Hardeep Singh Puri
National

Hardeep Singh Puri Defends Ethanol Blending Amid E20 Row

By BPN News Desk
Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri has defended India’s ethanol blending programme, saying ethanol-blended petrol remains part of the country’s broader fuel transition strategy. His remarks came amid public concerns over E20 fuel, mileage impact and pressure on state-run oil marketing companies. Hardeep Puri Defends Ethanol Blending Puri said ethanol is used in
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National

India’s First Integrated Ethanol Refinery Opens

By BPN News Desk
India’s first integrated first-generation and second-generation bio-ethanol refinery is set to open in Odisha’s Bargarh district on July 4, marking a major step in the country’s clean fuel and agricultural waste utilisation efforts. Odisha Bio-Ethanol Refinery To Open In Bargarh The ₹1,775 crore refinery has been developed by Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited in Bargarh
Sanae_Takaichi-modi
National

India, Japan Sign $10 Billion Investment Push

By BPN News Desk
India and Japan strengthened their economic and strategic partnership on Thursday as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi held talks in New Delhi during the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit. India Japan Trade Partnership Gets Investment Push The two countries signed a Memorandum of Cooperation and announced several new initiatives aimed at
indigo
National

IndiGo Launches Cabin Bag-Only Fare

By BPN News Desk
IndiGo has introduced a new cabin baggage-only fare option for passengers who travel light, offering lower ticket prices by excluding checked-in baggage from the base fare. The new category, called IndiGo Lite, is aimed at economy passengers looking for cheaper and more flexible travel options. IndiGo Lite Fare Launched IndiGo Lite will be available for […]
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National

Commercial LPG Price Cut By ₹183.50

By BPN News Desk
State-run oil marketing companies have reduced the price of 19-kg commercial LPG cylinders for the first time this year, offering relief to hotels, restaurants, caterers and other businesses that depend heavily on cooking gas. Commercial LPG Cylinder Price Cut Commercial LPG cylinder prices were cut by up to ₹183.50 from July 1, bringing the 19-kg […]
GST
Economy National

GST Collections Hit ₹1.95 Lakh Crore

By BPN News Desk
India’s gross GST collections rose sharply in June, touching ₹1.95 lakh crore and recording the fastest annual growth in 13 months. The increase was largely driven by a strong rise in tax collections from imports. India GST Collections Rise In June Gross Goods and Services Tax collections grew 13.9% year-on-year to ₹1,94,812 crore in June […]
gold
Economy National

Gold Demand Drops 70% After Duty Hike

By BPN News Desk
Gold demand in India has fallen sharply after the recent import duty hike, with buyers staying cautious despite a correction in prices. Industry estimates suggest many households are choosing to sell old jewellery instead of making fresh purchases. India Gold Demand Drops After Duty Hike Gold demand in the Indian market has dropped by more […]
petrol
National

Supreme Court Orders Status Quo On Ethanol

By BPN News Desk
The Supreme Court has ordered status quo on ethanol supply allocation for 2025-26 while hearing BPCL’s challenge to a Karnataka High Court order that could affect the Centre’s nationwide ethanol blending programme. Supreme Court Ethanol Order A vacation bench of the Supreme Court issued notices to the Union government and 23 distilleries while hearing Bharat […]