forefront in meeting the country's electricity demands but also leads by example in adopting sustainable practices," said Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai. The state-owned Chhattisgarh State Power Generation Company Limited has appointed Adani Enterprises as the mine developer and operator for the Gare Pelma III block through a competitive bidding process. "The initiative for hydrogen-powered trucks is a significant step towards Adani Group's commitment to decarbonization and responsible mining. We are creating model mines with minimal environmental impact by incorporating autonomous dozer push technologies, solar power, digital initiatives, and tree transplanters to relocate trees. We aim to ensure affordable and reliable electricity for all while pioneering new standards in sustainable mining practices," said Vinay Prakash, CEO - Natural Resources and Director, Adani Enterprises. The project is a joint effort between Adani Natural Resources (ANR) and Adani New Industries Limited (ANIL), both part of Adani Enterprises. Adani Natural Resources (ANR) will source hydrogen cells from Adani New Industries, which also manufactures green hydrogen, wind turbines, solar modules, and batteries. Hydrogen, the most abundant element, produces no harmful emissions. Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles match diesel trucks in range and load capacity but emit only water vapour and warm air, with minimal noise. Since mining mainly uses diesel-powered machinery, switching to cleaner fuels will reduce emissions and noise. It will also help lower India's crude oil imports and carbon footprint.
Time of India
02-05-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Tata Motors shares in focus after April sales drop 6% to 72,753 units
Tata Motors shares will be in focus on Friday after the company reported a 6.1% year-on-year (YoY) decline in total vehicle sales to 72,753 units in April 2025, compared to 77,521 units in the same month last year. Total domestic sales fell 7% to 70,963 units last month, down from 76,399 units in April 2024, Tata Motors said in an exchange filing on Thursday. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Raipur – Rediscover clear hearing with these tiny but powerful hearing aids. Learn More Undo Total passenger vehicle (PV) sales, including electric vehicles (EVs), declined 5% to 45,532 units from 47,983 units in the year-ago period. Domestic PV sales, including EVs, were down 6% to 45,199 units from 47,883 units in April last year. Play Video Pause Skip Backward Skip Forward Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration 0:00 Loaded : 0% 0:00 Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 1x Playback Rate Chapters Chapters Descriptions descriptions off , selected Captions captions settings , opens captions settings dialog captions off , selected Audio Track default , selected Picture-in-Picture Fullscreen This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Text Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Caption Area Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Drop shadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Commercial vehicle (CV) sales stood at 27,221 units in April 2025, down 8% from 29,538 units in the same month last year. Domestic CV sales dropped 10% to 25,764 units, dragged by a 23% decline in the Small Commercial Vehicle (SCV) and pickup segment. The Heavy Commercial Vehicle (HCV) truck segment also registered an 8% YoY decline. However, the international CV business (CV IB) offered some support, rising 43% YoY to 1,457 units, reflecting improving export demand, the company said. Live Events Tata Motors Share Price Target According to Trendlyne, the average target price for Tata Motors shares is Rs 812, indicating a 26% upside from current levels. Out of 30 analysts tracking the stock, the consensus recommendation is a 'Buy'. Tata Motors Share Price Performance On Wednesday, Tata Motors shares closed at Rs 644 on the BSE, down 3.2%, while the benchmark Sensex slipped 0.06%. The stock has declined 14% year-to-date and 36% over the past year. The company's market capitalization stands at Rs 2.37 lakh crore. Also Read: Stocks in news: Eternal, Marico, Adani Enterprises, HAL, Bandhan Bank ( Disclaimer : Recommendations, suggestions, views and opinions given by the experts are their own. These do not represent the views of the Economic Times)
