India is importing sugar. That may not sound unusual at first. But for a country that is the world’s second-largest sugar producer, it is a striking development. The government has allowed one million tonnes of raw sugar to be imported duty-free until October 31, just
The Chief Economic Adviser of India, V. Anantha Nageswaran, has suggested bringing back E10 petrol at fuel pumps for older vehicles, while newer vehicles continue to use E20. The suggestion comes as motorists with older cars and two-wheelers raise concerns about mileage, vehicle compatibility and
The government is exploring the use of ethanol as a cooking fuel as an alternative to conventional fuels such as LPG and PNG. The move is aimed at promoting cleaner cooking options while making better use of surplus ethanol production in the country. The Ministry of
Ashok Leyland is set to invest between ₹800 crore and ₹1,000 crore during FY27 to strengthen its electric mobility business, battery manufacturing capabilities and alternate-fuel vehicle technologies. The investment is broadly in line with the company’s ₹1,050 crore capital expenditure in the previous financial year, but
India is preparing to launch its first hydrogen-powered train, marking a major milestone in the country’s transition towards cleaner and more sustainable rail transport. Developed by the Integral Coach Factory (ICF) in Chennai, the indigenous train is expected to begin operations on the Jind–Sonipat route
The Assam Budget 2026-2027 has placed infrastructure at the centre of the state’s development plans, with the next phase of Assam Mala projects worth more than Rs 20,000 crore. The investment will support new roads, bridges and better connectivity across the state. Under the Assam
India has entered the race to develop AI-powered combat aircraft. Bengaluru-based startup Flying Wedge Defence & Aerospace (FWDA) has revealed its new autonomous fighter concept called FWD Supreme. The aircraft is designed to fly, identify threats, and carry out combat missions without a pilot inside.
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari announced that India is now the world’s third-largest automobile industry, surpassing Japan. The minister said the sector has witnessed remarkable growth over the past decade and is now a major contributor to the country’s economy, employment
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, virtually inaugurated Maruti Suzuki India's Rs 35,000 crore vehicle manufacturing facility at IMT Kharkhoda. The event reflects the deepening collaboration between the two countries in manufacturing, technology and investment. Read More | India-Japan Sign AI,
Chennai-based The ePlane Company has achieved a key milestone in its electric aviation programme with the completion of the full-scale assembly of its e200X electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. The newly assembled prototype, known as PT-01, brings together the aircraft’s major subsystems into a