Inflation likely to rise from here as food prices remain key risk: ExpertsRetail inflation in India is projected to increase in upcoming months. Food prices are the primary driver, though inflation should stay bel...
12 Aug, 2026, 08.28 PM IST
States should mine more, not tax more: The fiscal lesson from OdishaNew legislation will remove state powers to levy taxes on minerals. This change is expected to encourage investment and increase mineral pr...
12 Aug, 2026, 12.11 AM IST
Ethanol, EVs must coexist in India's clean mobility transition; E20 mileage impact limited: IFGEIFGE said India needs a diversified energy strategy comprising ethanol, electric vehicles, hybrids, CNG and hydrogen, particularly as nearl...
10 Aug, 2026, 08.54 PM IST
Oil companies reject E20 fuel contamination claims, say nationwide tests found no quality issuesState-run oil companies have dismissed concerns regarding E20 petrol quality. Extensive nationwide testing found no evidence of excessive m...
07 Aug, 2026, 08.44 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi calls E20 a 'big issue', says fuel destroying vehiclesCongress leader Rahul Gandhi calls E20 fuel a significant issue. He claims the blended fuel is stealing from citizens and damaging vehicles...
07 Aug, 2026, 07.52 PM IST
Aam Aadmi Party to hold nationwide town halls against E20 fuel from August 8The Aam Aadmi Party will organize nationwide town halls starting August 8. These events aim to gather feedback from vehicle owners regardin...
07 Aug, 2026, 04.29 PM IST
- This Bengaluru startup wants to give ageing satellites a 'power bank' in space
Aule Space is developing "jetpack" satellites to dock with aging spacecraft. These innovative spacecraft will take over propulsion and exte...
07 Aug, 2026, 02.23 PM IST
E20 policy imposed under Trump's pressure to facilitate US ethanol imports: Arvind KejriwalArvind Kejriwal alleges the E20 fuel program was implemented under US pressure. He claims the government forced the policy without adequate...
07 Aug, 2026, 02.23 PM IST
Scrutiny isn't suspicion: India accelerates flex-fuel vehicle push as ethanol blending surpasses targetsIndia has quietly advanced flex-fuel vehicle adoption and E85 fuel sales. Ethanol blending has significantly increased, exceeding initial t...
07 Aug, 2026, 01.11 AM IST
RBI Inflation FY2026-27: Malhotra & Co trim FY27 inflation forecast to 5% as easing crude prices offer reliefRBI Inflation 2026-27 Forecast: The RBI's Monetary Policy Committee cut its FY27 inflation forecast to 5% from 5.1%, citing softer global c...
05 Aug, 2026, 12.44 PM IST
SIAM withdraws letter on fuel quality, says automobile industry fully supportive of E20 initiativeSIAM has clarified media reports concerning fuel quality parameters. The organization highlighted rigorous testing and ongoing technical di...
05 Aug, 2026, 07.10 AM IST
No policy formulated to incentivize vehicles blended with over 20% ethanol: Heavy Industries MinistryThe Heavy Industries Ministry has no separate policy for flex-fuel vehicles. It has not studied incentivizing flex-fuel and electric vehicl...
04 Aug, 2026, 11.14 PM IST
E20 fuel protests: Why India's ethanol-blended petrol policy is under fireIndia's push for E20 petrol faces significant public and political opposition. Motorists express concerns about potential vehicle damage an...
04 Aug, 2026, 05.27 PM IST
Public anger growing, people demanding accountability: Congress on E20 petrol roll outCongress criticizes the Modi government's E20 petrol rollout, citing consumer complaints. Reports indicate reduced mileage and engine perfo...
03 Aug, 2026, 11.25 AM IST
E20: No pressure on auto companies to hide fact, says govt"India's automobile manufacturers are independent listed companies with legal and regulatory obligations to their customers," the oil minis...
30 Jul, 2026, 11.48 PM IST
E20 petrol FAQs: Govt clarifies impact on older vehicles, mileage and warrantiesThe government clarified E20 fuel program, addressing social media claims about engine damage. No verified evidence links E20 fuel to wides...
30 Jul, 2026, 08.30 PM IST
Some BS-III vehicles may need rubber parts replaced for E20 fuel, says GadkariOlder vehicles generally show no significant performance changes with E20 fuel. Some BS-III vehicles manufactured before 2016 may require m...
29 Jul, 2026, 03.30 PM IST