Align type-approval norms for retro-fitment of LPG/CNG kits with European laws: Industry

New Delhi: The Auto LPG industry has sought alignment of India’s type-approval norms for retro-fitment of LPG/CNG kits in automobiles with European standards, saying the prevalent norms were a major impediment to clean air goal. India Auto LPG Coalition, the apex body of autogas sellers in India, has written to Dinesh Tyagi, Director International Centre…

To incentivise investments in chemicals & petrochemicals, government circulates draft cabinet note

In a yet another push to attract investments and to give an advantage to domestic manufacturing, department of chemicals and petrochemicals (DCPC), under the aegis of ministry of chemicals and fertilizers on Friday has circulated a draft cabinet note to incentivise investments made in petroleum, chemical and petrochemical investment region (PCPIR). Sources privy to the…

India is moving towards a gas-based economy: Dharmendra Pradhan

While inaugurating 56 CNG stations today, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said India is moving towards becoming a gas-based economy. The newly commissioned CNG stations are spread across Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Chandigarh (UT), Gujarat, Haryana, Jharkhand, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and West Bengal. They belong to different public and private city…

Six lakh LPG consumers affected

01 Sept. 2020-IMPHAL, Aug 31: As many as 6 lakh consumers have been deprived of LPG cylinders as transporters’ strike enters 4th day, said IndianOil today. Appealing to the LPG transporters to call off their strike, the IndianOil, in a statement, asserted that the “unjustified” agitation by the transporters since August 27 has put its…