For both the compulsive trader and careful investor: 25 stocks to watch if risk appetite returns; some with upside potential, some notIf the price of crude oil softens, Indian equities may again see a risk-on phase. Tariff concerns are no longer the central issue; the larg...
24 May, 2026, 04.23 PM IST
Iran war energy shock drives India's interest in ethanol and other biofuelsIndia and Southeast Asian nations are boosting biofuel use amid global fuel disruptions. This move aims to reduce reliance on imported oil ...
15 May, 2026, 07.54 AM IST
India in talks with Nepal for ethanol exports, exploring shipments to SAARC nationsIndia is discussing ethanol exports with Nepal and other SAARC countries. This initiative aims to support farmers and strengthen the rural ...
01 May, 2026, 07.47 PM IST
Petrol may vanish from your nearby pump, but that would be fineIndia is accelerating its move away from petrol and diesel, signaling a post-fossil fuel era for transport. Driven by economic, environment...
29 Apr, 2026, 02.19 PM IST
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
There is no future for petrol and diesel vehicles, Nitin Gadkari saysIndia is phasing out petrol and diesel vehicles. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari stated there is no future for these fuels. Manufacturers must...
29 Apr, 2026, 10.17 AM IST
India craves a sweet fix for crude addiction. Can it work?India is rapidly expanding its use of ethanol, a sugar-based fuel. This strategy aims to cut reliance on imported crude oil and boost farme...
23 Apr, 2026, 03.47 PM IST
Don’t waste a good crisis: India needs a body not just for putting out fires, but also for long-term strategic energy ideasIndia is facing one of its worst energy disruptions, with far higher dependence on imported fuels than in past crises. Today, the focus has...
22 Apr, 2026, 12.59 AM IST
The other Ether-blend solution: How DME could ease India’s LPG crisisIndia is embarking on an innovative journey by mixing dimethyl ether (DME) with cooking gas to lessen its dependency on imported LPG. This ...
23 Mar, 2026, 11.35 PM IST
India's ethanol moment has arrived — and the industry says it's ready for moreIndia has mandated 20% ethanol in petrol from April 2026, a significant policy acceleration. The nation boasts surplus production capacity,...
16 Mar, 2026, 04.49 PM IST
From e-commerce to fuel, how forests can foster a carbon-neutral futureAs the industry begins to search for substitutes to ingredients currently derived from fossil fuels, it is important to consider forests as...
17 Sep, 2022, 10.59 AM IST
India achieved 10 pc ethanol blending target ahead of schedule: Prime Minister Narendra ModiFor a nation, 85 per cent dependent on imports for meeting its oil needs and 50 per cent for gas requirement, the key is alternate energy s...
15 Aug, 2022, 09.52 AM IST
India to start supplying petrol with 20% ethanol from April 2023India, which achieved the target of supplying petrol mixed with 10 per cent ethanol (10 per cent ethanol, 90 per cent petrol) ahead of sche...
10 Aug, 2022, 07.25 PM IST
Flex-fuel engines to be made mandatory in coming days: Nitin GadkariReferring to his recent meeting with representatives of vehicle manufacturers Kirloskar and Toyota, Gadkari said, "They have prepared cars ...
11 Nov, 2021, 04.50 PM IST
India to boost ethanol production as people facing problems due to high fuel rates: GadkariAddressing a conference organised by BRICS Network University virtually, Gadkari mentioned that automobile makers are producing flex-fuel e...
16 Jun, 2021, 11.26 PM IST
India facing 'economic crisis' due to huge oil imports: Transport ministerIndia is the third largest importer of crude oil and rising international oil prices are inflating domestic transport fuel costs in a stron...
04 Oct, 2018, 05.13 PM IST
Nitin Gadkari pushes for leapfrogging into methanol economyThe government's key think tank, NITI Aayog is seriously exploring about deploying methanol as a possible way to achieve energy independenc...
11 Sep, 2016, 10.45 AM IST