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Govt rules out sale of pure petrol, E10 alongside E20 at fuel stations
The government cited logistical challenges and investments in ethanol infrastructure while acknowledging that E20 fuel delivers 3-5 per cent lower mileage than conventional petrol
 "Govt rules out sale of pure petrol, E10 alongside E20 at fuel stations")
ONGC to build 1.75 MT strategic petroleum reserve at Mangalore
ONGC has approved a 1.75 MT strategic petroleum reserve in Mangaluru, expanding India's emergency oil storage capacity amid heightened global supply risks
 "ONGC to build 1.75 MT strategic petroleum reserve at Mangalore")
Hindustan Copper appoints advisers for proposed Chile mine acquisition: CMD
The state-run miner has appointed transaction advisers for its proposed acquisition of four copper mines in Chile, with due diligence under way amid regulatory processes
 "Hindustan Copper appoints advisers for proposed Chile mine acquisition: CMD")
Bank credit growth hits two-year high of 18.6% in June-end fortnight
Deposits rise by nearly Rs 7 trillion in the fortnight, third highest in 29 years
 "Bank credit growth hits two-year high of 18.6% in June-end fortnight")
Equity mutual fund inflows rebound as investors raise lump-sum bets
Net inflows surge 26% in June after a 40% decline in May
 "Equity mutual fund inflows rebound as investors raise lump-sum bets")
SBI to sell 1.42% stake in SBI Funds Management ahead of ₹11,693 cr IPO
The State Bank of India will sell a 1.42 per cent stake in SBI Funds Management for ₹1,655 crore through a pre-IPO placement ahead of the AMC's ₹11,693 crore IPO
 "SBI to sell 1.42% stake in SBI Funds Management ahead of ₹11,693 cr IPO")
Declining EU-China relations
Their economic partnership is increasingly facing the strategic challenge of avoiding a trade war
 "Declining EU-China relations")
Atelier Expressions to acquire luxury handcrafted mithai brand Khoya
TVS Venu Group's premium lifestyle platform will acquire a majority stake in Khoya, strengthening its portfolio of artisanal brands rooted in heritage and craftsmanship
 "Atelier Expressions to acquire luxury handcrafted mithai brand Khoya")
TCS's Q1 commentary offers hope, but a lot hinges on demand recovery
TCS's upbeat Q1 commentary has lifted sentiment, but analysts believe a sustained recovery in technology spending will be critical for stronger revenue and earnings growth
 "TCS's Q1 commentary offers hope, but a lot hinges on demand recovery")
OpenAI's new models can help Indian students, benefit local-language users
Experts say OpenAI's latest AI models could improve education, voice-based AI and local-language adoption in India while lowering costs for enterprises
 "OpenAI's new models can help Indian students, benefit local-language users")
More than a stealth fighter
The Amca programme could deliver the defence sector's own Maruti moment
 "More than a stealth fighter")
Milky Mist prepares to launch Rs 2,035 crore IPO as early as July-end
Milky Mist Dairy Food is preparing to launch a Rs 2,035 crore IPO by July-end or early August, with proceeds earmarked for capacity expansion and debt repayment
 "Milky Mist prepares to launch Rs 2,035 crore IPO as early as July-end")
News in brief global: From fifth-generation jets to 3D-printed drone boat
Here are the news in brief from defence sector as featured in Blueprint's July 2026 edition
 "News in brief global: From fifth-generation jets to 3D-printed drone boat")
India's foreign exchange reserves rise by $7.26 billion to $674.19 billion
India's foreign exchange reserves increased by $7.26 billion in the latest reporting week, supported by a rise in foreign currency assets and gold reserves, RBI data showed
 "India's foreign exchange reserves rise by $7.26 billion to $674.19 billion")
Benchmarks snap 4-week winning streak as volatility marks week's trade
Sensex and Nifty ended the week with marginal losses, snapping a four-week winning streak despite Friday's sharp rebound led by Reliance Industries and IT stocks
 "Benchmarks snap 4-week winning streak as volatility marks week's trade")
Sebi clears IPO proposals of Tonbo Imaging, Zetwerk and 2 other companies
The market regulator approved four IPO proposals, paving the way for companies in defence, retail, manufacturing and metals to tap the public markets
 "Sebi clears IPO proposals of Tonbo Imaging, Zetwerk and 2 other companies")
Only 8 of 23 coal blocks get bids in latest commercial mine auction round
The Coal Ministry received 21 bids from 16 companies, including four first-time participants, for eight of the 23 coal blocks offered in the latest auction round
 "Only 8 of 23 coal blocks get bids in latest commercial mine auction round")
Elevated coal costs seen capping Q1 margin recovery for steel firms
Steel producers are expected to post weaker-than-expected Q1 margin recovery as higher coking coal, freight and operating costs offset gains from stronger domestic steel prices
 "Elevated coal costs seen capping Q1 margin recovery for steel firms")
Exide sees Q3 revenue contribution from Bengaluru lithium-ion cell plant
Exide Industries expects its Bengaluru lithium-ion cell plant to begin generating revenue from Q3 FY27 as it ramps up investments in battery manufacturing and new energy
 "Exide sees Q3 revenue contribution from Bengaluru lithium-ion cell plant")
Amazon India's Prime Day gets faster as smaller cities drive growth
Amazon India said one in two Prime Day items were delivered within minutes in Amazon Now cities, while over 70 per cent of new Prime memberships came from Tier-2 and Tier-3 markets
 "Amazon India's Prime Day gets faster as smaller cities drive growth")