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The Print
24-07-2025
- Automotive
- The Print
Govt to come up with norms for 27 pc ethanol blending in petrol by Aug end
'India has already achieved its target of 20 per cent ethanol blending. In Brazil, the ethanol blend in gasoline is 27 per cent,' Gadari said while addressing an event here. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had launched the higher 20 per cent ethanol-blended petrol in 2023. New Delhi, Jul 24 (PTI) The government will come up with norms for 27 per cent ethanol blending in petrol by the end of August, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said on Thursday. Currently, automobile engines can run on E20 with minor modifications in engines for corrosion, etc. 'Presently, India does not have standard norms for the E27 fuel…the norms for E27 will be finalised before August end,' the road transport and highways minister said. India is 85 per cent dependent on imports for meeting its oil needs. 'We import fossil fuels worth Rs 22 lakh crore, which is also causing pollution… so diversifying agriculture towards the energy and power sector is the need of the hour,' he said. Gadkari said 11 automobile companies have manufactured vehicles which run on flex-fuel engines. 'India is food surplus and there is a need to protect the interests of farmers,' he added. Use of ethanol, extracted from sugarcane as well as broken rice and other agri produce, will help India — the world's third largest oil consumer — bring down its reliance on overseas shipments. The target of achieving an average 10 per cent blending was achieved in June 2022, much ahead of the target date of November 2022. PTI BKS BKS MR This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
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Business Standard
24-07-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Govt to finalise 27% ethanol blending norms by August: Nitin Gadkari
The Indian government will introduce guidelines for 27 per cent ethanol blending in petrol by the end of August, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announced on Thursday. In 2023, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched petrol blended with 20 per cent ethanol. Speaking at an event, Gadkari said, 'India has already achieved its target of 20 per cent ethanol blending. In Brazil, the ethanol blend in gasoline is 27 per cent.' Currently, Indian vehicles can run on E20 petrol with minor changes to the engine to prevent corrosion and other issues. Finalising standards for E27 India relies on imports to meet 85 per cent of its oil requirements. 'We import fossil fuels worth ₹22 lakh crore, which is also causing pollution... so diversifying agriculture towards the energy and power sector is the need of the hour,' he added. Flex-fuel vehicle push Gadkari noted that 11 automobile manufacturers have already developed vehicles with flex-fuel engines. 'India is food surplus and there is a need to protect the interests of farmers,' he said. Ethanol, which can be produced from sugarcane, broken rice and other agricultural products, is expected to help reduce India's dependence on foreign oil. India is currently the world's third-largest oil consumer and imports about 88 per cent of its crude oil requirements, making it vulnerable to geopolitical vagaries that can impact crude prices. India achieved its earlier goal of 10 per cent ethanol blending in June 2022, well ahead of the original deadline of November 2022. Reducing pollution a shared duty: Gadkari Earlier this month, Gadkari said that reducing pollution from fossil fuel-powered vehicles is a key responsibility shared by all stakeholders. At an event hosted by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), Gadkari highlighted the importance of switching to cleaner alternatives. He stated that promoting fuels such as ethanol and carrying out widespread tree plantation campaigns are among the most effective ways to tackle pollution. According to him, the government is actively working on both these fronts. To support environmental sustainability, the minister said the government is also making productive use of waste materials in infrastructure projects. He noted that around 8 million tonnes of waste have been used so far in the construction of roads.
Daily Mirror
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
EastEnders' Amy Mitchell actress reveals surprising hidden link to two co-stars
Ellie Dadd joined EastEnders three years ago, but has now revealed how she met two of her co-stars long before she joined the BBC One soap as troubled teen Amy Mitchell Since joining EastEnders three years ago, Ellie Dadd has tackled big storylines focusing on self-harm and mental health as troubled teen Amy Mitchell. Now she's ready to take a break for something more lighthearted – oh, yes she is! This Christmas, Ellie will be swapping E20 for Fairfield Halls when she plays Belle in Beauty And The Beast. And while she's still only 20, Ellie is an old hand at panto. 'I started panto when I was six,' says Ellie. 'I did it for four years, age six to 10. It was the best time ever.' She enrolled in D&B Academy of Performing Arts and met her future EastEnders co-stars Tilly Keeper (Louise Mitchell) and Zack Morris (Keegan Baker), who both joined the soap ahead of her. 'It was quite fun seeing them when I got there. I was like, 'Oh, my goodness!" This panto season, however, she will be playing the princess – something she's dreamt of since she was a young girl. "Isn't it every girl's dream to play a princess at least once in their lives?' laughs Ellie. Panto is famously gruelling, with two performances a day, and lead stars taking just Christmas Day off. But being on EastEnders has trained Ellie. EastEnders has taught me a lot,' she says. 'We film 14 scenes a day and we're there five days a week And if a scene is not going to plan, things need to change quickly. You learn to trust your instincts,' says Ellie. 'If things go wrong, you're like, OK, that's fine. We can sort it. Everybody's there for you." Just because she's taking a break to do panto, though, it doesn't mean Ellie's character Amy is off screen for long. They're just letting me have a couple of weeks off and then I'll be back,' she says. Next year, however, she might be asking bosses to write her out for a bit longer, as she dreams of following in the footsteps of fellow Walford waltzers such as Jamie Borthwick (Jay Brown), Bobby Brazier (Freddie Slater) and Molly Rainford (Anna Knight) to take on the challenge of Strictly Come Dancing. It was visiting the set to watch the live show that gave Ellie the Strictly bug. 'If I had the opportunity to do it, I'd absolutely love to do it,' says Ellie. 'I love everything. The costumes, the dancing, just being able to go up there every weekend and put your heart on the line and enjoy yourself. 'It was honestly crazy just to see how it all works, because you don't really get to see it from watching it at home.' However, Ellie admits just watching the high-energy routines left her feeling fatigued. 'I don't know how those dancers do it every week," she says, laughing. 'They must be exhausted.' Ellie was just 17 when she joined EastEnders and was soon targeted by a stalker, who was handed a nine-month suspended sentence just before Christmas 2024, plus a five-year restraining order. Despite the ordeal, Ellie insists she's coping with the rigours of fame. 'You get used to the recognition,' she smiles. 'I forget I am in a massive soap like EastEnders.' Fame might be unsettling, but Ellie feels EastEnders' high profile also means the soap can be a force for good. When Amy had a self-harm storyline, Ellie was flattered when viewers said her scenes reflected their own experiences. It's great to know that I can help a lot of people through certain situations,' says Ellie. This year the BBC soap celebrated its 40th anniversary. Ellie was thrilled to attend the 2025 British Soap Awards, where EastEnders won the coveted Best Soap category. 'It's great to dress up and go to all these events,' says Ellie. 'It's something you don't normally get to do. It's just a completely different world.' Acting is a tough industry so Ellie is grateful for every day playing Amy, but she has loftier ambitions too "I would love to be in a big movie or a big West End show, but it's such a difficult industry that you're very lucky to have any job in it. Whatever I'm in, I'm lucky because there are thousands of other people that would have fought to be in the position I'm in.'
NDTV
12-07-2025
- Automotive
- NDTV
"Forcing Blended Fuel...": Consumer Slams Ethanol Petrol Policy
As India pushes forward with its plan to blend 20% ethanol into petrol (E20) by 2025-26, a consumer has publicly voiced strong opposition, raising questions about the fuel's impact on vehicle performance and consumer choice. Venkatesh Alla, a user on X (formerly Twitter), criticised the move, calling it 'outright fraud' and threatening legal action. The user, who has even in the past questioned the Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) programme, wrote, 'If anything happens to my vehicle due to Ethanol blended (Adulterated) Petrol, I will not hesitate to drag every single official in the Petroleum Ministry to court. We have every legal and constitutional right to do so.' He further alleged that the government was enforcing fuel policies without adequate consumer choice or transparency. 'Forcing blended fuel on us, when our vehicles aren't even designed for it, is outright fraud. You have no authority to dictate what fuel we must use. Pure Petrol and Blended Petrol must be sold separately. Let the consumer decide based on their vehicle. Who the hell gave you the right to damage our vehicles in the name of policy?' he wrote and even tagged the petroleum ministry. Here's the complete post: If anything happens to my vehicle due to Ethanol blended (Adultered) Petrol, I will not hesitate to drag every single official in the Petroleum Ministry to court. We have every legal and constitutional right to do so. Forcing blended fuel on us, when our vehicles aren't even… — Venkatesh Alla (@venkat_fin9) July 10, 2025 The EBP Programme, which seeks to cut India's dependence on fossil fuels and promote cleaner mobility, has seen significant progress in recent years. According to a NDTV Profit report, ethanol blending averaged 12.06% in FY 2022-23 and rose to 14.6% in FY 2023-24. By February 2025, it had reached 19.6%, with the 20% threshold crossed shortly after. In the last financial year, India blended 7.07 billion litres of ethanol, with oil marketing companies allocating nearly 9.96 billion litres. In another post earlier this month, Mr Alla lashed out at Indian Oil, saying, 'How much ethanol are you dumping into petrol?' He went on to add, 'Car mileage has tanked for the past year! We're forced to pay full price for petrol that's 20% adulterated; this is nothing but an organised scam. The business and the government, both are acting like shameless thieves, looting citizens in broad daylight!' Hey @IndianOilcl, how much ethanol are you dumping into petrol da? Car mileage has tanked for the past year! We're forced to pay full price for petrol that's 20% adulterated, this is nothing but an organised scam. The business and the government, both are acting like shameless… — Venkatesh Alla (@venkat_fin9) July 7, 2025 While the government continues to project the ethanol push as a cornerstone of India's green transition, critics like Mr Alla argue the environmental benefits do not justify the impact on vehicle performance and consumer rights.
Time of India
01-07-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Automakers push back against India's proposed emission norms
India's auto industry is raising concerns over the government's ambitious proposal to slash carbon emissions by a third starting 2027, calling the move 'too aggressive' and potentially damaging to the sector's sustainability, reports Bloomberg. The proposed changes are part of the upcoming third phase of the Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency (CAFE) norms. A high-level meeting is scheduled for July 2 in New Delhi, where automakers are expected to present their concerns directly to Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari. SIAM proposal to Ministry of Power In a formal submission to the Ministry of Power, the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) warned that the accelerated reduction targets could result in billions of rupees in penalties and deter future investments in the country's ₹11.4 lakh crore auto industry. The current proposal suggests emission cuts at twice the pace of the previous target. The draft plan also recommends applying different fuel-efficiency standards for smaller, lighter vehicles versus heavier ones — a move seen as favouring manufacturers like Maruti Suzuki and Toyota Kirloskar, who are investing in CNG and hybrid technologies. However, SIAM argues that splitting standards by vehicle weight could compromise policy cohesion and skew market competition. What are the demands? Automakers are also urging the government to extend emissions credits to hybrid, ethanol-blended, and gas-powered vehicles — benefits currently reserved for electric vehicles. Additionally, the government is considering ending petrol and diesel car sales by 2040, a proposal that has seen continued resistance. The industry is instead proposing a more gradual 15 per cent reduction target, along with emission credit adjustments for E20 fuel and biogas vehicles, and the creation of a carbon trading system to allow credit exchange among automakers. The final policy direction could define India's clean mobility landscape for years, as the government navigates the delicate balance between climate goals and economic realities for a country of 1.4 billion people.
