Chemical sector: Although long, there is a way around China trouble; combine 20 stocks to get your portfolio’s chemistry rightFor the chemicals sector, it all depends on a transformation that is still unfolding and will take years to play out. Backward-integration ...
17 Aug, 2026, 11.07 AM IST
Zinc Rally: What's drivingprices to record highs and what lies ahead?Zinc prices have escalated to their highest levels in years on international markets, fueled by supply interruptions and dwindling stockpil...
16 Aug, 2026, 09.59 AM IST
E20 fuel protests: Why India's ethanol-blended petrol policy is under fireIndia's push for E20 petrol faces significant public and political opposition. Motorists express concerns about potential vehicle damage an...
04 Aug, 2026, 05.27 PM IST
Govt says E20 fuel safe for vehicles, defends ethanol blending programmeThe government has defended its ethanol blending program, stating no engine damage has been found. Extensive testing and field experience c...
30 Jul, 2026, 05.20 PM IST
Some BS-III vehicles may need rubber parts replaced for E20 fuel, says GadkariOlder vehicles generally show no significant performance changes with E20 fuel. Some BS-III vehicles manufactured before 2016 may require m...
29 Jul, 2026, 03.30 PM IST
Govt says no assessment of share of vehicles compatible with E20 petrolThe government has not assessed E20 petrol compatibility for all vehicles. Extensive studies and field trials confirm E20 fuel is safe for ...
27 Jul, 2026, 06.28 PM IST
Better corrosion protection could lift India's GDP by up to 1.5%, report saysIndia faces significant annual losses of ₹14 lakh crore due to corrosion. This damage prematurely deteriorates vital infrastructure across ...
27 Jul, 2026, 12.42 AM IST
No decision yet on petrol blending beyond 20% ethanol, says ministerThe government has not decided to increase ethanol blending in petrol beyond twenty percent. Any future increase will follow scientific stu...
20 Jul, 2026, 05.23 PM IST
E20 petrol may cut mileage by 3-5% in some vehicles, but benefits outweigh impact: Oil MinistryThe government acknowledges E20 fuel's minor fuel economy reduction. This impact is outweighed by benefits like better engine performance a...
10 Jul, 2026, 01.50 PM IST
E20 Petrol: Why India wants ethanol blending and what are your worries? Key questions answeredThe Ministry of Petroleum released FAQs to clarify the Ethanol Blended Petrol Programme. India's ethanol blending targets were met through ...
10 Jul, 2026, 11.38 AM IST
Hindustan Zinc advocates galvanisation to prevent corrosion costs, saving 5% of India's GDP annuallyHindustan Zinc is emphasising galvanization to combat corrosion, which significantly impacts India's GDP. The company launched 'ZungKeKhila...
24 Apr, 2025, 02.47 PM IST
India loses 5-7% of GDP due to corrosion: International Zinc AssociationContinuous Galvanized Rebars are value-added rebars for higher life and low maintenance of infrastructure to provide significant cost savin...
09 Jun, 2021, 03.52 PM IST
Asia’s most valuable Zinc maker looks to gain from India’s rail overhaulAsia’s top zinc producer by market capitalization has been campaigning for Indian Railways to increase their use of galvanized steel in its...
17 Jan, 2020, 09.50 AM IST
ARAI calls for cost benefit analysis before mandating 70% galvanised steel in auto bodiesGalvanisation, or covering of metal with zinc, makes it less prone to corrosion, which in turn makes structures safer.
05 Sep, 2018, 05.52 PM IST
Rail track galvanisation can lead to 4% GDP savings, says global zinc body IZAOne of the significant aspects of railway track maintenance is the detection of corrosion and the replacement of corroded rails.
07 Feb, 2016, 06.38 PM IST
- CII asks govt to introduce Corrosion Act; cos losing Rs 2lk cr
"Industrial Asset Management needs implementation of corrosion audits, corrosion assessment, and corrosion management," CII said.
25 Apr, 2011, 03.27 AM IST
- India should have mandatory 'corrosion audit', say experts
India should have mandatory 'Corrosion Audit' in every segment of the industry so that the annual estimated direct loss of over Rs 2 lakh c...
28 Sep, 2010, 02.10 PM IST