India's economic growth to slow to 6.8% in FY27 amid West Asia crisis, El Nino impact: Ind-RaIndia Ratings and Research has raised its FY27 GDP growth forecast to 6.8% from 6.7%, but expects growth to slow from 7.6% in FY26 amid inf...
18 Aug, 2026, 04.34 PM IST
Government weighs PNG drive 3.0 to speed up adoption; launch likely in SeptemberThe government is set to launch the PNG Drive 3.0 initiative, designed to expedite gas connections for households and industries alike. Pre...
15 Aug, 2026, 11.11 PM IST
Green energy federation asks govt to extend CBG blending rule to industrial consumersThe Indian Federation of Green Energy wants to expand compressed biogas blending obligations. This move aims to include large industrial ga...
14 Aug, 2026, 12.53 AM IST
Retailers’ cooking gas losses dip in August, but government dues top Rs 59,000 croreFuel retailers' revenue loss on subsidized LPG narrowed to Rs 188 per cylinder in August. This marks a sharp decrease from the Rs 500 loss ...
10 Aug, 2026, 04.04 PM IST
Centre to launch Sampoorn Gobardhan Scheme on August 10 to boost CBG productionThe Centre will launch the Sampoorn Gobardhan Scheme on August 10 to accelerate compressed biogas production. This new scheme offers higher...
05 Aug, 2026, 12.34 AM IST
Govt approves Rs 4,687 crore interest subsidy for ethanol projectsThe government has approved ₹4,687 crore in interest subsidies for eligible ethanol projects. This support covers interest subvention for n...
04 Aug, 2026, 01.12 AM 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
Alternate fuel penetration in Indian CV industry to touch 40-45% by FY30: ICRAThe rise in EV penetration in the commercial vehicles (CV) industry is led primarily by the bus segment within the M&HCV (medium and heavy ...
27 Jul, 2026, 07.06 PM IST
Inspired by the CJP, 'E20 Janta Party' launches campaign against ethanol-blended fuel, seeks Gadkari's resignationA new group, E20 Janta Party, launched an online campaign for 100% petrol choice. They also demand Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari's ...
27 Jul, 2026, 06.52 AM IST
Ethanol could soon make its way to Indian kitchensIndia's petroleum ministry is developing a policy for ethanol as a mainstream cooking fuel. This initiative aims to reduce dependence on im...
20 Jul, 2026, 08.52 AM IST
LPG subsidy bill may top Rs 1 lakh crore in FY27, create Rs 70,000 cr gap over Budget allocationIndia's LPG subsidy bill may surpass Rs 1 lakh crore in fiscal year 2027. This projection indicates a significant shortfall against the bud...
17 Jul, 2026, 01.26 PM IST
Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif warns of risk to economy amid renewed West Asia tensionsPrime Minister Shehbaz Sharif warned of economic risks due to regional conflict. He directed authorities to maintain full preparedness for ...
16 Jul, 2026, 10.46 PM IST
Oil is crude once again! Is $95 the new normal and what it means for Indian investors?Crude oil prices are rising again due to escalating Middle East tensions. This surge impacts India's import costs and government finances s...
16 Jul, 2026, 10.27 AM IST
Don’t become an alcoholic: India’s ethanol push risks solving one problem while creating anotherIndia's push for E20 fuel presents both benefits and drawbacks for vehicular efficiency. Ethanol offers cleaner burning properties but redu...
16 Jul, 2026, 12.27 AM IST
'Khaunga, khane doonga aur khilaunga': Congress slams PM Modi's anti-graft pitchCongress has called Prime Minister Narendra Modi's promise a hoax. The party alleges a pattern of corruption and cover-ups under his leader...
13 Jul, 2026, 10.30 AM IST
India weighs 30-day LPG stockpile as BPCL leads storage expansion amid energy security pushIndia is boosting its LPG reserves to a 30-day supply, a strategic move prompted by the Iran war highlighting supply route vulnerabilities....
01 Jul, 2026, 08.03 AM IST
PM Modi appeal impact: Gold import growth down substantially in MayGold imports saw a significant slowdown in May, a welcome development following Prime Minister Modi's calls to curb consumption. This decel...
30 Jun, 2026, 09.03 PM IST