Hydrogen future of transportation industry; trials underway on 10 routes in country, says Nitin GadkariUnion Minister Nitin Gadkari announced hydrogen is the future of transportation. The government is conducting trials on ten routes across t...
10 Jul, 2026, 08.47 AM IST
E10 vs E20 Petrol Explained: Is India's ethanol-blended fuel safe for your vehicle?E10 vs E20 petrol difference explained: As India embraces E20 petrol, many car owners are apprehensive about the potential impact on their ...
09 Jul, 2026, 11.53 AM IST
E85 vs Petrol: How much does it cost, why is it cheaper, and who can use it?India has launched E85 ethanol-blended fuel in Delhi, priced significantly lower than standard petrol. This move aims to reduce crude oil d...
05 Jun, 2026, 08.57 PM 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
E20 petrol now the main fuel in India from April 1. What this big shift means, and can your car handle ethanol-blended fuel?India has mandated E20 petrol, a blend of 20% ethanol and 80% petrol, across the nation from April 1, 2025. This initiative aims to reduce ...
01 Apr, 2026, 04.02 PM IST
Economic Survey 2026: Ethanol push risks squeezing pulses, oilseedsIndia's ethanol program has saved billions in foreign exchange. However, government policies favoring maize for ethanol are pushing farmers...
29 Jan, 2026, 02.35 PM IST
Beyond mileage myths: Why ethanol blending makes sense for IndiaEthanol blending emerges as a pragmatic strategy for India, aiming to reduce reliance on crude oil imports and bolster energy security. By ...
01 Sep, 2025, 11.38 PM IST
Ethanol-blended petrol E20: Counting gainsIndia is aggressively pursuing its E20 initiative, blending petrol with 20% ethanol, to reduce emissions and enhance energy security. While...
15 Aug, 2025, 12.40 AM IST
Govt says 20% ethanol blended petrol doesn't have any negative impact on older vehiclesThe government assures that E20 petrol poses no significant harm to older vehicles, dismissing concerns as unfounded. Studies indicate no m...
04 Aug, 2025, 09.36 PM IST
Union Budget will need to balance fuel price cuts with an eye on consumptionWith the Budget approaching, there is speculation about a possible cut in excise duty on petrol and diesel. However, the stabilization of g...
31 Jan, 2024, 02.56 PM IST
Stay bullish, just calibrate risk by staggered buying: 4 smallcap stocks with upside potential of up to 38%Lower oil prices, softer inflation, better than expected GDP numbers and now higher probability of continuation of policies post election 2...
06 Dec, 2023, 01.13 PM IST
India needs $401 bn capex to fight climate change: ReportThe report expects India to step up its emission curtailment targets by 2047 and announce the same at the summit. Several large global econ...
22 Apr, 2021, 08.22 PM IST
From ethanol to soybean, India has a lot to trade with US, says GadkariTouching upon the subject of food vs fuel the minister said that the government has given permission to making ethanol from corn, rice and ...
14 Jan, 2021, 01.15 PM IST
More cane means more sugar and diabetes, grow other crops: Yogi Adityanath“We have paid Rs 26,000 crore to sugarcane farmers this year and the remaining Rs 10,000 crore will also be released soon by sugar mills. W...
12 Sep, 2018, 11.29 AM IST
- Centre tries to boost ethanol price, violates contracts with OMCs
Is the Central government wilfully paving the way for high alcohol prices across the board in a crucial year when sugar output is at an acu...
19 Jan, 2010, 08.31 PM IST
- Oil surge may not set ethanol on fire
Though oil is nudging $150/barrel, punters betting on Indian sugar as an energy crop may be in for a reality check. Cars of the future | Ri...
28 May, 2008, 04.00 AM IST
- Declared goods status set to add drive to ethanol doping
In order to boost the flagging Ethanol Blending Programme (EBP), the food ministry has proposed to bring ethanol under the declared goods s...
02 Jun, 2007, 01.34 AM IST