Don’t waste a good crisis: India needs a body not just for putting out fires, but also for long-term strategic energy ideasIndia is facing one of its worst energy disruptions, with far higher dependence on imported fuels than in past crises. Today, the focus has...
22 Apr, 2026, 12.59 AM IST
Stop Cleaning Mirrors in Circles: Do This InsteadCleaning mirrors in circles creates static electricity and spreads dirt, leading to streaks. Scientific studies show this damages mirror co...
11 Apr, 2026, 02.19 PM IST
Tech advances yet to fix uneven mill performance, data gaps in sugar sector: Food SecretaryDespite technological advancements, sugar mills face challenges like recovery rate variability and energy inefficiencies. Industry leaders ...
07 Apr, 2026, 09.21 PM IST
Why maize deserves centre stage in India’s agricultural roadmapPolicymakers and industry stakeholders say it is time to unlock maize’s untapped potential, calling for better crop management and a strong...
27 Jan, 2026, 10.35 AM IST
Beyond mileage myths: Why ethanol blending makes sense for IndiaEthanol blending emerges as a pragmatic strategy for India, aiming to reduce reliance on crude oil imports and bolster energy security. By ...
01 Sep, 2025, 11.38 PM IST
Fuel efficiency can drop by 2-5% due to E20 petrol: Car expertsAutomotive experts suggest that using 20% ethanol-blended petrol (E20) may reduce fuel efficiency in vehicles by 2-5%, varying with car typ...
24 Aug, 2025, 10.58 AM IST
India’s ethanol transition: A new blend, but a bumpy rideIndia's rapid shift to E20 fuel, containing 20% ethanol, is causing unforeseen issues for car owners. Many vehicles, designed for E10 fuel,...
17 Aug, 2025, 03.42 PM IST
Ethanol-blended petrol E20: Counting gainsIndia is aggressively pursuing its E20 initiative, blending petrol with 20% ethanol, to reduce emissions and enhance energy security. While...
15 Aug, 2025, 12.40 AM IST
Ethanol blending in petrol won't void your insurance policy, gives better acceleration, doesn't affect mileage: Govt on E20The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas asserts that E20 fuel enhances acceleration and reduces carbon emissions by approximately 30% com...
13 Aug, 2025, 09.26 AM IST
ISMA urges government to restore 50:50 grain-sugar ratio for ethanol productionISMA expects the upcoming 2025-26 sugar season to be a bumper in terms of production.
08 Jul, 2025, 02.31 PM IST
Sugar industry seeks ethanol price revision as blending share drops to 28% from 73%The sugar industry is urging for revised ethanol procurement prices and extended blending targets due to a sharp decline in its contributio...
02 Jun, 2025, 04.21 PM IST
Existing government initiatives must be integrated to boost biogas sector: IBAThis suggestion was made in a white paper launched by Nitin Gadkari, which also recommended centralised tracking, standardised benchmarking...
08 May, 2025, 05.13 PM IST
Hot Stocks: Brokerages on Tejas Networks, Dwarikesh Sugar, Barbeque-Nation and Saregama IndiaEmkay initiated coverage on Tejas Networks with a buy rating and a target price of Rs 1050. The company expects to execute orders worth at ...
27 Dec, 2023, 10.05 AM IST
Govt plans to double turnover of automobile industry to Rs 15 lakh crore: Nitin Gadkari"The turnover of the automobile industry is Rs 7.55 lakh crore, and four and a half crores have got jobs in the sector. This industry gives...
04 Jul, 2023, 06.04 PM IST
Japan's Toyota announces plan for battery electric vehicleToyota aims to produce an all-solid-state battery by 2027 as part of its plans to tackle climate change by focusing on electric vehicles (E...
13 Jun, 2023, 11.49 AM IST
Can the SUV save the auto sector?The roomier vehicles have a special value proposition in India where individual cars tend to carry more people than in most other countries...
22 Apr, 2022, 11.10 PM IST
Soon, new flavours for lager beerVTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has been developing hybrid lager yeasts so as to impart new flavour to the beer and accelerate the...
09 Mar, 2015, 04.48 PM IST