Poweful El Nino may strike; Climate change will make its effects worseThe El Nino weather pattern is forming and expected to bring extreme weather worldwide. Scientists warn climate change will worsen its impa...
02 Jun, 2026, 03.33 PM IST
Maruti Suzuki to fuel India's ethanol shift with first flex-fuel car that's coming soonIndia's auto sector is set for a revolution with Maruti Suzuki launching the country's first mass-market flex-fuel passenger vehicle. This ...
02 Jun, 2026, 01.33 PM IST
UK’s steel curbs emerge as an early hurdle for FTA with India ahead of roll-out. Is there a way out?The UK has extended safeguard measures on select steel imports; starting from July 1, 2026, it will reduce tariff-free quotas by 60% and im...
26 May, 2026, 11.33 AM IST
What India’s new E22 to E30 Petrol variants mean for fuel prices, vehicles and ethanol useIndia has launched new fuel standards for petrol with higher ethanol content, including E22, E25, E27, and E30. This move supports the nati...
20 May, 2026, 01.06 AM IST
India's Rs 1.7 lakh crore fuel crisis may have found an unlikely fixIndia faces high energy import costs and a weakening ₹. A Monaco company, FOWE Eco Solutions, presents a water-based fuel emulsion technolo...
17 May, 2026, 08.35 PM IST
ET Prime Special Series: Multibagger or Bankrupt - Part 58: The ICE veteran that quietly became an EV lightweighting storyMost auto ancillary investors think linear. Company makes Component X. EV disrupts Component X. Stock goes down. Every story does not fit t...
13 May, 2026, 08.07 PM IST
ET Prime Special Series: Multibagger or Bankrupt - Part 56: An acquisition, a divestment, and a JV for EV. Ready for re-rating?Bulls argue this company is becoming a complete mobility-platform supplier in India: Power solutions and aftermarket, braking and safety. B...
29 Apr, 2026, 09.24 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
Plants built for imported coal being tested for local blendsThe trials, covering 10 units with a combined capacity of about 18,000 MW, will determine the extent to which such plants can shift to dome...
15 Apr, 2026, 12.47 AM IST
Porsche loses speed on a curvy roadPorsche AG's sales dropped significantly in the first quarter. China saw a steep decline in luxury spending, impacting deliveries. Model ch...
11 Apr, 2026, 08.08 AM IST
Auto industry lobbying spurs revision of India’s CAFE normsIndia is on the brink of introducing new Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency regulations that could eliminate exemptions previously granted t...
11 Feb, 2026, 01.16 PM IST
Niti Aayog pushes incentives for small cars under CAFE normsNiti Aayog has recommended that India promote lightweight, fuel-efficient small entry-level cars under Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency (C...
10 Feb, 2026, 06.54 PM IST
Stricter emission norms for tractors and farm equipment deferred againThe centre had released the final rules for emission standards for agricultural tractors in March 2018. With this, India had become the fir...
03 Jun, 2022, 07.27 PM IST
Bharat Stage implementations will improve ambient air quality: Prakash JavadekarIn a reply to another question, Javadekar said that India is ranked fourth in total Greenhouse Gas emissions after China, the US and the EU.
11 Aug, 2015, 05.05 PM IST
Environment ministry proposes new standards for coal-based power plantsUnder the proposal, the power plants will also be expected to cut down water use by restricting withdrawal of fresh water.
20 May, 2015, 11.11 AM IST
'Modernisation of SAIL's IISCO steel plant by March'Upgradation and modernisation of SAIL's Burnpur-based IISCO steel plant at a cost of Rs 16,000 crore would be completed by the end of this ...
06 Oct, 2013, 12.45 PM IST