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
ECONOMY
India Keeps LPG Prices Low Despite 46% Increase In Global Gas Costs
Indian households continue to receive cooking gas at prices significantly below international market levels, with the government and public sector oil marketing companies absorbing a substantial portion of the cost increase triggered by global energy market disruptions. The Saudi Contract Price (CP) benchmark for LPG, which influences India’s import costs, has risen about 46 per […]
CW Bureau
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Jun 7, 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
ECONOMY
How Flex-Fuel Vehicles Can Cut Oil Imports And Boost Farmer Incomes
Flex-fuel vehicles could emerge as one of India’s most practical tools to cut oil imports, lower carbon emissions and create a fresh source of income for millions of farmers, as the country looks beyond conventional petrol and diesel-powered mobility. With ethanol blending already reaching 20%, policymakers are now betting on flex-fuel technology to unlock the […]
Sajan C Kumar
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Jun 4, 2026
