CNG, hybrids, electrics rule motown: Alternative powertrains beat petrol vehicles for the first time in India as August auto sales jump 18%Retail vehicle sales surged by eighteen percent year-on-year, reaching 2.42 million units last month. For the first time, alternative energ...
08 Sep, 2026, 12.38 AM IST
Sugar prices are rising on tight supply and strong demand: Which sugar stocks could benefit most?India is currently experiencing a sugar shortage, caused by shorter production yields and increased consumer demand. While government initi...
07 Sep, 2026, 11.23 AM IST
Kia builds E20 readiness into India strategy as it expands powertrain optionsKia India is preparing its vehicle portfolio for higher ethanol fuel blends. The automaker has developed engineering capabilities for fuel ...
05 Sep, 2026, 07.14 PM IST
India’s farm policy needs a reset amid concerns over ethanol push, subsidies: Agri expert Devinder SharmaSharma warns that ethanol-led changes in cropping patterns may create an environmental problem over the longer term.
04 Sep, 2026, 01.59 PM IST
Sugar rush on Dalal Street: Stocks soar up to 59% in August, but are valuations turning risky?Sugar stocks have witnessed remarkable growth on Dalal Street this August, with several firms recording substantial increases in share pric...
01 Sep, 2026, 01.23 PM IST
Low inventories, El Nino to keep sugar market tight through FY27: DAM CapitalThe Indian sugar sector is likely to remain in a tight-supply situation through FY27 and possibly beyond, with low inventories, weather ris...
01 Sep, 2026, 09.08 AM IST
Supreme Court dismisses PIL seeking ethanol content disclosure at petrol pumpsThe Supreme Court took action on Monday by dismissing a public interest litigation that sought mandatory transparency regarding ethanol per...
01 Sep, 2026, 12.29 AM IST
Supreme Court dismisses PIL seeking disclosure of ethanol content in petrol at fuel pumpsThe Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a public interest litigation seeking mandatory disclosure of the exact ethanol content in ...
31 Aug, 2026, 11.41 AM IST
Supreme Court to hear plea on ethanol labelling at petrol pumps on August 31The Supreme Court will hear a petition on August 31 regarding ethanol labelling. The plea seeks mandatory disclosure of ethanol percentages...
29 Aug, 2026, 11.30 AM IST
Sugar stocks rally continues: Balrampur Chini, Dhampur Sugar, Uttam Sugar Mills rally up to 4%. Two big triggersSugar stocks rallied as domestic sugar prices surged sharply over the past month. Government data showed retail prices rising from Rs 48.18...
28 Aug, 2026, 11.46 AM IST
BPCL says no decision to replace E20 with E10, as govt debates lower-blend option for older vehiclesBharat Petroleum Corp Ltd has clarified that there are no plans to switch from E20 petrol to E10 fuel. Discussions are currently taking pla...
27 Aug, 2026, 04.33 PM IST
Sunny side down? Egg prices rise on ethanol pushRising diversion of maize to ethanol production has significantly increased poultry feed costs, leading to a 35-40% surge in egg prices ove...
27 Aug, 2026, 03.31 PM IST
Goldman Sachs says Britannia could see biggest cost impact as sugar prices continue to soarRising sugar prices are raising concerns over higher input costs for consumer companies, with Goldman Sachs identifying Britannia Industrie...
27 Aug, 2026, 02.14 PM IST
Incubit Group plans Rs 5,000 crore India investment, eyes energy infrastructure expansionIncubit Group plans to invest Rs 5,000 crore in India over four to five years. The emerging-markets energy operator will expand its existin...
26 Aug, 2026, 05.26 PM IST
Government tightens ethanol blend rules for OMCsThe government is contemplating the enforcement of mandatory chloride contamination limits for E20 petrol. Automakers have expressed worrie...
25 Aug, 2026, 12.43 AM IST
Ethanol is not the whole story behind India’s sugar price surgeSugar prices have significantly increased due to production shortfalls and rising demand. Government data shows a substantial decline in ex...
24 Aug, 2026, 11.00 PM IST
Capital goods sector to stay soft in H1, recovery seen in H2FY27 on thermal orders: ReportIndia’s capital goods and power equipment sector may remain subdued in the first half of FY27 before recovering later, 360 ONE Capital said...
24 Aug, 2026, 02.42 PM IST