E20 scientifically tested, safe for older vehicles: Industry expertsIndustry experts have reassured the public about the safety and efficacy of E20 ethanol-blended petrol. They emphasized that the fuel has u...
04 Jul, 2026, 05.56 PM IST
India waives customs duty, IGST on imported animals under UK trade pact from July 15India's latest policy change allows for customs duty and IGST exemptions on animals brought into the country for shows and public events st...
04 Jul, 2026, 11.09 AM IST
Govt seeks to quell public backlash on ethanol-mixed fuel after 'experiment' remarkIndia's government is facing a growing backlash over its mandatory E20 ethanol-blended petrol policy. Motorists are protesting lower fuel e...
03 Jul, 2026, 08.16 PM IST
E20 causes ‘minor’ drop in vehicle mileage, Puri says, as India gears up for E100 fuelThe Petroleum Minister acknowledged a minor drop in fuel efficiency with E20 petrol but highlighted improved acceleration and engine perfor...
03 Jul, 2026, 04.46 PM IST
Rs 1 lakh crore on crude imports will be saved by 2030, as 35 lakh EVs will replace petrol vehicles: SBI ReportIndia is poised for a significant electric vehicle surge, with an estimated 35 lakh petrol vehicles to be replaced by EVs between 2027-2030...
03 Jul, 2026, 03.53 PM IST
E20 causes ‘minor’ drop in vehicle mileage, Puri says, as India gears up for E100 fuelThe Petroleum Minister acknowledged a minor drop in fuel efficiency with E20 petrol but highlighted improved acceleration and engine perfor...
03 Jul, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
From being a trust to gaining trust: AIFs call for switch to LLP modelIndia's private equity and venture capital sector is pushing for a crucial structural change to attract more foreign investment. The indust...
03 Jul, 2026, 10.32 AM IST
Guardrails in the works to prevent tampering with EV batteriesAuthorities are set to introduce stringent measures to prevent tampering with electric two and three-wheeler batteries. New regulations wil...
03 Jul, 2026, 12.48 AM IST
From WFH to 2x parking charge, these rules are now permanent in Delhi from Nov 1 to Feb 28Delhi has rolled out a permanent winter anti-pollution plan, effective November 1 to February 28 annually. This framework mandates strict m...
02 Jul, 2026, 07.28 PM IST
India's June palm oil imports fall to 14-month low as demand softens, dealers sayIndia's palm oil imports plunged to a 14-month low in June, driven by weak consumer demand and a shrinking price advantage over rival oils....
02 Jul, 2026, 02.59 PM IST
Why CDSCO and BEE have not kept pace with the industries they overseeCDSCO still faces challenges like chronic understaffing, gaps in technical skills, weak lab infra and fragmented approvals. About a decade ...
02 Jul, 2026, 01.21 AM IST
India's June crude imports hit record high as Russian supplies surge despite West Asia tensionsIndia's crude oil imports hit a record 4.93 million barrels per day in June, bolstered by substantial purchases from Russia, which solidifi...
01 Jul, 2026, 01.46 PM IST
No single road to clean mobilityIndia stands at a pivotal moment in its mobility sector, where reducing oil dependency is critical due to global energy challenges. Ethanol...
30 Jun, 2026, 11.55 PM IST
Force Motors in pact with road ministry for scheme to modernise Delhi-NCR commercial vehicle fleetForce Motors has inked a deal with the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways to join the government's commercial vehicle replacement scheme...
30 Jun, 2026, 01.17 PM IST
Shelf-life norms for imported drugs may be relaxed to reduce wastageIndia is set to revise rules for imported medicines, proposing a 12-month minimum residual shelf life instead of the current 60% rule. This...
27 Jun, 2026, 12.17 AM IST
Health ministry issues proposal for one-year residual shelf life for imported drugsThe Union Health Ministry is proposing to relax import rules for medicines, requiring a minimum 12-month shelf life upon arrival instead of...
26 Jun, 2026, 12.03 PM IST
India may approve $370 million Chinese-linked auto investment, first in nearly a decadeIndia is poised to approve a significant $370 million investment from Horse Powertrain Ltd., a hybrid-engine venture backed by China's Geel...
25 Jun, 2026, 12.37 PM IST