News for 'Diesel'

Go digital and get a discount on petrol, diesel

Go digital and get a discount on petrol, diesel

Rediff.com12 Dec 2016

The discount will be by way of cash back which will be credited to the buyer's account in three days from the transaction

India hikes petrol, diesel prices post drone attack on S Arabia

India hikes petrol, diesel prices post drone attack on S Arabia

Rediff.com18 Sep 2019

Petrol and diesel prices were on Wednesday hiked by 24-25 paise per litre, the steepest increase since July 5 Union Budget, as a fallout of turmoil in global oil markets following drone attacks on Saudi Arabian crude oil facilities.

India headed towards diesel shortage

India headed towards diesel shortage

Rediff.com11 Jul 2008

The demand for diesel is rising at 25 per cent annually, while the crude oil refiners are capable of catering to only 12-15 per cent growth.

From Ashok Leyland to VECV, busmakers' sales entered the fast lane in 2023

From Ashok Leyland to VECV, busmakers' sales entered the fast lane in 2023

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

The demand for buses largely remained robust in 2023, driven by the increasing need for public mobility and replacement. Ashok Leyland Limited (ALL) recorded a 64 per cent year-on-year increase in sales of medium and heavy commercial vehicle (MHCV) buses during the April-to-December period of 2023 to 11,216 units. Volvo Eicher Commercial Vehicles (VECV) posted 24.7 per cent sales growth between April and December for light and medium-duty buses, and 36.9 per cent growth for heavy-duty buses.

Petrol, diesel to be cheaper by Rs 2

Petrol, diesel to be cheaper by Rs 2

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

After today's reduction, petrol price has been cut by Rs 12.27 per litre cumulatively since August.

Oil Min hints at deregulation of diesel rates

Oil Min hints at deregulation of diesel rates

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

Under-recovery or the gap between retail selling price and the cost of import, this month dipped to an all-time low of 8 paise a litre, helped by the monthly increases and softening in international oil rates.

Honda plans smaller diesel engine for India

Honda plans smaller diesel engine for India

Rediff.com15 Apr 2013

Japanese major's idea part of strategy to double sales in emerging markets by 2017.

Mandaviya expected to win maiden poll in Porbandar despite issues

Mandaviya expected to win maiden poll in Porbandar despite issues

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

This is Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya's maiden Lok Sabha election, but political experts and voters feel he can easily win Porbandar seat in his home state Gujarat, despite the electorate facing some key issues like unemployment.

Govt rejigs excise duty on petrol, diesel; keeps tax unchanged

Govt rejigs excise duty on petrol, diesel; keeps tax unchanged

Rediff.com1 Feb 2018

Petrol prices on Thursday crossed Rs 73 a litre mark, the highest level since the BJP government came to power in 2014, while diesel touched a record high of Rs 64.11 a litre.

Petrol vs Diesel: Fuel prices over 10 years

Petrol vs Diesel: Fuel prices over 10 years

Rediff.com17 Sep 2014

A graphic showing how the average prices for petrol and diesel have moved over the last ten years.

Petrol prices cut by 31 paise, diesel by 71

Petrol prices cut by 31 paise, diesel by 71

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

Movement of prices in international oil market and rupee-USD exchange rate will be monitored

Petrol, diesel prices won't be revised ahead of Karnataka polls

Petrol, diesel prices won't be revised ahead of Karnataka polls

Rediff.com1 May 2018

The BJP-led government had raised excise duty nine times between November 2014 and January 2016 to shore up finances as global oil prices fell, but then cut the tax just once in October last year by Rs 2 a litre.

9 major rivals of Honda Brio Diesel

9 major rivals of Honda Brio Diesel

Rediff.com6 Feb 2012

Honda Motors has developed its own diesel power-trains.

Tata Motors puts diesel Nano plan on back burner

Tata Motors puts diesel Nano plan on back burner

Rediff.com5 May 2015

One of the challenges on diesel engine is refinement.

Excise on diesel SUVs may go up

Excise on diesel SUVs may go up

Rediff.com21 Jan 2013

Move to be aimed at reducing subsidies on the fuel.

Toyota Corolla Altis diesel redefined

Toyota Corolla Altis diesel redefined

Rediff.com5 Aug 2010

Toyota Kirloskar Motors Limited has launched the diesel version of Toyota Corolla Altis in the country recently.

When I Took A Boat Holiday

When I Took A Boat Holiday

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

The best way to really take in the English countryside is to go narrowboating.

Policy, valuations could keep rural stocks in play post-2024 polls result

Policy, valuations could keep rural stocks in play post-2024 polls result

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

Most brokerages are betting that the new government will shift to a policy focussing on boosting rural incomes and consumption since that has clearly been a pain point.

Moved by Diesel's death, Putin gifts puppy to France

Moved by Diesel's death, Putin gifts puppy to France

Rediff.com21 Nov 2015

Putin asks to send the puppy which will be trained to replace Diesel, the French police dog that died during St Denis raid.

Green mobility: CNG vehicle sales are up 82% in 5 yrs

Green mobility: CNG vehicle sales are up 82% in 5 yrs

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

Amid a shift in mobility trends and people increasingly opting for less polluting energy sources, sales of compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles increased more than 82 per cent in the past five years. A total of 729,902 CNG vehicles were sold in 2022-23 against 400,825 in 2017-18, according to VAHAN Dashboard. Though the increase in sales of CNG-powered vehicles has been significant, their share in overall vehicle sales remains minuscule as is the case with EVs.

PIX: Vin Diesel arrives in Mumbai, Deepika welcomes him

PIX: Vin Diesel arrives in Mumbai, Deepika welcomes him

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

Deepika Padukone, who makes her Hollywood debut with him in the film xXx: The Return of the Xander Cage, also arrived with him.

More Maruti diesel versions soon

More Maruti diesel versions soon

Rediff.com15 Oct 2004

Petrol or diesel: Which car should you buy?

Petrol or diesel: Which car should you buy?

Rediff.com9 Jul 2014

It all depends on many kilometres would you clock in a month.

ATF price cut 5.8%; commercial LPG rate hiked

ATF price cut 5.8%; commercial LPG rate hiked

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

Jet fuel or ATF price on Wednesday was cut by almost 6 per cent after four rounds of monthly increases since July, while commercial cooking gas (LPG) rates were raised by a steep Rs 101.5 per 19-kg cylinder in line with international benchmarks. However, the price of domestic LPG - used in household kitchens for cooking purposes - remained unchanged at Rs 903 per 14.2-kg cylinder. Aviation turbine fuel (ATF) price was cut by Rs 6,854.25, or 5.79 per cent, in the national capital to Rs 111,344.92 per kl from Rs 118,199.17, according to a price notification of state-owned fuel retailers.

Govt not to free diesel prices

Govt not to free diesel prices

Rediff.com18 Oct 2010

The government on Monday said it would not free diesel prices from its control in hurry as the move would lead to sharp rise in price of fuel most used in the transport sector.

'Don't deregulate diesel prices now'

'Don't deregulate diesel prices now'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2010

The government had in June deregulated the prices of petrol but did not take a decision on diesel, which is used by various industries and the transport sector.

Tata to counter Swift Diesel

Tata to counter Swift Diesel

Rediff.com29 Jan 2007

Pitting itself directly against Maruti Swift Diesel, Tata Motors plans to launch a 1.3 litre diesel variant of its small car Indica with a common rail direct injection (CRDi) engine developed in-house in the next few months.

Allies, Opposition slam diesel price hike

Allies, Opposition slam diesel price hike

Rediff.com13 Sep 2012

Allies and opposition parties tonight attacked the government over the hike in diesel prices saying it will further hit the common man and demanded an immediate rollback.

Diesel, petrol prices likely to come down

Diesel, petrol prices likely to come down

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

This will be the sixth consecutive price cut for petrol since August.

The Most Beautiful Women You'll See At Fashion Week

The Most Beautiful Women You'll See At Fashion Week

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

They definitely need a ramp of their own.

Diesel price hike inevitable: India Inc

Diesel price hike "inevitable": India Inc

Rediff.com14 Sep 2012

India Inc has said the decision to hike in diesel price was "inevitable" and this would help in fiscal consolidation.

Petrol, diesel to cost more

Petrol, diesel to cost more

Rediff.com8 Sep 2010

Petrol and diesel prices across the country will increase by 9-13 paise a litre with effect from Tuesday midnight, after the government decided to increase the commission to petrol pump dealers.

New diktat for some diesel SUVs

New diktat for some diesel SUVs

Rediff.com26 Nov 2012

The auto industry, however, said any such step to impose additional taxes on the sector will not 'make sense'.

Oil companies stop producing premium petrol, diesel

Oil companies stop producing premium petrol, diesel

Rediff.com15 Oct 2012

State-owned oil companies have virtually stopped producing premium or branded petrol and diesel as sales have plunged due to huge differential in rates when compared with non-branded or ordinary fuel.

Options for diesel car buyers after the ban

Options for diesel car buyers after the ban

Rediff.com22 Dec 2015

If you opt for a petrol variant, you will need to reapply for loan.

No diesel price hike soon: Reddy

No diesel price hike soon: Reddy

Rediff.com15 Oct 2012

Public sector oil marketing companies currently lose Rs 11.65 per litre on diesel.

Hyundai mulls diesel plant in India

Hyundai mulls diesel plant in India

Rediff.com12 Jan 2007

Hyundai Motors India, the country's second-largest car firm, launched the diesel version of its top-end sedan Sonata Embera tagged at an introductory price of Rs 14.75 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).

States will get to levy additional taxes on top of 28% GST on petrol, diesel

States will get to levy additional taxes on top of 28% GST on petrol, diesel

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

'If petro products are brought into GST, then there will be minor impact on the incidence of tax... and minor impact on prices. The price of petrol, diesel will continue to be driven by global factors'

Diesel price hiked by 45 paisa per litre

Diesel price hiked by 45 paisa per litre

Rediff.com22 Mar 2013

The government had in January authorised state-owned oil firms to hike diesel prices by small doses of up to 50 paisa per litre every month.