No commitments relating to ethanol import from US for fuel blending under FTA talks: GovtIndia's government has clarified trade pact negotiations with the US. No concessions were made regarding ethanol imports for fuel blending....
06 Aug, 2026, 07.13 PM IST
Civil Aviation Minister Naidu says no proposal to blend ethanol with ATFCivil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu on Thursday dismissed as "completely false and irresponsible" Arvind Kejriwal's claim that the Cen...
06 Aug, 2026, 07.06 PM IST
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh slams government on E20 rollout, says motivations clearly not environmentalCongress criticizes the E20 fuel rollout, questioning its environmental motivations. The party highlights significant water usage for ethan...
06 Aug, 2026, 10.53 AM IST
RBI MPC Meeting 2026: Central bank flags a threat for Indian agriculture warming up in the PacificThe RBI has flagged El Niño and an uneven southwest monsoon as key risks to agriculture, rural demand and the broader economy, despite cutt...
05 Aug, 2026, 12.47 PM IST
AAP cites high online turnout for Kejriwal's E20 town hall amid fuel policy debateThe Aam Aadmi Party held a digital town hall concerning the proposed E20 fuel policy. Arvind Kejriwal led the online event, which saw signi...
05 Aug, 2026, 10.59 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
Government to consider farmers' views on ethanol policy: Shivraj Singh ChouhanUnion Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan met farmers regarding the ethanol blending petrol policy. The government aims for farmers ...
04 Aug, 2026, 07.08 PM IST
Youth Cong workers detained for ethanol protest march to Gadkari's homeYouth Congress workers marched to Nitin Gadkari's residence protesting ethanol fuel promotion. Several activists were detained after attemp...
04 Aug, 2026, 12.42 AM IST
The ethanol story is changing. Is investing in the ecosystem the better way? 15 stocks across different market cap segmentsThe ethanol story started simply enough: Cut India's dependence on imported crude oil. It would save foreign exchange. Give farmers a new a...
03 Aug, 2026, 12.43 AM IST
E20 blending boosts Punjab farmers, eases millers’ burden: Rice millers’ bodyThe E20 blending program is part of the central government's strategy to reduce fuel imports and provide a stable market for surplus food g...
02 Aug, 2026, 01.26 PM IST
Petrol could cost Rs 125/litre without ethanol blending: GovernmentThe Ministry of Petroleum defended the Ethanol Blended Petrol Programme against criticisms. It stated petrol prices would have risen signif...
01 Aug, 2026, 06.34 PM IST
Arvind Kejriwal announces march to PM's residence on August 4 over E20 fuel, alleges ethanol imports to rise five-foldArvind Kejriwal demands consumers choose fuel variants at petrol pumps. He advocates for separate pricing for pure and ethanol-blended fuel...
01 Aug, 2026, 02.39 PM IST
JPC asks industry to estimate financial hit from frequent pollsThe Joint Parliamentary Committee is seeking business impact data from industry bodies. Companies are detailing disruptions from past elect...
01 Aug, 2026, 01.30 AM IST
By how much will E20 petrol reduce your car's mileage? One ministry says one thing, another says anotherThe Road ministry said E20 petrol might hit your mileage by 2-6%, based on a study by ARAI, SIAM, and Indian Oil Corporation. The statement...
31 Jul, 2026, 01.03 PM IST
Govt says E20 fuel safe for vehicles, defends ethanol blending programmeThe government has defended its ethanol blending program, stating no engine damage has been found. Extensive testing and field experience c...
30 Jul, 2026, 05.20 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
Govt says no assessment of share of vehicles compatible with E20 petrolThe government has not assessed E20 petrol compatibility for all vehicles. Extensive studies and field trials confirm E20 fuel is safe for ...
27 Jul, 2026, 06.28 PM IST