After E20 petrol, Nitin Gadkari pushes for 15% isobutanol-blended diesel: What it is and why it mattersIndia is set to embrace a new biofuel initiative, allowing up to 15% isobutanol blending with diesel. This strategic move aims to curb reli...
05 Jul, 2026, 09.47 AM IST
E20 rollout fuels demand for premium petrol amid mileage, engine concernsAs E20 becomes the default fuel across India, more and more motorists are opting for higher-octane petrol amid concerns that E20 could hurt...
05 Jul, 2026, 06.13 AM IST
Next stop: Ad break? DMRC plans in-train audio ads on 4 metro linesDelhi Metro is set to introduce in-train audio advertisements on its Red, Yellow, Blue, and Magenta lines to boost revenue. This move aims ...
04 Jul, 2026, 04.31 PM IST
PM Modi unveils India's 1st integrated refinery-cum-petrochem unit with 9 MMTPA capacity, other projectsPM Modi inaugurated India's first integrated refinery-cum-petrochemical complex in Rajasthan, a significant Rs 1.06 lakh crore development....
04 Jul, 2026, 02.18 PM IST
No full runway shutdown at Srinagar airport this year, says airport authoritiesSrinagar International Airport has withdrawn its plan for a full runway closure this year, ensuring uninterrupted daytime flight operations...
04 Jul, 2026, 12.58 PM IST
US oil companies see big jump in profitUS oil giants are poised for record profits, potentially sparking a showdown with President Trump over high gasoline prices. Despite fallin...
04 Jul, 2026, 12.38 AM IST
Should India become a DIY society? The airport wheelchair debateA surge in wheelchair passengers at Indian airports, often accompanied by multiple family members, leads to priority boarding for many. Whi...
03 Jul, 2026, 11.48 PM IST
Air India, SIA Engineering to set up maintenance, repair and overhaul joint venture in IndiaAir India and Singapore Airlines' engineering arm are exploring a joint venture to establish a world-class Maintenance, Repair, and Overhau...
03 Jul, 2026, 04.28 PM IST
Airport operators tell Centre airline fee relief no longer warrantedPrivate airports are urging the civil aviation ministry to end the three-month discount on domestic flight landing and parking charges, set...
03 Jul, 2026, 04.02 PM IST
Russian fuel crisis prompts rush for Chinese electric carsRussian drivers are flocking to Chinese electric vehicles amid severe fuel shortages caused by escalating Ukrainian strikes on energy infra...
03 Jul, 2026, 02.53 PM IST
Crude inventory nears 1-year high on stronger importsIndia's crude oil reserves have surged to a near one-year peak, reaching 104 million barrels by June's end. This rebound follows a signific...
03 Jul, 2026, 07.43 AM IST
State oil companies lose ₹75,000 cr in Q1 on low prices: Oil minister Hardeep Singh PuriState-run oil companies reported a significant loss of ₹74,781 crore in the April-June quarter due to selling fuel below market rates. Desp...
03 Jul, 2026, 12.21 AM IST
India not exporting fuel directly to Russia, any supplies are trader-led: PuriIndia's Oil Minister, Hardeep Singh Puri, has stated that Indian companies are not directly supplying refined fuels to Russia. While report...
02 Jul, 2026, 08.02 PM IST
Airlines shun Rs 10,000-crore ATF subsidy as fuel prices fallA Rs 10,000-crore jet fuel price stabilisation programme has failed to attract any airline sign-ups. The scheme, designed to shield carrier...
02 Jul, 2026, 07.39 PM IST
WhatsApp usernames’ India hiccup; Zepto’s unusual legal structureWhatsApp’s big bet on usernames has hit a regulatory speed bump in India. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
02 Jul, 2026, 07.55 AM IST
From floods to war, state-run oil firms prove indispensable despite repeated privatisation bidsIndia's state-run oil companies have proven indispensable during national crises, from floods and pandemics to global conflicts. Despite pa...
28 Jun, 2026, 01.09 PM IST
Jet fuel crack spread may exceed $50 in 2026; airfares may climb up to 25%: ReportGeopolitical tensions and refinery issues are significantly impacting jet fuel supplies, leading to increased airline operational costs. Th...
24 Jun, 2026, 12.48 PM IST