Centre withdraws draft sugarcane order after objections from states, stakeholdersThe government has withdrawn the draft Sugarcane Control Order, 2026. This decision comes after receiving objections from state governments...
30 May, 2026, 02.04 PM IST
EV sales in fast lane but Motown treads the middle pathIndian carmakers are not betting on electric vehicles alone. They are developing a mix of petrol, diesel, hybrid, CNG, and flex-fuel option...
30 May, 2026, 06.00 AM 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
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
Centre proposes rules to recognise higher ethanol fuelsIndia's road transport ministry is set to update vehicle emission rules. Higher ethanol fuels like E85 and E100, along with B100 biodiesel,...
30 Apr, 2026, 12.37 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
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26 Apr, 2026, 06.12 AM IST
Singapore Airlines deepens role at Air India amid record lossesSingapore Airlines is taking a more hands-on role at Air India. The carrier is placing its executives in key operational areas like flight ...
23 Apr, 2026, 11.32 AM IST
India allows ethanol blending in aviation fuelIndia has allowed blending ethanol and synthetic hydrocarbons into aviation fuel. This move aims to cut emissions and reduce oil imports. W...
23 Apr, 2026, 12.43 AM 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
These mid-cap stocks with ‘Strong Buy’ & ‘Buy’ recos can rally over 25%, according to analystsWhat is evident in the last few trading sessions is how the street is treating Q4 earnings numbers. If a company delivers in terms of numbe...
15 Apr, 2026, 09.16 PM IST
Iran war impact: Essential drugs may cost up to 5% more, for nowThe immediate net consumer impact could be 3-5% higher prices, or roughly similar to what consumers paid before the late-September cuts in ...
15 Apr, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
EU weighs ban on ethanol used in hand sanitisers over cancer fears, FT reportsThe European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) is considering classifying ethanol, a common hand sanitizer ingredient, as a dangerous substance linke...
21 Oct, 2025, 10.41 AM IST
The alcohol residue has exhausted factories' storage spaceFor the past 18 months, distillery-attached sugar factories have been urging the state to take a stance on the rising inventory of impure s...
18 Feb, 2017, 11.48 AM IST
- India's ethanol trade may take a cane-cut
There is an opportunity to be grabbed, with Brazil increasing its sugar production over ethanol in 2007. However, India is unlikely to take...
06 Dec, 2006, 12.00 AM IST