India proposes new vehicle rules to allow higher ethanol-blended fuelsIndia has proposed amendments to its motor vehicle rules to formally integrate higher ethanol-blended fuels, including E85 (85% ethanol) an...
29 Apr, 2026, 10.27 AM IST
E100? Govt wants to go beyond E20 amid concerns over impact of ethanol on older vehiclesIndia's aggressive ethanol blending program, aimed at reducing crude oil imports, is raising concerns for vehicle owners. Vehicles designed...
28 Apr, 2026, 05.38 PM IST
ET Prime Special Series: Multibagger or Bankrupt - Part 54: Will manufacturing capability help this firm move into defence space?The auto ancillary sector is being forced to answer a difficult question: When technology changes, which suppliers remain relevant and whic...
15 Apr, 2026, 11.41 PM IST
Amid West Asia crisis: Santa Marta meet aims to drive fossil fuel shiftThe Santa Marta conference has been described as a meeting of the "coalition of doers", comprising countries and stakeholders committed to ...
13 Apr, 2026, 12.26 AM IST
Brazil launching data center incentives next month to woo big tech, sources sayUS President Donald Trump has tied the tariff to the trial of Brazilian former President Jair Bolsonaro, as well as complaints about regula...
30 Aug, 2025, 04.14 PM IST
Brazil readies 15% minimum tax on multinational profits ahead of G20 presidencyThe planned move would help Brazil align with the G20's agenda to combat tax evasion in an increasingly global and digital economy, said Ta...
09 Nov, 2023, 04.15 PM IST
Energy transition to create a sustainable economy – Can Budget 2023 create a roadmap for Green Energy?Union Budget 2023: Globally, countries have taken serious measures such as the USA shall permit tax credit of up to USD3 per kg for 10 year...
20 Jan, 2023, 11.40 AM IST
How Ford burned $12 billion in BrazilFord Motor Co announced the closure of its manufacturing plants in January, dealing a heavy blow to its more than 5,000 workers in the coun...
20 May, 2021, 04.06 PM IST
General Motors says in talks to invest $2.73 billion in Brazil till 2024GM has in recent weeks warned its employees in Brazil that "sacrifices" would be necessary for the company to return to profit in the count...
03 Feb, 2019, 08.18 AM IST
Apple may have to wait for GST rollout, says Nirmala Sitharaman"GST will be coming soon. So, tax-related incentives demanded by Apple will have to be looked from a different angle," Sitharaman said.
24 Mar, 2017, 07.18 PM IST
Goa miners seek government help to fight slump in pricesThey demanded that the Centre withdraw 30 per cent export duty on low-grade iron ore, while the state provide relief from various taxes.
15 Jan, 2016, 02.50 PM IST
US biz should tap growing demand in India, China: GeithnerGeithner said the US needs to carry out tax reforms and invest in education, innovation and infrastructure to attract investments and spur ...
27 Apr, 2012, 02.50 PM IST
- ET Classroom: Tobin Tax
Named after Nobel-winning US economist James Tobin who proposed it in 1971, this tax on short-term cross-border currency transactions is le...
19 Mar, 2010, 02.15 AM IST
- Honchos seek help in global hunt
In its wishlist for Budget 2007, industry sought a slew of tax benefits, reduction in corporate tax rates and etc.
10 Jan, 2007, 02.45 AM IST
- Industry body wants more sops for north-east
In the first round of pre-budget 2007-08 meetings, Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has urged the finance ministry to consider special ince...
06 Dec, 2006, 12.00 AM IST
- India ranked fifth in world ethanol production chart
India ranks fifth in ethanol production next to European Union, China, US and Brazil.
25 Sep, 2006, 03.14 AM IST
- Govt may hike excise on LCVs run on diesel
The Cabinet will take up a proposal to levy higher excise duty on light commercial vehicles (LCV) run on diesel.
15 Jul, 2006, 01.34 AM IST