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🚨E20 petrol is now widely available across India. But what is it costing motorists?

Could E20 mean lower mileage or higher maintenance costs for older vehicles? How future-ready are petrol cars as ethanol blending rises? And what happens to the existing fleet if India moves beyond E20?

📅August 29, 2026 (Saturday)

🕑11:00 a.m. (IST)

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Guest: Randheer Singh, Former Director, Electric Mobility & Clean Energy, NITI Aayog and Founder & CEO, ForeSee Advisors

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🚨E20 petrol is now widely available across India. But what is it costing motorists?

Could E20 mean lower mileage or higher maintenance costs for older vehicles? How future-ready are petrol cars as ethanol blending rises? And what happens to the existing fleet if India moves beyond E20?

📅August 29, 2026 (Saturday)

🕑11:00 a.m. (IST)

Open to all

Guest: Randheer Singh, Former Director, Electric Mobility & Clean Energy, NITI Aayog

Founder & CEO, ForeSee Advisors

Host: Amit Mohile, Deputy Editor

The Hindu businessline

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The Hindu businessline

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E20 | At the pump: Lower mileage, older cars and what comes next

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Anime is no longer just a fandom in India — it is becoming a consumer economy.

With a 100-million-plus Indian anime audience, Japanese pop culture is spilling into streaming, gaming, food, fashion, merchandise and live experiences, while brands such as Toyota and Oppo look to connect with a highly engaged Gen Z audience.

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Watch | Avoid DIY fuel blending and unverified additives for E20 petrol; follow manufacturer guidelines for vehicle compatibility and maintenance.

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Nifty and Nifty Bank Prediction for the week 31 Aug'26 to 04 Sep’26 by BL GURU

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Watch | India's premature E20 petrol rollout may complicate vehicle ownership; experts advise keeping serviceable cars and considering E20-optimised models or EVs.

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Clean Tech | Indosol Solar Pvt Ltd, a subsidiary of Shirdi Sai Electricals Ltd, is all set to inaugurate its ingot-cum-wafer plant at Ramayapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.

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Companies | IGL raises CNG prices by https://mrf.lu/2QKcS in Delhi due to the West Asia crisis impacting LNG supply and costs.

Sashidhar Jagdishan has decided not to seek re-appointment as the Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer (MD&CEO) of HDFC Bank.At its meeting held today, the bank’s Board of Directors took note of Jagdishan’s communication to not seek reappointment. They also decided to fast-track the process for selection and appointment of his successor well within time.

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News | Tamil Nadu industries urge the Revenue Augmentation Committee to expand the tax base and utilise technology for smarter revenue strategies.

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News | Andhra CM Naidu announces initiatives for complete healthcare access, including a ₹250-crore mission for tribal health infrastructure.

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FSSAI bans Everest Food Products and Laljee Godhoo from selling sub-standard hing powder, citing misbranding and safety violations.

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News | Indian buyers face 2-5 month delivery waits for popular EVs and CNG cars ahead of the festive season, despite overall inventory.

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Watch | India’s rising solar and wind generation is reshaping grid management, with smart meters, forecasting, demand response and storage gaining importance.

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Watch. Nifty & Bank Nifty இந்த வாரம் (31 Aug’26 to 04 Sep’26) என்ன ஆகும்? எங்கு செல்லும்?

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Tata Motors Ltd expects demand for its electric commercial vehicles (CVs) to remain strong and continue to grow with a strong order book in place across segments, according to its Managing Director and CEO Girish Wagh.

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