Markets poised for a cautious start as GIFT Nifty trades flatIndian markets ended Thursday on a high note, with the Nifty 50 climbing nearly 1% from its lowest point. This positive momentum was fueled...
29 Jun, 2026, 08.08 AM IST
From floods to war, state-run oil firms prove indispensable despite repeated privatisation bidsIndia's state-run oil companies have proven indispensable during national crises, from floods and pandemics to global conflicts. Despite pa...
28 Jun, 2026, 01.09 PM IST
Petroleum vulnerability rising, India must build crude buffers and cut import dependence, EY cautionsIndia faces mounting vulnerability due to its soaring dependence on imported crude oil, now exceeding 90%. A recent EY report urges augment...
28 Jun, 2026, 08.58 AM IST
Hormuz oil shock echoes 1973 embargo lessonsThe recent Strait of Hormuz closure, though brief, signals a potential turning point for global energy. Echoing the 1973 oil embargo, this ...
26 Jun, 2026, 11.41 AM IST
Aditya Birla lines up Rs 15,000 crore loan for Sprng Energy bidAditya Birla Group is reportedly in advanced talks to acquire Shell's Indian renewable energy arm, Sprng Energy, for a substantial sum. Sta...
26 Jun, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
Japan's super-long bonds briefly change course to fall after weak auctionJapan's long-dated bond market saw a dip Friday after a 20-year bond auction attracted weak investor interest. Concerns over increased gove...
25 Jun, 2026, 11.36 AM IST
S&P cuts India's FY27 growth forecast to 6.6%, sees inflation at 5.1%India's economic growth is projected to slow to 6.6% in 2026-27 due to energy pressures, a weaker monsoon, and global slowdown, S&P Global ...
25 Jun, 2026, 12.22 AM IST
Oil, AI and chips: The new resource race redrawing markets and nationsThe leap to a $5 trillion valuation for Nvidia underscores a dramatic paradigm shift: semiconductors have become the driving force of globa...
24 Jun, 2026, 11.01 AM IST
Oil gains after selloff, awaits progress on Strait of Hormuz flowsOil prices saw a slight rebound Tuesday, recovering from Monday's sharp decline. This uptick follows tempered optimism surrounding U.S.-Ira...
23 Jun, 2026, 06.09 AM IST
Iran war triggers global race to build oil reservesVulnerable nations, stung by the Iran war's economic fallout, are boosting oil and gas storage to weather future crises. This global push f...
22 Jun, 2026, 11.47 AM IST
Japan's Nikkei rises past 72,000 mark for first time as AI euphoria persistsJapan's Nikkei index soared past 72,000 for the first time, fueled by enthusiastic AI investments that overshadowed concerns about US-Iran ...
22 Jun, 2026, 07.20 AM IST
How India can build a bigger oil buffer without straining the exchequerAs tensions around Iran and the Strait of Hormuz ease, India should focus not only on managing the immediate oil crisis but also on strengt...
21 Jun, 2026, 11.07 PM IST
AI Euphoria, Fed Signals and Oil Politics: David Roche warns markets may be ignoring bigger risksGlobal markets are optimistic about AI and easing inflation, but David Roche warns of deeper structural risks. He believes the AI investmen...
19 Jun, 2026, 11.34 AM IST
Iran war shock: Govt asks ONGC to build ₹15,000 crore strategic oil reserve at MangaluruIndia plans to boost its oil security. Oil and Natural Gas Corporation, ONGC, will build a new strategic petroleum reserve facility in Mang...
19 Jun, 2026, 09.24 AM IST
India may take a leaf from China's book for oil poolIndia may adopt a China-like strategy for its oil reserves. Refiners could be required to hold significantly more crude oil. This move aims...
17 Jun, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
US emergency oil stockpile plunges to lowest level since Reagan era amid West Asia warAmerica's emergency oil reserve has fallen to its lowest point since 1983. This significant drop follows extensive releases to manage econo...
16 Jun, 2026, 08.52 AM IST
India, UAE move to expand strategic crude reserves; Abu Dhabi-linked oil storage may rise to 30 mln barrelsIndia and the UAE are boosting energy security. Plans are underway to significantly expand India's strategic oil reserves with UAE-linked c...
11 Jun, 2026, 12.07 AM IST