New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) The proposed excise duty waiver on biogas blended with compressed natural gas (CNG) could unlock investments of up to Rs 1 lakh crore in India, the Indian Biogas Association (IBA) said on Sunday. The industry body said the move, announced in the recent Union Budget 2026, is a major step towards boosting clean energy and supporting India’s 2070 Net Zero target.According to the IBA, the excise duty exemption on compressed biogas (CBG) blended with CNG will improve the fi…
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New Delhi, Feb 17 (IANS) India’s domestic passenger vehicle (PV) volumes are expected to grow 4–6 per cent in FY27 supported by sustained demand momentum, even on a high base, a report said on Tuesday.The report from ICRA said two‑wheeler volumes are projected to grow 3–5 per cent YoY, and commercial vehicle volumes by 4–6 per cent.Entry-level motorcycle demand continues to face pressure due to higher vehicle prices and affordability constraints at the lower end of the consumer pyramid…
New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Friday highlighted that the Biofuels Zone at India Energy Week 2026 showcases how waste is being transformed into clean energy at scale in the country.”With 133 CBG (compressed bio-gas) plants commissioned, of 926 TPD (tonnes per day) capacity, and availability at 410 retail outlets, India’s CBG ecosystem is expanding rapidly – strengthening energy security and sustainability,” the minister said.Another 83 CBG ar…
Ahmedabad, Jan 22 (IANS) Adani Total Gas (ATGL) on Thursday reported an 11 per cent year-on-year rise in its consolidated net profit for the third quarter ended December (Q3 FY26).The company’s net profit for Q3 stood at Rs 159 crore, compared with Rs 142.38 crore recorded in the same quarter last financial year (Q3 FY25), according to its stock exchange filing.Revenue from operations showed strong growth during the quarter. Adani Total Gas posted revenue of Rs 1,631 crore in Q3 FY26 — markin…
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) The Delhi government will roll out a Bus Route Rationalisation for the West Region on January 21, undertaken by the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) to improve last-mile connectivity, enhance reliability, and ensure commuter convenience, Transport Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh said. “The rationalisation of routes in the West Region is designed to improve reliability, shorten waiting times, and enhance service delivery. There is no shortage of buses in the city. We are b…
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Bhupender Yadav on Tuesday expressed concern over the high levels of PM10 and the persistent issues related to solid waste management in some NCR cities in Haryana.Reviewing Action Plans of Rohtak, Manesar, Panipat and Karnal for tackling air pollution, Yadav said that a meeting with Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini would be convened to address these concerns.Yadav assured early funding and approvals for pollution m…
Dhaka, Jan 20 (IANS) The Awami League on Tuesday asserted that the gas crisis unfolding across Bangladesh is a direct result of state neglect under the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government, which has allowed a critical public utility to drift into chaos while hiding behind the language of “reform”. According to the party, the current crisis in Bangladesh is not a sudden shock, an unavoidable global spillover, or a supply issue, but an “undeniable failure of governance” and yet another example o…
New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) Rural India emerged as the key growth driver for passenger vehicle sales in 2025, outpacing urban markets as demand expanded beyond major cities, data released by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) on Tuesday showed.The rural passenger vehicle sales grew 12 per cent during the year, compared with an 8 per cent rise in urban areas.Total passenger vehicle sales climbed to 4.47 million units in 2025, up from 4.1 million units in 2024, the data said.The …
New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, on Saturday said that India’s compressed bio‑gas and household energy infrastructure now has 132 compressed biogas plants, producing 920 tonnes per day (TPD).“What was once waste is now powering progress. India has 132 Compressed Bio Gas plants producing 920 TPD today, with more capacity coming up under Sustainable Alternative Towards Affordable Transportation (SATAT). Turning farm and organic waste i…
New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) The new year 2026 has begun, and several new rules have come into effect from January 1 that are set to directly impact the finances of the common people.One of the most significant changes is the implementation of the 8th Pay Commission from January 1, 2026.The Union government had already approved the move earlier. The decision is expected to benefit around 50 lakh central government employees and nearly 69 lakh pensioners.With the new pay commission, salaries of govern…