Chemical sector: Although long, there is a way around China trouble; combine 20 stocks to get your portfolio’s chemistry rightFor the chemicals sector, it all depends on a transformation that is still unfolding and will take years to play out. Backward-integration ...
17 Aug, 2026, 11.07 AM IST
In 1956, solar power was priced at about $1,865 per watt and survived largely because spacecraft needed lightweight power. Decades later, prices fell below 50 cents per watt and solar became the cheapest new electricitySolar power once cost a staggering $1,865 per watt in inflation-adjusted terms. Today, solar panels can cost only a fraction of a dollar pe...
16 Aug, 2026, 07.12 PM IST
GAIL’s LNG portfolio bolsters India’s energy resilience amid global uncertainty: CMDGAIL's Chairman Deepak Gupta highlighted the company's role in nation-building. The state-owned firm is reinforcing India's energy resilien...
15 Aug, 2026, 03.44 PM IST
In 2023, scientists placed ultrasonic microphones at 12 Midwest solar plants to see how bats responded. 3 years later, the recordings revealed about 50% more calls above the panels than nearby fields, suggesting the sites were attracting activityMidwest solar farms with native plants showed increased bat activity during spring. Bat calls were fifty percent higher over solar sites th...
13 Aug, 2026, 08.58 PM IST
Gold shines despite duty hike, silver imports tumble 66% in JulyGold imports rose slightly in July, while silver imports significantly declined. This trend followed a sharp increase in the customs duty o...
13 Aug, 2026, 06.46 PM IST
Solar eclipse: A strange yellow line appeared during the 1868 phenomenon in India, sparking a mystery that took nearly 27 years to solve and eventually led scientists to heliumAstronomers observed a unique spectral line during an 1868 solar eclipse in India. This unexplained yellow line suggested an element unknow...
12 Aug, 2026, 12.16 AM IST
Solar Eclipse Astrology: What Does the August 12 Eclipse Mean for You?The August 12, 2026 solar eclipse in Leo promises a significant personal reset. This celestial event will highlight themes of identity, lov...
11 Aug, 2026, 04.00 PM IST
Solar Eclipse Myths: From Dragons to Gods, How Ancient Civilizations Explained Solar EclipsesAncient cultures created myths to explain the Sun's mysterious disappearance during eclipses. These stories featured dragons, demons, and w...
11 Aug, 2026, 03.48 PM IST
Solar Eclipse 2026 - August 12, 2026: Why Ancient China Believed a Dragon Was Eating the SunAncient China viewed solar eclipses as omens from celestial creatures. A powerful dragon was believed to devour the Sun during these events...
11 Aug, 2026, 09.00 AM IST
Surya Grahan on Amavasya - August 12, 2026: Why This Rare Celestial Combination Holds Special Significance in Hindu AstrologyOn August 12, 2026, a remarkable solar eclipse will take place, coinciding with the Amavasya phase. This unique alignment of the Sun and Mo...
10 Aug, 2026, 11.45 AM IST
MNRE mulls incentive scheme to boost polysilicon manufacturingIndia is on a path to significantly increase its renewable energy capabilities, targeting 500 GW by 2030. With government incentives foster...
10 Aug, 2026, 09.13 AM IST
India’s import dependence continues to be shaped by economic growth, manufacturing base: Govt to ParlIndia imported goods worth $131.63 billion from China in FY26, accounting for nearly 17% of total merchandise imports, the government told ...
07 Aug, 2026, 07.55 PM IST
India to launch PLI scheme for polysilicon manufacturing to cut import dependence on ChinaIndia plans a new incentive scheme for domestic polysilicon production. This move aims to reduce reliance on imported solar materials. The ...
07 Aug, 2026, 12.34 PM IST
Vikram Solar shares crash 11% to fresh lifetime low. What's spooking investors?Vikram Solar shares fell sharply to a record low on Friday after the company reported an 85% year-on-year drop in Q1 profit, with margins s...
07 Aug, 2026, 10.25 AM IST
Solar tariffs will hurt America’s allies, not ChinaProposed US tariffs on polysilicon will harm domestic and allied solar industries. China dominates low-cost solar polysilicon production du...
07 Aug, 2026, 09.28 AM IST
Trump rolls out trade measures to counter China on solar and chips, slaps 15% tariff on polysiliconThe White House has established price floors and a fifteen percent tariff on polysilicon products. This action aims to bolster domestic chi...
07 Aug, 2026, 07.03 AM IST
US weighs polysilicon price floor, tariffs to counter China in solar and chipsThe Trump administration plans price floors and tariffs on polysilicon imports. This move aims to protect domestic factories and compete wi...
04 Aug, 2026, 11.11 PM IST