LPG crisis: Sales of instant food options, frozen snacks surge 20 per centWhile the ministry of petroleum and natural gas prioritised supplies of domestic cooking gas over commercial supplies on March 5, household...
16 Mar, 2026, 12.42 AM IST
How China is doubling down on trade-ins to boost sluggish consumptionAuthorities in China have pledged to boost consumption and expand domestic demand through various measures, including an expanded trade-in ...
17 Mar, 2025, 03.35 PM IST
China's Jan-Feb industrial output slows, retail sales growth picks up speedChina's industrial output slowed to 5.9% growth in January-February from December's 6.2%, while retail sales rose by 4.0%, the fastest sinc...
17 Mar, 2025, 08.20 AM IST
China targets 5% growth; plans to counter US trade war, boost consumptionChina is intensifying its fiscal stimulus initiatives to enhance domestic consumption and tackle the economic difficulties arising from the...
05 Mar, 2025, 08.43 PM IST
Fridges not bridges: China veers off beaten path with consumer stimulusChina used ultra-long treasury bonds to fund a consumer goods trade-in programme, deviating from typical investment-boosting strategies. Ab...
26 Jul, 2024, 12.20 PM IST
China wants everyone to trade in their old cars, fridges to help save its economyChina's trade-in plan for electric vehicles aims to boost growth amid trade tensions. The initiative includes upgrading machinery, fiscal s...
23 Apr, 2024, 07.59 AM IST
Kitchens of India, plug in, go electric!Climate discussions often overlook kitchens' role in pollution. GoI aids PNG adoption but must promote electric cooking for cleaner, safer ...
29 Mar, 2024, 11.22 PM IST
Electric vehicles usage should be made mandatory for all govt officials: GadkariGadkari also suggested that use of electric vehicles should be made mandatory for all government officials. He, further, urged Power Minist...
20 Feb, 2021, 08.02 AM IST
Bullish on these two sectors: Mahantesh Sabarad, SBI Cap Securities“ONGC is a little problematic as the business model is quite rigid and there is virtually no growth in production of crude oil.”
28 Sep, 2017, 04.41 PM IST
Rising income, subsidy catalyst for Delhi's gluttonous appetite for electricityOn World Environment Day, Centre for Science and Environment released a report on energy usage in Delhi that revealed the gluttonous appeti...
06 Jun, 2015, 11.29 AM IST
IIT-M's idea of supplying small amounts of DC power to homes will end power cutsSince the power required to run such a system is so low, SEBs will not need to shut this down while carrying out load-shedding.
30 Jan, 2014, 05.46 AM IST
Discoms get ready for winter demandSources said power companies are now preparing for an increased demand during peak winter in January and February, with a reduced rate.
07 Jan, 2014, 10.40 AM IST
Experts slam subsidy, laud solar focusEnergy experts are excited about what the future may bring given AAP's intention of using solar energy in a big way.
06 Jan, 2014, 11.36 AM IST
Electricity provision a key factor in empowering rural householdsRGGVY was a flagship scheme of UPA-I that had a goal of completing rural electrification by providing access to all villages.
29 Nov, 2012, 01.32 PM IST
How to slash power subsidiesApart from the enormous strain on state budgets, this leads to waste of electricity through the widespread use of energy-inefficient pumps.
16 Feb, 2012, 09.15 AM IST
- Cut fossil fuel subsidies
G20's call to phase out fuel subsidies gives reason to take overdue action.
03 Oct, 2009, 04.15 AM IST
- PM releases Tatas-sponsored report on rural infra
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Saturday released a Tatas-sponsored report, which has proposed government subsidy for encouraging private ...
17 Dec, 2006, 01.00 PM IST