ECONOMY
India’s Ethanol Blending Programme Helps Reduce Crude Oil Dependence
India has achieved 20% ethanol blending in petrol under the Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme in 2025-26, reaching the target five years ahead of schedule and marking a major milestone in the country’s clean energy and energy security roadmap. The programme, which has emerged as a key pillar of India’s biofuel strategy, has significantly reduced […]
CW Bureau
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Jul 5, 2026
ECONOMY
Ethanol Sector Enters Next Growth Phase Post E20 Milestone: KPMG
India’s ethanol industry is poised to enter a new phase of growth as the country moves beyond the successful nationwide rollout of 20% ethanol blending (E20), according to a new report released by KPMG in India. The report, titled “Ethanol: Beyond E20 – Repositioning Ethanol as India’s Transport Energy Backbone,” outlines a roadmap for developing […]
CW Bureau
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Jun 14, 2026
AUTO
Maruti Brings India’s First Flex-Fuel Car, Widens Fuel Variants Portfolio
Maruti Suzuki India Ltd has launched India’s first flex-fuel passenger car, marking a significant milestone in the country’s transition towards cleaner and more self-reliant mobility solutions. The company has introduced flex-fuel technology in the WagonR, one of its most popular models and a brand that has previously played a pioneering role in alternative fuel mobility […]
CW Bureau
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Jun 4, 2026
