April 14, 2025 3:12 PM

Centre issues draft rules for gas meters under Legal Metrology Act to ensure accuracy, consumer protection

In a major move to enhance consumer protection and promote fair trade practices, the Department of Consumer Affairs, Government of India, has released draft rules for gas meters under the Legal Metrology (General) Rules, 2011. The new framework mandates that all gas meters used for domestic, commercial, and industrial purposes undergo testing, verification, and stamping before being deployed for trade or commerce. According to an official statement from the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food &a...

March 20, 2025 2:04 PM

India’s energy efficiency above global average: RBI bulletin

India's energy efficiency improved by 1.9 per cent between 2000 and 2023, which is faster than the global average of 1.4 per cent, according to a study carried out by an RBI research team. The report also stated that India was far ahead of the other BRICS countries which averaged 1.62 per cent. However, India's energy efficiency lagged developed markets, like the US and Germany, which witnessed an over 2 per cent rise during this period. Between 2012 and 2022, India's energy-related CO2 emissi...