India to launch E85 fuel today in push for flex fuel mobilityIndia is launching E85 fuel on Friday. This is an 80-85% ethanol-blended petrol. The move aims to boost flex fuel mobility across the natio...
05 Jun, 2026, 07.52 PM IST
Govt considering policy to support affordable adoption of E85 fuel: Hardeep Singh PuriThe Indian government is actively considering a policy to accelerate the affordable adoption of E85 fuel, a blend of 85% ethanol with petro...
04 Jun, 2026, 05.05 PM IST
Nifty earnings growth slashed to 8.5% from 14%; no comfort in valuations still: Amish ShahBofA Securities warns Indian equities face rich valuations and halved earnings growth outlook, projecting market gains to mirror profit exp...
29 May, 2026, 02.58 PM IST
Wilmar International chief says India must target 60% self-sufficiency in edible oilsIndia needs to produce more edible oils domestically. Kuok Khoon Hong, chairman of Wilmar International, suggests aiming for 50-60% self-su...
26 May, 2026, 09.22 PM IST
‘The US-Iran war will hurt both food consumers — and producers’The US-Iran conflict threatens global food supplies. Rising oil prices increase fertilizer and transportation costs. This impacts food prod...
21 May, 2026, 10.54 PM IST
Rs 10.9 lakh crore burden: Iran shock can take a load off India's backRising oil prices triggered by the Iran conflict are pushing India to accelerate its shift away from fossil fuels, with the government fast...
20 May, 2026, 02.15 PM IST
India’s $1 trillion import dependence makes green transition a strategic necessityIndia faces significant import reliance across key sectors. Aatmanirbharta requires a growth model shift, with the green economy offering a...
19 May, 2026, 12.13 AM IST
Iran war energy shock drives India's interest in ethanol and other biofuelsIndia and Southeast Asian nations are boosting biofuel use amid global fuel disruptions. This move aims to reduce reliance on imported oil ...
15 May, 2026, 07.54 AM IST
Maize emerges as India’s top ethanol feedstock as supplies surpass 515 crore litresIndia's cumulative ethanol supplies reached approximately 515 crore litres in the first half of ESY 2025-26, with maize emerging as the lar...
11 May, 2026, 02.26 PM IST
India may soon increase ethanol blending in petrol to 25%. Here’s what consumers should know25% ethanol-blended petrol: India is speeding up its shift to renewable energy. Higher ethanol blending in petrol is being considered. This...
10 May, 2026, 12.13 AM IST
India's oil companies bleed Rs 30,000 cr as fuel prices held steady despite global energy shockIndia's state-run oil firms faced massive losses of an estimated Rs 30,000 crore. They kept fuel and LPG prices stable despite a global ene...
08 May, 2026, 03.50 PM IST
India proposes new vehicle rules to allow higher ethanol-blended fuelsIndia has proposed amendments to its motor vehicle rules to formally integrate higher ethanol-blended fuels, including E85 (85% ethanol) an...
29 Apr, 2026, 10.27 AM 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
Jakarta's palm oil curb will test IndiaIndia is grappling with a significant hurdle as Indonesia shifts its focus towards palm oil for biofuel production. This shift threatens In...
22 Apr, 2026, 11.02 PM IST
Iran war may crush oil demand today, but send it soaring long termThe Iran war has caused a significant drop in global oil demand, with consumption plummeting due to supply disruptions and record-high fuel...
22 Apr, 2026, 12.04 PM IST
How the Iran war oil and gas supply shock compares with past disruptionsA major oil supply disruption is underway due to the US-Israeli war with Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. This event is the wo...
22 Apr, 2026, 10.59 AM IST
Stoves to cars: India expands ethanol use amid West Asia warIndia has a massive surplus of ethanol, pushing policymakers and industry to find new uses. Ethanol-powered cooking stoves are being tested...
08 Apr, 2026, 12.10 PM IST