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What happens when you add a new flavour to a familiar recipe, one that makes it healthier yet keeps its essence intact? Switching India’s fuel to E20 is a bit like blending tradition with innovation.
India’s transport sector is heavily dependent on fossil fuels, with nearly 85 percent of crude oil being imported to meet domestic demand. This creates significant economic vulnerability and adds to the country’s carbon emissions.

Imagine a world where your car engine, a steel plant conveyor, or a wind turbine gearbox could repair its own wear while running—just like human skin heals a cut. This is no longer just science fiction. Researchers are developing self-healing lubricants, powered by nano-additives, that can detect surface damage, repair it at the microscopic level, and extend machine life dramatically.

India’s relationship with pigments is ancient and colorful. From natural indigo dye in the Indus Valley Civilization to vivid reds made from madder roots, Indian artisans mastered the art of extracting and mixing natural colors centuries ago. Temples, textiles, and miniature paintings still echo this legacy, proving that sustainable color isn’t a new idea—but something we’re rediscovering in modern ways.

Synthetic fuels, also known as synfuels, are liquid fuels made from non-petroleum feedstocks like biomass, coal, methane, syngas (a mixture of CO and H₂), or even collected CO₂ by procedures like hydrogenation, methanol synthesis, and Fischer–Tropsch. They can simulate conventional gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel and are essential for decarbonizing industries that are difficult to electrify, such as shipping and aviation.

India's aviation sector is rapidly expanding, ranking as the world's third-largest market. This growth, however, comes with a significant environmental cost, as aviation, if considered a country, would be among the top 10 greenhouse gas (GHG) emitting nations globally. GHG emissions from India's aviation sector significantly increased between 2005 and 2018, with projections indicating a substantial surge by 2050. Decarbonizing this sector is crucial for India to achieve its 2070 net-zero target.

India’s expansive agricultural sector produces not just food, but also a substantial amount of organic residue—crop stalks, bagasse, cattle dung, urban waste—making biomass a uniquely local and sustainable energy resource. As the nation moves toward its goal of 500 GW of non‑fossil capacity by 2030 and aims for net zero by 2070, biomass energy is gaining prominence. In April 2025, India’s installed biomass capacity reached 11.58 GW, a blend of bagasse cogeneration, agricultural‑residue plants, and waste‑to‑energy systems . This sector continues to grow through a combination of technology improvements, supportive policy, and social benefits.

The automotive world is undergoing a thrilling transformation, driven by the quest for cleaner and more sustainable energy. As we embrace alternative fuels like ethanol, compressed natural gas (CNG), and hydrogen, engine oil is not just adapting; it is evolving into a sophisticated partner that enhances engine performance and longevity in this new era. This journey is about innovation, pushing the boundaries of lubrication science to support a greener future.

The Indian automotive industry is undergoing a transformative shift, and electric vehicles (EVs) are at the forefront of this evolution. While much of the focus remains on the electrification of transport, there is a parallel and equally significant impact unfolding in the lubricants market. As EVs steadily replace internal combustion engine (ICE)vehicles, the demand for traditional engine oils is poised for disruption.

India generates over 1.3 million tones of used lubricating oil annually, with less than 15% formally recycled. Most is mismanaged, posing environmental and health risks. The EPR framework, effective April 1, 2024, is a key step toward sustainable waste management.

The Government is actively building policies which can push natural gas share in India’s energy mix from current 5-7% to massive 15%.

As of 2024, India’s nuclear power generation capacity stands at 8,180 MW, marking significant progress from 4,780 MW in 2014.

There has been a consistent fall in battery prices over the past year and that can be attributed to increased production capacity & competition, high demand, technology upgradation and fall in prices of raw materials.