BJP MP from MP's Rewa, Janardan Mishra, defended the Centre's ethanol blending policy, saying "there's no pure petrol in the country" due to the war in the Middle East. "After Modiji said 20% ethanol will be blended, protests are taking place....Will pure petrol come from your father's house?" he said to critics. Mishra is known for his controversial remarks.

National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued a notice to the Delhi government over allegations that app-based cabs and autos are charging excessive fares above government-fixed rates. It directed the government to investigate and submit a report within two weeks. "Charging more than the prescribed rate...is against the rights of citizens," NHRC member Priyank Kanoongo said.

Amid uncertainty over E20 petrol, consumer interest in alternative-fuel vehicles, including CNG, hybrid and electric models, is rising. While petrol vehicles accounted for 41.68% of total passenger vehicle sales in July, alternative-fuel models made up 40.59%, as per FADA. The market share of petrol passenger vehicles dropped by nearly 6% YoY, while CNG and electric vehicles each gained about 3%.

India recorded its highest-ever monthly electric vehicle (EV) retail sales in July 2026, with total registrations reaching 3,27,901 units, marking over 66% year-on-year growth. As per the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations, EVs accounted for nearly one in every eight vehicles sold in the country during the month. Electric two-wheeler sales crossed the two-lakh mark for the first time.

Vehicle registrations rose 26% in July, making it the auto sector's best July, according to FADA. Vice President Sai Giridhar linked the surge to GST 2.0, lower borrowing costs, stronger rural demand and wider dealership networks. Alternative-fuel vehicles also reached 40.6% of passenger vehicle sales, nearly matching petrol.

Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu has dismissed claims that the government is planning to blend ethanol with Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF). Calling the reports "completely false and irresponsible," he stated that "There is no such proposal." This comes after AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal claimed in a social media post that government was planning to introduce ethanol blending in ATF.

ProMobi Technologies announced its Scalefusion Mid-Year Platform Update, highlighting product changes introduced in the first half of the year and planned features ahead. The update includes enhancements across Windows, Apple and Linux platforms, along with updates for OneIdP and Veltar. The company said the changes aim to address enterprise device management requirements.

Driven by drivers' complaints and safety concerns, automakers reportedly are reintroducing physical buttons alongside touchscreens. Heavy display reliance caused driver distraction, prompting companies like Volkswagen and Mercedes-Benz to restore tactile controls. Reinforced by Euro NCAP safety rules and luxury differentiation goals, the shift balances digital screens with physical switches.

Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) has withdrawn its July 28 letter to the government in which it flagged E20 petrol contamination. This comes a day after the letter, which noted a "huge increase" in the replacement of vehicle parts that come in contact with fuel, surfaced in media reports. "Some numbers quoted in the communication need authentication," SIAM said.

The Centre is expected to disburse around ₹4,000 crore this fiscal year under its production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for automobile and auto component makers, The Economic Times reported. Companies qualifying through higher FY26 sales will receive the incentives. Bajaj Auto was the first to receive a payout this fiscal, getting about ₹750 crore.