West Asia conflict: PM Modi directs measures to safeguard Indians, boost renewable energy pushPrime Minister Modi directed ministers to safeguard citizens and diaspora from West Asia conflict impacts. He also ordered a dedicated assi...
31 Jul, 2026, 12.43 AM IST
Ethanol should be a cheaper fuel. So why isn't E20 priced lower than pure petrol? Here's what the government saysIndia's ethanol production capacity now supports future growth and higher blending targets. Ethanol blending is not necessarily cheaper tha...
27 Jul, 2026, 08.27 PM IST
India to build Phase-II strategic oil reserves at Rs 14,527 cr under PPP modelIndia plans a second phase for its strategic petroleum reserves. This expansion will add 6.5 million tonnes of crude oil storage. Two new f...
23 Jul, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
After Hormuz, Gate of Tears may make the world cry. What about India?The Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a key shipping route connecting Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, faces growing risks of disruption after Yemen’s Houthi ...
22 Jul, 2026, 06.11 AM IST
Iron ore, cement, power output propels June core growth to 5%India's core sector output grew five percent year-on-year in June. This growth accelerated from May's 3.2 percent, reaching a five-month hi...
21 Jul, 2026, 12.18 AM IST
Govt adds iron ore to core sector index taking total components to 9Iron ore has been added to the core sector infrastructure industries list. This inclusion increases the total number of key sectors from ei...
17 Jul, 2026, 08.32 PM IST
Asian refiners may be the surprise winners of fresh fuels crunchAsian refiners are well positioned to ship petroleum products globally. Renewed Middle East conflict and Russian diesel export bans are tig...
16 Jul, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
India refiners reap fuel export windfall as war drives shortagesIndia's oil-product shipments are projected to reach their highest level since September. Refiners are capitalizing on strong profit margin...
14 Jul, 2026, 04.12 PM IST
In reverse flow, India now supplies petrol to energy powerhouse RussiaIndia's petrol is navigating its way to Russia via international traders rather than through direct sales channels. The damage to Russia's ...
11 Jul, 2026, 02.55 PM IST
Refined products exports may rise 25% on IOCL's bet: Rs 75,000 crore investment to add 17.3 MMTPA capacity across three units by year-endIndian Oil Corporation's expansion will boost refining capacity by December 2026. This increase is expected to significantly raise India's ...
10 Jul, 2026, 04.53 AM IST
India’s top 3 fuel retailers may report Rs 47,700 crore loss in Q1. What’s behind this?India's three largest fuel retailers—HPCL, BPCL and IOCL—are expected to report a combined EBITDA loss of up to Rs 47,700 crore in Q1FY27 a...
09 Jul, 2026, 01.01 PM IST
Saudi Arabia mulls big new plan, eyes post-war oil route reset to bypass volatile HormuzSaudi Arabia is considering expanding its crude oil pipeline capacity. This move aims to bypass the Strait of Hormuz for exports. Neighbour...
07 Jul, 2026, 01.01 PM IST
Oil slips after OPEC+ agrees to raise output targetsOil prices dipped as OPEC+ agreed to boost output from August, with key producers seeing recovering exports via the Strait of Hormuz. Despi...
06 Jul, 2026, 06.34 AM IST
Pachpadra refinery: PM Modi blames Congress for delay, Ashok Gehlot calls it 'misleading'After dedicating the country's first greenfield integrated refinery-cum-petrochemical complex to the nation in Rajasthan's Balotra area, Mo...
04 Jul, 2026, 08.58 PM IST
Diplomatic relations, right decisions: PM Modi outlines how India weathered Iran warPrime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted India's successful navigation of the West Asia crisis, attributing it to timely and correct decisi...
04 Jul, 2026, 02.23 PM IST
PM Modi unveils India's 1st integrated refinery-cum-petrochem unit with 9 MMTPA capacity, other projectsPM Modi inaugurated India's first integrated refinery-cum-petrochemical complex in Rajasthan, a significant Rs 1.06 lakh crore development....
04 Jul, 2026, 02.18 PM IST
PM Modi to visit Rajasthan, Gujarat on SaturdayPrime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate India's first integrated refinery-cum-petrochemical complex in Rajasthan and a semiconduc...
03 Jul, 2026, 03.41 PM IST