RBI's rate, GDP and inflation verdicts also come with some stark warnings2026 RBI MPC Meeting: The Reserve Bank of India maintained its repo rate at 5.25 percent on Wednesday. This decision marks the fourth conse...
05 Aug, 2026, 12.46 PM IST
Value meals, store traffic drive QSR chains' recoveryRestaurant chains experienced a significant recovery in the April-June quarter. Value growth and expansion into smaller cities drove this p...
05 Aug, 2026, 12.56 AM IST
Oil PSUs' June quarter losses miss govt's ₹75,000 crore estimate by wide marginState-run oil firms reported combined net losses of ₹18,149 crore in the June quarter. This figure was significantly lower than the governm...
03 Aug, 2026, 05.00 AM IST
Indian Oil rules out shift from Gulf crude despite regional conflictIndian Oil Corp will continue using Gulf crude, it said citing freight advantages and refinery configurations. The company anticipates no i...
01 Aug, 2026, 01.43 PM IST
IOC slips into loss in Q1 on holding fuel prices despite rise in costIndian Oil Corporation reported losses for the June quarter that were lower than analysts expected. This was largely due to efficiency impr...
31 Jul, 2026, 09.25 PM IST
India's energy security at risk from Hormuz-Red Sea double squeeze, says CareEdge RatingsIndia faces significant energy security risks from chokepoint disruptions. A dual closure could push Brent crude prices to $130-135 per bar...
29 Jul, 2026, 06.32 PM IST
Nifty could deliver low-teen returns as earnings drive next leg of bull market: Anand Rathi AMCThe June-quarter earnings season has now begun, and we will be tracking this closely as results come in, with more insights to follow throu...
28 Jul, 2026, 11.21 AM IST
India must fix gas market, pipelines to unlock LNG opportunity: IGU reportIndia's natural gas growth requires infrastructure and industry investment. Market reforms and pricing changes are essential for sustained ...
26 Jul, 2026, 10.57 AM IST
Top OMCs post losses with government weighing relief measuresState-run oil companies HPCL and BPCL reported significant losses for the April-June quarter. This occurred as they sold petrol, diesel, an...
23 Jul, 2026, 11.26 AM IST
Rs 75,000 cr OMC loss: Oil ministry working on plan to offset losses. Companies seek financial support; Finance Ministry nod needed before proposal goes to CabinetOil Ministry is working on a proposal to compensate state-run oil marketing companies for losses incurred from selling fuel below market ra...
22 Jul, 2026, 06.47 AM IST
Ethanol ATMs coming soon: The biofuel story is racing ahead of E20India's ethanol policy is entering a new phase as the government explores ethanol ATMs, ethanol cooking fuel, sustainable aviation fuel (SA...
21 Jul, 2026, 12.58 PM IST
A 'Trump put' for oil? Indian refiners aren't worried about an immediate supply crunchIndian refiners expect stable oil supplies despite renewed West Asia conflict. They believe US President Trump will open alternative routes...
17 Jul, 2026, 12.23 AM IST
Staring down the barrel: India Inc stockpiles ahead of festive seasonTo ensure smooth production during the vital festive period, companies are proactively increasing their imports and enhancing buffer stocks...
16 Jul, 2026, 12.30 AM IST
Swiggy and HPCL to pilot on-demand cooking gas cylinder delivery via InstamartSwiggy and Hindustan Petroleum announced a new partnership for cooking gas cylinder deliveries. This service marks India's first quick-comm...
15 Jul, 2026, 05.41 PM IST
Textile and apparel exports take a hit in Q1The cumulative export of textiles and apparel during April to June 2026 registered a de-growth of -2.95% over April-June 2025. "During June...
15 Jul, 2026, 12.16 AM IST
India can find alternative sources for crude, but LPG at risk: ExecutivesIndustry executives said India should be able to source alternative crude and LNG supplies, albeit at higher prices. LPG supplies, however,...
15 Jul, 2026, 12.09 AM IST
Oil firms eye wider rollout of lightweight 10-kg LPG cylinders for commercial usersState-owned oil companies are considering offering lightweight ten-kilogram LPG cylinders to commercial users. These composite cylinders co...
13 Jul, 2026, 11.45 AM IST