Ethanol transition can shift to "Transport Energy Backbone" to shield India from oil shocks: KPMGIndia's ethanol use is evolving beyond simple blending. It is set to become a key transport energy source. This will help manage fluctuatin...
15 Jun, 2026, 02.28 PM IST
Govt restricts bulk industrial petrol, diesel purchases through petrol pumpsIndustrial and commercial users can no longer buy petrol and diesel from petrol pumps. They must now get fuel from bulk sale points. This c...
12 Jun, 2026, 10.12 AM IST
JSW–The Times of India Earth Care Awards Recognises Champions of Climate Action and Sustainability11 Jun, 2026, 03.08 PM IST
Fueling Demand: Inside India’s ethanol mobility revolution in reverseIndia is launching an ambitious green mobility initiative. The country is establishing E100 fuel stations nationwide before flex-fuel vehic...
11 Jun, 2026, 02.05 PM IST
Mahayuti committed to Maratha community, OBC interests fully protected: Maharashtra CM FadnavisMaharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis assures the public of his government's dedication to resolving the Maratha reservation issue. ...
30 May, 2026, 01.07 PM IST
India bans sugar exports till September to stabilise domestic pricesIndia has banned sugar exports until September 30. This move aims to stabilize domestic prices as supply tightens. The ban applies to raw, ...
14 May, 2026, 11.39 PM 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
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
Sugar output rises 7% to 275 lakh tonnes: ISMAWhile overall production is up, the number of operational sugar mills has decreased substantially. Maharashtra and Karnataka have shown str...
30 Apr, 2026, 03.19 PM 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 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
Govt overhauls six-decade-old sugarcane law; seeks comments on draft by May 20The Centre is proposing a new Sugarcane (Control) Order 2026, replacing the 1966 version to integrate ethanol production, digital complianc...
22 Apr, 2026, 03.40 PM IST
India ramps up PNG adoption with over 5 lakh new connections amid Israel-Iran warIndia is rapidly increasing its use of piped natural gas. This shift is happening as disruptions affect cooking gas supplies. Many new PNG ...
21 Apr, 2026, 09.13 PM IST
Sugar crushing season hits final phase, production reaches 274.8 lakh tonsUttar Pradesh has produced 89.26 lakh tons so far, against last year production of 91.10 lakh tons.
16 Apr, 2026, 12.44 PM IST
Government lifts cap on sugar diversion for ethanol production starting in November 2024Starting November 1, 2024, the Union government will lift the cap on sugar diversion for ethanol production, allowing the use of cane juice...
29 Aug, 2024, 08.39 PM IST
Indian sugar output could fall 2% on smaller area, says trade bodyA decline in Indian sugar production could prevent the world's second-biggest producer of the sweetener from making the exports and support...
31 Jul, 2024, 10.03 AM IST
Government lifting restriction on sugarcane use raises hope of sugar millsA ban on using sugarcane to make ethanol was imposed to check rising sugar prices in the domestic market.
19 Dec, 2023, 12.19 PM IST