| | JUNE 20268Amazon says that it is large-ly dependent on on-site charging facilities for its increasing number of electric deliv-ery vehicles in India, while collab-orating with partners to enhance charging and transportation solu-tions as it advances its sustainability objectives. The e-commerce giant based in the US intends to roll out more than 1,000 electric trucks in its Indian operations within the next five years, in addition to the current fleet of 10,000 electric vehicles.The initiative targets providing deliveries to customers from Am-azon fulfillment centers in a more sustainable manner. Amazon's EV operations in India are currently supported largely through charging facilities installed at its own deliv-ery stations. The e-commerce giant is broadening the application of electric vehicles past just last-mile deliveries. The Department of Tele-communications (DoT) has issued two notifications removing licensing requirements for spectrum bands used in au-tomotive radar and vehicle-to-ev-The Association of Portfolio Managers in India (APMI), the SEBI-recognised indus-try body for portfolio managers and PMS distributors, has outlined a roadmap for the future growth of India's Portfolio Management Services (PMS) sector. In collabo-ration with SEBI, APMI hosted the Leadership Conclave 2026 in Kolk-AMAZON BETS ON OWN CHARGING INFRA FOR EV DELIVERY FLEET IN INDIADOT CLEARS SPECTRUM HURDLES FOR VEHICLE SAFETY TECHSEBI AND APMI DISCUSS ROADMAP TO BOOST INDIA'S PMS INDUSTRYNEWSROOM The resumption and normal-isation of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is ex-pected to provide significant relief to India, one of the world's largest crude oil importers. The strategic waterway, located between Iran and Oman, facilitates nearly 20 percent of global oil consumption and serves as a key export route for major Gulf energy suppliers, in-cluding Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Kuwait, the UAE, and Qatar.Disruptions caused by tensions involving Iran had led to sharp in-creases in crude oil prices, freight charges, and shipping insurance costs, raising concerns over energy availability and inflation. Industry experts believe that easing geo-political tensions and restoring smooth maritime traffic will help stabilise global energy markets, lower import costs, and strengthen India's energy security and eco-nomic outlook. HORMUZ REOPENING TO EASE OIL SUPPLY RISKS FOR INDIAENERGY & SUSTAINABILITY TECHNOLOGY & MOBILITY BANKING, FINANCE & WEALTH MANAGEMENTerything (V2X) communication technologies, a significant step toward advancing road safety and intelligent transportation systems in India. The move simplifies regu-latory procedures for manufactur-ers, dealers, and vehicle owners by eliminating the need for separate spectrum licenses to install, sell, or possess compliant equipment.Telecom operators had opposed a separate authorisation framework for V2I and V2V communications when existing licensed telecom networks could support such services. Under the revised rules, equipment must meet specified technical standards, including lim-its on transmission power, enabling wider adoption of connected vehi-cle technologies and supporting safer mobility solutions nationwide across the country in the coming years.
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