In 2014, Royal Society of Chemistry scientists extracted D-limonene from waste orange peels at 96% purity, turning citrus processing waste into bio-based asphalt modifiersCitrus waste, previously considered rubbish, is now transformed into a valuable resource. D-limonene, derived from orange peels, is emergin...
03 Sep, 2026, 04.00 PM IST
In 2018, ACS Energy researchers studied cashew nut shell liquid as a potential diesel alternative; the biofuel may be used in compression-ignition engines after blending or processingCashew nut shells hold a remarkable oil, called CNSL, which can be utilized to fuel engines. This renewable resource presents a sustainable...
03 Sep, 2026, 03.50 PM IST
Oil importers are learning to live with a new reality as old routes of business fall apartOngoing tensions involving Iran are pushing major oil importers to develop alternative supply routes, which increasingly bypass the supply ...
03 Sep, 2026, 11.58 AM IST
Nominal GDP growth set to surge to 12%. Why the stock market may still struggle to rallyIndia’s nominal GDP growth could accelerate to 11.5%-12% in FY27, supporting stronger corporate earnings. However, elevated valuations, ris...
03 Sep, 2026, 11.23 AM IST
Blackouts and bigger bills: Pakistan's energy dilemma deepens as Middle East war hurts supplyPakistan’s energy crisis is worsening as disrupted LNG supplies and soaring spot prices force Islamabad to choose between expensive fuel an...
03 Sep, 2026, 10.12 AM IST
Geopolitical shocks are forcing companies to rethink procurement intelligence: Claight CEOGeopolitical tensions, tariff uncertainty and repeated supply-chain disruptions are pushing global companies to move from periodic procurem...
01 Sep, 2026, 11.55 AM IST
Food inflation composition shifts as protein-rich items, processed foods drive price pressures: Finance Ministry ReportIndia's food inflation is undergoing a shift in its composition, with protein-rich items, processed foods and edible oils emerging as major...
31 Aug, 2026, 09.36 PM IST
Supreme Court dismisses PIL seeking disclosure of ethanol content in petrol at fuel pumpsThe Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a public interest litigation seeking mandatory disclosure of the exact ethanol content in ...
31 Aug, 2026, 11.41 AM IST
Why FIIs could continue moving out of largecaps and into mid and smallcaps: Motilal's Rajat RajgarhiaIf you look at India over a long period, the country has done well. However, the past two or three years have presented several challenges,...
31 Aug, 2026, 09.01 AM IST
'Many deals over $10 billion amid conflicts... this is astonishing': JPMorgan chief Anu AiyengarDeal-making momentum is driven by available financing and open markets, while M&A activity focuses on large strategic deals. Private credit...
31 Aug, 2026, 01.02 AM IST
Nifty mega caps are going nowhere. Why Samco CIO Umesh Mehta put 75% of his Flexicap fund beyond largecapsMutual Fund CIO Umesh Mehta says Nifty mega caps may remain subdued as institutional ownership limits fresh buying and earnings momentum sh...
30 Aug, 2026, 04.56 PM IST
First drones, now missiles. The spending is certain, who gets the maximum is not: 14 stocks from the defence ecosystemThe defence sector’s positives are well known. But there are some unknowns. For “security reasons” we will never know how or why orders are...
30 Aug, 2026, 05.58 AM IST
US stocks today: Nasdaq, S&P 500 rise as Nvidia revives AI rally; Fed outlook in focusNvidia's strong revenue forecast revived the AI trade and lifted the Nasdaq and S&P 500, but Wall Street's focus is quickly shifting to Fed...
28 Aug, 2026, 01.46 AM IST
China’s bold bet on green hydrogen could determine fuel’s futureChina is making a substantial investment in green hydrogen technology. This ambitious plan aims to significantly increase operational capac...
27 Aug, 2026, 10.05 AM IST
Russia-Ukraine war likely to raise import price of sunflower oil, yellow peasThe escalation of the Russia-Ukraine war could raise India’s import costs for sunflower oil and yellow peas, as attacks and shipping disrup...
25 Aug, 2026, 11.52 PM IST
Conflict-hit oil supply crisis deepens as nearly half of global output comes from affected countriesNearly half of the world’s oil supply now comes from countries affected by conflict, highlighting the growing vulnerability of global energ...
25 Aug, 2026, 01.19 PM IST
Government tightens ethanol blend rules for OMCsThe government is contemplating the enforcement of mandatory chloride contamination limits for E20 petrol. Automakers have expressed worrie...
25 Aug, 2026, 12.43 AM IST