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Nitin Gadkari said on Wednesday. The practice of blending ethanol with petrol began in 2001 as a pilot project.

Inox Wind Ltd.(up 5.42%), Ravindra Energy Ltd.(up 5.00%), Energy Development Company Ltd.(up 5.00%), Inox Wind Energy Ltd.(up 3.94%), NTPC Ltd.(up 3.53%), Torrent Power Ltd.(up 3.13%), Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd.(up 2.90%), Adani Green Energy Ltd.(up 2.81%), JSW Energy Ltd.(up 2.50%) and KPI Green Energy Ltd.(up 2.41%) stood among the top gainers.

EID Parry(India)Ltd.(up 2.82%), Sakthi Sugars Ltd.(up 2.28%), Shree Renuka Sugars Ltd.(up 2.20%), Ponni Sugars(Erode)Ltd.(up 2.10%), Bajaj Hindusthan Sugar Ltd.(up 1.83%), Kothari Sugars & Chemicals Ltd.(up 1.25%), Rana Sugars Ltd.(up 0.77%), KM Sugar Mills Ltd.(up 0.52%), Dhampur Sugar Mills Ltd.(up 0.37%) and DCM Shriram Industries Ltd.(up 0.19%) stood among the top gainers.

Budget, set to be presented on February 1, retail investors and industry stakeholders are hopeful of consumer relief and market-friendly reforms. Anticipation is building around potential tax breaks for lower-income groups and adjustments to capital gains taxes — measures that experts believe could boost consumption, revive urban demand, and reinvigorate the stock market. Shripal Shah, MD & CEO of Kotak Securities, highlighted key measures that could shape the economic and market landscape. “The upcoming Budget holds promise for retail investors, particularly with expectations of tax relief in the lower income slabs. If the government reduces tax rates for smaller taxpayers, it could lead to higher disposable income in the hands of the common man,” Shah said.

in-flight experience, including broken seats, the airline is rolling out a series of upgrades aimed at enhancing this.

PHDCCI on Wednesday, as it projected the nation's GDP to grow 6.8 per cent in the current financial year ending March and 7.7 per cent in FY26. With the Indian economy growing resiliently over the past three years, it is expected to become the fourth largest economy in the world by 2026, surpassing Japan, said Hemant Jain, President, PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

AAP leader and Uttam Nagar MLA Naresh Balyan in a case lodged under the stringent MCOCA. The judge passed the order after hearing arguments from the accused as well as the prosecution.

Lithium-ion batteries manufacturer the International Battery Company (IBC) is set to commence production at its 'Giga Factory Unit' in Bengaluru within nine months, Karnataka's Minister for Large and Medium Industries, M B Patil said on Wednesday. The project, with an investment of Rs 390 crore, is expected to generate 300 direct employment opportunities, he said.

BlackRock's assets hit a record high $11.6 trillion in the fourth quarter of last year as the world's largest money manager posted a 21% profit jump, with fee income buoyed by stronger equity markets.

Amul, well-known for its satirical cartoons, added a humorous twist to the ongoing debate surrounding a 90-hour workweek. On Tuesday, the brand shared a witty doodle addressing the controversy sparked by Larsen & Toubro (L&T) chairman SN Subrahmanyan's recent comments.

Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike, has introduced an online e-khata system to streamline property registration and tax compliance, targeting nearly five lakh properties currently outside the tax bracket.

Elon Musk, recently shared some insights into the personal philosophy that influenced her former husband's success during a TEDx talk. Justine Musk provided a unique perspective on the ambitious entrepreneur behind Tesla and SpaceX. Moreover, she emphasized on the importance of boundaries and focus while noting that Elon Musk’s ability to say ‘no’ was extremely crucial to his achievements.

Karnataka High Court, on Wenesday allowed the Lokayukta to continue its investigation into the alleged Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) site allocation irregularities involving Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. The court directed that the probe be overseen by the Inspector General of Police, Lokayukta, and instructed the anti-corruption agency to file detailed records of its investigation so far.

K T Rama Rao against the order that refused to quash an FIR against him in the Formula E race case. After a bench of Justices Bela M Trivedi and Prasanna B Varale said it was not inclined to interfere with the high court order, Rao's counsel withdrew the appeal and the matter was dismissed as withdrawn.

Macquarie has initiated coverage on two key players in the quick service restaurant (QSR) sector, Devyani International and Sapphire Foods, with «Outperform» ratings expressing a positive outlook on the sector in India. The brokerage firm has set a target price of Rs 230 for Devyani International, a Yum! Brands franchisee in India, and Rs 390 for Sapphire Foods.

Autonomous AI agents capable of planning, executing, and adapting tasks with minimal human intervention are expected to make significant strides in 2025, according to Moody's Ratings.

trade deficit narrows to $21.94 bn in December from November's revised $32.84 billion. December's goods exports were down 0.99% on year at $38.01 billion.

Bitcoin (BTC), the world’s largest cryptocurrency, and other crypto tokens fell on Monday after a stronger-than-expected U.S. jobs report dampened hopes for early interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. Friday's data revealed that U.S. job growth accelerated in December, pushing 10-year Treasury yields to 14-month highs. This raised the likelihood of fewer rate cuts in 2025, making emerging markets like India less attractive for investment.