India’s imports of Russian crude reached a record high in June. (file PTI photo of Russian oil tanker) Russia is one of the few countries in the world that stands out for being one of the biggest exporters of crude oil and also among the largest refiners. But, four years after Moscow’s war with Ukraine…
India Yamaha Motor has entered the flex-fuel motorcycle segment with the launch of the FZ Blue Flex at an introductory price of Rs 1,24,240, ex-showroom. The new motorcycle is designed to run on ethanol-blended fuels ranging from E20 to E85.The FZ Blue Flex is based on Yamaha’s popular FZ platform and uses a 149cc, air-cooled,…
Indian Railways has cleared the introduction of a 10-coach Hydrogen Fuel Cell-based trainset. India’s first hydrogen train has been notified by Indian Railways. The new hydrogen-powered train is expected to be flagged off by PM Narendra Modi on July 17. He will also unveil a series of other infrastructure projects across Haryana, state minister Krishan…
BMW Group India has reported its best-ever first-half sales performance, delivering 9,075 cars between January and June 2026. The luxury carmaker recorded a 17 percent year-on-year growth during the period, while second-quarter sales also rose 17 percent to 4,507 units.A major contributor to the strong performance was the company’s electric vehicle EV portfolio. BMW Group…
Nissan India has just launched the much-anticipated Nissan Tekton SUV in the Indian market. Interested customers can book the new Tekton online or by visiting their nearest dealerships by paying Rs 21,000, and deliveries will start from July 20. The new Tekton shares its platform with the new Renault Duster and will be manufactured at…
The latest capacity expansion also comes at a time when additions to global refining capacity remain limited. (AI image) India’s petroleum product exports could increase by around 25% from the FY25 level of $44.4 billion. India is one of the world’s leading exporters of refined petroleum products. The increase is expected to come over the…
The report argues that the US has increasingly adopted a negotiation strategy built around uncertainty (Representative image) India should avoid making early concessions in its ongoing trade negotiations with the United States and instead remain patient as Washington’s bargaining position evolves, according to the latest SBI Ecowrap report.The report argues that the US administration has…
Petroleum ministry clarifies ethanol programme amid debate NEW DELHI: Petroleum and natural gas ministry on Friday said that E20 petrol is currently costlier to produce than pure petrol at prevailing global crude oil prices, but maintained that the ethanol blending programme has helped protect Indian consumers from volatile international oil prices while improving the country’s…
Tata Motors has launched the Stealth Edition of the Harrier and Safari SUVs in the Indian market. Tata had previously introduced Stealth Editions of both SUVs as limited-run models. The 2026 Tata Harrier and Safari Stealth Editions are based on the Fearless Ultra and Accomplished Ultra trims. The Harrier Stealth Edition is offered with petrol…
S&P Global Ratings said inadequate rainfall could reduce crop yields and directly affect farmers’ earnings (File photo) A weaker-than-normal southwest monsoon could pose risks to India’s rural economy by reducing farm incomes, increasing food inflation and slowing consumption demand in the coming months, according to a report by S&P Global Ratings.The rating agency said agriculture…
