India cuts windfall tax on diesel, raises petrol tax from JulyIndia has adjusted its windfall taxes on fuel exports, slashing duties on diesel and aviation fuel while increasing the tax on petrol expor...
30 Jun, 2026, 09.29 PM IST
Heatwave-hit London climate week spurs calls for faster actionLondon's climate week saw an event on extreme heat cancelled due to the venue being too hot, highlighting the urgent reality of global warm...
25 Jun, 2026, 02.36 PM IST
Powerball jackpot rises to $327 million for June 24 drawing - Here's what the winner could actually pocket on Wednesday nightThe Powerball jackpot has surged to an estimated $327 million for the June 24 drawing, with no winner in Monday's game. Players can opt for...
24 Jun, 2026, 09.04 AM IST
Oil may stay above pre-conflict levels; OMCs and gas stocks could see further upside: Probal SenGeopolitical easing may cool crude oil prices, but a return to pre-conflict levels remains unlikely soon. Experts suggest shipping disrupti...
23 Jun, 2026, 10.53 AM IST
Powerball jackpot rises to $312 million for June 22 drawing - Here's what the winner could actually pocket on Monday nightThe Powerball jackpot has surged to an estimated $312 million for the June 22 drawing, with no winner in Saturday's game. Players have a ch...
22 Jun, 2026, 09.02 AM IST
India hikes diesel, ATF export levies from June 16India has increased the windfall tax on diesel and aviation fuel exports. The special additional excise duty on diesel exports will now be ...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.12 PM IST
Powerball jackpot goes past $200 million-mark for June 6 drawing - Here's what the winner could actually pocket on Saturday nightThe Powerball jackpot has surged to an estimated $212 million for the upcoming June 6 drawing. No winner emerged in the last draw, causing ...
05 Jun, 2026, 09.48 AM IST
Rising crude and aluminium prices: Bharat Subramanian on what it means for India's energy and metals sectorsGeopolitical tensions in West Asia are driving up oil and aluminium prices. This benefits upstream oil explorers while squeezing oil market...
03 Jun, 2026, 09.00 AM IST
India meets FY26 fiscal deficit target of 4.4% of GDP; revenue deficit at 1.55%India's fiscal deficit reached the budgeted 4.4% of GDP for fiscal 2026. This eases immediate government finance worries. However, the focu...
01 Jun, 2026, 06.06 PM IST
Government revises windfall tax on fuel exports from June 1New windfall tax rates on fuel exports take effect from June 1, 2026. Taxes are back on diesel and aviation turbine fuel after a period of ...
30 May, 2026, 11.42 PM IST
Behind the petrol pump: Why fuel retailers losing Rs 7-8 per litre need $85 crude oil to stop bleeding cashOil companies face continued losses of Rs 7-8 per litre on petrol and diesel, with a breakeven point only at crude prices of $85-87 a barre...
27 May, 2026, 10.36 AM IST
Arvind Panagariya on what RBI transfer of ₹2.87 lakh cr surplus to govt means for Indian economyThe Reserve Bank of India's record ₹2.87 lakh crore dividend transfer offers crucial fiscal support amid global economic turbulence. This s...
25 May, 2026, 10.14 AM IST
Governments worldwide shield households from rising energy costsNations globally are taking action to protect citizens from rising energy prices. Countries are introducing subsidies, tax cuts and fuel co...
20 May, 2026, 05.16 PM IST
Kotak warns of massive fuel under-recoveries despite recent Rs 3/litre price hikeFuel prices in India could see a significant increase. State-run oil companies may have to raise petrol and diesel rates further if crude o...
19 May, 2026, 02.26 PM IST
Fuel price hike may push inflation up by 20 bps, say expertsFuel prices have risen, potentially pushing retail inflation up by 0.15 to 0.20 percentage points. Experts warn this could lead to wider pr...
16 May, 2026, 07.21 AM IST
Govt imposes ₹3/litre windfall tax on petrol exports; cuts diesel, ATF leviesThe government has introduced a windfall gains tax of Rs 3 per litre on petrol exports. Levies on diesel exports are now Rs 16.5 per litre,...
15 May, 2026, 11.16 PM IST
From India to China, a look at what governments worldwide are doing to shield households from rising energy costsGovernments globally are implementing diverse strategies to mitigate soaring energy costs stemming from the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. Measu...
13 May, 2026, 09.02 AM IST