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
MPC Forex Level: India’s forex reserves remain healthy at $682.3 billion, says RBI Governor Sanjay MalhotraIndia's foreign exchange reserves are strong at $682.3 billion. The Reserve Bank of India has used these reserves to stabilize the rupee. D...
05 Jun, 2026, 12.43 PM IST
India's forex reserves remain adequate, trade pacts, policy reforms to strengthen external sector, says RBI GovernorWith foreign exchange reserves reaching an impressive $682.3 billion, India stands on solid economic ground. RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra h...
05 Jun, 2026, 12.36 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
Governments worldwide shield households from rising energy costsNations globally are taking action to protect citizens from rising energy prices. Countries are introducing subsidies, tax cuts and fuel co...
20 May, 2026, 05.16 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
Sugar stocks fall up to 7% on export ban; analysts see limited long-term impactSugar company shares dropped Thursday after India banned sweetener exports. This move follows rising domestic sugar prices and concerns ove...
14 May, 2026, 11.41 PM IST
From India to China, a look at what governments worldwide are doing to shield households from rising energy costsGovernments globally are implementing diverse strategies to mitigate soaring energy costs stemming from the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. Measu...
13 May, 2026, 09.02 AM IST
Rs 10 sugarcane FRP hike: Small raise, big questions for farmers and millsFarmers call the hike inadequate while industry warns of rising cane arrears
12 May, 2026, 08.56 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
PM Modi pushes work-from-home revival, lower foreign travel & less gold purchases as West Asia conflict heightens concernsPrime Minister Narendra Modi called for a return to work-from-home and urged citizens to delay foreign travel for a year. This is to addres...
11 May, 2026, 08.20 AM 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
Petrol may vanish from your nearby pump, but that would be fineIndia is accelerating its move away from petrol and diesel, signaling a post-fossil fuel era for transport. Driven by economic, environment...
29 Apr, 2026, 02.19 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
E100? Govt wants to go beyond E20 amid concerns over impact of ethanol on older vehiclesIndia's aggressive ethanol blending program, aimed at reducing crude oil imports, is raising concerns for vehicle owners. Vehicles designed...
28 Apr, 2026, 05.38 PM IST