Five-year fuel contract with Mauritius: IndianOil turns 25-year presence into strategic footholdIndia has signed a five-year fuel supply agreement with Mauritius under which IndianOil will meet the island’s entire import requirement of...
07 Sep, 2026, 09.48 PM IST
Glass, PET keep spirits high amid can shortageIndian beverage firms are increasingly using glass and PET bottles for packaging. This shift occurs as the West Asia conflict disrupts alum...
07 Sep, 2026, 08.47 AM IST
Government urges industry to spearhead ₹60,000 cr PM-SETU plan for energy transformationThe government is urging industry leaders to drive a major overhaul of national vocational training. The PM-SETU initiative, backed by a si...
04 Sep, 2026, 04.26 PM IST
Camp Wilkes replaced a failed 150-foot wooden bulkhead with a living shoreline; a 60-year analysis found the switch would save the Biloxi camp about $73,000Camp Wilkes replaced a failed wooden bulkhead with a living shoreline. This ecologically friendly solution is projected to save the camp se...
04 Sep, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
ET World Leaders Forum: Suzlon CEO says ‘marrying’ solar and wind energy offers India a chance to become a global green-energy powerhouseAround 50% of India’s energy is renewable, making it the largest renewable energy market in the world outside of China. The opportunity for...
04 Sep, 2026, 10.28 AM IST
India’s EV push could slash annual oil and battery import bill by $125 billion by 2050: StudyIndia has the potential to save as much as USD 125 billion every year by 2050 through a swift transition to electric vehicles. The savings ...
03 Sep, 2026, 09.36 PM IST
In 2018, ACS Energy researchers studied cashew nut shell liquid as a potential diesel alternative; the biofuel may be used in compression-ignition engines after blending or processingCashew nut shells hold a remarkable oil, called CNSL, which can be utilized to fuel engines. This renewable resource presents a sustainable...
03 Sep, 2026, 03.50 PM IST
India needs faster EV transition in trucks, buses, domestic capacity in critical tech: PM adviserIndia must accelerate electric mobility, particularly for trucks and buses, to enhance energy security. The next five years are critical fo...
03 Sep, 2026, 03.29 PM IST
Aditya Birla Group gets Rs 24,000 crore bank commitments for Shell deal, 70% more than plannedAditya Birla Group secured loan commitments exceeding its initial acquisition funding needs. Axis Bank and State Bank of India offered subs...
03 Sep, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
Gadkari meets Dutch Ambassador, discusses India-Netherlands cooperation in green infra, mobility, energy transitionUnion Minister Nitin Gadkari met Netherlands Ambassador Marisa Gerards in New Delhi. Discussions focused on sustainable infrastructure and ...
03 Sep, 2026, 09.31 AM IST
JSW Neo, Blackstone & Macquarie among suitors for BluPine EnergySeveral companies submitted bids for BluPine Energy's renewable assets. JSW Neo Energy and Inox Clean are among the potential buyers. Black...
03 Sep, 2026, 12.34 AM IST
Banks seek CRR cut on green deposits to boost green lending in IndiaIn a bid to boost climate and transition finance, banks are pressing for a lower cash reserve ratio for green deposits. Presently, estimate...
02 Sep, 2026, 12.25 AM IST
In 2022, Maryland engineers turned crab-shell chitosan into a zinc-battery electrolyte; after more than 1,000 cycles, the zinc anode still delivered 99.7% coulombic efficiencyInnovative researchers are turning leftover crab shells into essential components for batteries. Packed with chitosan, these shells can cre...
01 Sep, 2026, 07.20 PM IST
1,500 residents were displaced from Hanford in 1943; 83 years later, the Washington site holds about 56 million gallons of radioactive and hazardous wasteIn 1943, residents were uprooted from their homes to create the Hanford nuclear site, which played a crucial role in generating plutonium f...
01 Sep, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
Higher LNG prices likely from September; downstream players may face margin pressure costs: ReportIndia’s LNG demand remains resilient despite spot prices above $20/MMBtu, but rising gas costs could squeeze downstream margins, according ...
31 Aug, 2026, 12.40 PM IST
Exxon, Lyondell among suitors for Shell's US chemical assets, could fetch $8 billion, FT reportsShell is reportedly seeking to sell its U.S. chemical assets for up to eight billion dollars. Several major companies and a private equity ...
24 Aug, 2026, 10.31 AM IST
DPIIT inks MoU with PhonePe, Shell India to support startupsUnder its collaboration with DPIIT, PhonePe will provide DPIIT-recognised startups with a range of benefits, including transaction credits ...
20 Aug, 2026, 07.33 PM IST