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E20 petrol delivers better acceleration, cleaner combustion with no evidence of engine damage: Govt tells Parliament

IANS | July 27, 2026 4:16 PM

New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) The government on Monday said E20 petrol offers better acceleration, improved ride quality and nearly 30 per cent lower carbon emissions than E10 fuel, while extensive studies and real-world data have found no evidence of ethanol-induced engine corrosion, abnormal wear or reduction in vehicle life, including in millions of legacy vehicles operating on higher ethanol blends.

Govt raises over Rs 26,639 crore via disinvestment, asset monetisation in FY27 so far

IANS | July 27, 2026 4:08 PM

New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) The government has realised an amount of Rs 26,639.33 crore during the current financial year (as on July 22), which includes Rs 20,272.40 crore from disinvestment through Offer for Sale (OFS) of Central Bank of India, Coal India Ltd, NHPC Limited, NLC India Limited, General Insurance Corporation of India, Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd and Cochin Shipyard Ltd, and another Rs 6,366.93 crore from asset monetisation, the Parliament was informed on Monday.

Intel beats Q2 estimates as AI demand drives 25 pc revenue growth: Report

IANS | July 27, 2026 3:47 PM

New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) Chipmaker Intel reported stronger-than-expected second-quarter results, with revenue rising 25 per cent year-on-year, driven by robust demand for artificial intelligence (AI)-powered computing, data centre processors and foundry services, a report has said.

Govt has taken concrete steps to ensure economic stability amid West Asia crisis: Minister

IANS | July 27, 2026 3:28 PM

New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) The government has undertaken a range of measures to ensure availability of critical industrial inputs including energy, ease input cost pressures, facilitate trade, support industrial activity and safeguard macroeconomic stability in the wake of supply chain disruptions due to the West Asia crisis, the Parliament was informed on Monday.

Indian equities remain attractive over long term despite near-term risks: Report

IANS | July 27, 2026 2:56 PM

New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) Indian equities warrant a 'constructive' view over the long run due to demographics, rising domestic investment, a deepening financial system, diversifying supply chains and improving energy security, a report said on Monday.

Integrated chemical manufacturer Epigral Q1 net profit falls 38 pc to Rs 99.7 crore

IANS | July 27, 2026 2:43 PM

Mumbai, July 27 (IANS) Integrated chemical manufacturer Epigral Limited on Monday reported a 37.9 per cent decline in its consolidated net profit to Rs 99.7 crore for the first quarter of FY27, compared with Rs 160.7 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous financial year (Q1 FY26).

Over 4 crore ITRs filed for AY 2026-27 so far: I-T Dept

IANS | July 27, 2026 2:43 PM

New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) More than 4 crore income tax returns (ITRs) have been filed for the assessment year (AY) 2026-27 so far, the Income Tax Department said on Monday.

Andhra adds 3.9 GW renewable energy capacity, records remarkable turnaround

IANS | July 27, 2026 2:36 PM

Amaravati, July 27 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh added 3,865.63 MW of renewable energy capacity during 2025-26, revealed data tabled by the Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy in the Lok Sabha.

AI investments to drive global IT spending to $6.37 trillion: Report

IANS | July 27, 2026 2:13 PM

New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) Worldwide information technology (IT) spending is projected to reach $6.37 trillion in 2026, a 14.2 per cent increase from 2025, as investments in artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, cloud platforms and intelligent applications continue to accelerate, according to a report released on Monday.

Women losing jobs in Bangladesh’s ready-made garment industry: Report

IANS | July 27, 2026 1:56 PM

New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) Large-scale sacking of women has taken place in Bangladesh’s ready-made garment (RMG) industry, which was one of the world’s most celebrated stories of female economic empowerment, pulling millions of women into paid work and reshaping families, villages and the national economy, according a report in the Dhaka-based The Daily Star.

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E20 petrol delivers better acceleration, cleaner combustion with no evidence of engine damage: Govt tells Parliament

Govt raises over Rs 26,639 crore via disinvestment, asset monetisation in FY27 so far

Intel beats Q2 estimates as AI demand drives 25 pc revenue growth: Report

Govt has taken concrete steps to ensure economic stability amid West Asia crisis: Minister

Indian equities remain attractive over long term despite near-term risks: Report

Integrated chemical manufacturer Epigral Q1 net profit falls 38 pc to Rs 99.7 crore

Over 4 crore ITRs filed for AY 2026-27 so far: I-T Dept

Andhra adds 3.9 GW renewable energy capacity, records remarkable turnaround

AI investments to drive global IT spending to $6.37 trillion: Report

Women losing jobs in Bangladesh’s ready-made garment industry: Report

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