WTO nations query India’s PLI, QCO, import substitution, New Delhi says public policy objectives keyWTO members questioned India's trade policies at a recent review. Concerns included quality orders and abrupt tariff changes. India defende...
23 Jul, 2026, 10.58 PM IST
India to build Phase-II strategic oil reserves at Rs 14,527 cr under PPP modelIndia plans a second phase for its strategic petroleum reserves. This expansion will add 6.5 million tonnes of crude oil storage. Two new f...
23 Jul, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
India's solar push idles factories unable to shake reliance on ChinaIn a concerning turn for India's renewable energy sector, solar panel manufacturers are ceasing production because vital components are in ...
23 Jul, 2026, 01.16 PM IST
EAM Jaishankar meets Sri Lankan, Bangladeshi counterparts on sidelines of ARF meeting in ManilaExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Sri Lankan and Bangladeshi counterparts in Manila. He also engaged with EU High Representative K...
23 Jul, 2026, 09.52 AM IST
Solar cell makers flag investor jitters over sourcing rule reliefIndia extended a solar cell sourcing exemption for certain projects by seven months. Local manufacturers express concerns about this decisi...
23 Jul, 2026, 12.29 AM IST
No nation or grouping can tackle global volatility alone: S Jaishankar at India-ASEAN FMs' meetGlobal turbulence stresses supply chains, energy, food, and health security. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlighted this volati...
22 Jul, 2026, 08.40 PM IST
India's installed solar capacity rises 57-fold since 2014 to 162.15 GW, Government tells ParliamentIndia's solar power capacity has expanded significantly to 162.15 GW by June 2026. This growth places India as the world's third-largest na...
22 Jul, 2026, 01.53 PM IST
Bira 91’s Ankur Jain steps down; Data centre safety under reviewHappy Wednesday! Bira 91 maker B9 Beverages founder Ankur Jain has stepped down from the board. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dis...
22 Jul, 2026, 08.10 AM IST
Ethanol ATMs coming soon: The biofuel story is racing ahead of E20India's ethanol policy is entering a new phase as the government explores ethanol ATMs, ethanol cooking fuel, sustainable aviation fuel (SA...
21 Jul, 2026, 12.58 PM IST
Energy shock vs AI boom: RBI should act as and when external shocks push domestic data in a direction, not until thenGlobal growth faces pressure from an energy shock and a tech boom. The energy shock stems from conflict, impacting oil prices and shipping ...
20 Jul, 2026, 11.50 PM IST
Right policy space for strategic industriesSkyroot Aerospace's latest launch marks a milestone for India, signifying its official entry into the exclusive league of private orbital l...
20 Jul, 2026, 11.41 PM IST
Ethanol could soon make its way to Indian kitchensIndia's petroleum ministry is developing a policy for ethanol as a mainstream cooking fuel. This initiative aims to reduce dependence on im...
20 Jul, 2026, 08.52 AM IST
India extends solar cells local sourcing deadline for open access, net metering projects till DecemberThe govt has granted a seven-month exemption to renewable energy projects under open access and net metering, allowing them to use imported...
19 Jul, 2026, 07.05 AM IST
Goa govt plans up to 50% subsidy on EVs for bike taxi, autorickshaw operatorsThe Goa government will offer up to a 50% subsidy on electric vehicles for licensed motorcycle pilots and autorickshaw operators, while set...
18 Jul, 2026, 12.01 PM IST
Ethanol, a fuel, not the fuel of choiceIndia's ethanol program achieves blending targets and energy security goals. However, it shifts land use from food crops to maize productio...
16 Jul, 2026, 11.34 PM IST
Don’t become an alcoholic: India’s ethanol push risks solving one problem while creating anotherIndia's push for E20 fuel presents both benefits and drawbacks for vehicular efficiency. Ethanol offers cleaner burning properties but redu...
16 Jul, 2026, 12.27 AM IST
Jump on this bandwagon: India’s ethanol push gathers speed as it transforms energy security and rural economyEthanol, a renewable biofuel, has become integral to India's transport fuel strategy. India achieved ten percent blending ahead of schedule...
16 Jul, 2026, 12.02 AM IST