Gurugram: Cricketer KL Rahul has taken delivery of the all-new MG M9, a Carnival-sized premium electric MPV. It is available in a 3-row seating configuration, with the capacity to accommodate up to 7 passengers. Available in a single variant, the MG M9 is priced at Rs 69.90 lakh (ex-showroom). While it comes in 3 colours – Pearl Lustre White, Metal Black and Concrete Grey,KL Rahul opted for the black colour.

MG M9 Features

The M9 features presidential seats in the middle row with 16-way adjustment, 8 massage settings, heating and ventilation, delivering enhanced convenience and comfort. Equipped with a Yacht-style dual sunroof, the MG M9 invites natural light into the cabin. It also gets 64-colour ambient lighting, which allows occupants to curate the perfect mood during night drives.

It gets a 13- speaker sound system (including subwoofer and amplifier), a 12.3-inch infotainment screen, a 7-inch driver’s display, and extensive comfort features for the middle and rear passengers. It also gets a level-2 ADAS, 360-degree camera, 7 airbags, a digital IRVM, 3 disc brakes, a TPMS and an electronic parking brake with auto hold. It comes with 5-star EURO NCAP and ANCAP safety ratings.

MG M9 Exterior

On the exterior, it gets a bold trapezoidal mesh grille, split LED headlights and connected DRLs, a waterfall-style integrated LED taillight, 19-inch ContiSealTM (self-sealing) tyres, heated ORVMs that ensure clear visibility in varying weather conditions, and more. 

MG M9 Battery Pack And Range

Equipped with a 90-kWh NMC battery, it delivers a claimed range of 548km and charges from 30% to 80% in just 30 minutes. It can be charged from 0-100 percent in about 10 hours with an 11 kW AC charger. From a 160 kW fast charger, it can be charged fully in 90 minutes. The electric motor delivers 245 PS power and an impressive 350 NM torque.

CMA CGM, the French shipping giant and world’s third-largest container carrier, has identified India as a potential hub for constructing small, LNG-powered container vessels. This development follows chairman and CEO Rodolphe Saade’s signing of a letter of intent with Cochin Shipyard for six vessels, valued at approximately $300 million, as reported by Economic Times. This marks a historic moment as the first container ship order from a global mainline operator in India.Saade shared his impressions of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying, “What was impressive is… I had the feeling I was talking to a business leader and not a Prime Minister because we spoke business… he said, ‘You need to do more.'”The agreement represents a significant achievement for Indian shipbuilders aiming to establish themselves globally, supported by a Rs 69,725-crore government package approved in September to enhance industry capabilities and compete with established shipbuilding nations. Each vessel will accommodate 1,700 TEUs and utilise LNG propulsion, aligning with CMA CGM’s commitment to shipping decarbonisation.Currently ranked 16th globally with less than 1% market share, India’s shipbuilding industry aims to secure a position among the top 10 by 2030 and top five by 2047. Saade indicated that while their larger vessels are primarily built in China and South Korea, India presents an opportunity for smaller vessel construction.This development follows CMA CGM’s recent decision to register four container ships under the Indian flag, fulfilling a commitment made to Modi during his February 12 visit to their Marseille headquarters. Saade confirmed that the newly ordered vessels would also carry Indian registration.The initiative gained momentum following Modi’s and President Emmanuel Macron’s involvement. Saade explained that Modi’s challenge to invest in India, coupled with collaborative efforts between the government, shipyard and CMA CGM, led to this significant vessel order.

New Delhi: The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has decided to extend the date of ECR filing till 22nd October 2025 for the wage month September. The decision was taken considering the request from a number of employers in adapting to new features of the revamped ECR and consequent difficulty in filing returns by the establishments, Ministry of Labour & Employment said.

EPFO had launched revamped Electronic Challan-cum-Return (ECR) system, which is applicable starting wage month September 2025. The revamped system aims to simplify and enhance user experience of the return filing process for employers via the EPFO’s employer portal.

“In order to facilitate smooth transition to the revamped Electronic Challan-cum-Return (ECR) system, the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has also undertaken a series of awareness program with employers and industry representatives across the country,” Ministry of Labour & Employment said.

At the central level, EPFO held meetings with major industry bodies including the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) and the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI), Employer Federation of India (EFI) to apprise them of the new features and procedural reforms introduced in the revamped ECR system. The discussions focused on the advantages of the new return filing process, including enhanced data accuracy, sequential return validation, and better compliance facilitation.

In continuation of this outreach, Zonal and Regional Offices of EPFO are also conducting interactive sessions and workshops with employers and establishment representatives. These programs aim to provide on-ground handholding support to establishments and ensure timely and error-free filing of returns under the revamped system.