February 12, 2026

efficiency

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Energy efficiency push: Star ratings become mandatory for refrigerators, TVs, LPG stoves and more from January 1

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Energy-efficiency star labelling will become mandatory for a wider range of appliances, including refrigerators, televisions, LPG gas stoves, cooling towers and chillers, from January 1, as part of the government’s push to curb power consumption.According to a gazette notification issued by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), as reported by PTI, the mandatory star-labelling regime…

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Fuel efficiency norms: Tata Motors opposes exemption for small petrol cars under CAFE; flags impact on EV push, safety

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Tata Motors has opposed proposals to exempt small petrol vehicles from the Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency (CAFE) norms, arguing that such relaxations could dilute the focus on sustainable technologies and undermine the country’s push towards electric mobility, PTI reported.In a letter to the Prime Minister’s Office, the Mumbai-based automaker said granting exemptions to petrol vehicles…

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US jobs & AI: Donald Trump adviser blames AI-led efficiency for labour market ‘quiet time’; views hiring slowdown as temporary

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File photo: Senior Trump administration economic adviser Kevin Hassett (Picture credit: AP) Artificial intelligence could be boosting worker productivity to a level where companies feel less pressure to hire, senior Trump administration economic adviser Kevin Hassett said on Monday. Speaking on CNBC’s Squawk Box, the National Economic Council director said he has noticed “mixed signals…

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SBI expands bullion footprint: Bank joins India International Bullion Exchange as special category client; aims to boost transparency & efficiency

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State Bank of India (SBI) on Saturday said it has executed its first gold trade as a special category client (SCC) on the India International Bullion Exchange (IIBX), marking a key step in reshaping India’s bullion import framework.The move, SBI said, signals “a transformative era” for the bullion trade by enhancing efficiency, transparency, and accessibility,…

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Renault considers 3,000 job cuts under cost-saving plan, eyes efficiency in support functions: Report

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French automaker Renault is planning to reduce about 3,000 jobs through a voluntary redundancy programme for staff in support function; Reuters reported on Saturday citing French newsletter L’Informe. The cost-cutting initiative, named “Arrow,” targets human resources, finance, marketing, and other support services, aiming to lower staff numbers by roughly 15% at its headquarters in Boulogne-Billancourt…

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Push for efficiency: Maharashtra launches ‘e-bond’ system; replaces stamp paper bonds for trade

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The Maharashtra government on Friday rolled out an electronic bond, or ‘e-bond’, system for import and export transactions, replacing traditional stamp paper bonds, officials said. The move is aimed at simplifying trade procedures, accelerating business operations, and modernising the state’s economy.Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule said Maharashtra has become the 16th state in India to adopt…

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Rs 2.7 lakh crore order book: HAL restructuring on cards to speed up deliveries to armed forces; aim to improve efficiency

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Currently, HAL’s order backlog exceeds its yearly revenue by more than eight-fold. (File photo of Tejas) With an aim to speed up deliveries of crucial platforms to the armed forces, the government is looking to restructure the public sector giant Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). The aim is to improve the operational effectiveness.The restructuring initiative stems…

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IATA presents key proposals on aviation safety sustainability and efficiency at ICAO assembly

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MUMBAI: The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) will take up 14 working papers submitted by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) at its 42nd Assembly in Montreal this month. These papers cover aviation safety, sustainability, and efficiency, with a strong focus on boosting Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production, reaffirming CORSIA as the sole global climate…

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