PLI schemes attract Rs 2.4 lakh crore investment, create 14.15 lakh jobs: Govt

IANS | July 21, 2026 4:04 PM

New Delhi, July 21 (IANS) The government's Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes have attracted actual investments of more than Rs 2.40 lakh crore, generated over 14.15 lakh direct and indirect jobs, and enabled exports worth Rs 15.2 lakh crore across 14 key sectors as of March 31, 2026, Parliament was informed on Tuesday.

India can produce green jet fuel at 40 pc below global cost: Study

IANS | July 21, 2026 2:15 PM

New Delhi, July 21 (IANS) India is uniquely positioned to produce enough sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to supply global markets at costs up to 40 per cent below global benchmarks on the back of the country’s booming renewable energy sector, according to a joint study by IECC at UC Berkeley and Energy Innovation.

India issues 1,331 commercial pilot licences in Jan-June: Govt

IANS | July 21, 2026 10:35 AM

New Delhi, July 21 (IANS) India issued 1,331 Commercial Pilot Licences (CPLs) during the first six months of 2026 (January-June), with more than four out of every 10 newly licensed pilots having received their training abroad, according to the government.

Paytm reports highest ever quarterly EBITDA of Rs 203 crore in Q1 FY27; revenue rises 28 pc to Rs 2,448 crore

IANS | July 20, 2026 10:36 PM

Mumbai, July 20 (IANS) Paytm (One 97 Communications Limited), India’s full stack merchant payments leader serving MSMEs and enterprises, and a leading financial services distribution company, and the pioneer of mobile payments, QR codes, and Soundbox, on Monday announced its financial results for the quarter ending June 2026 (Q1 FY 2027), reporting its highest ever quarterly EBITDA, driven by growth acceleration across merchant and consumer businesses, EBITDA margin expansion, and AI-led accelerating operating leverage.

Govt yet to decide on raising ethanol blending in petrol beyond 20 pc: MoS

IANS | July 20, 2026 6:48 PM

New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) The government has not taken any decision to increase ethanol blending in petrol beyond the current 20 per cent level, and any future move will be based on detailed scientific studies and consultations with stakeholders, Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas Suresh Gopi informed the Rajya Sabha on Monday.