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Research on 15% ethanol blending in diesel in advanced stages: Gadkari

Spurred by this progress, the government has set an ambitious target of reaching 20 per cent blending in petrol by 2025, the road transport and highways minister said

India's coal import rises 11% to 121.1 million tonnes in Apr-Aug period

The country had imported 108.7 MT coal in the corresponding period of the previous year

Cement industries growth to slow down to 7-8% to 475 MT in FY25: CRISIL

"Cement demand is set to grow slower at 7-8 per cent year-on-year to 475 MT this fiscal, after clocking a compound annual growth rate of 11 per cent between fiscals 2022 and 2024," the report said

Real estate transactions fall by 71% in 2024Q3; what's driving the decline?

The sharp fall in transaction value can be attributed to the absence of large-scale deals, said the Grant Thornton report

Organised luggage makers' revenue growth may fall 8-10% in FY25: CRISIL

Demand is expected to remain stable, backed by continued penetration of hard luggage, steady tourism and corporate travel, it added

PLI for transmission equipment manufacturing can be explored: Power secy

The high-voltage direct current or HVDC and high-voltage alternating current or HVAC systems are designed for transportation of power over longer distances

Voltas among 38 applicants in PLI scheme's 3rd round for white goods

Among the applicants, 20 are for AC components (Rs 3,679 crore) and 18 for LED Lights (Rs 442 crore)

GJEPC urges govt to lay rules for disclosure of natural, lab-grown diamonds

Shifting consumer preferences toward lab-grown diamonds, which are more affordable, ethical, and sustainable, are also impacting the demand for natural diamonds

A real estate hotspot: Everybody wants a 'piece' on Dwarka Expressway

For the coming years, the industry seems optimistic on their bet on the expressway

Satellite spectrum battle: Ambani calls for auction; Musk backs allocation

While Starlink and Amazon's Project Kuiper are batting for administrative allocation of satellite spectrum, Reliance Industries argues that auctions are necessary to ensure a fair playing field

India's space strategy: Harness data to capture market beyond SpaceX

Since February, India has opened its space sector to private players and created $119 million venture fund

Govt set to tighten quality norms amid rising substandard steel imports

The Centre is preparing to expand its steel quality control norms following a review that revealed an increase in substandard imports, primarily from China, threatening local industry

After Saregama, report claims Reliance eyeing stake in Dharma Productions

Karan Johar has been seeking to monetise his stake in Dharma Productions for a while, but previous deals failed due to differences over valuation

Initiative aimed at revolutionising infrastructure: PM Modi on GatiShakti

The seamless integration of various stakeholders has led to boosting logistics, reducing delays and creating new opportunities for several people, PM Modi said

SBI plans to enhance limit under instant loan scheme for MSME sector

This reduces the need for collateral, which would enable a lot of people to come into the formal MSME borrowing system

Reliance Jio seeks govt intervention for fair spectrum allocation

How spectrum for satellite services in India will be given out has been a contentious issue since last year

Average airfares around Diwali drop 20-25% on many domestic routes

Increased capacity and the recent fall in oil prices are considered to be among the factors for the fall in air ticket prices

Soybean yield should be raised to be self-reliant on edible oils: Gadkari

He mentioned that the dependence on large-scale imports of palm oil from Indonesia and Malaysia can be reduced by promoting soybean cultivation and edible oil production on the domestic front

Can Reliance Retail double its turnover in 3-4 yrs, as Isha Ambani claims?

One of the drivers that automatically fuels growth is that India remains one of the fastest growing retail markets and is poised to become the third-largest by 2030

US sanctions Indian firm along with others for illicitly carrying Iran oil

Gabbaro Ship Services, the India-based company, was involved in the transport of Iranian petroleum as the technical manager of crude oil tanker Hornet